NAIROBI HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS NETWORK : CAPACITY AUDIT REPORT

Majority of the HRDs in Nairobi County have tertiary education, most are engaged in self employment, and 80% are affiliated to organisation which are pro-human rights defenders and 69% do not have regular income. The work of human rights defenders is important to promote and protect human rights and the rule of law. This can be achieved through regular training on the rights of HRDs. The report identified that 85% of the human rights defenders need support on human rights and advocacy, support further training on human rights, support on self-care, support on medical care and employment opportunities.