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DefendDefenders & the Press
DefendDefenders seeks to strengthen the work of human rights defenders (HRDs) throughout the East and Horn of Africa sub-region by reducing their vulnerability to the risk of persecution and by enhancing their capacity to effectively defend human rights.
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DefendDefenders' experts are available for interviews and up-to-date information on the situation of human rights defenders in the East and Horn of Africa. We regularly produce audiovisual content on the human rights topics DefendDefenders works on.
DefendDefenders in the Media
Recent press coverage and media mentions highlighting our work across the region
Human rights defenders face unprecedented threats across East Africa
DefendDefenders continues emergency support for HRDs fleeing violence in conflict zones, providing shelter, legal aid, and relocation assistance.
Read Full ArticleEritrean journalists among 34 HRDs detained in ongoing crackdown
New report documents systematic targeting of journalists and activists by government forces across the region.
Read Full ArticleUganda passes new legislation restricting civil society organizations
DefendDefenders raises concerns over shrinking civic space and increased surveillance of activists.
Read Full ArticleKenyan supreme court ruling affirms rights of HRDs to assemble
Landmark decision seen as victory for civil society after years of restrictive laws.
Read Full ArticleEthiopia: UN experts call for protection of Tigrayan activists
DefendDefenders coordinates emergency response for over 200 HRDs at risk.
Read Full ArticleSudan conflict creates humanitarian crisis for civil society
Regional coordination efforts underway to protect HRDs caught in crossfire.
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Hassan Shire
Executive Director
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Rita Kanya Mbabazi
Communications Officer
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