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Women, you are architects of change, therefore continue being you because your strength and courage inspire generations. Your intelligence and hard work bring more warmth to our world.

“A woman is like a tea bag – you never know how strong she is until you put her in hot water.”- Eleanor Roosevelt.

As Haki Defenders Foundation, we pledge to continue standing with women all over the world because we understand vividly that it takes Empowered women to Empower the world.

“The best protection any woman can have is courage.”- Elizabeth Cady Stanton

We encourage all women to continue being courageous in different sectors all over the world.

Happy women’s day!!!!

Haki Defenders Foundation (HDF) hosted a team from the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA), led by Mr. Brian Byaruhanga. The visit focused on strengthening digital security measures for NGOs, equipping HDF staff with essential skills to safeguard sensitive information and enhance secure communication.

During the session, the CIPESA team provided in-depth training on:

Secure Communication Systems: Best practices for encrypting communications and protecting organizational data.

Firewalls and Cyber Threat Mitigation: Understanding and implementing firewalls to block unauthorized access.

Data Protection Strategies: How to securely store and manage sensitive information to prevent breaches.

The training was interactive, allowing HDF staff to engage in discussions and hands-on demonstrations on digital safety. Given the nature of HDF’s work in human rights advocacy, implementing robust cybersecurity measures is crucial in ensuring HDF’s security and beneficiary data.

CIPESA’s visit reinforced HDF’s commitment to digital resilience, aligning with broader efforts to create a safer digital space for civil society organizations. HDF appreciates CIPESA’s continued support in strengthening digital rights and security across the region.

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Haki Defenders Foundation (HDF) recently had the privilege of engaging with Ms Evelyn Masaba, a mentor assigned by CIPESA and the USAID program, to train our team on developing an effective Digital Advocacy Strategy and Communication Strategy.

During the session, Ms Masaba shared valuable insights on strategic digital engagement, impactful messaging, and leveraging online platforms for advocacy. The training covered key aspects of digital advocacy, including campaign design, audience targeting, crisis communication management, and sustaining an influential online presence.

This mentorship aligns with HDF’s broader commitment to enhancing digital advocacy and strengthening our communication efforts to protect and promote human rights. We appreciate Ms Masaba’s guidance and look forward to implementing these strategies.

Human rights defenders from the Haki Defenders Foundation (HDF) paid a courtesy visit to counsel Kiiza Eron a human rights advocate in Kitalya prison on 20^th January 2025. Kiiza Eron who was representing Dr. Kizza Besigye a political opponent of President Yoweri Museveni, was arrested by soldiers on the 07^th day of January 2025 while entering the military courtroom. He was convicted and sentenced on the same day to nine months imprisonment for contempt of court without trial by the General Court Martial of Uganda. The action by the said court was illegal and unconstitutional as it violated both national laws and international laws that the Ugandan Government assented to and ratified.

The Executive Director, of Haki Defenders Foundation (HDF), Leah Munokoh. Represented HDF at FIFAfrica 2024 (Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa) in Dakar Senegal. The event brought together experts, and leaders from across the continent to discuss the critical issues surrounding internet freedom, digital rights and online privacy in Africa.

Courtesy and solidary visits and call to rights defenders of KPs that have been exposed and affected by the current wave of harassment towards the KPs.

Offered Legal consultancies to 12 NGOs and 5 Development Partner.

Legal representation and pro-bono services to 18 community members who had been arrested.

Extended legal compliance audits to 5 HRD organisations.

Performed organisational security audits and assisted in the development of Security plans for 13 Human Rights organisations.