A home for women human rights defendersacross Kenya & Beyond
We amplify and enhance holistic protection programs that invest in femtorship and economic empowerment of networks of women human rights defenders.
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7 Apr 2025
Rasna Warah
Remembering Rasna Warah, a bold Kenyan journalist, author, and human rights champion driven by a deep sense of justice.
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17 Mar 2025
International Women's Day 2025
More than a celebration, a call to action. We shared stories of courage and launched Rooted in Courage.
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26 Sept 2024
The Hub's First Donor Roundtable
Our first Donor Roundtable, with support from the Open Society Foundations, marked a new chapter of partnership for women human rights defenders.
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28 May 2024
Meeting with Delegates from the French Embassy
The Hub met with delegates from the French Embassy and strategic partners for deliberations on technology and its careful application.
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28 May 2024
Convening Protection Networks for Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania
Gathering with the East Africa Women Human Rights Network to strengthen protection networks across the region.
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28 May 2024
WHRDHUB Strategic Plan 2024-2028 Validation
A momentous validation workshop for our Strategic Plan, showcasing our dedication to the livelihoods, safety, mentorship, and wellbeing of WHRDs.
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28 May 2024
Safety and Security Training Program
A one-week safety and security training with practical exercises, empowering participants to assess risks and respond to emergencies.
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24 May 2024
IWHRD Celebrations 2023
Celebrating International Women Human Rights Defenders Day 2023 with our networks and partners.
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24 May 2024
Elizabeth Ekaru
Remembering Elizabeth Ibrahim Ekaru, a champion of women's rights and an environmental and land rights advocate.
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24 May 2024
Joannah Stutchbury
Honouring the memory of Joannah Stutchbury, who defended human rights and the environment in Kiambu County.
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County networks
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Pillars of protection
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Shared movement
What we focus on
Six pillars hold the work together
From safety and wellbeing to livelihoods and femtorship, our work wraps around the whole defender.
Safety and Security
Actions that keep women defenders safe, through a gender-sensitive approach.
Wellbeing
Making sure women defenders stay grounded, emotionally and physically.
Livelihoods
Backing investments in startups by women defenders so they can sustain themselves and their work.
Femtorship
Growing the next generation of women defenders and activists, defender to defender.
Movement and Partnership
Building strong networks nationally, regionally, and across the continent to respond to the anti-rights movement.
Institution Building
Strong governance, clear systems, and sustainable funding that position the Hub for the long term.
Our counties
Networks close to home
These communities have always organised offline. Now they have an online home too.
Stories
Voices from the movement
Rasna Warah
Remembering Rasna Warah, a bold Kenyan journalist, author, and human rights champion driven by a deep sense of justice.
International Women's Day 2025
More than a celebration, a call to action. We shared stories of courage and launched Rooted in Courage.
The Hub's First Donor Roundtable
Our first Donor Roundtable, with support from the Open Society Foundations, marked a new chapter of partnership for women human rights defenders.
Our vision
An empowered, just, and equitable society where women human rights defenders thrive to their full potential.
“Many women human rights defenders are active at the start of a crisis, before it becomes a conflict, helping people to reach safety or to find what they need to stay alive. They are present throughout the darkest days, holding communities together.”
Mary Lawlor
UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders
Add your voice to the movement
Join your county network, share your work, and grow through femtorship.