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UNHRC32: Oral statement on the adoption of the UPR report on Somalia

24 June 2016

Somalia has taken welcome steps to strengthen the human rights framework since its last Universal Periodic Review. However, in order to continue to strengthen the promotion of and protection of human rights, it needs to urgently address the safety and enabling environment of human rights defenders and media workers, abuses committed against civilians by armed actors, and the need for inclusive nationality laws.

UNHRC32: Human rights situations that require the Council’s attention

23 June 2016

DefendDefenders highlights the continuing deterioration of the situation of human rights defenders in Burundi and the continued use of the Anti-Terrorism Proclamation to prosecute peaceful protesters in Ethiopia at the UN Human Rights Council.

UNHRC32: Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on South Sudan

22 June 2016

While mechanisms have been developed to ensure heightened scrutiny of human rights violations and pave the road towards accountability – and ultimately peace – in South Sudan, a growing number of human rights defenders are targeted through threats, intimidation, kidnappings and torture.

UNHRC32: Oral statement during Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Eritrea

21 June 2016

DefendDefenders calls upon the UNHRC to renew the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea and for the establishment of a structure by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights with a protection and promotion mandate, to assist in ensuring accountability for human rights violations in Eritrea.

UNHRC32: Addressing human rights violations in Eritrea and the UN Commission of Inquiry’s findings

20 June 2016

In light of the Eritrean Government’s continued and egregious violation of human rights, 22 CSOs urge the UN Human Rights Council to renew the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Eritrea and support the establishment of robust accountability mechanisms to facilitate access to justice to the victims of human rights violations and crimes against humanity in Eritrea.

Sudan: Joint civil society statement regarding sexual violence in conflict

19 June 2016

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.

South Sudan: Open letter to Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission of the Agreement for Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan

17 June 2016

29 South Sudanese, African, and international NGOs respond to arguments – put forth in a New York Times op-ed attributed to Salva Kiir and Riek Machar – to forgo the establishment of a Hybrid Court.

UNHRC32: Oral statement on the adoption of the UPR report on Somalia

UNHRC32: Human rights situations that require the Council’s attention

UNHRC32: Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on South Sudan

UNHRC32: Oral statement during Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Eritrea

UNHRC32: Addressing human rights violations in Eritrea and the UN Commission of Inquiry’s findings

Sudan: Joint civil society statement regarding sexual violence in conflict

South Sudan: Open letter to Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission of the Agreement for Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan

Ethiopia: EU must raise treatment of Human Rights Defenders with Prime Minister

Uganda: Open letter to Inspector General of Police

Defenders Speaking Out: “The regime in Eritrea is a crime in itself.”

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