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ACHPR63: Updates from the East and Horn of Africa (April 2018 – October 2018)

24 October 2018

In its bi-annual report to the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, DefendDefenders provides a six-month overview of events affecting the rights to freedom of association, expression, and peaceful assembly in the East and Horn of Africa sub-region. Despite some areas of improvement in...

Reflections on the 39th session of the UN Human Rights Council

8 October 2018

Highlights of our advocacy work at the 39th Session of the UN Human Rights Council

Réflexions sur la 39ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme de l’ONU

8 October 2018

Djibouti: Implement UN recommendations on human rights

20 September 2018

Press release by DefendDefenders and the Djiboutian Observatory for the Promotion of Democracy and Human Rights

Final Communiqué on the 5th EHAHRD-Net focal point meeting

9 July 2018

5th Focal Point Meeting 2 and 3 July 2018 – Kampala, Uganda 1) The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Network (Network) held its fifth Focal Point Meeting from 2 to 3 July 2018, at Skyz Hotel in Kampala, Uganda. 2) The...

Djibouti: It is time for the government to be serious about its human rights commitments

9 May 2018

ACHPR62: Updates from the East and Horn of Africa (October 2017 – April 2018)

25 April 2018

ACHPR61: Updates from the East and Horn of Africa (May – October 2017)

1 November 2017

Civil society submits joint report ahead of Djibouti’s 2018 Universal Periodic Review

12 October 2017

In a report submitted ahead of Djibouti’s May 2018 examination under the UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR), DefendDefenders (the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project) CIVICUS and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) call on the government to create an enabling...

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7 September 2017

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ACHPR60: Call for accountability and address culture of impunity in the East and Horn of Africa

8 May 2017

On the opening day of its 60th Ordinary Session, DefendDefenders (East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project) called on the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) to urge the African Union to establish accountability mechanisms to bring justice to protracted human rights...

Hassan’s Blog: Free press at risk in the East and Horn of Africa

3 May 2017

On World Press Freedom Day, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the ever-present and evolving threats facing journalists working in volatile political context, often thrust onto the front lines of human rights defence as they report on violations and abuses. While...

CIVICUS Monitor releases first-ever dataset on shrinking civic space worldwide

4 April 2017

Just three percent of people live in countries where the rights to protest, organise and speak out are respected, protected and fulfilled according to the CIVICUS Monitor, which today releases the first-ever global dataset on the enjoyment of civic space. Of the 195 rated, it...

Djibouti: Immediately release Omar Ewado

20 March 2017

Version française ci-dessous DefendDefenders (the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project) condemns the arrest and detention of Omar Ewado, Director of the Ligue Djiboutienne des droits de l’homme (LDDH), and calls for his immediate and unconditional release. Djiboutian national intelligence agents arrested...

EHAHRD-Net: Final Communiqué on third General Assembly

24 February 2017

The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Network (EHAHRD-Net) held its third General Assembly from 21 to 22 February 2017 at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, Kampala, Uganda. The General Assembly (GA) brought together development partners, coalition representatives, country focal points and human rights...

ACHPR59: Statement on the report of the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression

31 October 2016

Throughout the East and Horn of Africa sub-region, the fundamental right to expression continues to be undermined by attacks both on an individual and collective level. Governments have forcibly closed NGOs and media outlets, and obstructed online expression through Internet and social media shutdowns. At the same time, journalists and human rights defenders face intimidation, physical attacks, arrests and detentions as a result of their work.

ACHPR59: Updates from the East and Horn of Africa (April – October 2016)

21 October 2016

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Video: Activists challenge African Union attacks on International Criminal Court

7 July 2016

Union africaine: Des activistes africains contestent les attaques contre la Cour Pénale Internationale.

UNHRC32: Support resolution on the promotion, protection and enjoyment of human rights on the internet

1 July 2016

DefendDefenders and more than 80 other organisations have called on the UN Human Rights Council to support a resolution on “the promotion, protection and enjoyment of human rights on the Internet” and to reject attempts led by Russia and China to weaken it.

UNHRC32: Open letter to Member States of the UN Human Rights Council

29 June 2016

244 civil society organisations urge Member States of the UNHRC to support the draft resolution on the protection of civil society space, while rejecting fifteen amendments tabled by the Russian Federation that would undermine international efforts to safeguard space or civil society.

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ACHPR58: Oral statement on the human rights situation in Africa

7 April 2016

Pepe Onziema addresses ACHPR58 with recommendations to improve the human rights situation in the East and Horn of Africa

ACHPR58: Updates from the East and Horn of Africa (October 2015 – March 2016)

6 April 2016

An overview of the Human Rights Situation in the East and Horn of Africa between October 2015 and March 2016

Dibouti: Impasse politique et intensification de la répression, à quatre mois de l’élection présidentielle

15 January 2016

(Djibouti, Kampala, Paris) La Fédération Internationale des Droits de l’Homme, le East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project (DefendDefenders) et la Ligue Djiboutienne des Droits de l’Homme (LDDH) appellent la communauté internationale à garantir un processus électoral libre, pluraliste et transparent à Djibouti...

Djibouti, Ethiopia, and South Sudan: DefendDefenders Condemns Attacks and Arrests of HRDs and Journalists

15 January 2016

Kampala – While the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project (DefendDefenders) offices were closed over the holiday, a violent and extremely worrying series of attacks against HRDs took place in the sub-region. In Djibouti, Ethiopia, and South Sudan, state authorities have repeatedly...

Elections: A Growing Threat to Human Rights in the East and Horn of Africa

10 December 2015

10 December 2015 – International Human Rights Day As International Human Rights day is celebrated around the world, I wish to congratulate all those who stand up and make their voices heard to defend people’s rights. But I’d also like to reflect on an issue...

ACHPR57: Statement on Activity Report of the Special Rapporteur on Rights of Human Rights Defenders

12 November 2015

57th Ordinary Session of the Africa Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights Banjul, The Gambia Public Session Item 11: Activity Reports of Members of the Commission and Special Mechanisms Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Human Rights Defenders 4th November 2015 Statement by the East...

ACHPR57: Statement on the Human Rights Situation in Africa

5 November 2015

57th Ordinary Session of the Africa Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights Banjul, Gambia Public Session, Item 4: Human Rights Situation in Africa Statement by the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project Madame Chairperson, distinguished Commissioners, State Delegates, representatives of NHRIs and...

Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists: who are the top contenders in the sub-region?

2 November 2015

Journalists often act as important witnesses and advocates for civil society, which at times has thrust them to the frontline of human rights defence. The space for freedom of expression has been noticeably shrinking in recent years, and I am extremely concerned to see that...

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ACHPR: Report of the study group of freedom of association and assembly

20 May 2015

In light of the visible trend of shrinking space for civil society and the persistent targeting of human rights defenders and their work, the ACHPR created the Study Group on Freedom of Association and Assembly, whose report was presented during its 58th Ordinary Session.

Declaration of the EHAHRD-Net during its 4th Focal Point Meeting

14 May 2014

Declaration of the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Network during its 4th Focal Point Meeting held on 5th and 6th May 2014 at the Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda Having considered reports on the situation for human rights defenders in each country...

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ACHPR: Human Rights Situation in Africa

29 April 2014

55th Ordinary Session of the Africa Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights Luanda, Angola Public Session Item 4: Human Rights Situation in Africa Statement by the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project Delivered by John Foley Madame Chairperson, distinguished Commissioners, State Delegates,...

ACHPR: Oral intervention on the report of Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa

30 October 2013

54th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights Banjul, The Gambia Honorable Chairperson, commissioners, distinguished delegates, The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project would like to thank the honorable commissioner, Advocate Pansy Tlakula, for her valuable work to...

ACHPR:Oral intervention on Human Rights Situation in Africa (Item 5)

30 October 2013

Presented at the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, October 2013, by Hassan Shire, Chairperson, East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Network Honourable Chairperson, On behalf of the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project, I thank you for the...

ACHPR: Oral intervention on the report of Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders in Africa

30 October 2013

54th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights Banjul, The Gambia Honorable Chairperson, commissioners, distinguished delegates, The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project would like to thank the honorable commissioner, Mme Reine Alapini-Gansou, for her valuable work on...

Intervention orale sur l’Examen Periodique Universel de Djibouti au Conseil des droits de l’homme

20 September 2013

Dans une intervention orale prononcée au Conseil des droits de l'homme, EHAHRDP et la Ligue Djiboutienne des droits humains expriment leurs préoccupations au sujet des violations répétées des droits humains à Djibouti, particulièrement les libertés publiques, la ratification des instruments internationaux et la mise en œuvre des engagements pris par l’Etat. Dans cette optique, nos organisations exigent de Djibouti de se conformer aux engagements pris lors de son examen.

ACHPR53: Overview of the human rights situation in the East and Horn of Africa (November 2012 – March 2013)

18 April 2013

Report submitted to the 53rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) Banjul, The Gambia, April 2013 The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Network welcomes the opportunity offered by the 53rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on...

ACHPR: Remarks presented at the 53rd ordinary session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights held in Banjul, The Gambia

18 April 2013

Remarks presented at the 53rd ordinary session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights held in Banjul, The Gambia 10th April 2013 Madame Chairperson, distinguished Commissioners, State Delegates, representatives of NHRIs and NGOs; all protocols respectfully observed: On behalf of the East and...

End of year message from EHAHRDP’s Executive Director

13 December 2012

Dear Friends and Partners, Season’s greetings from East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project! The year 2012 has been a productive and eventful one at EHAHRDP, as I hope it has also been with you. A major success in 2012 was the culmination...

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Resolution of Sub-Regional Journalists Conference 2012 and Human Rights Defenders for the East and Horn of Africa

19 November 2012

WE, the journalists and human rights defenders from Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia/Somaliland, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda, meeting at the Sub-Regional Journalists and Human Rights Defenders Conference organised by the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project in Mukono, Uganda, 12-16th November 2012:

ACHPR52: Human rights situation in the East and Horn of Africa (May – October 2012)

13 October 2012

The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Network welcomes the opportunity offered by the 52nd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) to highlight some of the current human rights issues in the East and Horn of Africa region...

Declaration of the 3rd Focal Point Meeting of the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Network

29 August 2012

Having considered reports on the situation for human rights defenders in each country of the sub-region, namely Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia (and Somaliland), South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda; Concerned about the escalating threats and challenges that human rights defenders operating in...

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Déclaration de la 3e réunion des points focaux du réseau des défenseurs des droits humains de l’Est et la Corne de l’Afrique

29 August 2012

Ayant considéré les rapports sur la situation des défenseurs des droits humains dans chaque pays de la sous-région à savoir le Burundi, le Djibouti, l'Érythrée, l'Éthiopie, le Kenya, le Rwanda, la Somalie (et le Somaliland), le Sud-Soudan, le Soudan, la Tanzanie et l'Ouganda...

Country Reports: Overview of the Human Rights Situation in the East and Horn of Africa

18 October 2011

EHAHRD-Net welcomes the opportunity offered by the 50th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR) to highlight some of the current human rights issues in the East and Horn of Africa region for the period of May 2011 to October...

Arrest of Human Rights Activist Jean Paul Noel Abdi

15 February 2011

14th February 2011 Djibouti: Free Human Rights Activist Jean Paul Noel Abdi Kampala – The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Network (EHAHRD-Net) calls on the Djibouti authorities to release Jean-Paul Noel Abdi, the President of the Djiboutian League of Human Rights, focal...

Report on Human Rights Situation to the 45th Ordinary Session of the African Commission

13 May 2009

Download the Report Report on the human rights situation in East and Horn of Africa region, presented at the 45th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, held between the 13th and the 27th of May 2009, in Banjul, The Gambia....

Statement on the Human Rights Situation at the 44th Ordinary Session of the African Commission

10 November 2008

EAST AND HORN OF AFRICA HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS NETWORK On the occasion of the 44th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, 10th-24th November 2008, Abuja, Nigeria Presented by: Hassan Shire Sheikh Chairperson The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights...

Report on Human Rights Defenders to the 44th Ordinary Session of the African Commission

10 November 2008

Download the Report Report on the human rights situation in East and Horn of Africa region, presented at the 44th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, held between the 10th and the 24th of November 2008, in Abuja, Federal Republic...

Report on Human Rights Defenders to the 43rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission

7 May 2008

Download the Report Report on the human rights defenders in East and Horn of Africa region, presented at the 43rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, held between the 7th and the 22nd of May 2008, in Banjul, The Gambia.

East Africa and the Horn of Africa – “Defending the Defenders”: a Human Rights Defenders Conference

30 July 2006

Download PDF Human rights defenders from East Africa and the Horn of Africa often put themselves at grave risk to their lives or liberty in their efforts to expose human rights violations. In Ethiopia, human rights defenders are on trial for treason or seeking to...

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