Call for Nominations : The Annual Human Rights Defenders Awards, 2022
Nominate Online here Download Nomination form THE HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS AWARD 2022 CALL FOR NOMINATION INTRODUCTION Civic space in Kenya continues to be under pressure as a range of actions is being directed against the work of Human Rights Defenders (HRD) and Civil Society Organizations (CSO) in Kenya. Physical attacks, criminal and administrative actions, […]
Of arrests and judicial persecution: the case of Mithiini squatters
Mithiini History Colonial land alienation Mithiini was a settled area, and some of the residents there actually had their parents living in parts of the land even before independence. Nevertheless, white settlers took possession and ownership of several chucks of land in the area which they occupied until well after the independence years. One of […]
Defenders Coalition offers support to CBOs and grassroot HRD Networks
Following a series of engagements with various grassroot HRDs and CBOs on their physical and digital security during the elections period and beyond, Defenders Coalition realized areas that needed strengthening. In Taita Taveta, The Defenders Coalition supported Project Kenya Youth organization with equipment to safely store organizational data. At the same time, Defenders Coalition took […]
Situation of Human Rights Defenders in Kenya on the 71st virtual ordinary session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights
The Gambia, Banjul Item 3- Human Rights Situation in Africa 25th April 2022 Statement by National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders- Kenya (Defenders Coalition) Mr. Chair, distinguished Commissioners, State Delegates, and representatives of NHRIs and NGOs. On behalf of the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders -Kenya (Defenders Coalition), I would like to thank […]
Defender Coalition conducts skills building of 105 elections monitors
Introduction The Defenders Coalition is a national membership organization established in 2007 and registered under Kenyan law as a trust. The Defenders Coalition works primarily to champion the safety, security and well-being of human rights defenders (HRDs). Among other pathways, the Defenders Coalition does this through strengthening the capacities of HRDs to work more […]
STATEMENT ON IDAHOBIT AND THE SAFETY, SECURITY OF SOGIE PERSONS IN KENYA
17 May 2022 The Defenders Coalition joins individuals across the globe to commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2022. We join hands to call to action and emphasise our affirmation that all people have an equal right to live a life of dignity, free from violence, persecution, discrimination and stigma. Today, […]
CONSULTANCY TO DEVELOP AN INTEGRATED CASE AND DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR DEFENDERS COALITION
Download the Terms of Reference here TERMS OF REFERENCE DEVELOPMENT OF CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR DEFENDERS COALITION Introduction and Background of the Organisation The Defenders Coalition (NCHRD-K) is a national organization incorporated in the Republic of Kenya as a Trust. Its mission is to champion the safety, security and wellbeing of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs). […]
ROUND UP OF ACTIVITIES FROM THE DIGITAL SECURITY DESK
Defenders Coalition recently held two convenings towards the strengthening of #DigitaSecurityTrainers and #HRDs on how to offer digital; security support to #HRD Networks and human rights organizations during the elections period and beyond. The meetings also contributed towards creating a network of security practitioners to fill the ever-expanding gap of digital safety capacity. The digital […]
PRESS STATEMENT: SHRINKING CIVIC SPACE IN KENYA AND THE RIGHT TO PROTEST
STATEMENT OVER THE VIOLENT UNLAWFUL ARRESTS OF JULIUS KAMAU, MINOO KYA, CLINTON OJIAMBO NAHASHON MACHARIA AND ANTHONY KANYIRI: FREEDOM TO DEMONSTRATE, PICKET, AND PRESENT PETITIONS. #FREETOPROTEST 11 Apri 2022 We, the undersigned organizations, are concerned that State Organs continue criminalizing Kenyans who exercise their right to protest (peacefully and unarmed), subjecting them to harassment, use […]
Defenders Coalition Conducts Security sensitization of sexual minorities in Uasin Gishu, TransNzoia and Kisumu Counties
Defenders Coalition convened SOGIE HRDs in Uasin Gishu and Transzoia Counties between 22- 23rd February 2022, where we created a platform for the HRDs and partners to exchange ideas and forge alliances for the advancement of their working environment. The meeting also saw Defenders Coalition conduct security sensitization as well as scenario mapping for the […]