Empowering Women: Elizabeth Kingi’s Vision for Safety and Security in Kenya
In the heart of Kakamega County, amidst the vibrant colors of International Women’s Day celebrations, stood a beacon of hope: Elizabeth Kingi, the Officer in Charge of Police Division (OCPD) from Kakamega Police Station. While radiating strength, she took the stage at the 5th Annual Ni Mama Event, igniting a fire of inspiration in the […]
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR REVIEWING OUR FINANCE MANUAL
The Defenders Coalition invites qualified applicants to express their interest in participating in the review of the finance manual.This is a valuable opportunity to contribute your expertise and help shape our financial policies. If you have a strong background in financial management, we encourage you to submit your expression of interest. For more information please […]
Climbers for Justice : A tête-à-tête with Dennis Orengo, grassroot rights defender from Mathare, Nairobi
Kickstarting my Journey to summit Point Uhuru on Mt Kilimanjaro in october 2024 What would Dennis Orengo’s grand debut in hiking be in his village? Well, he’s aiming to shake things up and make his folks burst with pride this October by conquering Mt. Kilimanjaro as part of the Climb for Justice Campaign! After […]
ALARM OVER THE MURDER OF RURAL PASTORALIST WOMEN IN KARGI, MARSABIT COUNTY
ALARM OVER THE MURDER OF RURAL PASTORALIST WOMEN IN KARGI, MARSABIT COUNTY Thursday, 22 February 2024, Nairobi Kenya The Defenders Coalition, Samburu Women Trust (SWT) and the Pastoralists People’s Initiative (PPI) condemns a series of attacks of pastoralist women leading to the death and serious injuries. The latest victim, of Margaret Aleya Eisimonte, a resident […]
Statement at 76th Ordinary Session of the Africa Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights Arusha, Tanzania
Name of Organization: National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders – Kenya Observer Status Number: Situation of Human Rights Defenders in Kenya Submitted by: Kamau Ngugi– Executive Director 76th Ordinary Session of the Africa Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights Arusha, Tanzania Public Session Human Rights Situation in Africa October 2023 Mr. Chair, distinguished […]
STATEMENT: FEMICIDE IS NOT NORMAL, END IT NOW!
DEFENDERS COALITION INVITES YOU TO JOIN OUR GALANT WOMEN HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS TO SAY NO TO THE CREEPING CULTURE THAT NORMALIZES THE KILLING AND OTHER FORMS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS IN KENYA AND BEYOND Saturday , 27January 2024, Nairobi – Kenya Today, thousands of women human rights defenders and other citizens concerned with […]
NOVEMBER – DECEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER IS OUT
Dear Friend, Supporter, Comrade, Colleague and Partner, Happy new year greetings from Defenders Coalition. We wish to share with you highlights of the progress of our critical work in support of Human Rights Defenders for the last two months of 2023. We invite you to learn about our work of supporting the safety, security and […]
Annual HRD Academy held in Nairobi
As various grassroot, national, regional and international human rights organizations made preparations in readiness for the commemoration of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights (UDHR) and the Declaration of Human Rights Defenders (DHRD) in December 2023, the Defenders Coalition was making preparations for something unique. The Defenders Coalition brought together 103 human rights defenders (HRDs) […]
Defenders Coalition condemns the murder of Daniel “Sniper” Muthiani
Defenders Coalition condemns the murder of Daniel “Sniper” Muthiani Sunday, 31 December 2023 – Nairobi The Defenders Coalition joins Kenyans in condemning the gruesome murder of political commentator and blogger Daniel “Sniper” Muthiani. ‘Sniper’s’ murder that sent shockwaves across the country paints the true picture of the situation of many advocates of good governance at […]
Outstanding Rights advocates feted at the annual Human Rights Defenders Awards
A total of eighteen human rights advocates were recognized on Friday 8 December 2023 for their trailblazing work in the promotion and protection of human rights. The awarding ceremony was held at the Royal Danish Embassy where various nominees were recognized under the Upcoming Human Rights Defender of the Year Award, Human Rights Defender of […]