Press Freedom Struggles in Kenya
Cases of harassment have mounted amid a surge in police brutality as well as overt government antagonism.
Tanzania: Police Under Scrutiny Over Disappearances
“The issue inflicts immense anguish upon families left not knowing whether their loved ones are alive, suffering, or dead.”
Tanzania: How Fetching Firewood Risks Women’s Lives
In rural areas, collecting fuel is not only exhausting, but leaves women vulnerable to violence and sexual abuse.
Ugandan Women Risk Their Lives to Access Abortion
“Many girls are dying because we have chosen to ignore them.”
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
Tanzania: Ethiopian Migrants Languish in Prison
Many remain trapped in detention due to a lack of resources to deport them.
Kenya: Women Bearing the Brunt of Climate Change
An ongoing drought has served to amplify historic gender inequalities in arid areas of the country.
Missing Persons, a Hidden Tragedy
Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide have disappeared due to conflict, disaster and crime. Many are never heard from again.
Kenya: The Young Men Who Disappear
Many victims - usually people from the poorest slum areas - are never found. Campaigners say the police are often responsible.
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