Human rights defenders, including non-governmental organizations (NGOs), are crucial for the promotion and protection of human rights in Slovakia. While Slovak authorities have a responsibility to respect and protect these brave individuals and collectives, Amnesty International has monitored the opposite – incidents of harassment, pressure, online and offline insults and stigmatization from the general public, and the lack of adequate financial support. In the context of ongoing pressure from the state authorities since 2024, this briefing examines the challenges human rights defenders, including NGOs, face in Slovakia today.
