Updates from June 2022
30 June 2022
Dear Colleagues, Greetings from DefendDefenders (East and Horn of Africa
Dear Colleagues, Greetings from DefendDefenders (East and Horn of Africa
Call for applications for human rights defenders from Uganda, Kenya,
Oral statements delivered during the 50th session of the UN
DefendDefenders call for applications – Safe Sisters Fellowship Call for applications for
Dear friends, Welcome to yet another edition of our newsletter.
In Ghana, Esther Tawiah is one of the loudest voices for women empowerment and gender. It is also why she is one of the most loathed. Born and raised in New-Tafo in the country’s eastern region, Esther grew up surrounded by a culture that frowned at the idea of women participating in public affairs, and witnessed firsthand, the backlash those who dared to challenge that cultural norm faced.
As human rights violations continue with impunity in Eritrea, authorities
Following the military coup of 25 October 2021, the UN
Today, 3 May 2021, DefendDefenders joins the rest of the
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