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Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR): 49th Session of the UPR Working Group
This submission is presented by DefendDefenders (East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project), an NGO with Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC, in collaboration with the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders-Kenya (Defenders Coalition). Submitted on 11 October 2024, this report aims to provide an overview of the state of human rights in Kenya, with a particular focus on the challenges faced by human rights defenders (HRDs) and key areas requiring reform and government action.
Our submission draws attention to the shrinking civic space, violations of fundamental freedoms, and the need for enhanced protection mechanisms for HRDs in Kenya. The review is a critical opportunity to hold Kenya accountable to its international human rights obligations and to strengthen the frameworks that ensure the safety, dignity, and rights of all its citizens.