Pierre Claver Mbonimpa delivered an oral statement at the interactive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Burundi calling for the CoI mandate renewal.
Despite being forced into exile after April 2015, many Burundian HRDs continue their work. A new report examines the challenges they face.
DefendDefenders strongly condemns a break-in that occurred at the Fort
DefendDefenders welcomes the appointment of Ms. Michelle Bachelet as the
DefendDefenders raises concern about the deteriorating human rights organisation in Tanzania and Uganda.
DefendDefenders and its partners will continue to advocate for international attention and accountability in Burundi.
750+ organizations highlight the vital role of the UN High Commissioner in calling out violators
31 human rights organisations call on the Council of a strong monitoring and reporting mandate on Sudan under the agenda item 4.
Eulalie Nibizi is a Burundian human rights defender (HRD) living in exile in Uganda, and since 2017 has been the Coordinator of the Coalition Burundaise des Défenseurs des Droits de l’Homme (CBDDH). The CBDDH was founded in 2009 to promote civic and democratic space in Burundi, and foster cooperation among HRDs.
Open letter by DefendDefenders’ Executive Director Hassan Shire to H.E. Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia.
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