Protecting Those Who Protect: CDDH-Benin Launches Its Early Warning Mechanism
The Coalition of Human Rights Defenders in Benin (CDDH-Benin) officially launched on August 26 and 27 in
Call for Applications for the Temporary Relocation Program for Human Rights Defenders at Risk
As part of its relocation program, the West African Network of Human Rights Defenders (ROADDH) is launching a
First edition of “Mousso Sigui,” a regional initiative dedicated to women human rights defenders
On July 30 and 31, 2026, Abidjan hosted the first edition of “Mousso Sigui,” an annual gathering
CDDH Benin Seeks a Consultant
The Benin Human Rights Defenders Coalition announces the launch of a job posting for a Consultant responsible for
Lomé: OSF and ROADDH Strengthen Their Partnership to Protect Human Rights Defenders
On March 30, 2026, the new headquarters of the West African Network of Human Rights Defenders (ROADDH) in Lomé was
Murder of Vigario Luís Balanta: ROADDH Demands the Truth and Protection for Human Rights Defenders
On March 31, Vigario Luís Balanta, a human rights defender in Guinea-Bissau, was brutally murdered. In the face of
Training for Digital Security Trainers: Front Line Defenders and ROADDH Speak with One Voice
From March 19 to 23, 2026, human rights defenders (HRDs) from West Africa took part in
International Women's Rights Day: ROADDH member coalitions marked the day with various actions
On March 8, 2026, the whole world came together around the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For all women and
Tribute to Mr. DEVOTSOU and Dominique FONZAN, pioneers in the creation of the CTDDH
On February 10, 2026, the human rights community in Togo and West Africa lost one of its
December 9 and 10 celebrated by ROADDH member coalitions
On December 9 and 10, 2025, the international community celebrated two important dates (International Day of Human Rights Defenders and International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People).