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Kampala, Uganda: Launch of Netherlands and Austria funded projects to support human rights defenders in Africa
The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project (EHAHRDP) and the Pan-African Human Rights Defenders Network (PAHRDN) today officially launched two major new projects, funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Uganda, and the Austrian Development Cooperation. Both projects will contribute to a safer working environment for human rights […]
2015: Burundi at a turning point
DefendDefenders details extensively how the relationship between civil society and Burundian state authorities dramatically deteriorated ahead of the April 2015 Presidential elections.
Au Burundi: Un nouveau rapport détaille les attaques à grande échelle et systématiques contre les défenseurs des droits de l’homme
Les défenseurs des droits de l’homme burundais opèrent dans un des espaces les plus restreints de la région d’Afrique de l’Est, affirme un nouveau rapport publié aujourd’hui par le East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project (EHAHRDP).buy cymbalta online www.mabvi.org/wp-content/themes/mabvi/images/new/cymbalta.html no prescription Le rapport de 56 pages intitulé “2015: Tournant décisif au Burundi” […]
EHAHRDP staff meet with NED and EU representatives
Ms. Yohanan Assefa, a Program Officer with the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and Ms. Sabrina Bazzanella the Operations Adviser Governance (Democracy and Human Rights) with the European Union Delegation to the Republic of Uganda, visited the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project (EHAHRDP) today to discuss the status of human rights […]
Call for Application: Organizational Management Expert
CONSULTANCY VACANCY ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT EXPERT Organization: East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project Position title: Organizational Management Expert Position location: Kampala, Uganda Duration: 30 man days Start date: 16 February 2015 Application deadline 6 February 2015 Vacancy contact: Please send applications to jobs@defenddefenders.org with a narrative proposal and financial offer ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND The […]
Somalia: EHAHRDP supports historic first country visit by the African Commission’s Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders
The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project (EHAHRDP) today concluded a high level mission to Mogadishu, Somalia, that marked the first visit to Somalia of a Special Mechanism of the African Commission on Human & Peoples’ Rights in the country’s history. On 27th January, Hon. Commissioner Reine Alapini-Gansou, Special Rapporteur on Human […]
Call for Application: Internal Auditor
CONSULTANCY: INTERNAL AUDITOR PURPOSEThe Internal Auditor is an independent assurance function established by the board members to examine and evaluate activities as a service to the organisation and to advice at an early stage in the implementation of any developments / amendments to processes. The Internal Auditor provides the Executive Director and board members with […]
Through the Haze of Teargas, A Win for Kenyan Human Rights Defenders
Business must be booming for teargas suppliers in Africa. Many of the continent’s law enforcement agencies have shown a fondness for excessive force, including through the use of less-than-lethal crowd control tactics, such as teargas. Those on the receiving end are often citizens active and brave enough to exercise their right to protest in defense of their human rights, and the rights of others.
Kenya Must Address Concerns Ahead of Human Rights Council Review
Ahead of Kenya’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the UN Human Rights Council tomorrow, CIVICUS and the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project (EHAHRDP) urge the government to stop its onslaught against civil society and urgently address backsliding on civic freedoms.
Call for applications: Creative Film Residency
The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project (EHAHRDP) is seeking applicants for a Creative Film Residency position in Kampala, Uganda. The Resident will provide creative and hands-on direction in efforts to produce film, photographic, and written media exploring the stories of human rights defenders in East Africa and the Horn of Africa. […]