KAMPALA: Launch of New Programme for Improved Protection of Human Rights Defenders in Africa
4 February 2013
Marking the commencement of support from the European Commission under
Marking the commencement of support from the European Commission under
Somalia: Planning Meeting Held for New Project Supporting Human Rights
The human rights situation in Burundi will be reviewed on
Joint press statement from the East and Horn of Africa
Human rights defenders monitoring the resource extraction industries face serious
(Nairobi, November 23, 2012)– The Kenyan authorities should promptly and
Limited competition in elections for the United Nations Human Rights Council undermines membership standards set for the body by the UN General Assembly, Human Rights Watch, FORUM-ASIA, and the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project said today. Although the General Assembly elected 18 countries to the Human Rights Council on November 12, 2012, only three faced challengers in their bids for a seat.
Excellencies, We are a diverse group of nongovernmental organisations from all parts of the world who have contributed to the Human Rights Council (the Council) and its work since its establishment. We write to you regarding your candidacies for membership of the Council.
The Government of Somalia should ensure that thorough and impartial
The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Network
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