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To champion the safety, security and wellbeing of Human Rights Defenders.

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The 9th HRD Academy - 25 -29 November 2024

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Ni Mama Net - A national WHRD Network

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The Annual HRD Academy 2023

Enhancing the skillsets of HRDs

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Keeping the defenders of Human Rights safe

WORKING TOWARDS A JUST SOCIETY WITHOUT HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS

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About the Defenders Coalition

Defenders Coalition, the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders – Kenya is a national organization incorporated in the Republic of Kenya as a Trust.

Its mission is to strengthen the capacity of human rights defenders (HRDs) to work effectively in the country and to reduce their vulnerability to the risk of persecution, including by advocating for a favourable legal and policy environment in Kenya.


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Defenders Coalition Staff at the 2023 HRD Academy in Nairobi

3456

Defenders Coalition’s Members

2504

HRDs Trained

14

HRDs Networks

2

Awards Won

Purpose

Promotion of safety and security of human rights defenders in Kenya through advocacy, capacity building and protection.

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Protecting HRDs

The Protection Programme aims to develop appropriate preventative and intervention strategies for the protection of Human Rights Defenders acting in various spaces in the protection of human rights.


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Capacity Building

Ensuring that Human Rights Defenders develop the necessary skills to effectively defend human rights in their respective areas of activity.


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Protectings HRDs

The Protection Programme aims to develop appropriate preventative and intervention strategies for the protection of HRDs active in all fields place their lives at risk for the protection of the rights of others.


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HRD AWARDs

Advocating for the respect of human rights is highly risky, and groups and individuals who engage themselves on this road often the targets of authorities and private groups who make use of various forms of repression to silence these individuals.

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We are going back to Mt. Kilimanjaro in October 2024. Join us Now!

There is a need to marshal the resilience of HRDs and build a strong resource hub have been identified as critical in building a sustainable movement of human rights defenders in Kenya.

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Climbers

Climbing a mountain can be a very special experience, a dedicated group of climbers will be summiting Mt Kenya to raise funds for the Justice Center.

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Virtual Climbers

Unable to climb Mt Kenya? You can still join in the effort to make the Justice Center a reality by climbing Mt Kenya virtually and fund raising along the way.

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News & Events



29th October 2024
Academy
Empowering Grassroots Advocacy: How the HRD Academy Transformed Kimutai Koske Gideon’s Journey as a Human Rights Defender


Blog
Empowering Change: Azani Ngumbao Thoya’s Journey as a Defender of Girl Child Rights and Youth Empowerment in Kilifi


25th October 2024
Blog
Elizabeth Ekaru – Patrick Naweet Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison For The Murder Of Elizabeth Ekaru

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