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Zimbabwe: African Human Rights Defenders Deeply Concerned About Gross Human Rights Violations in Zimbabwe Days to the General election of July 31
In the build-up to the upcoming elections to be held on 31 July 2013 in Zimbabwe the Pan African Human Rights Defenders Network (PAHRD – NET) is convinced that the general election is far from being held in a free environment that allows Zimbabwean citizens the opportunity to exercise their right to make political choices […]
Zimbabwe: Les défenseurs des droits de l’homme africains sont préoccupés par les graves violations des droits humains au Zimbabwe à quelques jours de la prochaine élection générale du 31 Juillet
Dans le cadre des préparatifs des prochaines élections du 31 Juillet 2013 au Zimbabwe, le Réseau Panafricain des Défenseurs des Droits de l’Homme (PAHRD – Net), est convaincu que l’élection générale ne pourra pas se tenir dans un environnement libre donnant aux citoyens zimbabwéens l’occasion d’exercer leur droit de faire des choix politiques tels que […]
Defenders in Focus, February- July 2013: The bi annual e-newsletter for members and partners of the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Network
The latest edition of EHAHRDP’s Newsletter “Defenders in Focus” offers updates of the project activities from February to July 2013 and gives an outlook on upcoming events. We welcome your suggestions, comments and recommendations on past and forthcoming activities. For more details click the link below: Newsletter
Cameroon: Investigate the Killing of Eric Ohena Lembembe
The Pan African Human Rights Defenders Network (PAHRDN) condemns the torture and killing of Mr Eric Ohena Lembembe, executive director of the Cameroon AIDS Foundation (CAMFAIDS) and extends its condolences to Mr. Lembembe’s family and friends.
Somalia: Investigate Killing of Puntland Human Rights Defender
The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project is appalled by the killing of Abdi Farah Dhere, a prominent human rights defender on 13th July 2013 in the semi-autonomous Puntland region of Somalia, and sends its deepest condolences to his family and friends. EHAHRDP calls on the authorities to ensure that a prompt, […]
Somalia: Ensure Justice for Murdered Journalist
The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project condemns the murder of Somali journalist Mr. Libaan Abdullahi Farah, also known as Libaan Qaran and extends its condolences to the aggrieved family and friends. EHAHRDP calls on the Federal Government of Somalia and the Puntland authorities to immediately investigate the murder and hold the […]
Call for Nominations: Pan-African Human Rights Defenders Awards 2013
Pan-African Human Rights Defenders Network (PAHRD–Net) has opened a call for nominations for human rights defenders awards. The awards will honor exceptional individuals who peacefully promote and protect universally recognized rights as stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. Altogether six awards will be presented, […]
BLOG: How Sudan is playing politics with African football
By hosting a regional football championship in conflict ridden Darfur and South Kordofan, Sudan is using sport as a propaganda tool to conceal ongoing human rights abuses. Players and fans should not be forced to buy into the cover-up.
Geneva: Action on Eritrea, South Sudan and Somalia at Human Rights Council
The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project welcomes resolutions adopted on the human rights situation in Eritrea, South Sudan and Somalia, as well as on the role of freedom of opinion and expression in women’s empowerment and on attacks and discrimination against persons with albinism, at the recently concluded 23rd session of […]
Statement to HRC on Attacks and Discrimination against Persons with Albinism
Delivered by Peter Ash, CEO and Founder of Under The Same Sun, on 7th June 2013 (Human Rights Council, 23rd session, item 5) Thank you Mr. President, I give this statement on behalf of the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project and Under The Same Sun. I have albinism (or as many […]