NCHRD-Kenya NCHRD- Kenya The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders - Kenya (NCHRD or Defenders Coalition) is a national membership organization established in 2007 and registered under Kenyan law as a Trust. The Defenders Coalition works primarily for the protection of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) in Kenya. Among others, the Defenders Coalition strengthens capacities of HRDs to work more effectively, besides advocating for favorable legal, policy and institutional environments in order to reduce their vulnerability to the risk of persecution and or harm. The Embassy provide core-support to the Defenders Coalition Strategic Plan 2020-2025 - Safety. Security. Wellbeing of Rights Defenders. The National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders - Kenya (NCHRD eller Defenders Coalition) är en medlemsorganisation etablerad 2007 och registrerad i Kenya som en stiftelse. Defenders Coalition arbetar primärt med skydd av människorättsförsvarare i Kenya. Bland annat innebär deras arbete att starka kapaciteten av människorättsförsvarare för att arbeta mer effektivt, samtidigt som de arbetar med påverkansarbete för bättre lagstiftning och institutionell miljö för att minska människorättsförsvarare sårbarhet för förföljelse och/eller skada. Ambassaden bidrar med kärnstöd till Defenders Coalition Strategiska Plan 2022-2025 - Safety. Security. Wellbeing of Rights Defenders. The overall objective is Enhancing the Safety, Security and Wellbeing of Human Rights Defenders.

Key results areas and specific objectives are:

I. Supportive and enabling norms, policies and institutional frameworks that enhance security, work and wellbeing of HRDs adopted

Objective 1: To influence the development of new legislation and policy solutions for protecting human rights defenders including environmental, women, indigenous people, youth, PWDs, journalists & LGBTQI from retaliation, by building the capacity of HRDs and their allies to conduct effective legislative advocacy campaigns and fostering collaborative networks.

Objective 2: To contribute to enhanced enabling environment/ civic space for HRDs through promoting positive public perceptions/attitude change towards HRDs and their work

II. Effective protection response to and safe working envrionment for diverse HRDs at risk delivered in a timely and appropriate manner

Objective: To improve the provision of sustainable & effective services for human rights defenders through building the capacity of legal professionals through skills building and supporting legal professionals engaging in strategic litigation.

III. Socie-economic wellbeing for HRDs improved for increased civic engagement, passionate and accountable protection for human rights

Objective: To promote awareness on mental health to eliminate stigma and encourage HRDs to seek interventions and promote social recognition and celebration of the work and resilience of HRDs.

IV. Defenders Coalition consolidates its position as a 'dynamic, relevant, effective and resilient institution'

Objective: To strengthen the institutional capacity to implement its mandate efficiently and effectively through strengthening of internal systems and structures.

The key results areas are consistent with the Defenders Coalition Strategi Plan 2020-2025