The Coalition for Human Rights in Development is a global alliance of social movements, civil society organizations, and grassroots groups dedicated to ensuring that development is community-driven and adheres to human rights principles. The Coalition empowers communities by providing them with the necessary information, resources, and decision-making power to shape their own development paths. Additionally, it holds development finance institutions, governments, and other stakeholders accountable for their actions and impacts on people and the environment. By fostering collaboration, the Coalition ensures that development processes respect, protect, and fulfill the human rights of those involved. Their work is rooted in the belief that communities should have a say in their own development, and that financial institutions must be held responsible for any harm their projects may cause.

The Defenders in Development (DID) campaign is offering small grants of up to USD 5,000 to support groups from the Global South working to prevent and address risks faced by human rights defenders who speak out against projects funded by development banks. These grants are designed to help organizations carry out advocacy, research, and campaigns to prevent reprisals and hold development banks accountable. In addition to financial assistance, the DID campaign offers technical support and guidance on research and advocacy related to reprisals tied to development finance projects. The grants can support various activities, including advocacy with development banks, documenting cases of reprisals, and pushing for better policies from development institutions.