We are actively engaged in the 77th session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR77) as part of our unwavering commitment to advocate for the rights of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) across the African continent. As a demonstration of our dedication, we...
This research is focused on understanding the complex and multifaceted landscape of artistic freedom in Africa. It is designed to delve into the challenges and experiences of artists and cultural activists (artivists) in several African countries. The research has insights into the state of artistic...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [10 October 2023] [The Hague, Netherlands]- In a momentous step towards the protection of human rights defenders (HRDs) in Africa, DefendDefenders/AfricanDefenders is delighted to announce the formalization of a crucial collaboration with Justice and Peace Netherlands. Today, our esteemed Chairperson and Executive Director of...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] We are thrilled to announce our groundbreaking collaboration with Humans of Uganda for the #DefendersStories campaign, where we shed light on the compelling human interest stories of human rights defenders across Africa. This unique partnership allows us to...
During the 75th session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR75), AfricanDefenders and DefendDefenders played a vital role in advocating for the protection and promotion of human rights defenders across the African continent. See our interventions below: Human Rights Situation in Africa [dflip id="25481"...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Source: Centre for Human Rights University of Pretoria Between 12 and 14 April 2023, the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria and Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights hosted an Inter-Mechanism Dialogue between the African Commission on...
