🚨 Press Statement!!!!!
#Malawi | We strongly condemn the arrest of journalist Macmillan Mhone in Malawi. Criminalizing free press undermines democratic principles. It's time for the government to uphold press freedom and drop all charges.
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SouthernDefenders proudly presents the 'Amplifying Voices Workshop series: Crafting Compelling Narratives'. In the month of April we will be conducting a series of virtual workshop to Youth HRDs to learn the art of formulating powerful narratives that resonate with audiences and…

My latest blog – “International Day of Sport for Development and Peace - Overview and Profiles of 18 African NGOs. It highlights the significance of #IDSDP and various #AfricanNGOs using sport as a catalyst for development and social change tinyurl.com/4cym2ram #IDSDP 2024

The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) joins African Human Rights Defenders in strongly condemning the continued harassment of Tanele Maseko and her minor children.
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Grateful for the chance to have joined hands with fellow defenders at the comprehensive risk assessment & security planning workshop. We’re committed to advancing the rights and safety of LGBTQI+ HRDs in Namibia. Together, we're stronger and ready to meet challenges head-on.

What Tanele Maseko needs is Justice for her murdered husband, #ThulaniMaseko . Instead of abusing police powers to harass & disturb her peace & that of her children, #eSwatini authorities must focus their attention on arresting perpetrators of the murder.

Alert ‼️: Thulani Maseko’s widow and HRD ⁦Tanele Maseko⁩ was detained at the border by Swazi Police w/ her two small boys. Her phone and passport were illegally confiscated. #LetHerGo . ⁦SouthernDefenders⁩ ⁦Mary Lawlor UN Special Rapporteur HRDs⁩ ⁦Hassan Shire⁩ ⁦Deprose Muchena⁩

#Eswatini | AfricanDefenders & SouthernDefenders strongly condemns the illegal detention of Tanele Maseko & her children by Eswatini Authorities at Ngwenya Border post in Swaziland Mary Lawlor UN Special Rapporteur HRDs Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 NEDemocracy Ford Foundation Sigrid Rausing UN Special Rapporteur Freedom of Association AfricanDefenders

United with AfricanDefenders to condemn the ongoing harassment faced by the Maseko family by Eswatini Authorities. We demand justice, accountability, & an end to the intimidation. We invite you to add your signature to the #JusticeForThulani petition: change.org/p/justiceforth…

#Eswatini | AfricanDefenders & SouthernDefenders strongly condemns the illegal detention of Tanele Maseko & her children by Eswatini Authorities at Ngwenya Border post in Swaziland Mary Lawlor UN Special Rapporteur HRDs Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 NEDemocracy Ford Foundation Sigrid Rausing UN Special Rapporteur Freedom of Association AfricanDefenders

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#WomensDay #WomensDay 2024

#FacesOfResilience from the 6th Annual SouthernDefenders Summit.
Today we are celebrating International Women's Day with the diverse array of faces committed to advancing the cause of human rights.

The Summit report is now available here: southerndefenders.africa/2024/02/18/6th…

Happy International Women's Day! 🌸
Today, we joined forces with over 20 amazing grassroots WHRDs from South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland in a hybrid workshop to empower and unite for equality and human rights. Let's amplify their voices and stand together! 💪
#IWD2024

🌍Celebrating the strength, resilience, & brilliance of women everywhere! 🚺 Happy International Women's Day from the SouthernDefenders Secretariat Ladies. Today, we honor these trailblazers shaping a brighter future thru continuing championing equality and justice for all! 💪

New Podcast Episode🔔

Mantate Mlotshwa speaks to our Regional Advisor for Gender & Social Inclusion, Lungile Mnisi, about our women's network & upcoming International Women's Day event.

📍sites.libsyn.com/472944/civicsp…

Also streaming on most podcast platforms.

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🎧 Give this a listen: WGF grantee SouthernDefenders dropped a new podcast episode where host Mantate Mlotshwa chats with Sibusiso Nhlabatsi, a Swazi human rights lawyer, about the experiences of Human Rights Defenders in Eswatini.
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Listen here: bit.ly/3OWfzIn

Webinar Alert! 🌐
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on 'Judicial Independence & Civic Space in Southern Africa' presented in collaboration with Africa Jurists Forum and SADC - Lawyers Association.
📅 Date: March 7, 2024
🕑 Time: 02:00 PM SAST
Register in advance: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…