Incorporating networking and advocacy into a relocation programme can help to raise the profile of human rights defenders, enhancing the work of individuals, organisations and collectives on the defenders’ return. It can also mitigate risk on defenders’ return home. The university can help facilitate connections and collaborations between human rights defenders and academics with relevant areas of expertise. Opportunities for networking and advocacy activities can be arranged through trips to other universities, exchanges with other relocation programmes, attending conferences, public talks at local schools and community groups, and meetings with local politicians, NGOs and government officials.