Holistic Security

A Strategy Manual for Human Rights Defenders

Those who defend human rights often put them­selves at risk and in the line of fire. Developed by Tactical Tech, Front Line Defenders and the Center for Victims of Torture, the manual is the first of its kind in its holistic approach: it not only provides policies, practices and plans for protecting those who advocate for others, but also covers psycho­social well-being as well as digital, physical and organisational security.

The handbook, which is available online and in print, bundles essential information on the topics of “Prepare”, “Explore”, “Strategise” and “Act”.

La Loma’s design of the extensive data communicates the content of the book in an approachable and inviting way. A handmade 3D model was created for the photographs, symbolising the complex relationships of the topics presented.

  • development of the design system for the manual
  • concept of the title graphic and the chapters
  • realisation of the model from a curved steel frame with elastic cords and hand-modelled clay
  • studio photography of the visualisations
  • finalisation of the data for printing

Ramón Paris (graphics)