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Somaliland: Minister for Justice revokes license of human rights lawyer
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19 May 2016

Somaliland: Minister for Justice revokes license of human rights lawyer

The Minister for Justice and Judicial Affairs of Somaliland should immediately repeal his decision to revoke the license of human rights lawyer Guleid Ahmed Jama.

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APPLY NOW to DOC-it: the DefendDefenders human rights documentation for advocacy program (Uganda)
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18 May 2016

APPLY NOW to DOC-it: the DefendDefenders human rights documentation for advocacy program (Uganda)

In DOC-it, organisations will be supported through training, strategic planning, and technical assistance to deploy an electronic documentation system or improve an existing project.

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Uganda: Government clamps down on fundamental rights and dismisses obligations under Rome Statute
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13 May 2016

Uganda: Government clamps down on fundamental rights and dismisses obligations under Rome Statute

On 12 May 2016, President Museveni was sworn into his fifth term in office, amidst unacceptable restrictions on fundamental freedoms, including freedom of the press, said DefendDefenders (East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project) and the National Coalition for Human Rights Defenders – Uganda (NCHRD – U) today.

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Hassan’s blog: Overview on the 58th Ordinary Session ACHPR
African Human Rights System & African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
11 May 2016

Hassan’s blog: Overview on the 58th Ordinary Session ACHPR

As declared by the African Union Assembly, 2016 is the “Africa Year of Human Rights with particular focus on the rights of women”. The continent continues to bear challenges for a transparent, democratic and accountable environment in respect of human rights and rule of law. This year is an opportunity to reflect on what is […]

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Open Letter concerning excessive use of force by Sudanese authorities
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03 May 2016

Open Letter concerning excessive use of force by Sudanese authorities

Thirty nine organizations and individuals write to inform regional and international human rights mechanisms of the use of excessive force by Sudanese authorities to disperse peaceful demonstrators across Sudan. At least nine people, including one child, have been killed in three separate incidents in 2016 alone.

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In Celebration of King’s Day DefendDefenders Recognises the Kingdom of the Netherland’s Contributions to Human Rights in the East and Horn of Africa
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28 April 2016

In Celebration of King’s Day DefendDefenders Recognises the Kingdom of the Netherland’s Contributions to Human Rights in the East and Horn of Africa

On the occasion of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander’s birthday, DefendDefenders extends its warmest wishes and congratulations to the leadership and the people of the Netherlands and recognises the critical support they have provided in the promotion and protection of human rights in the East and Horn of Africa.

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Strengthening the Human Rights Council at 10
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28 April 2016

Strengthening the Human Rights Council at 10

This joint civil society paper has been prepared by 20 leading international, national and regional non-governmental organisations, on the occasion of the United Nations Human Rights Council’s 10th Anniversary.Canadian Pharmacy royalcitydrugs.com no prescription buy paxil online blackmenheal.org/wp-content/languages/new/paxil.html no prescription The paper provides concrete recommendations for short- and medium-term steps that would enhance the Council’s ability to better […]

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SUDAN: Joint civil society letter to the UN Independent Expert on Sudan
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28 April 2016

SUDAN: Joint civil society letter to the UN Independent Expert on Sudan

Mr. Aristide Nononsi UN Independent Expert on the situation of Human Rights in Sudan Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights United Nations Office in Geneva 8-14 Avenue de la Paix CH-1211 Geneva 10 Switzerland 26 April 2016 Dear Mr Nononsi, We, Sudanese and international human rights organisations concerned with issues of human rights […]

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One year into the crisis, a deafening silence has fallen over Burundi
African Human Rights System & African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
26 April 2016

One year into the crisis, a deafening silence has fallen over Burundi

Un an après le début de la crise, un silence assourdissant est tombé sur le Burundi

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Defenders speaking out: Armel Niyongere on living in exile and setting up SOS-Torture Burundi
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26 April 2016

Defenders speaking out: Armel Niyongere on living in exile and setting up SOS-Torture Burundi

Les défenseurs dénoncent: Armel Niyongere s’exprime sur sa vie en exil et la campagne SOS-Torture Burundi

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