Defenders Coalition Human Rights Defenders Academy 2026 for Kenyan Human Rights Defenders

The Defenders Coalition Human Rights Defenders Academy (HRD Academy) is an annual one-week forum for human rights defenders in Kenya. It provides training, protection support, and capacity-building, helping participants strengthen advocacy skills and connect with regional and international human rights mechanisms. The event focuses on practical learning, peer exchange, and networking related to human rights work in Kenya.

Training, capacity building, networking opportunities, and exposure to regional and international human rights mechanisms.

Open to human rights defenders based in Kenya.

Review the official event page for current application instructions, dates, and participation requirements.