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7 December 2022

Pushing Boundaries: The case of East and Horn of Africa's youth human rights defenders

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Pushing Boundaries: The case of East and Horn of Africa's youth human rights defenders

Executive Summary

DefendDefenders and AfricanDefenders present a comprehensive summary of the case of East and Horn of Africa's youth human rights defenders. The report focuses on understanding their working environment, analyses the drivers that influence young people's actions as HRDs, and examines the emerging trends in youth mobilisation.

Introduction

In a report published today, DefendDefenders and AfricanDefenders present a comprehensive summary of the case of East and Horn of Africa's youth human rights defenders. The report focuses on understanding their working environment in the sub-region, mainly focusing on the countries where we conducted in-person interviews.

Youth HRD Landscape

The report analyses the drivers that influence young people's actions as HRDs, examines the emerging trends in youth mobilisation, assesses the needs of youth HRDs and makes recommendations on how to better support them.

Innovation and Digital Activism

Young human rights defenders are leveraging new technologies and innovative approaches to advocacy. The report explores these emerging trends and their implications for the future of human rights work in the region.

Access Full Report

For the complete analysis, detailed findings, and comprehensive recommendations, download the full report or read it online on DefendDefenders.org.

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