ACHPR59: Updates from the East and Horn of Africa (April – October 2016)
21 October 2016
On the opening day of its 59th Ordinary session, DefendDefenders calls
On the opening day of its 59th Ordinary session, DefendDefenders calls
DefendDefenders examines the situation of HRDs living and working in exile, and provides a resource guide of the various support mechanisms available to them.
31 Ugandan and international human rights groups call upon the Ugandan Police Force to promptly, thoroughly, and transparently investigate a series of attacks on non-governmental organisations and human rights defenders.
10 Ugandan civil society organisations urge the government of Uganda to conduct swift and transparent investigations the recent wave of office break-ins targeting human rights organisations and take steps to put an end to the practice.
An overview of the Human Rights Situation in the East and Horn of Africa between October 2015 and March 2016
The Universal Periodic Review is a unique process which involves a review of the human rights records of all UN Member States. DefendDefenders submitted four joint reports for the UPRs of South Sudan and Uganda.
On 18 February 2016, Uganda will hold its general elections,
Les défenseurs des droits de l’homme doivent travailler dans un
EHAHRDP and Pan African Human Rights Defenders Network staff pay
Report submitted to the 53rd Ordinary Session of the African
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