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DefendersTech

We provide digital security and IT-support to human rights defenders in the East and Horn of Africa sub-region.

DefendersTech is DefendDefenders innovation team working to facilitate intelligent, strategic, and secure usage of technology by human rights defenders (HRDs) in the East and Horn of Africa sub-region.

Digital Safety Education

We offer digital security training for HRDs with beginner, intermediate, or advanced ICT skills, as well as advanced trainings for IT-staff of human rights organisations.

Documentation & Data

We offer training and support on electronic documentation systems for human rights documentation projects, including Martus, OpenEvSys, CiviCRM, Kobo Toolbox, and Elmo.

Research & Monitoring

DefendersTech aims to raise awareness about the digital safety and privacy situation for HRDs in the sub-region, through closely monitoring the situation, and publishing in-depth reports.

Web Presence

DefendersTech offers a small-scale hosting service for human rights organisations in the East and Horn of Africa sub-region, and social media training on social networking, brand building, and WordPress web hosting.

DefendDefenders’ digital security program for women HRDs enabling them to respond to the digital security challenges they face in their work and daily life.

DefendDefenders’ comprehensive skills-building project for HRDs and human rights organisations aiming to illuminate the world of digital tools and strategies.

Are you an HRD in the East and Horn of Africa in need of digital security support?

Latest News

The Munyonyo Declaration

Effectiveness of the UN Special Procedures and the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights Special Mechanisms at the national level. We, the participants in the inter-mechanism

Focal Points Communique 2024

The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Network (EHAHRD-Net) convened its seventh Focal Points Meeting on 1 and 2 October 2024 at Speke