Climb For Justice kitty reaches Sh500,000 in Second Month
The Sh50 million rights defenders kitty has reached Sh500,000 through contributions of individual Kenyans. National Coalition of Human Right Defenders executive director Kamau Ngugi says the amount is beyond their expectations as they did not think ordinary Kenyans would take up the matter so fast and wholeheartedly. Ngugi told the Star during an interview that […]
Call For Nominations: Accountability International Leadership Award
The Accountability International Leadership Award is intended to be presented to persons or organisations who play an exceptional role in promoting accountability in the international response to human rights and inclusive sustainable development. The long-term objective of the Accountability International Leadership Award is that of our organisation as whole: to contribute to a world where […]
Research and Admin Fellowship: Africa (French and English Required)
The selected candidate will work in close coordination with the Protection Coordinators for Africa, and will also provide support to other relevant staff across other programme areas in relation to our work in the region, as required. The fellowship will be for nine months and based in Front Line Defenders’ office in Blackrock, Co. Dublin, […]
We have Conquered Mt. Longonot! On to The Next Climb!
On Saturday, 14 September 2019 was an awesome day for human rights protection. 55 human rights defenders from Nakuru, Nairobi, Kiambu and Kajiado counties Climbed the Beautiful Mount Longonot. The climb was the first in a series of mountain Hikes under the #ClimbForJustice campaign to raise funds to set up a Rights Defenders Centre for […]
Defenders Coalition to Launch New Strategic Plan 2020-2025
Defenders Coalition has for the last two months been in a process to develop its next 6 years strategic plan. The new plan will not only give the strategy direction for the organization but also human rights defenders approach in executing its new programs. The process of developing the new Strategic Plan is being spearheaded […]
PRESS STATEMENT ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF VICTIMS OF ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES
30 Aug 2019 Nairobi,Kenya DEFENDERS COALITION CONDEMNS THE ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCE AND KILLING OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER, ESTHER MWIKALI WAMBUA The United Nations declared 30th August as the day that would be observed globally as International Day for Victims of Enforced Disappearances to raise awareness that enforced disappearance is a crime, should not be used as […]
Human Rights Defenders Launch Climb for Justice Campaign Launch
Campaign will culminate with a summit to Point Lenana, Mt. Kenya Climb for Justice campaign aims to raise Kshs 50 Million to establish a vibrant space for human rights defenders in Kenya Nairobi, August 14th 2019: The Defenders Coalition, the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders, Kenya yesterday launched a campaign, “Climb for Justice,” which […]
Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review 35th Session of the UPR Working Group
Submitted on 18 July 2019 by: National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders-Kenya and Defend Defenders (East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project) Introduction The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders-Kenya (NCHRD-K), is a Kenyan CSO established in 2007. It works to strengthen the capacity of HRDs to work effectively and reduce their vulnerability […]
PRESS STATEMENT ON UNWARRANTED TARGETING OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS WORKING WITH THE OGIEK COMMUNITY
June 2019 Nairobi Kenya The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders – Kenya (NCHRD-K) strongly condemn the recent threats to human rights defenders from the Ogiek People’s Development Program (OPDP) in Nakuru County. There has been death threats against Mr. Kobei, the Ogiek People’s Development Programme Director, two other colleagues from the community leaders and threats […]
PRESS RELEASE ON THE ARREST OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS HOLDING A PEACEFUL SOLIDARITY MARCH WITH THE PEOPLE OF SUDAN
19th June 2019 Nairobi, Kenya The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders – Kenya (NCHRD-K) strongly condemns the arrest of two Human Rights Defenders (HRDs), Davis Malombe and Julius Kamau, who were taking part in a peaceful demonstration, (#IAmTheSudanRevolution) in solidarity with the people of Sudan, calling an end to the mass atrocities being committed by […]