ACHPR68: Updates from the East and Horn of Africa (October 2020-April 2021)
In its bi-annual report to the African Commission on Human
In its bi-annual report to the African Commission on Human
In its bi-annual report to the African Commission on Human and
In its bi-annual report to the African Commission on Human and

A campaign about African women human rights defenders and courage in relation

In its bi-annual report to the African Commission on Human
In its bi-annual report to the African Commission on Human

64th Ordinary session of the African Commission on Human and

Statement to the 63rd session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights – Item 3.

UN Human Rights Council: 38th regular sessionItem 3: Clustered interactive

Our statement delivered by Ajo Noel Julious Kenyi.

In its bi-annual report to the African Commission on Human

Statement read by EHAHRD-Net Chairperson Vital Nshimirimama

In its bi-annual report to the African Commission on Human

In its biannual report to the African Commission on Human

On the opening day of its 59th Ordinary session, DefendDefenders calls

The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project welcomes Tanzania’s efforts towards addressing human rights violations, with a particular focus on those targeting women and people with albinism. However, we remain concerned about the growing number of violations against human rights defenders who challenge the violation of land rights, civil and political rights, health related rights, and LGBTI rights, who are regularly targeted by the state, through arbitrary detention, judicial and administrative harassment, reprisals, and office raids…

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict 24 individuals and civil society organisations call on the Sudanese government to end the widespread sexual violence committed by its security forces and to reverse the atmosphere of impunity that fosters it.
The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Network

DefendDefenders details extensively how the relationship between civil society and Burundian state authorities dramatically deteriorated ahead of the April 2015 Presidential elections.
(Geneva) – The Human Rights Council has resisted attempts to
President Museveni’s decision to sign the Anti-Homosexuality Act into law

Report submitted to the 54th ordinary Session of the African
The Pan African Human Rights Defenders Network (PAHRDN) condemns the torture and killing of Mr Eric Ohena Lembembe, executive director of the Cameroon AIDS Foundation (CAMFAIDS) and extends its condolences to Mr. Lembembe’s family and friends.
Delivered by Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera on 10th June 2013 (Human
Report submitted to the 53rd Ordinary Session of the African
To celebrate Human Rights Day the Civil Society Coalition on

The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Network
Overview of the Human Rights Situation
in the East and Horn of Africa
November 2011 – April 2012
Report submitted at the 51st Ordinary Session of the
African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR)
Banjul, The Gambia, April 2012
Download the Report. This report highlights some of the key
Kampala: As human rights activist David Kato is laid to
Download the Report Report on the human rights situation in
Download the Report Report on the human rights situation in

The report, based on over 100 interviews, provides a thorough analysis of the current situation facing HRDs and, drawing on key findings, makes specific recommendation.
Download the Report Report on the human rights situation in
Download the Report Report on the human rights situation in
Download the Report Report on the human rights defenders in