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iDefendRights: collecting stories from human rights defenders worldwide

DefendDefenders (the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project) is excited to invite you to participate in iDefendRights, a new global project to create a massive audio archive of voices of people all over the world who defend human rights. We hope that you will record yourself on this…

Former President reportedly denied US Visa

Nairobi (HOL) - Former Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was reportedly denied a U.S. Visa after being booked to speak at two New England area events. The now infamous 'Trump Ban' has reportedly prevented the former president from travelling to the Cambridge, Massachusetts to deliver a…

Qeybta Hore Ee Horyaalka Soomaaliya Oo Lasoo Gaba Gabeeyay!!

Jimcihii ayaa la ciyaaray mid kamid ah kulamadii ugu dambeeyay ee wareegga koobaad ee horyaalka Soomaaliya, ee sannadkan magaciisu ahaa (Somali Premier League).

East African ministers work to end Somalia's refugee crisis

Security ministers drawn from Eastern Africa region on Thursday renewed support for far-reaching interventions aimed at ending the refugee crisis in Somalia.

SOMA organizes and conducts a review meeting on promoting the Media Safety Protocol Document

The Somali Media Association (SOMA) has organized and conducted one-day review meeting on promoting the Somalia Media Safety Protocol Document at the conference hall of the Somali South Central Non State Actors (SOSCENSA) main office in Mogadishu, Somalia. The review meeting has been convened on Thursday,…

Galmudug State Head Cabinet opens NUSOJ and VIKES media training in Dhusamareeb{Press Release}

DHUSAMAREEB-Somalia - The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) and VIKES with the support of the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and FCA kick off a two days training for 30 journalists from Dhusamareeb and Guriel towns of Galmudug State of Somalia on principles of basic journalism and ethics.

International Community calls for dialogue to resolve the escalating political row in Somalia

The International Community has called for dialogue to ease the looming political crisis between the Legislative and Executive arms. In a joint statement by UN, AU, EU, IGAD among other countries on Friday IC warned the row could derail hard-earned political, economic, and security achievements and…

What Rex Tillerson's sack means for U.S African policy

As former US Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson concluded his trip to Africa with a visit to Aso Rock to see Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari, many thought it ironically meant the opening of a new page for Trump's relationship with Africa since his administration began. However, it was reported by…

Over 100 MPs propose no-confidence vote against Speaker of Parliament

Over 100 MPs have said that they no longer have confidence in the abilities of Mohamed Osman Jawari to successfully fulfill his duties as the Speaker of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, according to a motion signed by MP's on Wednesday.

For Decades, Our Coverage Was Racist. To Rise Above Our Past, We Must Acknowledge It

We asked a preeminent historian to investigate our coverage of people of color in the U.S. and abroad. Here's what he found.VIEW IMAGES In a full-issuearticle on Australiathat ran in 1916, Aboriginal Australians were called "savages" who "rank lowest in intelligence of all human beings."…

Human Rights Council: 37th session Item 4: Interactive dialogue with the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan

Oral Intervention DefendDefenders (the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project) Delivered by Mr.Ajo Kenyi on 13 March 2018 Thank you, Mr. President. The East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project expresses its gratitude to the Commission. Their findings shine an invaluable…

UN Human Rights Council: 37th Session Item 4: EnhancedInteractive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Eritrea

Oral Intervention CIVICUS and DefendDefenders (the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project) Delivered by Ms. Estella Kabachwezi on 12 March 2018 Mr. President, on behalf of CIVICUS, DefendDefenders, Eritrean Law Society, Human Rights Concern Eritrea, Information Forum for Eritrea and…

Mogadishu, 09, 03, 2018 NUSOJ holds Men4Women Marching in Mogadishu

More than one hundred and fifty male journalists marched in Mogadishu on Thursday as part of the Men4women movement during International Women Day to celebrate women and show solidarity with their female colleagues in media

NUSOJ and VIKES conduct Basic Journalism Skills and Ethics media training in Beledwayne

Press Release BELEDWEYNE .SOMALIA, March 9, 2018- The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) and VIKES - Finnish Foundation for Media and Development. with the support of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and FCA conducts a three days training for 30 journalists in Beledwayne town of…

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson: Ethiopia needs 'greater freedom'

Speaking at a news conference in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, on Thursday, Tillerson said that the US recognized concerns over incidents of violence but "we do firmly believe that the answer is greater freedom." "While we appreciate the government's responsibility to maintain…

DefendDefenders opens permanent office in Geneva

Almost six years after acquiring special consultative status with the United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council, DefendDefenders (the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project) is proud to announce the establishment of a permanent representation in Geneva. During a celebratory reception…

HRC37: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence

Human Rights Council: 37th Session Item 3: Clustered interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence and the Special Advisor on the prevention of genocide Oral Intervention 2 March 2018 Thank you Mr. Vice-President. The…

Thousands raised at Korean cultural event in Victoria to help Somali-Canadian reunite with family

TheKalmo Refugee Support Group raised $6,000 Saturday night at theirKorean Dinner and Culture Celebration event in Victoria. The fundraiser had Korean food, music, dance and art.

Somalia and Turkey sign agreement to rebuild water reservoir in Middle Shabelle region

Turkey and Somalia on Sunday signed an agreement to reconstruct storage reservoir in Middle Shabelle region.

South Africa: Alleged Cape Town gangster sentenced to 35 years in jail

An alleged gangster – 32-year-old John Arnoldus, also known as "Mortie" – has been sentenced in the Bellville Regional Court in Cape Town to 35 years imprisonment for two murders and an attempted murder committed in January 2016, Western Cape police said on Sunday. On January 4, 2016, a…

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