[Eutrp-meeting-2026] It is today! | Psychosocial Support Cluster Meeting – EUTRP Bilbao Event / Invitation | Groupe de praticien·ne·s en soutien psychosocial – Réunion EUTRP Bilbao / Invitación | Grupo de profesionales de apoyo psicosocial – Reunión EUTRP Bilbao

Tue Jun 2 09:31:54 CEST 2026

Dear colleagues of the EUTRP,

IT IS TODAY!!!!!

PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT PRACTITIONERS CLUSTER MEETING IN BILBAO

Organised within the EUTRP Bilbao event and the Trauma-Informed Working Group (with ProTejer), this meeting is reserved forpractitioners directly providing psychosocial supportwithin EUTRP member organisations.

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WHO THIS MEETING IS FOR (IMPORTANT)

This meeting is exclusively forpractitioners and specialists actively involved in psychosocial support practice, including:

Psychologists · Therapists · Social workers · Researchers · Technical psychosocial staff

It is designed as apractice-focused exchange space, not a general discussion session.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

📅Date:2 June 2026
🕒Time:14:45–17:00 CET
📍Venue:University of Deusto, Bilbao
💻Format:Hybrid (in person and online)

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PARTICIPATION

Preparatory survey:https://files.protectdefenders.eu/apps/forms/s/Mdw7KSzA2gKzBnWatTcnjsnZ
Online session:https://vc.protectdefenders.eu/rooms/iu3-ylm-mo0-ths/join

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We kindly ask you to circulate this invitation to relevantpsychosocial support practitionerswithin your organisation and for them to please answer the preparatory survey until the morning of the June 2 (12:00 CET).

Final logistical details, including the exact room, will be shared with registered participants.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if needed.

With warm regards,

EUTRP Coordination Team

On Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 at 17:02, EUTRP <eutrp-contact at protectdefenders.eu> wrote:

> Dear colleagues of the EUTRP,
>
> We are pleased to invite you to a dedicated:
>
> PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT PRACTITIONERS CLUSTER MEETING IN BILBAO
>
> Organised within the EUTRP Bilbao event and the Trauma-Informed Working Group (with ProTejer), this meeting is reserved forpractitioners directly providing psychosocial supportwithin EUTRP member organisations.
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------
>
> WHO THIS MEETING IS FOR (IMPORTANT)
>
> This meeting is exclusively forpractitioners and specialists actively involved in psychosocial support practice, including:
>
> Psychologists · Therapists · Social workers · Researchers · Technical psychosocial staff
>
> It is designed as apractice-focused exchange space, not a general discussion session.
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------
>
> WHAT THE SESSION WILL FOCUS ON
>
> Exchange of practices and challenges related to psychosocial support for:
>
> -
>
> Human rights defenders
>
> -
>
> Organisational staff
>
> -
>
> Related ecosystem actors (donors, volunteers, institutional partners)
>
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>
> PRACTICAL INFORMATION
>
> 📅Date:2 June 2026
> 🕒Time:14:45–17:00 CET
> 📍Venue:University of Deusto, Bilbao
> 💻Format:Hybrid (in person and online)
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------
>
> LANGUAGES
>
> English · Spanish · French
> (Informal language support will be available. No formal interpretation.)
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------
>
> THE SESSION
>
> In-person participants are invited to be in the cluster room at14:45 CET.
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------
>
> PARTICIPATION
>
> Preparatory survey:https://files.protectdefenders.eu/apps/forms/s/Mdw7KSzA2gKzBnWatTcnjsnZ
> Online session:https://vc.protectdefenders.eu/rooms/iu3-ylm-mo0-ths/join
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------
>
> We kindly ask you to circulate this invitation to relevantpsychosocial support practitionerswithin your organisation and for them to please answer the preparatory survey until the morning of the June 2 (11:00 CET).
>
> Final logistical details, including the exact room, will be shared with registered participants.
>
> Please do not hesitate to contact us if needed.
>
> With warm regards,
>
> EUTRP Coordination Team
>
> ***
>
> Chères et chers collègues de l’EUTRP,
>
> Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter à une réunion dédiée :
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> GROUPE DE PRATICIEN·NE·S EN SOUTIEN PSYCHOSOCIAL
>
> Organisée dans le cadre de l’événement EUTRP à Bilbao et du Groupe de travail sur les approches informées par les traumatismes (avec le soutien de ProTejer), cette réunion est réservée auxpraticien·ne·s directement impliqué·e·s dans la mise en œuvre du soutien psychosocialau sein des organisations membres de l’EUTRP.
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> À QUI S’ADRESSE CETTE RÉUNION (IMPORTANT)
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> Cette session est exclusivement destinée auxprofessionnel·le·s et spécialistes du soutien psychosocial en pratique, notamment :
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> Psychologues · Psychothérapeutes · Travailleur·euse·s sociaux·ales · Chercheur·euse·s · Personnel technique spécialisé
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> Il s’agit d’unespace d’échange centré sur la pratique, et non d’une session générale.
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> OBJECTIF DE LA SESSION
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> Échange de pratiques et de défis liés au soutien psychosocial pour :
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> -
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> Les défenseur·euse·s des droits humains
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> -
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> Le personnel des organisations
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> -
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> Les partenaires de l’écosystème (donateur·rice·s, bénévoles, institutions)
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> INFORMATIONS PRATIQUES
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> 📅Date :2 juin 2026
> 🕒Horaire :14h45 – 17h00 (CET)
> 📍Lieu :Université de Deusto, Bilbao
> 💻Format :Hybride (présentiel et en ligne)
>
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>
> LANGUES
>
> Anglais · Espagnol · Français
> (Un appui linguistiqueinformelsera assuré. Pas d’interprétation formelle.)
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------
>
> LA SESSION
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> Les participant·e·s en présentiel sont invité·e·s à arriver à14h45 (CET).
>
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>
> PARTICIPATION
>
> Questionnaire Préparatoire :https://files.protectdefenders.eu/apps/forms/s/Mdw7KSzA2gKzBnWatTcnjsnZ
>
> Session en Ligne :https://vc.protectdefenders.eu/rooms/iu3-ylm-mo0-ths/join
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> Nous vous serions reconnaissant·e·s de bien vouloir transmettre cette invitation auxpraticien·ne·s en soutien psychosocialconcerné·e·s au sein de votre organisation et de les inviter à répondre au questionnaire préparatoire avant la matinée du2 juin à 11h00 (CET).
>
> Les informations logistiques finales, y compris la salle exacte, seront communiquées ultérieurement aux personnes inscrites.
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> N’hésitez pas à nous contacter pour toute question.
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> Avec nos salutations les plus cordiales,
>
> Maria Dias (EUTRP Coordination Team)
>
> ***
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> Estimadas colegas de la EUTRP,
>
> Nos complace invitarles a una reunión dedicada:
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> GRUPO DE PROFESIONALES DE APOYO PSICOSOCIAL
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> Organizada en el marco del evento de la EUTRP en Bilbao y del Grupo de Trabajo sobre enfoques informados por el trauma (con el apoyo de ProTejer), esta reunión está reservada aprofesionales directamente implicadas en la implementación del apoyo psicosocialdentro de las organizaciones miembro de la EUTRP.
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> A QUIÉN VA DIRIGIDA ESTA REUNIÓN (IMPORTANTE)
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> Esta sesión está dirigida exclusivamente aprofesionales y especialistas en la práctica del apoyo psicosocial, incluyendo:
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> Psicólogas · Psicoterapeutas · Trabajadoras sociales · Investigadoras · Personal técnico especializado
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> Se trata de unespacio de intercambio centrado en la práctica, no de una sesión general.
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> OBJETIVO DE LA SESIÓN
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> Intercambio de prácticas y desafíos relacionados con el apoyo psicosocial a:
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> -
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> Personas defensoras de derechos humanos
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> Personal de organizaciones
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> Actores del ecosistema (donantes, voluntariado, instituciones)
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> INFORMACIÓN PRÁCTICA
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> 📅Fecha:2 de junio de 2026
> 🕒Horario:14:45 – 17:00 (CET)
> 📍Lugar:Universidad de Deusto, Bilbao
> 💻Formato:Híbrido (presencial y en línea)
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> IDIOMAS
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> Inglés · Español · Francés
> (Se contará con apoyo lingüístico informal. No habrá interpretación formal.)
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> LA SESIÓN
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> Se invita a las personas que asistan presencialmente a llegar a partir de las14:45 (CET).
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> PARTICIPACIÓN
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> Encuesta Preparatoria:https://files.protectdefenders.eu/apps/forms/s/Mdw7KSzA2gKzBnWatTcnjsnZ
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> Sesión en Línea:https://vc.protectdefenders.eu/rooms/iu3-ylm-mo0-ths/join
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> Les agradeceríamos que compartieran esta invitación con lasprofesionales de apoyo psicosocialpertinentes dentro de su organización y que respondan la encuesta preparatoria antes de la mañana del2 de junio a las 11:00 CET.
>
> Los detalles logísticos finales, incluida la sala exacta, se comunicarán a las personas inscritas.
>
> No duden en contactarnos si tienen alguna pregunta.
>
> Con un muy cordial saludo,
>
> Maria Dias (en nombre de la EUTRP Coordination Team)
>
> On Monday, April 27th, 2026 at 14:29, EUTRP <eutrp-contact at protectdefenders.eu> wrote:
>
>> Dear friends,
>>
>> I hope this message finds you well.
>>
>> Following our very productive meeting on Wednesday, I am writing to summarize and further clarify the proposed structure for the psychosocial support and trauma-informed components of the upcoming “E.” meeting in Bilbao.
>>
>> As discussed, there will be two main spaces dedicated to these topics, alongside a set of more informal or “out-of-the-box” activities aimed at raising awareness of the importance of psychosocial support within organisations working directly or indirectly on temporary relocation.
>>
>> The core activities will take place on 4 June (the second day of the event). The morning will be dedicated to workshops, while the afternoon will feature the main collective session ahead of the event’s closing.
>>
>> Morning workshops
>> The workshops will be organised in two consecutive sessions, both built around the same set of guiding questions but tailored to two distinct groups:
>>
>> -
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>> The first session will bring together specialists and practitioners providing professional psychosocial support within organisations. This will be a more technical, closed session, held in a hybrid format to enable remote participation, as many practitioners may not be able to attend in person. We will aim to provide interpretation if feasible. Colleagues from Psycho-Pro are proposed as facilitators for this session.
>>
>> -
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>> The second session will be open to event participants with a particular interest in psychosocial support. Using the same guiding questions, this discussion will focus on how these issues are addressed in practice, including within relocation contexts. This session could be facilitated by O.B.
>>
>> A plenary discussion will follow, bringing together insights from both groups.
>>
>> Afternoon plenary activity
>> The afternoon session will involve all participants. Its objective is to highlight the impact of secondary trauma on both individuals (e.g. HRDs) and organisations, from everyday interactions to decision-making processes.
>>
>> Participants will be divided into approximately six groups (depending on final numbers) and will work on a set of case studies illustrating different dimensions of trauma impact. Each group will discuss guided questions and present key reflections in plenary. The session will conclude with a wrap-up discussion on trauma-informed approaches, led by Pro and O.B., with support from the Trauma Working Group in designing and facilitating the group dynamics.
>>
>> “Out-of-the-box” activities
>> In addition, the working group has proposed three complementary activities:
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>> -
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>> A participatory “idea wall” (flipcharts or stickers), where participants can share reflections on trauma and its impacts from the first day. These contributions will be synthesised and referenced during the final wrap-up.
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>> -
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>> “Well-being check-ins”: short, optional one-to-one support sessions (approx. 20 minutes) offered by volunteer practitioners. These are intended to provide participants with a space to process stress or emotions related to the event and its themes. We still need to confirm the availability of volunteers (potentially from Pro), and O.B. could advise on feasibility and logistics.
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>> -
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>> A lighter, cultural or entertainment activity (for example, something locally inspired from the Basque context) to help ease the intensity of the discussions and create a more balanced atmosphere.
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>> To support the refinement of the guiding questions and methodologies, I have shared draft documents for each session here:
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>> https://files.protectdefenders.eu/s/22Jz49mZMHBbma6 (Morning Activity)
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>> https://files.protectdefenders.eu/s/g39goESj93iA8dj (Afternoon Activity – yet to be finalized)
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>> https://files.protectdefenders.eu/s/tJB86dTDpCaBong (Side Activities – yet to be finalized)
>>
>> Comments and suggestions are welcome until this Thursday April 30 (inclusive). An updated version will be uploaded next Monday, allowing us to move forward with finalising session details, required materials, and the roles of working group members in facilitating and supporting the activities.
>>
>> Thank you very much for your continued engagement and support. I look forward to your feedback.
>>
>> Wishing you a pleasant weekend, and thank you in advance.
>>
>> Warm regards,
>>
>> Maria
>>
>> On Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 at 11:53, EUTRP <eutrp-contact at protectdefenders.eu> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear colleagues,
>>>
>>> I hope this message finds you well, and please accept my apologies for the delay in writing after our last meeting of the Trauma-Informed Working Group of the EUTRP.
>>>
>>> As discussed during our previous meeting, I have followed up with platform members who indicated in last year’s survey that they have tools and/or resources related to secondary trauma, collective wellbeing, resilience, and psychosocial support for HRDs under temporary relocation, staff members, and partners. I have asked whether they would be willing to share these resources and, if so, in what format. I have also invited concrete suggestions for the upcoming EUTRP Meeting in Bilbao, particularly regarding our dedicated space on psychosocial support.
>>>
>>> I would like to especially thank our colleagues from the Asturian Programme and from the ProTejer network in Spain for their presentation of the best practice guide on psychosocial support during last week’s EUTRP Talk. It was highly insightful and useful, and it has helped further shape the discussions leading up to the Bilbao meeting.
>>>
>>> In this regard, as we continue designing the dedicated trauma session for Bilbao, we would greatly value any additional suggestions you may have to make this space as meaningful and useful as possible. We also encourage you to complete the general survey on the meeting agenda and to participate in the Trauma Working Group discussions if you are available. We are planning two dedicated moments for activities and are also considering the possibility of an informal exchange—online and/or in person—between psychosocial support practitioners and experts from participating organisations, as several colleagues have highlighted this need.
>>>
>>> Your input is extremely valuable, not only to enrich our collective work, but also to help strengthen support mechanisms across the network.
>>>
>>> - Deadline for feedback: Monday, 20 April
>>>
>>> - Trauma Working Group meeting: Wednesday, 22 April | 10:00–11:00 (Brussels time)
>>>
>>> - Meeting link: https://vc.protectdefenders.eu/rooms/iu3-ylm-mo0-ths/join
>>>
>>> Thank you very much in advance!! I look forward to hearing from you.
>>>
>>> Warm regards from a sunny Brussels,
>>> Maria
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 at 09:56, EUTRP <eutrp-contact at protectdefenders.eu> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Dear friends,
>>>>
>>>> I hope this email finds you well.
>>>> This is just a quick recap that at 10:30 (Brussels time) we have the meeting of the Trauma Working Group. You all received the automatic invitation but I am sharing the link here just in case:
>>>> https://vc.protectdefenders.eu/rooms/iu3-ylm-mo0-ths/join
>>>> See you soon and warm regards!
>>>>
>>>> Maria
>>>>
>>>> Sent with [Proton Mail](https://proton.me/mail/home) secure email.
>>>>
>>>> On Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 at 14:23, EUTRP <eutrp-contact at protectdefenders.eu> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Dear friends,
>>>>>
>>>>> I hope you are all well.
>>>>>
>>>>> Here’s a concise overview of the latest from the Trauma-Informed Working Group and how you can get involved:
>>>>>
>>>>> 1) In-Person EUTRP Meeting in Bilbao, 2–4 June 2026
>>>>>
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>>>>>
>>>>> Participation: Each organisation may send up to two representatives to the event. We encourage your organisation to join!!!
>>>>>
>>>>> -
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>>>>> Dedicated space: trauma, collective care, and resilience.
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>>>>> -
>>>>>
>>>>> Registration deadline: 1 March 2026
>>>>>
>>>>> 2) Online Presentation with ProTejer
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>>>>> -
>>>>>
>>>>> Topic: Presentation of a document on best practices in psychosocial support for HRDs under relocation and the staff working with them.
>>>>>
>>>>> 3) Engagement Survey
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>>>>> Purpose: Share how your organisation would like to participate in the Working Group.
>>>>>
>>>>> -
>>>>>
>>>>> Complete the short survey that takes less than 2 min here : https://files.protectdefenders.eu/apps/forms/s/eHLeNFNsPZbbStkSyZnGGKZP
>>>>>
>>>>> 4) Virtual Resource Space
>>>>>
>>>>> -
>>>>>
>>>>> A shared online space (ProtectDefenders.eu server or EUTRP members-only area) for materials: documents, recorded trainings, workshops, etc., related to the Working Group topics.
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>>>>> Possibility of organisation of online workshops and capacity development activities as well as other online activities.
>>>>>
>>>>> 5) Regular Meetings
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>>>>> First semester: every 3 weeks (leading up to Bilbao).
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>>>>> Second semester: monthly.
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>>>>> Time: Wednesdays at 13:00 AM Brussels time.
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>>>>> -
>>>>>
>>>>> Next meeting: 11 March – automatic invitation to follow.
>>>>>
>>>>> We look forward to your participation and contributions! Your engagement is key to making the Trauma-Informed Working Group a safe, collaborative, and meaningful space. While the language of communication in the Working Group is English, please feel free to participate and collaborate in Español, Français, or Português: I will help with the interpretation/translation the best way I can!! ^^
>>>>>
>>>>> Very warm regards from Brussels,
>>>>>
>>>>> María Dias (on behalf of the EUTRP Coordination Team)
>>>>>
>>>>> Sent with [Proton Mail](https://proton.me/mail/home) secure email.
>>>>>
>>>>> On Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 at 15:38, EUTRP <eutrp-contact at protectdefenders.eu> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Dear friends,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I hope you are all doing well.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It has been quite some time since we last met as the Trauma Working Group but we have made good progress since then! We have now implemented the survey and completed an initial mapping of interests, needs, tools, and gaps among our platform members. I invite you to take a look again at the main results attached in this email.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> One key outcome of the survey is that a number of members have expressed strong interest in actively participating in the working group and contributing practical inputs, including practices and tools from their own organisations.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Looking ahead to this year, we have planned an online workshop with colleagues from ProTejer, the Spanish network of organisations working on the protection of human rights defenders (HRDs). They have a dedicated psychosocial team and have developed a guide on psychosocial best practices to support HRDs and organisational staff working with HRDs during relocation. This is high-quality material, which they will present during the workshop.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Another important piece of news: as many of you may already know, is that we will have our in-person EUTRP meeting in Bilbao (!!!!), during the first week of June. This will give us the opportunity to have a dedicated space for trauma- and resilience-related activities. It will be up to our task force to reflect on the most effective way to use this in-person moment.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> As a first step, and as an opportunity to reconnect, get to know new members, and review the survey results in more detail, I propose that we meet on 18 February at 10:00 (Brussels time) using the following link:https://vc.protectdefenders.eu/rooms/iu3-ylm-mo0-ths/join.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I very much look forward to hearing from you all.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Very warm regards and please feel free to reach out if you have any question!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> María Dias (on behalf of the EUTRP Coordination Team)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sent with [Proton Mail](https://proton.me/mail/home) secure email.
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