Human Rights Defenders Awards 2023 ceremony to be held on December 8
THE STAGE FOR CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCATES IN 2023 IS SET! The Defenders Coalition and the Working Group on Human Rights Defenders in Kenya invites you to the awarding ceremony of the #HRDAwardKE 2023, where winners of the various Human Rights Defenders Award categories will be publicly recognized for their work of promoting and protecting their […]
Statement: Kenyan authorities must stop dangerous anti-LGBTQ protests
Statement: Kenyan authorities must stop dangerous anti-LGBTQ protests October 5, 2023, Nairobi—A dangerous protest will occur on Friday, October 6, in Nairobi, calling for the attack of LGBTQ persons, culminating in a hateful campaign that started in Mombasa in September. On February 24, 2023, the apex court said LGBTQ persons have a right to association […]
HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, ABUSE OF OFFICE BY POLICE OFFICERS IN KILIFI COUNTY
HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, ABUSE OF OFFICE BY POLICE OFFICERS IN KILIFI COUNTY The Defenders Coalition condemns the unalwful disruption of Center for Justice Governance and Environmental Action’s (CJEA) community engagement meeting by police officers in Uyombo community, Kilifi County. According to reports, this concerning incident occurred on 21 September 2023 when the community was invited upon […]
ELIZABETH EKARU: WILL JUSTICE BE SERVED FOR ELIZABETH?
UPDATE FROM MERU HIGH COURT WHERE PATRICK NAWEET IS STANDING TRIAL FOR THE MURDER OF WOMAN HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER ELIZABETH EKARU The Meru High Court on 19 September 2023 heard from two witnesses, a detective and government chemist, on their findings regarding the murder of woman human rights defender Elizabeth Ekaru. During the hearing, Government […]
Wellbeing of Human Rights Defenders – Commemorating the World Suicide Prevention Day 2023 Day
Commemoration of the World Suicide Prevention Day 2023 The Defenders Coalition marked the World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2023 through bringing Human Rights Defenders together for group debriefing activities. The afternoon event attracted over 150 human rights defenders from across Nairobi and its environs such as Kiamaiko, Kariobangi, Mukuru and Mathare Social Justice […]
DEFENDERS COALITION WELCOMES SUPREME COURTS’ AFFIRMATION OF THE SUPREMACY OF THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA
Nairobi, 12 September 2023 The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders in Kenya (Defenders Coalition) applauds the decision by the Supreme Court of Kenya to uphold its landmark judgment of February 24th, 2023, that upheld the supremacy of the constitution of Kenya regarding freedom of association. Today’s ruling affirms and acknowledges the right to associate […]
CONSULTANCY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) POLICY
TERMS OF REFERENCE CONSULTANCY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY POLICY Background The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders- Kenya (Defenders Coalition) 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). Established in 2007, Defenders […]
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THREE (3) PROGRAM INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THREE (3) PROGRAM INTERNSHIP POSITIONS The Defenders Coalition which is the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders–Kenya (NCHRD-K) is a national organization incorporated in the Republic of Kenya as a Trust. Its mission is to strengthen the capacity of human rights defenders (HRDs) to work effectively and to reduce […]
CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO DEVELOP A PROTECTION POLICY
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF DEFENDERS COALITION PROTECTION POLICY Background and context The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders- Kenya (Defenders Coalition) is a national membership organization established in 2007 and registered under Kenyan law as a Trust. The Defenders Coalition works primarily for the protection of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) in […]
ALERT: PHYSICAL ASSAULT OF RIGHTS DEFENDER FATUMA YUSSUF
ALERT: PHYSICAL ASSAULT OF RIGHTS DEFENDER FATUMA YUSSUF 7 AUGUST 2023, Nairobi, Kenya On 4th August 2023, Defenders Coalition received concerning information about the assault of a person with disability and rights defender- Fatuma Yussuf – by Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Wajir East Police Station. It was reported that the OCS attacked Fatuma and dragged […]
