In a global context marked by growing attacks against human rights and an unprecedented decline in funding for international solidarity, Avocats Sans Frontières once again chose to bring access to justice where it is needed most.
Together with human rights defenders, lawyers, civil society organisations and communities affected by violence and injustice, we pursued a shared ambition: to make the law a tool for protection, resistance and social transformation.
In Morocco, Tunisia and Kenya, our teams supported human rights defenders when they came under threat, often from the very first hours of their arrest, to ensure that their rights were respected and that they had access to effective legal representation.
In East Africa, in the lead-up to elections in Uganda and Tanzania, we documented the growing restrictions imposed on civil society and helped preserve the evidence needed to support future accountability efforts.
In Central Africa, we continued to support people subjected to arbitrary detention, survivors of international crimes, and communities affected by the illegal or abusive exploitation of natural resources.
In Europe and across both shores of the Mediterranean, we strengthened our work with young people to foster dialogue, combat discrimination, and build collective responses to hate speech and exclusionary policies.
Throughout this report, you will discover how our teams and partners continue to work in contexts often shaped by instability, pressure and risk. You will find the results of our programmes, the challenges we face, and the lessons learned from a year that reaffirmed a fundamental conviction: when human rights come under attack, access to justice remains one of the most powerful tools for protecting people, strengthening the rule of law, and creating opportunities for lasting change.
While the setbacks witnessed around the world are deeply concerning, the mobilisation of citizens, the courage of human rights defenders, and the commitment of our partners demonstrate that it is always possible to act, to resist, and to advance human rights.
We invite you to explore our 2025 Annual Report, reflecting a year of commitment alongside those who stand up for their rights, their dignity and justice.