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....
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...
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. ...
In a new letter, eight NGOs led by AfricanDefenders and DefendDefenders reiterate their concerns over Cameroon’s situation and urge states to address the country’s human rights crisis at the UN Human Rights Council’s 48th session...
In a letter AfricanDefenders, DefendDefenders, and partners sent to states on 12 May 2021, ahead of the 47th session of the UN Human Rights Council, over 60 NGOs urge member and observer states of the Council to support action to address Cameroon’s human rights crisis, including in...
AfricanDefenders and DefendDefenders join the rest of the world to commemorate World Refugee Day, which is celebrated annually on 20 June. This day honours the courage and strength of refugees including exiled human rights defenders (HRDs) who have fled their countries to escape persecution or...
