Kenya Media Working Group Publishes Protocol on Safety and Protection of Journalists
In cooperation with Protection International, the Kenya Media Working Group has published a Protocol on the Safety and Protection of Journalists in Kenya. This safety manual, published in both English and Swahili, contains essential guidelines for ensuring the general safety and security of journalists. It aims to provide journalists and media houses with tips and […]
Kenya Media Working Group Publishes Protocol on Safety and Protection of Journalists
In cooperation with Protection International, the Kenya Media Working Group has published a Protocol on the Safety and Protection of Journalists in Kenya. This safety manual, published in both English and Swahili, contains essential guidelines for ensuring the general safety and security of journalists. It aims to provide journalists and media houses with tips and […]
Gay Pride: don’t let the parade stop at Amsterdam
Amsterdam Gay Pride is in full swing this week and weekend, and Protection International happily celebrates along with the thousands of AGP participants in their commitment to the emancipation, social, legal, and social equality and acceptance of LGBTI people. Still, as we walk loud and proud in the canals of Amsterdam, LGBTI individuals in many parts […]
PI GLOBAL MEETING IN KENYA: STRENGTHENING PROTECTION NETWORKS
“Members of the Malindi Rights Forum (in the Malindi community, north of Mombasa, Kenya ) shared their experiences of resistance in defending their territory and we talked about similar experiences in Colombia, Guatemala, and Thailand. We observed that aggression patterns, victims, and non-state perpetrators (such as private companies) are similar across continents. An old man, surprised at […]
Kenya: Protection International and Malindi Human Rights Forum – partnering since 2010 to build a safer working environment for defenders
Protection International has been working with the Malindi Human Rights Forum (MRF) since 2010. The objective of this partnership has been to contribute towards a safer working environment. The partnership has used various approaches, all designed to build capacity and help MRF members understand the risks resulting from their working environment and how to adopt a range of […]
Training for Muslims for Human Rights (Muhuri)
Muhuri (Muslims for Human Rights) is a Muslim organization that promotes human rights in Kenya. Their activity involves several actions such as visiting prisons and promoting women’s rights as well as the rights of indigenous peoples. In the run-up to the presidential elections scheduled for 4 March 2013, Muhuri has focused its work on preparing their […]