We, the undersigned non-governmental organizations and individuals note with grave concern the decision of the Zimbabwean Magistrates’ Court to disqualify Beatrice Mtetwa from continuing as defence legal counsel for journalist Hopewell Chin’ono, who is currently being tried on charges of inciting public violence. The...
This press release was first published by the West African Human Rights Defenders Network Lome, February 3rd, 2020 Guinea is experiencing political dissension over the proposed constitutional reform and legislative elections scheduled for February 16th , 2020. Demonstrations called throughout the country by opposition political parties and...
Ce communiqué a été publié par le Réseau Ouest Africain des Défenseurs des Droits Humains Lomé, 03 février 2020 La Guinée connaît des dissensions politiques relatives au projet de réforme constitutionnelle et des élections législatives prévues le 16 février 2020. Les manifestations appelées sur l’ensemble du territoire national...
Dear friends and colleagues, 2019 has been a busy and fruitful year for DefendDefenders and AfricanDefenders. As we near the end, I would like to take some time to reflect on our achievements and challenges during the course of this year. I am happy to report...
En avril 2009, à la Conférence panafricaine des défenseurs des droits humains (Johannesburg + 10), des DDH et des parties prenantes internationales se sont réunis à Kampala, en Ouganda, pour faire le point sur les progrès accomplis en matière de protection des DDH depuis la...
In April 2009, HRDs and regional and international stakeholders gathered in Kampala, Uganda for the ‘All Africa Human Rights Defenders Conference’ (Johannesburg +10). The event aimed to take stock of the achievements made in the protection of HRDs since the first ‘All Africa Human Rights...
