AfricanDefenders (Pan-African Human Rights Defenders Network) is a network of five African sub-regional organisations, dedicated to the promotion and protection of human rights defenders (HRDs) across the African continent.
“To the frontline human rights defenders of the continent, who raise an active voice for those who cannot speak up – wherever you are, you are part of a global movement.”
Hassan Shire,
AfricanDefenders Chairperson
ABOUT US
AfricanDefenders (Pan-African Human Rights Defenders Network) is a network of five African sub-regional organisations, dedicated to the promotion and protection of human rights defenders (HRDs) across the African continent.
“To the frontline human rights defenders of the continent, who raise an active voice for those who cannot speak up – wherever you are, you are part of a global movement.”
Hassan Shire,
AfricanDefenders Chairperson
MEMBERS
We are composed of five sub-regional organisations covering the entirety of the African continent. Visit each network’s website to learn more.
SHIELD AWARDS
The African Human Rights Defenders Shield Awards aim to honor exceptional individuals who have contributed to positive change in their community.
UBUNTU HUB CITIES
The Ubuntu Hub Cities initiative is a city-based relocation initiative for human rights defenders (HRDs) at risk across Africa.
