Table of Contents - East and Horn of Africa Human Rights ...

Regional Workshop on Women and Minority Human Rights Defenders
� Identification of the solution
� Identification of the outcome
� Identification of persons / institutions that have the power to bring about the outcome
� Identification of the best way to reach the above mentioned persons/ institutions
� Identification of the action(s) desired of your allies and audience
� Identification of the message and the messenger
� Identification of the tools and materials required
� Setting of timelines
� Identification of the resources to carry out the advocacy
Ethical principles that should be taken into consideration were summarized. These comprise of
confidentiality, non exploitation, equity and non discrimination, respect for the autonomy and
dignity of the beneficiary, integrity and transparency, accountability, informed consent, follow
up as well as the principle of ‘do no harm.’
Participants were cautioned to make certain that their advocacy
campaigns were not hijacked and misused by others. They were
advised that as human rights defenders, they should always
create a forum for regular interaction with others as well as
making use of all advocacy channels. They were also called upon
to collaborate with regional networks and to maintain
collaboration with international human rights organizations such
as Amnesty International.
J. Security for Human Rights
Defenders, a Responsibility for All
Mr. Yona Wanjala from the Protection Desk took members through the basics of security which
is critical for them as human rights defenders. Human rights defenders step on other people’s
toes in their pursuit of defence for human rights and as a consequence, some people may be out
to hurt them. Nevertheless, everyone must have their security at heart.
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Mr. Yona Wanjala