Keamogetswe Seipato, feminist activist and senior researcher reflecting on the key findings.

Women face numerous forms of oppression that exacerbate the violence inflicted mostly by men. And sometimes women hide their struggles, breeding fertile grounds for GBV. Monica Ngcobo MACUA Branch Coordinator in Kuruman and Activist shares her reflections on GBV.

Women already have the power, just that they're not necessarily equipped with the tools to utilise this power. Constance Mukarati African Women Human Rights Defenders Advocate.

On September 10th, 2024, the Women Human Rights Defenders Hub- The Hub hosted its first Donor Roundtable Discussions. This was a big moment in the Hub’s journey to build strong partnerships and continue its important work. The event was made possible with support from the

X Space Alert! Join us for a powerful discussion on resilience and #HumanRights advocacy. Date: October 3rd, 2024 Time: 18:00hrs CAT Topic: The Power of Resilience in the Face of Adversity: How do #WHRDs harness resilience to persist in their fight for human rights? As we

"📢 Junte-se a nós para uma discussão poderosa sobre resiliência e defesa dos direitos humanos! 🗓 Data: 3 de outubro de 2024 🕕 Horário: 18h00 CAT 🎯 Tópico: O poder da resiliência face à adversidade: Como é que as defensoras dos direitos humanos aproveitam a resiliência para

Join African Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders space on #WHRDs resilience in adversity tomorrow! Prof. LU Adélaïde ETONG Mary Lawlor UN Special Rapporteur HRDs Marta Teshome Bekele Women Human Rights Defenders WHRDIC AFRICA WHRD CONVENTION Women Human Rights Defenders Hub - The Kenya Hub Women Human Rights Defenders Network- Uganda Namatai Kwekweza🇿🇼 Rachael Mwikali Njeri Wa Migwi™ Wanjira Wanjiru✊🏿 Danai Gurira Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda Emma Watson IWDA

[Call for Applications] The CentreForHumanRights, University of Pretoria and Global Center on AI Governance invites applications for an intensive short course on Artificial Intelligence and human rights in Africa. 🛑Apply online before 13 October 2024 chr.up.ac.za/courses-presen…

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🚨Urgent Appeal: Release of Zuhal Hassan Hussein, Detained in Sennar City On September 24th, 28-year-old Zuhal Hassan Hussein was arrested by a group known as “The Security Cell” in Sennar City after participating in a meeting of the Sennar Gender Equality Network. The meeting

African Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders hosted by Politics and Urban Governance Research Group (PUG) & UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 Chair in Protection of Human Rights Defenders and Expansion of Political Space, is participating in the Inaugural African Universities Hub for Human Rights - 2024 Defenders Summer School. This year’s theme focuses on Recentring

Join us for the second edition of the #ConventionCountdown AFRICA WHRD CONVENTION on our X Space. Topic: WHRDs on the Frontline: Key Rights under Threat and Strategies for Strengthening Advocacy in Today's Landscape When: Thursday, October 10th, 2024 from 18:00 - 19:30 CAT. Hear from

Don't miss this critical conversation on the African Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders X Space, featuring our inspiring Deputy Director Emma Kalea Chigwenembe emma kalea, who chairs the Women Human Rights Defenders Network in Malawi Malawi Women Human Rights Defenders Coalition

#PUGResearch #AUHSummerSchool2024 #HumanRights #AfricanUniversitiesHubForHumanRights #ActivistWellbeing

Happening Now: #WHRDs on the Frontline: Key Rights Under Threat & Strategies for Strengthening Advocacy in Today’s Landscape WHRDIC Kvinna till Kvinna International Women Human Rights Defenders Hub - The Kenya Hub Women Human Rights Defenders Centre for Women Human Rights Defenders in Africa Mary Lawlor UN Special Rapporteur HRDs Pollicy The Gender & Justice Unit BBC News Africa Mama Cash Equality Now Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda

📣⚠️🚨#AlertaDefensoras HONDURAS / Durante el inicio del cumplimiento de la sentencia de Punta Piedra estamos vigilantes ante situaciones de violencia contra el pueblo garífuna organizado en la OFRANEH. 📌Más información➡️ bit.ly/4gYykr1

🏆 Celebrating Grassroots Women Human Rights Defenders! 🌍 The 2024 Fikile Ntshangase Award honors fearless women who champion human rights and justice at the grassroots level across Southern Africa. These defenders tackle local issues, often risking everything for their

Honouring Mam’ Fikile Ntshangase: Courage, Justice, and A Legacy Sustained by Nature Today, African Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders honours the legacy of Mam’ Fikile Ntshangase, a courageous woman human rights defender who sacrificed her life in the fight for environmental justice and community rights.

Mam’ Fikile remains a beacon for us still in the struggle of #SafeguardingWHRDs