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UN HRC: Statement on the Situation of Human Rights In Eritrea
During the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea, held on 16th June 2014, Ms. Elsa Chyrum delivered the following statement on behalf of EHAHRDP and Human Rights Concern Eritrea.
UN HRC: Statement During Panel Discussion on Safety of Journalists
During the panel discussion on the safety of journalists held on 11th June 2014, Mr. John Foley delivered a statement on behalf of EHAHRDP
Human Rights Defenders: A key to fighting sexual violence in African conflicts.
A briefing paper by DefendDefenders outlining the pivotal role of human rights defenders in advocating for justice, accountability, and the rights of victims of sexual violence.
Reflections on the 55th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
By Hassan Shire After my team’s recent mission to the 55th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) in Luanda, Angola, and following publication of the ACHPR’s most recent Resolutions late last week (some of which I consider truly landmark), I write to provide my own personal reflections on some […]
Burundi: Release human rights defender Pierre Claver Mbonimpa
For leading Burundian human rights defender Pierre Claver Mbonimpa, the colour green serves as a daily reminder of his ongoing incarceration. As the Burundian state intensifies its clampdown on civil society space, Mbonimpa’s detention illustrates the grave risks facing human rights defenders who speak out on the country’s escalating political crisis, said the East and […]
Declaration of the EHAHRD-Net during its 4th Focal Point Meeting
Declaration of the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Network during its 4th Focal Point Meeting held on 5th and 6th May 2014 at the Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda Having considered reports on the situation for human rights defenders in each country of the sub-region, namely Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, […]
Show your Support: EHAHRDP and ISHR launch joint fund-raising appeal
[button color=”teal” link=https://www.ishr.ch/donate]Donate Now[/button] Across the world, human rights defenders operate in some of the world’s most challenging and hostile environments, and routinely place themselves in profound danger in order to advance the rights of others. In 2014, ‘speaking truth to power’ has never carried a higher price. In this region, a number of journalists […]
ACHPR: Statement on Human Rights Defenders in Africa
55th Ordinary Session of the Africa Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights Luanda, Angola Public Session Item 8: Activity Reports of Members of the Commission & Special Mechanisms Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders Statement by the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project Madame Chairperson, Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, Honourable […]
ACHPR: Statement on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa
55th Ordinary Session of the Africa Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights Luanda, Angola Public Session Item 8: Activity Reports of Members of the Commission & Special Mechanisms: Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa Statement by the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project Madame Chairperson, Special […]
EAST AND HORN OF AFRICA: Human Rights Defenders Train In New App To Defend Themselves Against Attack
Human rights defenders in the East and Horn of Africa will soon have improved access to assistance when facing the risk of attack thanks to a new mobile phone app being developed by Amnesty International. A three day training course is kicking off in Kampala today to provide training on how to use the app, […]