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...
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...
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...
From 11-16 October 2019, DefendDefenders and AfricanDefenders conducted a mission to Sudan, at a critical time for the country and the human rights its people. The delegation was led by Hassan Shire (AfricanDefenders' Chairperson and DefendDefenders' Executive Director) and included Majid Maali (Capacity Building Officer)...
Item 8: Activity report of the Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders and focal point on reprisals in Africa Honourable Chairperson, distinguished Commissioners, State delegates, representatives of National Human Rights Institutions and non-governmental organisations, DefendDefenders (The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project) and AfricanDefenders...
