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Benetech Human Rights Program has been supporting human rights defenders for over 15 years. Fighting for justice and accountability is dangerous work, so training is important for human rights defenders to keep themselves and their contacts safe as well as do their work effectively.

For many journalists, lawyers, activists, and others who are just beginning work on human rights issues, the only available resources to learn best practices are dense manuals or guides. In-person trainings provide a more engaging opportunity to learn, but they are expensive and only a small percentage of hundreds of applicants can attend.

Benetech is exploring the immersive power of games as a way to teach these vital skills in an environment where it is safe to learn from mistakes.