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Security and safety during elections
Elections are a challenging period in many African countries.buy professional pack online www.adentalcare.com/wp-content/themes/medicare/languages/en/professional-pack.html no prescription In the past ten years, many African nations have experienced pre- and post-election violence which resulted in the loss of lives, properties, and stability.buy cialis super force online www.adentalcare.com/wp-content/themes/medicare/languages/en/cialis-super-force.html no prescription Human rights defenders (HRDs) involved in electoral processes as […]
Communiqué: Claiming Spaces for Ugandan Human Rights Defenders
In commemoration of International Human Rights Defenders Day and International Human Rights Day, DefendDefenders (East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project) in partnership with the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders Uganda (NCHRD-U) convened over 100 human rights defenders (HRDs) from across Uganda for the ninth edition of its annual flagship event, Claiming Spaces: Tactical Tools for Human Rights Defenders. The opening ceremony was moderated by Memory Bandera, Director Programs […]
APPLY NOW: Ttaala – Equipping human rights defenders for the digital age
Applications to DefendDefenders’ Ttaala Programme (formerly known as DOC-IT) open today for Ugandan-based human rights organisations. Ttaala is a comprehensive skills-building project for human rights defenders illuminating the world of digital tools and strategies. Organisations enrolled in Ttaala learn how to survive and thrive defending human rights in the digital age while creating impact-driven projects.buy zovirax online https://www.parkviewortho.com/wp-content/languages/new/over/zovirax.html over the counter  Organisations taking part in the Ttaala Programme will access in-person […]
16 Days of Activism 2020
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign to challenge violence against women and girls. The campaign runs every year from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day. For 16 Days of Activism 2020, DefendDefenders collaborated with AfricanDefenders, Encrypt Uganda, Women […]
Uganda: Claiming Spaces, Tactical Tools for Human Rights Defenders
In commemoration of International Human Rights Defenders’ Day and Human Rights Day celebrated annually on 9 and 10 December respectively, DefendDefenders (East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project) and the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders, Uganda (NCHRD-U) are co-hosting the 9th edition of the annual event Claiming Spaces: Tactical Tools for Human Rights Defenders in Kampala, from 7- 11 December 2020. The event will equip over 100 human rights defenders (HRDs) from across Uganda […]
ACHPR67: Updates from the East and Horn of Africa (May 2020-November 2020)
In its bi-annual report to the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), DefendDefenders highlights the most pressing human rights issues in the East and Horn of Africa sub-region for the period May 2020-November 2020, focusing on issues pertaining to civic space. This submission focuses in particular on citizens’ enjoyment of their rights to freedom […]
OPEN THE DOORS! Towards Complete Freedom of Movement for Human Rights Defenders in Exile in Uganda
In a new report launched today, Open the Doors! Towards Complete Freedom of Movement for Human Rights Defenders in Exile in Uganda, DefendDefenders examines freedom of movement of exiled human rights defenders (HRDs) in Uganda. Due to Uganda’s ‘open-door policy’, Kampala acts as a hub city for exiled HRDs seeking respite and safety. “The publication […]
Updates from November 2020
Dear friends and colleagues, Governments have a monopoly on the use of force so as to protect a social contract with its people. This monopoly, however, does not legitimise police brutality. Beatings, racial abuse, unlawful killings, torture, or indiscriminate use of riot control agents at protests are in violation of binding international human rights law. This year has been filled with a lot of police brutality: […]
Human Rights Defender of the Month: Meskerem  Geset Techane
Meskerem Geset Techane has fought injustice since she can remember: as a child she was known to stand up for herself and others, whether against bullies, teachers, her parents or church. Fighting injustice and promoting human rights is a common theme in the lawyer’s life. “It’s a passion, promoting human rights is not something you choose to do for a living or as a career opportunity. It’s more of a calling for me.”
Updates from October 2020
Dear friends and colleagues, Election periods are critical for any democracy although often a challenging time in East and Horn of Africa sub-region, particularly for human rights defenders (HRDs). Last month, Tanzania held its general elections on 28 October amid a climate of fear and harassment that saw the re-election of President John Magufuli with […]