After a year of global turbulence and crises, 2025 offers both new challenges and opportunities for human rights defenders. Fund President and CEO Gabriela Bucher reflects on the current state of human rights and shares her outlook for the coming year. (fb)

In El Salvador, Carlos* experienced near-constant discrimination at work because of his gender identity as a trans man. After years of harassment, he was fired without justification, throwing his life into turmoil. Activists from COMCAVIS TRANS—an organization supported by our Legal Empowerment Fund—stepped in, providing him with legal advice and human rights training. Empowered with knowledge, Carlos won a case against his wrongful dismissal, received compensation, and even became an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights himself. Help more people like Carlos live freely and equally. Donate now to support activists defending rights and lives and your gift will be doubled: https://bit.ly/4fUAu9z *names and image have been changed to protect privacy (fb)