Our Mission

The Protection Project is a human rights institute based at The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, DC. Founded in 1994 to address trafficking in persons as a human rights violation, The Protection Project focuses on the promotion of human rights values throughout the world. Our emphasis is the protection of human security, especially in women’s and children’s rights; fostering civil society and NGO development through capacity & coalition building; enhancing the rule of law by encouraging citizen participation; advancing human rights education ...

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News

Be sure to stay up to to date as the Protection Project continues to make headlines around the world promoting our fight to protect human rights.  Whether our work is cited in the press, or if we release news ourselves, you can find all of our recent news here.

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Get Involved in More Ways than One

Are you passionate about human rights?  Are you interested in the elimination of human trafficking worldwide?  Did you know that there are several ways you can get involved to promote the enhancement of access to justice?  At the Protection Project, we are consistently providing interesting opportunities for people to get involved.  Whether you are a student seeking an internship, a researcher looking to apply for fellowships, or simply someone who has in interest in our work, we invite you to see how you can get involved!  

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Jun 23

Embassy Luncheon: “Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report 2010: Findings and Recommendations"

Nov 02

The Protection Project Fifth Annual Symposium "The United Nations Protocol and The United States Trafficking Victims Protection Act: Ten Years Later"

Dec 01

Third Annual Conference at the Alexandria University Faculty of Law: Women's Rights in Egypt and Arab States

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The Protection Project Review of the Trafficking in Persons Report - June 2010 

Cesar A. Ray Hernandez, PhD and Luisa Hernandez Angueira, PhD, published by The Ricky Martin Foundation in cooperation with The Protection Project

Cesar A. Ray Hernandez, PhD and Luisa Hernandez Angueira, PhD, published by The Ricky Martin Foundation in cooperation with The Protection Project

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The Johns Hopkins University SAIS International Peace Operations Association FAR Compliance Training

Embassy Luncheon: “Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report 2010: Findings and Recommendations"

A Model Law on Child Protection. Expert Panel on Child Protection, Singapore, April 28-29, 2010.
Opening Remarks by Dr. Mohamed Mattar

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