After two years of hard work, dedication, sacrifice and resilience, Climb For Justice campaign turned two on 13 August 2021.

The campaign was launched in August 2019 to create awareness on the work of defending human rights, the triumphs and risks associated with it. 

The second phase marked a commencement of the third phase of the campaign. During this phase, climbers aim to summit point Lenana on Mount Kenya on 12 December 2021 through the Chogoria route. 

Some of the hiking destinations include Mt. Longonot, William Hill, Eburru Forest, Kudu Hills, Table mountain, elephant hill, Tuthu Falls, Mount Kenya (using the Sirimon gate) and Mount Kilimanjaro. 

In the two years of the campaign’s life, over 1200 climbers have actively participated in hiking the different destinations in support of the justice cause.

In the two years, supporters have raised 8.1 million shillings. 

The third phase of the campaign will commence their preparations and mobilising of resources by conquering Elephant Hill in The Aberdares on 11 September, Rurimeria on October 9 and Satima Hill on November 13 2021. See attached poster.

What is Climb For Justice

Climb For Justice Campaign “Climb for Justice… Climbing for Human Rights and Justice in Kenya” is rooted in Defenders Coalition’s ongoing work on consolidation and expanding to benefit more people. Defenders Coalition is committed to strengthening its support for the women and men at every village of this country who put their lives on the line to protect the Constitution and human rights at a challenging time.

The 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.  Therefore the campaign is keen to set up a human rights defenders Centre – a vibrant space for those committed to the promotion and protection of the rights of all the Kenyan people as enshrined in our Constitution.