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HRC39: Interactive dialogue with the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan
DefendDefenders called for accountability and justice during the interactive dialogue with the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan.
HRC39: Interactive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Burundi
Pierre Claver Mbonimpa delivered an oral statement at the interactive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Burundi calling for the CoI mandate renewal.
Between Despair and Resilience: Burundian human rights defenders in protracted exile in Uganda and Rwanda
Despite being forced into exile after April 2015, many Burundian HRDs continue their work. A new report examines the challenges they face.
Uganda: DefendDefenders condemns latest office break-in at Twerwaneho Listener’s Club
DefendDefenders strongly condemns a break-in that occurred at the Fort Portal offices of the Twerwaneho Listener’s Club (TLC), a non-governmental organisation working in the Crater Lakes region of Western Uganda, and calls for a thorough and transparent investigation into the latest in a series of civil society office break-ins. While details are still scarce, TLC […]
HRC39: DefendDefenders welcomes the appointment of new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
DefendDefenders welcomes the appointment of Ms. Michelle Bachelet as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and looks forward to maintaining the close working relationship developed with her office over the years, to advance the rights of human rights defenders across the East and Horn of Africa sub-region. In her opening statement to the […]
HRC39: General debate on the oral update by the High Commissioner
DefendDefenders raises concern about the deteriorating human rights organisation in Tanzania and Uganda.
HRC39: Interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on her final report on Burundi
DefendDefenders and its partners will continue to advocate for international attention and accountability in Burundi.
Joint letter to the new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet
750+ organizations highlight the vital role of the UN High Commissioner in calling out violators
HRC39: Addressing the serious human rights and humanitarian situation in Sudan
31 human rights organisations call on the Council of a strong monitoring and reporting mandate on Sudan under the agenda item 4.
Defender of the month: Eulalie Nibizi
Eulalie Nibizi is a Burundian human rights defender (HRD) living in exile in Uganda, and since 2017 has been the Coordinator of the Coalition Burundaise des Défenseurs des Droits de l’Homme (CBDDH). The CBDDH was founded in 2009 to promote civic and democratic space in Burundi, and foster cooperation among HRDs.