SAWHRDN

Southern Africa Women Human Rights Defenders Network

[SAWHRDN @SAWHRDN]

#IWD2023 statement | @SAWHRDN strides towards digital inclusion for #WHRDs in Southern Africa. #DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality.

#standwitHER

[Prof. Adriano Nuvunga @adriano_nuvunga]

“What wrong have I done” asks the widow of #Azagaia as she pleas for the Riot Police to let the funeral procession continue to the cemetery. ⁦@SAHRDNetwork⁩

[FLD Global Advocacy @FLDBrussels]

Happy International Women's Day! ✊🤰👵👭🧕

Today we celebrate the incredible work of women human rights defenders (WHRDs).

But women defenders are too often:
❌ harassed, targeted & criminalized
❌ threatened with sexual assault
❌ killed

How can we advocate for them? [🧵👇]

[Civil Rights Defenders @crdefenders]

#INTERNATIONALWOMENSDAY 💪♀️🧡 We asked five brave women and non-binary #humanrights defenders from East Africa what their message to others fighting for gender equality was. This is what Mahlet, Anita, Marwa, Becky, and Tayseer said. #internationalwomensday2023 #WomensDay2023

[UAF-Africa @UAFAfrica]

Happy International Women's Day from all of us at @UAFAfrica.
Today we celebrate African #WHRDs for their resilience and incredible achievements.
Together, let’s continue to break barriers, smash gender stereotypes,and create safe spaces where womn thrive.
#IWD2023 #EmbraceEquity

[Nyaradzo Mutonhori @nmutonhori]

We cannot attain community resilience& sustainable futures if women cannot safely use digital spaces to participate in governance of resources Read @ZELA_Infor press stmt here https://t.co/bkvdBjd2HS #8MarchWomensDay #InternationalWomensDay #EqualityForAll #EmbraceEquity

[Mary Lawlor @MaryLawlorhrds]

This #InternationalWomensDay2023, I want to celebrate Women Human Rights Defenders all around the world who, despite the risks & adversity they face, are achieving remarkable successes and continue to drive forward efforts to build equal & just societies.
#InSolidarityAndHope

[CIVICUS @CIVICUSalliance]

🇲🇿We spoke to Paula Monjane, ED of @CescMoz, about the state of civic space and new restrictions being imposed on civil society in Mozambique, resulting in a deterioration of legal, political, institutional and practical operating conditions
https://t.co/iY1sXcQCKQ #CIVICUSLens

[Ulla Andren @UAndren]

Congratulations to brave @Pais_Mary! The price is well deserved!

[Mary Pais Da Silva @Pais_Mary]

This is also for all the sister WHRDs out there. #StandWitHer #StandWiThem

[Nancy Njenge 🇿🇼 @nancynjenge]

@AfricaDefenders @Pais_Mary @SAWHRDN @SAHRDNetwork @RedhacRedhac @roaddh_wahrdn @DefendDefenders @RSDDHCADHP @achpr_cadhp Congratulations Mary ! Well deserved sis

[AfricanDefenders @AfricaDefenders]

The #ShieldAwards served as the perfect finale to the 2023 #ADConvention! Now, it's time to put the outcomes into action and protect brave #HRDs across the continent. Let's keep the momentum going and continue to stand in solidarity and push for positive change. Until next time!

[AfricanDefenders @AfricaDefenders]

Mary Pais Da Silva is the epitome of a strong woman human rights defender. Her courage and unwavering commitment to justice have made a significant impact on the lives of many. Her work is a beacon of hope for all those fighting for human rights

[AfricanDefenders @AfricaDefenders]

We are thrilled to announce the winner of the 4th Edition of the AfricanDefenders #ShieldAwards , Mary Pais Da Silva!

Your unwavering dedication to defending human rights is an inspiration to us all!

[SAWHRDN @SAWHRDN]

@SAWHRDN takes immense pride in the recognition accorded to one of its leaders Mary Pais Da Silva @Pais_Mary of #Eswatini for her unflinching role of defending the rights of others at great personal risk.

Thank you @AfricaDefenders

#WathintaUmfaziWathintaImbokodo

[SAWHRDN @SAWHRDN]

Rest in peace and power our brother #ThulaniMaseko. Always remembered 🕊️❤️

[SouthernDefenders @SAHRDNetwork]

In Loving Memory of #ThulaniRMaseko we would like you to send a tribute message to honour the late Thulani Maseko. Kindly send your message to [email protected], which will be published in memory of his legacy and also in solidarity with the Maseko family.

[CIVIC SPACE IN AFRICA @civicspaceaf]

This is how #Zimbabwe’s legislation is being reported in neighboring countries, in this case #Namibia. Some #SouthAfrica activists argue that the #Apartheid regime will have been very proud to achieve this level of oppression. #China might regret donating Parly building to Zim

[UN Human Rights @UNHumanRights]

UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk calls for end to arbitrary detention, incl. those who speak up on environment, climate, discrimination, abuses & corruption, as well as journalists & human rights defenders. https://t.co/31irzQB5BW

[Mary Lawlor @MaryLawlorhrds]

🥳To mark the 25th anniversary of the #HRD Declaration, my team and I are developing a logo & slogan to use throughout the year.

📢I’d love to hear suggestions from HRDs about what you would most like to see.
Comment below or submit your suggestions at https://t.co/g59r4iiTtc