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Djibouti – Joint Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review
In this submission, CIVICUS, DefendDefenders, Iteka Legaue, and APRODH examine the Government of Burundi’s compliance with its international human rights obligations to create and maintain a safe and enabling environment for civil society. Specifically, we analyse Burundi’s fulfilment of the rights to the freedoms of association, peaceful assembly and expression and unwarranted restrictions on HRDs […]
Reflections on the 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council
With five and a half weeks, HRC52 was the longest session in the Human Rights Council’s history, a reflection of a world in crisis with increasing human rights violations and attacks on human rights defenders (HRDs). However, prolonging session periods raises questions over the sustainability and effectiveness of the Council’s work, as states keep adding […]
The UN stands steadfast in support of the people of South Sudan
The UN Human Rights Council’s decision to extend the mandate of its Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan (CHRSS) shows the commitment of the organisation and its member states to support the South Sudanese people, DefendDefenders said today. This new Council resolution comes as, in the country, human rights violations continue, impunity remains pervasive, […]
Updates from March 2023
Dear friends, March was a busy month at DefendDefenders. We particularly had a busy schedule at the 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC52), as we sought to appraise the Council and the international human rights actors on the prescient human rights issues in Africa. 16 months since the coup that overthrew Sudan’s […]
Human Rights Defender of the month:Immaculate Nabwire and Daphne Nakabugo
In personality, Immaculate Nabwire and Daphne Nakabugo could not be more different. Where the former is loud, if free-spirited, and mischievous, the latter is quiet, reticent, and predominantly solitary. Together though, they are the quiet champions behind DefendDefenders’ digital skilling programs, equipping (women) human rights defenders with critically transformative – and sometimes, life-saving digital tools and skills. “You’ll be surprised how many people out there, including the literate are not exposed to the idea of digital safety. And as technology gets more advanced, it is getting ever more lucrative for hackers and other malign actors, which means that the urgency of the need for digital security skills for everyone cannot be over-stated,” says Daphne.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: HUMAN RESOURCE ASSOCIATE
Job Title: Human Resources Associate Reports to: Director Programs and Administration Location: Kampala, Uganda Start date: June 2023 Application deadline: 12 April 2023 BACKGROUND DefendDefenders was established in 2005 as the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project and registered as a foreign Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) in Uganda. DefendDefenders exists to strengthen the […]
CALL FOR: CONSULTANCY TO CONDUCT RESEARCH ON ENVIRONMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS IN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC), TANZANIA AND UGANDA
Organisational Background: DefendDefenders (the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders ) was established in 2005 as the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project and registered as a foreign Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) in Uganda. DefendDefenders exists to strengthen the work of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) in the sub-region by reducing their […]
Request for Proposals for Conducting Mid-term Evaluation on the implementation of DefendDefenders’ Strategic Plan 2021-2025
Request for Proposals for Conducting Mid-term Evaluation on the implementation of DefendDefenders’ Strategic Plan 2021-2025 and one project named: Accelerating HRDs safety and capacity for greater resilience and effective fulfilment of their mandates in Uganda. Client: DefendDefenders(East And Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project.) Deadline: 11th/04/2023 Time: 10:00am Whats needed? Technical and Financial Proposal […]
African states should stand with the people of South Sudan
African states should stand with the people of South Sudan They should support the UN Commission’s vital work Once again, this year, the UN Human Rights Council will consider two draft resolutions on South Sudan at its March session (HRC52). The first seeks to renew the mandate of the existing investigative mechanism, the Commission […]
DefendDefenders’ oral statements at HRC52
Oral statements delivered during the 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council (27 February-4 April 2023) Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the oral update of the High Commissioner on Sudan (3 March 2023) Mr. President, Mr. High Commissioner, We salute the work of the OHCHR office in Sudan, designated Expert, geographic desk, and support […]