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DefendDefenders

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DefendDefenders

@DefendDefenders

We promote, protect, & strengthen the work of human rights defenders (#HRDs) in the East & Horn of Africa sub-region. Retweets aren't endorsements.

Kampala, Uganda

Joined July 2011

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Jul 26, 2022
Her most recent act was challenging an irregular procurement of luxury vehicles for @Parliament_Ug 's Speaker & her Deputy. But @AAgather 's entire life has been one long fight against injustice. She is our Human Rights Defender of the Month for June: defenddefenders.org/human-rights-d…
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@DefendDefenders
Jun 11, 2024
#Welcomepost , Meet our new Communications Officer, @Rita_Kanya
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@DefendDefenders
Mar 22, 2022
Since protests broke out in Sudan in 2018, @SlayKaiii has been documenting cases of missing persons & activists, pushing authorities to account for their handling of protestors. For her courage, she is our HRD of the Month for February. Read her profile: defenddefenders.org/human-rights-d…
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@DefendDefenders
Dec 4, 2023
This afternoon, our Executive Director awarded @MemoryBandera - our Director of Programs & Administration for 10years of distinguished service to @DefendDefenders & @AfricaDefenders . Over the last 10years, Memory has come to typify the commitment, dedication & excellence that
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@DefendDefenders
Oct 6, 2020
🇸🇩 Today's UN resolution on #Sudan is a positive signal: it extends support to, and scrutiny of, the country as @SudanPMHamdok's government attempts to consolidate progress & prevent setbacks. Read DefendDefenders' take: defenddefenders.org/sudan-new-moda… #HRC45 #SudanUprising 🇺🇳
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@DefendDefenders
Jan 8, 2024
Today, we had our first Management Meeting to kickstart the new year. As always, we will continue to look out for Human Rights Defenders, prioritising their safety & wellbeing, while supporting HRD-coalitions to scale their allround capacity to meet day-today HRD needs. We wish
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@DefendDefenders
Jan 9, 2023
Hello, 2023! This morning, we convened our first senior management meeting of the new year. For 2023,we’ll prioritise: 1. Creating new national human rights defenders’ Coalitions & strengthening existing ones 2. Strengthening Ubuntu Hub Cities & adding new ones. 1/2
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@DefendDefenders
Dec 9, 2019
We were very honoured to award Professor Mesfin Woldemariam, Ethiopian human rights pioneer, with the Ethiopian Human Rights Defenders Award. “There's no better acknowledgement of one’s efforts, than the one from close friends,” he said. You are truly an inspiration, Professor.
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@DefendDefenders
Jun 21, 2024
Photos from our side event on #Eritrea & the #AddisAbabaRoadmap today at #HRC56. We will continue the conversation, both in Geneva & in #Banjul, with both UN & African human rights experts, about how to build synergies & joint actions to address human rights violations & abuses
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@DefendDefenders
Jun 19, 2024
We are happy to partner with @UN_SPExperts, @LUinGeneva & @achpr_cadhp for an important event at the UN Human Rights Council: ❝ Taking the Addis Ababa Roadmap forward: Engagement on Eritrea by the UN and African human rights systems ❞ 📅 Friday 21 June 2024 ⏰ 14:00-15:00 CET
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@DefendDefenders
Jun 7, 2022
#OPPORTUNITY: Are you a Woman Human Rights Defender from any of the following countries? Apply for our #SafeSisters flagship digital training program to equip HRDs with digital tools to use in the areas of data management, content development, digital security, among others.
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@DefendDefenders
Jun 21, 2024
Our event on the ❝ Taking the Addis Ababa Roadmap forward: Engagement on #Eritrea by the UN and African human rights systems ❞ is starting in Room XXII. Please join us for this #HRC56 event. @achpr_cadhp @LUinGeneva @UN_SPExperts @AfricaDefenders
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@DefendDefenders
Jun 19, 2024
We are happy to partner with @UN_SPExperts, @LUinGeneva & @achpr_cadhp for an important event at the UN Human Rights Council: ❝ Taking the Addis Ababa Roadmap forward: Engagement on Eritrea by the UN and African human rights systems ❞ 📅 Friday 21 June 2024 ⏰ 14:00-15:00 CET
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@DefendDefenders
Dec 7, 2023
#Hooray! This morning, our ED @Hassan_shire & @IcelandinUganda Head of Mission @HildigunnurE signed a two year cooperation & grant agreement that will see @IcelandinUganda support our work around areas of emergency protection, capacity building for #HRDs & Advocacy. The
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@DefendDefenders
Jan 23, 2023
#ThuraniMaseko was a trailblazing human rights lawyer and civic space advocate. The Government of #Eswatini must quickly, thoroughly & transparently investigate his murder, and give assurances that Impunity against #HRDs is unacceptable. Read our full statement:
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@DefendDefenders
Mar 3, 2025
March is here, and so is our #SheDefends campaign! This women’s month, we are "Celebrating Her Courage"—honouring WHRDs who challenge oppression, shatter barriers, and stand at the frontlines of justice. Join us as we amplify their voices, share their stories, and push for
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