EAWHRDN

Last week, EAWHRDN brought together powerful voices from Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Uganda for a vital conversation on the evolving challenges facing women defenders in our region. #WHRD #WomensRights #EAWHRDN #ohchr #DefendDefenders #Solidarity

Invitation: Evolving Challenges for Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) in East Africa Event Details • Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 • Time: 3:30 AM – 5:00 AM (EAT / GMT+03:00) Join using teams.live.com/meet/938605378…

Happy International Women’s Day! 💜 Defend and amplify WHRDs voices and ensure their protection and support. Support for WHRDs must be structural, sustained, and meaningful not symbolic. #ForAllWomenAndGirls #IWD2026 #EAWHRDN

Together, we rise for equality and justice! #WomenEmpowerment #HumanRightsDefenders #EAWHRD2025 #justiceforall @defenddefenders @cwhrdstz @ohchrearo @africadefenders @wated.tz @_fidakenya @fida_uganda @imsforfreemedia @wavegambia

women. Let's unite to end it and ensure human rights for all.#eawhrdnfor16daysofVAWG #whrdsjoinhands2eliminateVAWG #yes!wecanendVAWG @cwhrdstz @defenddefenders @wavegambia @africadefenders @OHCHR_EARO

Today marks the end of our #16DaysofActivism campaign against gender-based violence. We close with a powerful message from Harieth Dumba of South Sudan: fighting for human rights means fighting for everyone, especially the voiceless. Gender-based violence affects all, not just

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Empower Women and Girls with disabilities, end violence, and create a world of equality and respect for all. Our honorary Priscilla Ceissay shared the spotlight For Women and victims Empowerment. #eawhrdnfor16daysofVAWG #whrdsjoinhands2eliminateVAWG #yes!wecanendVAWG @cwhrdstz

Social media is a powerful tool in combating gender-based violence (GBV). Our member Betelehem Akalework from Ethiopia, shared the dialogue on digital advocacy space by building supportive communities to end violence. She also played a role in running the 16

The organizations involved are: 1. Teens Corridor 2. SAWAU 3. Hope for Youth Development 4. Wotesawa 5. Women Action 6. Naweza Tena #eawhrdnfor16daysofVAWG #whrdsjoinhands2eliminateVAWG #yes!wecanendVAWG @cwhrdstz @ohchrearo  @defenddefenders @AfricaDefenders

gave education about sexual gender based violence, its effects in sexual and reproductive Health and Rights , and how to report it. The debate included leaders from the Legal Aid Unit of Ilemela Municipal Council and the Development Officer from Bugogwa Ward.

Some member organizations of the Coalition of Women Human Rights Defenders Tanzania, located in Mwanza Region, are working in different thematic areas continue celebrating the 16 Days campaign of activism against Violence, at Igogwe Secondary School in Ilemela District. They

of 2024 to embrace the work of Ms. FAUSTINA URASSA as a Champion of Rights of People with Disabilities in Tanzania. This recognition was made during the International Women Human Rights Defenders Day on 29 November 2024. Embracing the works of WHRDs, keeping them courageous,

Today, as the world Mark an International Day of People with Disabilities, the day which also falls within the 16 days of activism campaign against gender based violence. To mark this event significantly, on November 29, 2024, CWHRDs TZ recognized the contribution of a WHRDs

resilience, and persistance in promoting and protecting human rights. Rise, Step up and Speak Up. #eawhrdnfor16daysofVAWG #whrdsjoinhands2eliminateVAWG #yes!wecanendVAWG @cwhrdstz @ohchrearo  @defenddefenders @AfricaDefenders

Women voice should be heard, Susan Baluka and Janet Anyango shared the spotlight law to address the gender based violence on ensuring justice and equality for all. #eawhrdnfor16daysofVAWG #whrdsjoinhands2eliminateVAWG #yes!wecanendVAWG

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Hooray! Happy #InternationalWHRDday 🥳. We share tips on WHRD's wellbeing as they struggle to challenge anti-rights and anti-gender narratives. #eawhrdnendsVAWG #16DaysOfActivism2024 @DefendDefenders @OHCHR_EARO @cwhrdstz @watedTanzania @MariaMatui

The fight to end violence against women and girls goes beyond awareness. It is also about breaking down  the structures that enable abuse. #eawhrdnfor16daysofVAWG #whrdsjoinhands2eliminateVAWG #yes!wecanendVAWG @cwhrdstz @ohchrearo  @defenddefenders @africadefenders @Sbaluka