embrace;  hug;  holding in one's arms
 protection;  advocacy;  support;  to protect (e.g. rights, etc.);  to advocate (e.g. free trade, etc.);  to support
 backing (for a position);  giving support to;  helping (someone) to a position
 advocate;  defender;  champion;  backer
 protection of human rights
 retaining wall;  breast wall;  revetment
 championship;  defense (e.g. of a position in debate);  apologetics