Protection International - Africa

Who are #HumanRightsDefenders? #HRDs #StayWithDefenders

"Before this training, I had no idea how the UPR document was and how it was helping us as PWDs" This is why awareness matters. When Persons with Disabilities know the tools available to them, they can hold governments accountable. #UPR #DisabilityRights #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs…

"We believe that the gaps that we noted will be used in developing advocacy strategies that will help in coming up with recommendations for future advocacy " #UPR #DisabilityRights #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #HumanRightsKenya #standup4humanrights

Even in exile, situations of insecurity, threats to safety, and stress will never silence us or stop our contributions, no matter how small, to the protection and promotion of human rights. Let us sacrifice ourselves to speak up and stand up for human rights. #HRDsInExile

For the tenth year, the @DefendersKE and the Working Group on Human Rights Defenders are organizing the Annual Human Rights Defenders Awards to recognize and celebrate the selfless and vital work of HRDs in Kenya. You have until July 31, 2025, to nominate your human rights…

Extreme weather is intensifying. Food and energy costs are rising. Environmental and human rights defenders are facing crackdowns. While billionaires prop up industries polluting our land, air and water. 📢This September, join us to #DrawTheLine. 🔗drawtheline.world

Human rights defenders - ✍️ Journalists 🤝 Civil society 🕊️ Women peacebuilders We will continue to support and recognize the important work of those on the front lines defending human rights. #StandUp4HumanRights

Civic space in Somalia is rapidly shrinking and remains severely restricted, posing a serious threat to fundamental human rights. These ongoing restrictions continue to undermine the country’s security, political stability, social progress, democracy and sustainable development.

Tired of being ignored by government offices? Help is coming. On 22nd July 2025, the Office of the Ombudsman in collaboration with @NamatiKenya, and hosted by @KiamaikoC, will be offering free legal aid and support in tracking government claims and injustices.

Along with 29 orgs, PI sees the @EU_Commission's proposal to allocate €200bn in the EU’s external action budget as “potentially game-changing”. However, future efforts must ensure this funding flows to the people & places that need it the most. 🇪🇺 Read 👇 protectioninternational.org/news/joint-sta…

We will fight for our right to work. Our jobs. We will fight against the exploitation of workers. The low minimum wage. We will fight against the #HighCostofLiving. The high taxes imposed on basic necessities. #WeWantJobsNotHandouts #RejectLowMinimumWage #CutTheCostofLiving

The promotion and protection of human rights are essential to ensuring Somalia’s security and stability, strengthening democracy, advancing good governance, achieving sustainable development, and fostering lasting peace and prosperity. #HumanRights4All #Somalia

Press statement: Boniface is not a terrorist. His arrest follows weeks of coordinated, well-funded online disinformation campaigns targeting him, members of PRWGK, human rights defenders and opposition parties.

To all human rights defenders across Africa: Rest is not a weakness. It’s resistance. You deserve time to breathe, heal, and just be. The struggle continues—but so must your care. We see you. We thank you. #RestIsResistance #HRDsAfrica 💛✊🏾

"This time round, I have engaged with it extensively than before" #UPR #DisabilityRights #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #HumanRightsKenya #Standup4HumanRights

"For PWDs health services are very vital to us, and we can see that they were really elaborated in the recommendations" When we center the voices of those most affected, we move closer to real, lasting change. Advocacy begins with knowledge—and courage. #UPR #DisabilityRights…

✅ Our UPR training for Persons with Disabilities was a success! We brought together passionate disability rights advocates to review how the 2025 #UPR can be used to push for inclusion and hold government accountable . 👏 A big thank you to all participants for your energy,…

"Empowering the youth for Sustainable Development is not just about giving them a seat at the table; it is about amplifying their voices, honoring their perspectives and co- creating a future that reflects their aspirations and values." Dr. Ona Newton #quoteoftheday #WYSD2025…

Freedom of assembly is the individual right or ability of people to come together and collectively express, promote, pursue, and defend their human rights. #HumanRights #quotesoftheday

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS IS OPEN! Community leaders. Rights advocates. Everyday champions. If someone you know is boldly advancing human rights in Kenya, let their story be told at the biggest stage for the recognizing human rights work in Kenya. Nominate them for the 2025…