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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. defenddefenders.org Kampala, Uganda Joined July 2011
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DefendDefenders @DefendDefenders

7 hours ago

Amir Suliman is a Sudanese human rights lawyer who has been living in exile since 2009. Despite the many challenges that come with being forced to flee one’s home country, Amir remains committed to spotlighting the plight of his people. He is the Legal Program Director of the…

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DefendDefenders @DefendDefenders

a day ago

The UN Human Rights Council's 60th session (#HRC60, 8 Sept.-8 Oct. 2025) starts on Monday. Follow this feed & our website for updates. We'll have groups of human rights defenders with us in Geneva to advocate for strong action by the Council. Our priorities: 🔸 #Sudan (read…

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DefendDefenders @DefendDefenders

2 days ago

In Geneva for the UN Human Rights Council's 6⃣0⃣th session next week? Attend our side event ‼️ With the #FFM for Sudan & #HRDs, we'll discuss the situation in the country and the vital role of investigations & accountability. 🗓️ Tuesday 9 September 2025 ⏰ 14:00-15:00 CET 📍…

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DefendDefenders @DefendDefenders

a week ago

Over the years, DefendDefenders has supported the creation of national coalitions of human rights defenders across Africa. One of these is @NCHRD_UG, founded in 2013. The coalition's Executive Director @BRKirenga, reflects on the its growth, highlighting the targeted capacity…

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DefendDefenders @DefendDefenders

2 weeks ago

The protection of human rights defenders has been at the heart of our day-to-day work since 2005. Our protection team, led by @Tabithador, Senior Manager Protection and Security Management, provides comprehensive support by addressing two key forms of protection: preventive…

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DefendDefenders @DefendDefenders

2 weeks ago

Our Executive Director, @Hassan_shire, continues to urge all actors, including Uganda to support multilateral efforts to place accountability at the center of resolving the Sudan conflict: 🔗 independent.co.ug/defenddefender…

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DefendDefenders @DefendDefenders

3 weeks ago

Our Executive Director, @Hassan_shire, continues to urge all actors, including Uganda to support multilateral efforts to place accountability at the center of resolving the Sudan conflict: 🔗 independent.co.ug/defenddefender… https://t.co/FX40Cit5A5

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DefendDefenders @DefendDefenders

2 weeks ago

🇧🇮 As risk factors of violations multiply, 40+ NGOs call for continued scrutiny of #Burundi's human rights situation 🚨 Ahead of the UN Human Rights Council's 6⃣0⃣th session (#HRC60), they urge states to extend the Special Rapporteur's vital mandate. 🗒️ Read their letter:…

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DefendDefenders @DefendDefenders

3 weeks ago

Memory Tapela Banda is a young woman human rights defender and founder of Zambian Disability Matters Organisation. She works tirelessly to ensure children and young people with disabilities are safe, protected, and that their rights are respected. On 12 August 2025, the world…

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Geneva Solutions @GenevaSolutions

3 weeks ago

International investigations must be extended and strengthened, and accountability must be central to any policy response, write Hassan Shire, executive director of @AfricaDefenders, and Nicolas Agostini, @DefendDefenders representative to the UN. ➡️ l.genevasolutions.news/zd

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DefendDefenders @DefendDefenders

3 weeks ago

✍️ Read this opinion piece by DefendDefenders' @Hassan_shire & Nicolas Agostini in support of the Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) for Sudan: genevasolutions.news/human-rights/s… ❝ International investigations must be extended and strengthened, and accountability must be central to any policy…

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DefendDefenders @DefendDefenders

3 weeks ago

🚨 SUDAN: in a call launched ahead of the UN Human Rights Council's 60th session, close to 100 NGOs urge @UN_HRC to extend the mandate of the Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) for 2⃣ years 🇸🇩 We also highlight ways of enhancing international attention to Sudan, including: ☑️ Creating…

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DefendDefenders @DefendDefenders

4 weeks ago

This is how our journey began. Our Executive Director, @Hassan_shire , envisioned a continent where human rights defenders (HRDs) are safe and better equipped to defend the rights of the marginalised. Two decades later, that vision has grown. We’ve protected thousands of HRDs,…

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DefendDefenders @DefendDefenders

a month ago

We value @UHRC_UGANDA 's recognition of our shared commitment and commend its vital role in advancing the protection of human rights across Uganda. The visit underscores our dedication to strengthening the capacities of national human rights institutions that protect the rights…

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AfricanDefenders @AfricaDefenders

a month ago

We value @UHRC_UGANDA 's recognition of our shared commitment and commend its vital role in advancing the protection of human rights across Uganda. The visit underscores our dedication to strengthening the capacities of national human rights institutions that protect the rights…

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DefendDefenders @DefendDefenders

a month ago

Our Board Secretary, @dkaggwa, reflects on DefendDefenders’ 20 year journey in this video, sharing how he first met our Executive Director, @Hassan_shire, in July 2005. At the time, Kaggwa & Kaggwa Advocates represented several international organisations, including Amnesty…

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