Applications are currently being accepted for the Defenders Coalition Human Rights Defenders Academy 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Defenders Coalition Human Rights Defenders Academy
The Defenders Coalition hosts a one-week forum (Human Rights Defenders Academy) to promote human rights defenders (HRDs) in Kenya who play a crucial role in advocating for and protecting the rights of individuals and communities and equip them with new tools to claim their space to work.
Benefits of Defenders Coalition Human Rights Defenders Academy
- Structured leadership and advocacy development.
- Physical and digital security, learning, well-being and psychosocial resilience support.
- Mentorship from experienced human rights defenders and practitioners.
- National and regional networking opportunities.
- Access to practical learning resources and tools.
- Certification during the Annual Human Rights Defenders Academy graduation.
Defenders Coalition Human Rights Defenders Academy Requirements
The Defender Academy invite passionate and committed human rights defenders including:
- Community based HRDs
- Social Justice Center members
- Grassroot organizers and activists.
- Youth and women leaders.
- Environmental and land rights defenders.
- Digital rights and civic space advocates.
- Paralegals and community mobilizers.
- Defenders working with marginalized communities.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
19 June, 2026
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