While training #HRDs on advocacy during the Banjul training on Regional #HumanRights Systems, Paul Mulindwa of CIVICUS emphasised that the best advocacy at community level is to empower communities to speak on the human rights issues affecting them. #ForumAchpr73

At an #ACHPR73 side event on restrictions to civic space in Africa, @Cvoule notes that too many governments have established laws that, on the pretext of protecting economic, security or public health interests, abusively restrict the work of HRDs and civil society organisations.

Special Rapporteur on The Rights of Women Applaud ratification of the Maputo Protocol by 43 AU Member States and urge full ratification of the Protocol.

#ACHPR73 Rapport de la Côte d'Ivoire:le CADHP - PRESIDENT - ACHPR note que le @Gouvci n'est pas ouvert à la participation des #OSC au mécanisme de protection des #DDH.Les #OSC ne bénéficient que de la possibilité de saisir le mécanisme en cas de besoin.ISHR en français Adélaïde ETONG JAMES Marthe Coulibaly

Deep dive into the #Accra Declaration at the #ADConvention, expertly moderated by Achieng Akena! As the backbone for collaboration between NHRIs and CSOs, it's essential for empowering human rights defenders in #Africa Read the declaration 👇🏿africandefenders.org/nhrishrdsdecla…

The final day of the #ADConvention is here, and we are privileged to have Prof. Adriano Nuvunga leading a thought-provoking and insightful session on the state of networking. As defenders of #HumanRights, networking is key to amplifying impact and making a real difference!

Mary Pais Da Silva is the epitome of a strong woman human rights defender. Her courage and unwavering commitment to justice have made a significant impact on the lives of many. Her work is a beacon of hope for all those fighting for human rights

#75ACHPR the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights has granted observer status to the following #CSO Avocat Sans Frontière Canada Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement Coalition Ivoirienne pour les Défenseurs des Droits Humains Uganda Association of Women Lawyers ISHR CIDDH

Greetings from #Abidjan! 🇨🇮✨ We are getting ready to ignite the fire of collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing as we converge for our annual workshop to strengthen the remarkable Ubuntu Hub Cities initiative so that we can keep at-risk human rights defenders (#HRDs) in

🎙️ Memory Bandera , Director of Programs and Administration, has delivered an inspiring opening speech on behalf of Hassan Shire, Chairperson of AfricanDefenders. She highlighted Hassan and ARNOLD TSUNGA as the pioneers of the Ubuntu Hub Cities initiative!

In her opening speech, Memory Bandera acknowledged the support received from mayors and the Minister of Justice during the launch of Praia,along with the vital role played by not only the coordinators but also the sub-regional networks in hosting at-risk HRDs! #SafeButNotSilent

Memory Bandera addresses the challenges faced by HRDs in #Africa, from conflicts, restrictive legislation to turbulent elections. She emphasized the importance of networking, experience sharing & taking stock of achievements & lessons learned to push the initiative to new heights

Exciting updates from our dedicated Ubuntu Hub Cities coordinators! 🌍✨ They are now presenting their experiences, challenges, and remarkable successes, highlighting the progress made in their respective Ubuntu Hub Cities. This invaluable exchange helps us identify lessons

Sight and sounds of Senegal! Fruitful conversation today with some of the prominent civil society leaders in Senegal amidst political crisis and context. Their resilience testify that the Senegalese people have a track record to rectify things whenever its democracy goes in

Today we are headed to Cote D'ivoire with Marthe Coulibaly Marthe Coulibaly in our #InspireInclusion campaign. "To me, inclusion implies respect for human dignity, acceptance of others and non discrimination." #SafeguardWHRDs #womensday #internationalwomensday #women

Yesterday, in #Bogota 🇨🇴 #Defenders from #Africa #Asia & #LatinAmerica discuss their needs and expectations from established #HRDs protection mechanisms in those regions, as well as some of the tools they developed to tackle the protection gaps

#CADPH81 : Évènement parallèle #CIDDH avec ses partenaires organiseront un panel sur la situation des défenseurs des droits humains en Côte d'Ivoire à la 81e session de la #CADHP AfricanDefenders ISHR ICNL Alliance DefendDefenders West African Human Rights Defenders Network

This week, we had the honor of hosting two significant visits. Our Abidjan Ubuntu Hub City Coordinator Marthe Coulibaly and her team joined us for an enriching learning and experience sharing. Concurrently, members of the CIVICUS WeRise global initiative campaign on Freedom of

Adoption du rapport final du 4e EPU de la Côte d'Ivoire. La CIDDH note avec satisfaction l'acceptation de la recommandation sur l'intégration des Défenseurs des Droits de l'Homme dans le Mécanisme de Protection des Défenseurs des Droits de l'Homme. webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1e/k…

Je suivrai de près l'audience demain du défenseur des droits humains, syndicaliste & enseignant Ghislain Duggary en #CôtedIvoire, qui a fait appel après avoir été condamné à 2 ans de prison pour avoir participé à l'organisation d'une grève. Il doit être acquitté Ministère des - Affaires Etrangères - RCI 🇨🇮