We need more human rights defenders - Kaheru

There is a need for more defenders to serve as advocates, watchdogs and voices for those who may not have the means or opportunity to speak out

UHRC’s Crispin Kaheru ((2nd left) joins officials from Defend Defenders in cutting a cake to mark the opening of the new office premises. Courtesy Photo

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

Uganda Human Rights Commission’s (UHRC) Crispin Kaheru has underscored the need for more human rights defenders, citing several ongoing and emerging challenges in the global context.

He noted that in the

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We need more human rights defenders - Kaheru

There is a need for more defenders to serve as advocates, watchdogs and voices for those who may not have the means or opportunity to speak out

UHRC’s Crispin Kaheru ((2nd left) joins officials from Defend Defenders in cutting a cake to mark the opening of the new office premises. Courtesy Photo

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