SouthernDefenders
The Southern Defenders embodies an ironclad commitment to protecting human rights defenders (HRDs) in the face of attacks and shrinking civic space.
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The Southern Defenders embodies an ironclad commitment to protecting human rights defenders (HRDs) in the face of attacks and shrinking civic space. It coordinates regional efforts to provide rapid, practical, comprehensive, and inclusive protection support to HRDs at high risk, defend civic space, and empower HRDs to mitigate the effects of repression. To this end, the Southern Defenders contribute to the respect and recognition of HRDs as legitimate actors and agents of social change with universally recognized and constitutionally guaranteed rights.

SafeButNotSilent!
Our work Track the efforts to protect and promote the work of human rights defenders across the region
Countries
Find reports and updates relating to human rights defenders across Southern Africa.
Our Network
Learn more about the organisations and people standing together for human rights defenders.
Ubuntu Hub
Find out about our flagship initiative to provide city-based relocation for the safety of human rights defenders.
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