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.

Case 1

Defending Democracy in Venezuela

Successfully secured asylum for a team of lawyers prosecuting human rights abuses by the Maduro regime.

Caracas, Venezuela
Case 2

Exposing Corruption in Egypt

Protected a human rights lawyer who uncovered government corruption and faced imprisonment.

Cairo, Egypt
Case 3

Land Rights in Myanmar

Defended a lawyer working with indigenous communities against illegal land seizures by the military.

Yangon, Myanmar

Voices We've Protected

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

Testimonial 1

Maria G.

Human Rights Lawyer, Colombia

"When paramilitary groups threatened my family because of my work defending indigenous communities, the Hans Litten Center provided immediate protection and legal support. They saved our lives."

Testimonial 2

Ahmed K.

Political Prisoner Advocate, Turkey

"Facing terrorism charges for defending journalists, I thought I would spend decades in prison. The Hans Litten Center assembled an international legal team that proved my innocence. They give hope to lawyers everywhere."

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
New York, NY 10001
United States

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