17 Nov “Humanising Security in Cabo Delgado”
The war in Cabo Delgado is now in its fourth year. The human suffering has been incalculable, with currently over 750 000 persons displaced, and many thousands killed....
27 Sep Virtual Workshop for Arctivists
Unchained Vibes (UV) Africa is providing an opportunity for young artists in Nigeria to develop their crafts as agents of positive change. Through a virtual workshop tagged "Democracy Vibes", UV Africa is taking 14 conscious artists and activists on a journey of career development. The...
10 Sep The Human Rights Council should extend its support to, and scrutiny of, Sudan
In a letter released ahead of the 48th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC48), 34 Sudanese, African, and international civil society organisations highlight the need for the Council to both continue supporting human rights reforms in Sudan and maintain human rights monitoring and reporting....
10 Sep African Union Day: Africa’s Cultural Heritage Is an Integral Part of its Renaissance
Political and armed conflicts have not only led to the regrettable destruction of Africa’s rich, historical-cultural heritage, it has also shrunk the space within which artists can freely express themselves, pushing many of them to exile....
27 Aug UGANDA: END REPRESSION OF CIVIL SOCIETY
Uganda’s NGO Bureau, the country’s regulatory authority for non-governmental organizations (NGOs), should immediately rescind the decision to suspend 54 organizations that they have classified as NGOs, which comes in the context of intensifying intimidation and harassment of civil society organizations. The suspension is intended to...
18 Aug Burundi: The Human Rights Council should continue its scrutiny and pursue its work towards justice and accountability
In a joint letter released ahead of the UN Human Rights Council’s 48th session, DefendDefenders and 40+ Burundian, African, and international NGOs urge continued scrutiny and further work towards justice and accountability in Burundi. ...