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Kenya Human Rights Commission

The KHRC is a premier and flagship non-governmental human rights and governance institution in Africa that was founded in 1992 with a mission to foster human rights, democratic values, human dignity and social justice. It deals with human rights and social justice issues and situations at all levels of society.

KHRC interventions are executed under four interdependent strategic objectives and thematic programs: Civil and Political Rights; Economic and Social Rights; Equality and Non-Discrimination; and Institutional Development and Sustainability. The KHRC is recognized for its long history, tenacity, consistency, expertise and passion in providing technical and political leadership around pertinent human rights and governance programmes at all levels.

Joint work with INCLO

INCLO members stand for the protection of human rights against fossil fuel exports in Australia

International standards must keep pace with the erosion of civic space — INCLO’s input to General Comment 38

Defend the ICC: INCLO national human rights organizations call on states to protect international rule of law against United States attack

Appeal to the Hague Group regarding U.S. sanctions on Palestinian human rights organizations and escalating repression

INCLO members stand in solidarity with Al-Haq against US sanctions and call for immediate reversal of decision

An opportunity for environmental justice action

Illustration by Alina Calzadilla via femiñetas

Encryption: INCLO members oppose backdoor access

European Court of Human Rights rules against Russia: Trans parent’s foster-care termination violates family rights

Urgent call on Kenyan government to guarantee safety of protesters and internet connectivity

Police arrested an anti-finance bill, 2024, protester along City Hall Way, Nairobi, on June 25, 2024. Photo: Ernest Cornel.

Shockwaves of the war in Gaza