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Sudan: Extend the mandate of the Fact-Finding Mission for two more years
Ahead of the UN Human Rights Council’s 60th session (HRC60, 8 SepÂtemÂber-8 October 2025), dozens of NGOs urge states to support a mandate extension for the IndeÂpenÂdent International Fact-FinÂding Mission (FFM) for Sudan. “In light of the serious violations of international law committed by all parties to the conflict […] and of the onÂÂgoing need […]
Updates from July 2025
Hello Friends, The 59th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC59)), held from 16 June to 8 July 2025, was shortened due to the UN’s liquidity crisis, resulting in cancelled debates and undelivered OHCHR reports. Despite these challenges, the session stood out for its focus on Eritrea.
Call for Expression of Interest – human rights defenders mentorship program
After 20 years of DefendDefenders, this is a moment not only for reflection but for action. As we honour two decades of resilience, solidarity, and advocacy, we look ahead with purpose: What can human rights defenders across generations learn from one another? To celebrate our 20th anniversary, DefendDefenders and AfricanDefenders are proud to launch The Roots of Resistance, a Mentorship Program for Young African Human Rights Defenders. This special initiative is designed to empower and connect emerging human rights defenders (HRDs) aged 18–30 through intergenerational mentorship, skills-building, and movement solidarity.
Human Rights Defender of the month: Fatou Jagne Senghor
“It’s tough to be a woman human rights defender,” she says. “Even within the movement, there are biases. Women who dare to speak boldly are often dismissed unless they are brave and determined.”
Updates from June 2025
Hello Friends, In June, the African continent saw a surge in human rights violations, highlighting the growing risks faced by those speaking truth to power. In Kenya, peaceful protests were met with deadly force, mass arrests, and media blackouts. In Ethiopia, journalist Tesfalem Waldyes remained in detention despite a court order for his release, amid official attacks on media independence.
Annual Report 2024
The year 2024 witnessed a deteriorating political and human rights climate, with the war in Sudan, police violence in Kenya, ethnic conflict in Ethiopia and political instability in the Sahel intensifying threats against human rights defenders (HRDs).
Request for Proposals for Conducting Endline Evaluation of DefendDefenders’ Strategy 2021-2025 and Baseline Study for the new Strategy 2026-2030
Job Title: Request for proposals/bids for Conducting Endline Evaluation of DefendDefenders’ Strategy 2021-2025 and Baseline Study for the new Strategy 2026-2030. Location: Kampala, Uganda REQUESTFOR PROPOSALS FOR CONDUCTING ENDLINE EVALUATION OF DEFENDDEFENDERS’ STRATEGY2021-2025 AND BASELINE STUDY FOR THE NEW STRATEGY 2026-2030. Client: DefendDefenders (East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project.) Deadline: Monday August 11, 2025 […]
Republic of Rwanda Joint Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review 51st Session of the UPR Working Group
1.1 The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project (DefendDefenders) is a regional civil society organisation (CSO) registered and based in Uganda.
Request For Proposals For External Mid-Term Evaluation Of The Charm Programme (2023–2025).
The DefendDefenders, requests for proposals/bids for consultancy for conducting an external Mid-Term Evaluation of the CHARM Programme (2023–2025).
From Sudan to Geneva: Dr. Sara Abdelgalil’s journey of courage, advocacy, and impact.
“I have been working as a doctor and a human rights defender (HRD) for over 10 years. During this time, I have witnessed the many violations that doctors and health workers, in particular, are subjected to in my native Sudan.