This post first appeared on DefendDefenders' website Dear friends and colleagues, 2020 is an auspicious year for women’s and girls’ rights, as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration – recognised as one of the most progressive roadmaps for women’s and girl’s rights. DefendDefenders will...

This article first appeared on National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders in Uganda's website (Kampala / January 13, 2020) The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders in Uganda (NCHRD-U) expresses concern over the escalation of human rights violations across 2019, specifically targeting Human Rights Defenders (HRDs). As...