Human Rights Defense

We Defend Those Who Defend

Standing with lawyers and human rights advocates facing persecution for their courageous work.

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About The Hans Litten Center

Named after the courageous German lawyer who stood against the Nazis, we continue his legacy by protecting lawyers who face persecution for upholding justice and human rights.

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Our History

Founded in 2010, the Hans Litten Center has provided legal defense, relocation assistance, and advocacy for hundreds of lawyers and human rights defenders facing threats, imprisonment, and violence for their work.

Legal Protection

Providing emergency legal representation for threatened lawyers.

Global Network

Connecting threatened lawyers with international support systems.

Advocacy

Amplifying the voices of persecuted legal professionals worldwide.

Our Mission

To protect and support lawyers who risk their lives defending human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.

Legal Defense

Providing immediate legal representation for lawyers facing persecution, false charges, or unfair trials.

Safety & Protection

Emergency relocation, digital security training, and physical protection for threatened lawyers.

Community Building

Creating networks of support among human rights lawyers globally to share resources and strategies.

200+
Lawyers Protected
50+
Countries Reached
120+
Cases Won
15+
Years of Service

Recent Cases

We've successfully defended lawyers facing persecution across the globe.

Live Situation Report

Global Threat Map

Tracking threats against lawyers and human rights defenders worldwide

High Risk Countries

  • Venezuela
  • Egypt
  • Myanmar
  • Turkey
  • Russia

Common Threats

  • Arbitrary detention
  • Physical violence
  • Judicial harassment
  • Digital surveillance
  • Travel bans

Our Response

  • Emergency legal aid
  • International advocacy
  • Safety training
  • Relocation support
  • Media campaigns

Voices We've Protected

Hear from the brave lawyers we've had the honor to support.

Need Help?

If you or a lawyer you know is facing threats, reach out to us confidentially.

Contact Information

Email

help@hanslittencenter.org

(Secure encrypted email available upon request)

Emergency Hotline

+1 (555) 123-4567

(24/7 monitored by our security team)

Headquarters

123 Justice Avenue\nNew York, NY 10001\nUnited States

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