As we step into 2025, this year marks 20 years since DefendDefenders’ was established to protect human rights defenders (HRDs) in Africa. In commemoration of this significant milestone, I am prompted to reflect on the journey since 2005. I think back to the inaugural convening – “Defending the Defenders”: a Human Rights Defenders Conference in Entebbe, Uganda, in 2005, the moment it all crystallised.
Dear Friends, December holds special significance for DefendDefenders as we
Hello Friends, This November, DefendDefenders (the East and Horn of
Hello Friends, In our efforts to address the protection needs
Oral statements delivered during the 57th session of the UN
Hello Friends, Since 2007, DefendDefenders has been supporting the establishment
Hello friends, The suppression of the rights to freedom of
Hello friends, The right to peaceful assembly facilitates the exercise
Hello friends, The human rights situation on the continent continues
