Eritrea

The UN offers a way forward for human rights in Eritrea

11 July 2019

DefendDefenders welcomes the adoption of a resolution on Eritrea today at the UN Human Rights Council (“Council”). While making clear that diplomatic progress in the Horn of Africa has not translated into domestic human rights progress in Eritrea, the Council offers a way forward for human rights reforms in the country by streamlining its approach and providing the Eritrean government with an opportunity to engage.

No Advice without Knowledge: Scrutiny elements in the UN Human Rights Council’s item 10 resolutions

21 June 2019

In a report published today, DefendDefenders analyses the content and

Eritrea: the UN should ensure continued scrutiny of the human rights situation

11 June 2019

In a joint letter released today, DefendDefenders and partner NGOs call

Eritrea: the UN Human Rights Council should ensure continued scrutiny

17 May 2019

In a paper released today, DefendDefenders calls on the UN

ACHPR63: Human Rights Situation in Africa (April – October 2018)

25 October 2018

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

ACHPR63: Updates from the East and Horn of Africa (April 2018 – October 2018)

24 October 2018

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

Eritrea: election to UN rights council is not a shield from scrutiny

15 October 2018

“The government should know that because of its election, its behaviour will be more, not less, scrutinised.”

Reflections on the 39th session of the UN Human Rights Council

8 October 2018

Highlights of our advocacy work at the 39th Session of the UN Human Rights Council

Réflexions sur la 39ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme de l’ONU

8 October 2018

Interventions au Conseil Notes de cadrage et communiqués de presse

Reflections on the 38th session of the UN Human Rights Council

19 July 2018

Highlights of our advocacy work at the Council