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Authorities urged to embrace rights defenders as development allies

Nicholas Opiyo, Executive Director of Chapter Four Uganda, emphasized the crucial role of Human Rights Defenders in driving economic development during the one-day 6th Human Rights Convention held in Kampala. In his opening remarks on Wednesday, Opiyo highlighted that Human Rights Defenders are invaluable development partners, not security threats. He underscored their peaceful nature and deep love for the country. “We want to point to those in authority that human rights defenders are your partners, not your nemesis. We also wanted to make a point that human rights is a critical and central value for the promotion of peaceful societies,” Mr Opiyo said. The Convention, an annual event, brings together over 250 participants from diverse sectors, including civil society, government, […] The post Authorities urged to embrace rights defenders as development allies first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

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