DefendDefenders’ oral statements at HRC60
9 September 2025
Oral statements delivered during the 60th session of the UN
Oral statements delivered during the 60th session of the UN
After 20 years of DefendDefenders, this is a moment not only for reflection but for action. As we honour two decades of resilience, solidarity, and advocacy, we look ahead with purpose: What can human rights defenders across generations learn from one another? To celebrate our 20th anniversary, DefendDefenders and AfricanDefenders are proud to launch The Roots of Resistance, a Mentorship Program for Young African Human Rights Defenders. This special initiative is designed to empower and connect emerging human rights defenders (HRDs) aged 18–30 through intergenerational mentorship, skills-building, and movement solidarity.
DefendDefenders call for applications – Safe Sisters Fellowship Round 15 Call for
Oral statements delivered during the 57th session of the UN
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In this submission, CIVICUS, DefendDefenders, Iteka Legaue, and APRODH examine
Call for applications for human rights defenders from Uganda, Kenya,
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