Since the political crisis in Burundi started in 2015, most human rights defenders have been forced to flee the country to avoid persecution. With the help of DefendDefenders, Burundian defenders in exile have pushed the UN to investigate violations in Burundi.
Burundi
Burundi
- Active period: 2009–2020
- Total funding: 474,902 €
- Total projects: 12
Related organisations
- Atrocities Watch
- Association des Femmes juristes du Burundi
- Association Burundaise pour la Protection des Droits Humains et des Personnes Détenues APRODH
Projects (12)
L’ACAT Burundi au service des personnes privées de liberté
Appui au plaidoyer pour la promotion des droits des victimes et des enfants issus de violences sexuelles en particulier
Enquête d’identification des Batwa ne possédant pas la Carte Nationale d’Identité dans les provinces de Cibitoke et Karuzi
L’Action des Chrétiens pour l’Abolition de la Torture Burundi au service des personnes privées de liberté
Contribution à la Promotion de l’Education aux Droits Humains de la Population Autochtone Batwa du Burundi
Projet d’assistance des victimes des violences basées sur le genre
L’ACAT Burundi au service des personnes privées de liberté
Projet d’assistance juridique des victimes des violences basées sur le genre
Projet d’assistance juridique des victimes des violences basées sur le genre
Projet d’assistance intégrée des victimes des violences basées sur le genre
Indentification, Documentation and Support to Burundian Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
Assistance intégrée des victimes des Violences Basées sur le Genre
News (9)
Working for women’s rights and equality in Burundi
The societies in Muyinga province, in north-eastern Burundi are rather patriarchal. Women are often economically inferior to men. The women …
The work of five Burundian human rights organizations has been suspended – Government of Burundi is withdrawing from its human rights obligations
The Government of Burundi has suspended the work of five Burundian organizations. The ordinance was signed by the Interior Ministry …
One Year of Violence in Burundi – Last Week to Support KIOS’ Crowdfunding Campaign
Burundi has undergone a year of violent crisis. So far no end have been seen for grave human rights violations. …
KIOS is Raising Awareness and Crowd-funding for Burundi
Burundi is in danger of facing another civil war. The crisis began as the country’s president clung on power. KIOS’ …
Burundi Government Suspending Central Human Rights NGOs
The government of Burundi has suspended the activities of ten non-governmental organizations in the country, including six major human rights …
Burundi’s Crisis Alarming
Burundi has fallen into a domestic political chaos over the past year after the current President Pierre Nkurunziza announced his …
Support to Human Rights NGOs Declining – The Work and Security of Activists is at Risk
KIOS organized an international seminar on cooperation and protection of human rights defenders on 29th September 2015. During the event …
Human Rights Situation in Burundi Reviewed by United Nations Commission on Human Rights
United Nations Commission on Human Rights is evaluating Burundi’s situation in regard of civil and political rights. Burundi is one …