South Sudan: Breaking the Cycle of Impunity and Calling for Transitional Justice

Somalia: international support and scrutiny should continue despite UN shift

After the UN Human Rights Council changed its approach to

Burundi: international human rights scrutiny continues

Ten years after the unresolved 2015 crisis, and with no

Sudan: as war rages, UN extends human rights investigations

Meeting in Geneva today, the UN Human Rights Council adopted

DefendDefenders welcomes new members to the team

We are thrilled to welcome three new members to our team: Ainobusingye Praise, Daniel Martin Ikosiot, and Floor Veldman. Joining us as fellows, each one brings a unique experience and talent that will support us in enhancing our mandate to protect and promote the work of human rights defenders.

Alex Neve’s Reflections: The Journey of Hassan Shire and the Birth of DefendDefenders

As Hassan’s vision started to take hold, he reached out to several people and organisations, sharing the idea of establishing an HRDs’ network in the East and Horn of Africa. He mobilised financial and institutional support from those who understood and agreed that this was something essential; something that could make a difference.

DefendDefenders’ oral statements at HRC60

Oral statements delivered during the 60th session of the UN