East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project

Delivered by Peter Ash, CEO and Founder of Under The Same Sun, on 7th June 2013 (Human Rights Council, 23rd session, item 5) Thank you Mr. President, I give this statement on behalf of the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project and Under The Same Sun. I have albinism (or as many [...]

Prononcée par Mme Solange Habonimana, le 6 juin 2013 (Conseil des droits humains: 23e Session) Merci Monsieur le Président, A travers cette intervention, la coalition EPU Burundi, représentée à cette session par le Forum pour  Le Renforcement de la Société Civile (FORSC), l’Action Chrétienne pour l’abolition de la Torture (ACAT Burundi), et East and Horn [...]

Delivered by Rachel Nicholson on 12th June 2013 (Human Rights Council, 23rd session, Item 10) The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project welcomes the High Commissioner’s report on South Sudan and its recommendations. We also take this opportunity to congratulate South Sudan for its recent decision to accede to a number of [...]

Delivered by Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera on 10th June 2013 (Human Rights Council, 23rd session, Item 8 General Debate) Over the past two years this Council has made significant progress in discussing human rights, sexual orientation and gender identity. In her report on Discriminatory Laws and Practices and Acts of Violence against Individuals based on their [...]