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Pan-African Coverage

Our strategic presence across Africa enables us to respond quickly to defender needs.

Regional Presence

Our Regional Offices

Strategically positioned to provide timely, localized support to defenders across Africa.

Headquarters

Lusaka, Zambia

Our central headquarters coordinates operations across the continent and houses our primary emergency response center.

  • Executive leadership and governance
  • Central emergency response coordination
  • Continental advocacy and partnerships
  • Financial and administrative services
Regional Hub

Nairobi, Kenya

Our East Africa hub serves defenders in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, and South Sudan.

  • East Africa protection programs
  • Regional training and capacity building
  • East African Community advocacy
  • Local partnership coordination
Regional Hub

Lagos, Nigeria

Our West Africa hub provides critical support in a region with significant defender protection needs.

  • West Africa protection programs
  • ECOWAS engagement and advocacy
  • French/English bilingual services
  • Regional emergency response
Regional Hub

Johannesburg, South Africa

Our Southern Africa hub supports defenders across the SADC region and engages key continental institutions.

  • Southern Africa protection programs
  • SADC advocacy and engagement
  • Continental civil society coordination
  • Regional training center
Country Presence

Countries We Serve

Through our regional offices and network of partners, we provide support to human rights defenders across these countries.

East Africa
  • Kenya
  • Uganda
  • Tanzania
  • Rwanda
  • Burundi
  • Ethiopia
  • South Sudan
West Africa
  • Nigeria
  • Ghana
  • Senegal
  • Mali
  • Cameroon
  • Côte d'Ivoire
  • Niger
Southern Africa
  • South Africa
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
  • Malawi
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Botswana
Central & North Africa
  • DR Congo
  • Congo
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Sudan
  • Tunisia
  • Morocco

Don't see your country listed? We may still be able to provide support through our network.

Contact Us for Support

Need Support in Your Region?

Contact the regional office nearest you or reach out to our headquarters for guidance on available support services.