Source: National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders Uganda The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders in Uganda (NCHRD-U) expresses concern over the escalation of human rights violations across the first half of 2020, specifically targeting Human Rights Defenders (HRDs). As we head to the 2021 electoral...
Source:Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition The Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition is extremely shocked and deeply saddened by the decision made by the Advocates Committee to “Permanently disbar” Advocate Fatma Amani Karume as a practicing advocate and Commissioner for Oaths (Roll No 848). Under the decision...
Source:DefendDefenders Ahead of the 45th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC45, which is set to take place from 14 September to 6 October 2020), and at a critical juncture for Sudan, DefendDefenders and civil society partners highlight progress and ongoing challenges in the country, and...
Source: DefendDefenders Oral statements delivered by DefendDefenders at the 45th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC45, 14 September-6 October 2020) Item 2: General Debate (15 September 2020) Madam President, Madam High Commissioner, We thank you for your update. We will raise a number of country situations during dedicated interactive...
This article was first posted by DefendDefenders Karis Moses Oteba is DefendDefenders’ Protection Officer and Well-being Lead, promoting self-care and effective stress management amongst human rights defenders (HRDs). He started defending human rights at the early age of 11, as a member of the children’s parliament,...
This statement was first published by Defenders Coalition Today, the Defenders Coalition joins indigenous persons from around the globe to commemorate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People. The Defenders Coalition is proud to be part of this marginalized community that has endured diverse effects...
