The mental health and well-being of advocates is increasingly understood as an imperative for sustainable movements, but is still frequently neglected by organizations, funders, and advocates themselves. What risks do human rights advocates and activists face, and how might they be mitigated? How can organizations, funders, and movements take better care of the people behind human rights work—both in alleviating harmful effects of the work, but also in creating conditions for resilience, creativity, and personal and collective well-being?
