As corona virus pandemic continues to ravage the country leaving behind a trail of uncertainity, death and fuelling gross violation of fundamental provisions within our constitution, threats against individual human rights defenders and organizations continue to be on the rise. Defenders Coalition visited HOYMAS, an organization that serves male sex workers, young men and MSM with practical knowledge on safe sex, preventive materials distribution, general information and also economic empowerment.

The organization faces challenges including stigmatization and reduced funding, a factor that has rendered the delivery of their services almost impossible.

Defenders Coalition conducted a security audit for the CBO and helped install a security system to bolster both the safety of the organization’s staff and that of their premises. The support was extended on 15 August 2020.