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Is the tide turning? How states vote on Africa-focused resolutions at the UN Human Rights Council
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Is the Tide Turning? How states vote on Africa-focused resolutions at the UN Human Rights Council In a report published today, DefendDefenders and AfricanDefenders analyse how states vote on resolutions addressing the human rights situation in African countries at the UN Human Rights Council (HRC). This analysis of Africa-focused resolutions is comprehensive, evidence-based, and […]
Updates from May 2024
Hello friends, The human rights situation on the continent continues to remain worrisome amid conflict related human rights violations, restrictive legislation and a more intense closing of civic space. The right to freedom of expression continues to be one of the most violated including in Africa. In commemoration of the annually celebrated World Press Freedom […]
Human Rights Defender of the month: Asmahan Abulsalam
As a child, Asmahan’s childhood was scarred by the violent practice of female genital mutilation (FGM), then popular in Somali culture. Girls as young as seven years were subjected to the violent practice often against their will, and young Asmahan was revolted by it. “I witnessed very young girls aged between seven and ten years undergoing this harmful practice (FGM), conducted using rudimentary tools, which usually left long effects on these girls’ bodies.
Eritrea: Extend UN Rapporteur mandate through a substantive resolution
Ahead of the UN Human Rights Council’s 56th session (HRC56, 18 June-12 July 2024), a group of NGOs urge states to support a resolution that extends the mandate of the Special RapÂporÂteur on huÂman rights in Eritrea. By calling for a substantive resolution that clearly conÂdemns the grave human rights violaÂtions committed by EriÂtrean authorities, […]
Sudan: Extend the Fact-Finding Mission’s mandate
In a letter released ahead of the UN Human Rights Council’s 56th session (HRC56, 18 June-12 July 2024), over 70 NGOs urge the Council to extend the mandate of the Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) it created in October 2023 to respond to the crisis in Sudan. As the armed conflict that broke out in the country […]
Bi-Annual Report (October 2023 – April 2024)
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World Press Freedom Day 2024: A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis. DefendDefenders joins the rest of the world to commemorate world press freedom day whose focus this year is on journalism in the face of the environmental crisis. This years’s theme emphasises the importance of journalism and the right to freedom of […]
Call for Applications: Communications Assistant – CHARM
Job Title:Â Communications Assistant – CHARM Reports to: CHARM Project Coordinator Location:Â Kampala, Uganda Duration:Â Â 12 months, with the possibility of renewal. BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECTÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â […]
Updates from April 2024
Hello friends, This month marked one year since the dreadful civil war in Sudan broke out that has claimed over 14,000  lives and displaced millions, leaving 25 million reliant on humanitarian aid. As the world grapples with diverse crises, international scrutiny on the country should be maintained and Sudanese people should not be left behind. […]
Human Rights Defender of the month: Apollo Mukasa
Apollo Mukasa’s journey into activism is deeply rooted in his commitment to advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs). As the Executive Director of Uganda National Action on Physical Disability (UNAPD), Apollo is a driving force behind initiatives aimed at combating discrimination among PWDs. UNAPD was established in 1998 as a platform for voicing concerns of persons with physical disabilities to realise a barrier free environment where they can enjoy their rights to the fullest.