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DefendDefenders at the
African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights

DefendDefenders conduct strategic work with and towards the African Commission on Human and
Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) to ensure the protection and promotion of human rights defenders (HRDs)
in the East and Horn of Africa sub-region. 
ACHPR observer status

In 2009, DefendDefenders obtained observer status with the ACHPR, and since then we have consistently engaged with the Commission to highlight issues pertinent to HRDs in the East and Horn of Africa.

Engagement with the Commission and its special mechanisms

We engage with diplomatic missions and ACHPR members to ensure the protection and promotion of HRDs.

HRDs to the ACHPR

To ensure that HRDs are heard at the ACHPR, DefendDefenders brings HRDs from the East and Horn of Africa sub-region to the ACHPR sessions.

Relevant News

Uganda Shadow Report

The period 2013-2022 witnessed normative developments regarding various rights as articulated in the government report. This shadow report focuses on the implementation of recommendations awarded