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Ethiopia: Open letter on reform agenda and the need to address systemic human rights issues
Open letter by DefendDefenders’ Executive Director Hassan Shire to H.E. Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia.
HRC39: Address crackdown on civic space in Tanzania
To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva, Switzerland Tanzania: Open letter to States for joint action to address crackdown on civic space and prevent a further deterioration of the situation Excellency, Ahead of the 39th regular session of the UN Human Rights Council (“the Council”), which […]
DefendDefenders renews partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Uganda
DefendDefenders (the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project) today renewed its partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Uganda. The contract, which was signed by H. E. Henk Jan Bakker and DefendDefenders’ Executive Director, Hassan Shire at the Human Rights House in Kampala, ensures continuity of “Protection and […]
HRC39: Call to renew the mandate of the Commission of Inquiry on Burundi
Version française ci-dessous To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva, Switzerland Burundi: Call to renew the mandate of the Commission of Inquiry Excellencies, Ahead of the 39th session of the UN Human Rights Council (“HRC” or “the Council”), we, the undersigned national, regional and international […]
Defender of the month: James Rukampena
50 year-old James Rukampena is a Ugandan human rights defender (HRD) who advocates for the rights of rural local communities in Kabarole District, Western Uganda, to access their natural resources. Despite the lifelong mark left by the attack on his body and the uncertainty brought upon his family by his disability, Rukampena does not regret his activism. “What keeps me going and motivated to be an activist is that.”
Headlong Rush: Burundi’s behaviour as a member of the UN Human Rights Council
DefendDefenders examines Burundi’s abysmal record as a member of the UN Human Rights Council.
Reflections on the 38th session of the UN Human Rights Council
Highlights of our advocacy work at the Council
Eritrea: DefendDefenders submits report ahead of January 2019 Universal Periodic Review
In a report submitted today to the UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR), DefendDefenders (the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project) calls on the Government of Eritrea to end its consistent refusal to cooperate with international human rights mechanisms, and to take concrete steps to improve its abysmal human rights record. Since its […]
Final Communiqué on the 5th EHAHRD-Net focal point meeting
5th Focal Point Meeting 2 and 3 July 2018 – Kampala, Uganda 1) The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Network (Network) held its fifth Focal Point Meeting from 2 to 3 July 2018, at Skyz Hotel in Kampala, Uganda. 2) The Focal Point Meeting brought together national coalition representatives, country focal […]
The UN keeps a spotlight on Eritrea’s abysmal human rights record
The UN Human Rights Council (“the Council”) showed its resolve to address the crimes committed in Eritrea by extending the mandate of its top expert on the country today. A new Special Rapporteur on Eritrea will soon succeed Ms. Sheila Keetharuth, who has served for six years on the position and played a key role in shining a light on the country’s human rights record, which remains one of the most abysmal in the world.