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Call for Proposals: Conducting Terminal Evaluation of DefendDefenders Strategic Plan 2016-2020
BACKGROUND DefendDefenders (East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project) is a regional non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in Kampala, Uganda, that seeks to strengthen the work of human rights defenders throughout the sub-region by reducing their vulnerability to the risk of persecution and by enhancing their capacity to effectively defend human rights. DefendDefenders works […]
Joint NGO Call for a UN Human Rights Council resolution on the ongoing human rights crisis in Tigray, Ethiopia
In a joint letter released today, a group of NGOs urge the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) to adopt a resolution on the ongoing human rights crisis in Tigray, Ethiopia at its upcoming 47th session (HRC47, 21 June-15 July 2021). “A robust, dedicated and coordinated approach to this human rights crisis by the international community […]
Human Rights Defender of the Month: Jaqueline Mutere
Jaqueline Mutere’s motivation to establish Grace Agenda was a response to the post-election sexual violence of 2007 and 2008 in Kenya. Additionally, as a survivor of sexual violence which resulted into conception of a child, and following the experience of other survivors, Jaqueline identified the need to form an organisation that advocates for reparations for survivors of sexual violence.
Updates from April 2021
Dear friends and colleagues, This month we participated in the 68th virtual ordinary session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Commission). Despite, setbacks of the Covid 19 pandemic, the Commission’s sessions continue to offer a space to discuss the human rights situation on the continent and develop strategies to promote and […]
Call for Applications: Regional Ttaala Digital Skills Building Workshop
Call for Applications: Regional Ttaala Digital Skills Building Workshop DefendDefenders calls for applications from East and Horn of Africa based human rights organisations to the Regional Ttaala Online Workshop. Ttaala is a comprehensive skills-building project for human rights defenders (HRDs), illuminating the world of digital tools and strategies. The organisations taking part in […]
Eritrea: renew vital mandate of UN Special Rapporteur
Ahead of the 47th session of the UN Human Rights Council (21 June-15 July 2021), a group of 35 Eritrean, African and international NGOs urge all states to support the adoption of a resolution extending the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in the country. As Eritrea completes its first term […]
Somalia: amid political uncertainty, use UN human rights review to send a clear message
Amid ongoing political uncertainty in Somalia, the international community should use a United Nations (UN) review of the country’s human rights record to send a clear message to Somali leaders: there will be no democratic and stable Somalia without an open civic space. Human rights defenders (HRDs), journalists, and other independent actors, who play a […]
Call for applications: Project Coordinator
BACKGROUND DefendDefenders (East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project) is a regional non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in Kampala, Uganda, that seeks to strengthen the work of human rights defenders throughout the sub-region by reducing their vulnerability to the risk of persecution and by enhancing their capacity to effectively defend human rights. DefendDefenders works […]
World Press Freedom Day 2021
Press freedom and information as a public good DefendDefenders commemorates World Press Freedom Day, that is dedicated to raising awareness and celebrating the importance of press freedom. It is also a reminder to governments of the need to respect and uphold the right to freedom of opinion and expression as enshrined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; as well as respect their commitment to […]
Human Rights Defender of the Month: Ocen Ivan Kenneth
Ocen Ivan Kenneth is a Program Director at Foundation for Development and Relief Africa (FIDRA), with more than 10 years’ experience working in the human rights field. Ivan’s ambitions for change focus on building inner peace, defending human rights and empowering local communities using theatre and storytelling. He creates a space where people from the community share their personal stories of trauma and resilience as well as identify mechanisms of healing.