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Feedback on the Malindi Airport Expansion Concerns Raised

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Monitoring Impact of Infrastructure and Development Projects on Peace, Security and Enjoyment of Human Rights;  For the last two weeks, HURIAs # PublicComplaintsResponseTeam has been conducting one on one Meetings, indulging Key Informants both from the Kenya Airport Authority and National Land Commission to share grievances raised by the Project affected persons, seek clarification, confirm findings and evidence collec ted, as well provide recommendations and suggest ways of preventing potential violation of peoples rights in the implementation of the Airport Expansion, where the government seeks to acquire more than 259 hectares of land. Today evening, HURIAs #PublicComplaintsResponseTeam held a feedback meeting with the Project Affected Persons (PAPs) of Kwa Chocha and Shela Ward. In this meeting HURIA presented the responses by NLC Kilifi County to concerns raised in the previous meeting. Together with the Project Affected Persons, HURIA deliberated and agreed on ne...

Usalama huanza na mimi na wewe, haki yako inaambatana na jukumu lako

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Maafisa wa miradi mbali mbali kutoka shirika la HURIA walipokea mualiko katika Radio stesheni ya Lulu FM iliyopo Malindi kujadili maswala ya utetezi wa haki hasa za walemavu, kiusalama - mambo ya itikadi kali na dhana za uchawi ikizingatiwa sheria inayohusiana na uchawi na uganga. Shirika la HURIA litaendelea kushirikiana na stesheni mbali mbali hapa Pwani ili kukujuza haki zako za kikatiba. LULU FM 97.1

#Resist Crime

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"You are NEVER too young to Change the WORLD." >>> @ NCIC_Kenya <<< #CVEClinic #CVEPocketDictionary

Press Conference on Objection to Granting of Mining Licence to ARM Cement Plc

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Today, we held a press briefing together with professionals and leaders from Kaloleni/Kambe area to object the grant of Mining Rights to ARM Cement plc by the Government. Amongst the leaders present in the briefing was Commissioner Morris Dzoro of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) who also hails from the area. In a strong objection petition, Human Rights Agenda[HURIA] has urged the Cabinet Secretary in charge of Mining and Petroleum to only reject the application but also revoke the existing mineral rights held by the company for their breach of standards and non-compliance to the mining regulations.

Legal Aid Clinic for #PWDs - Kwale

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" HUDUMA MASHINANI" Human Rights Agenda[HURIA] visited Kilimangodo, Mangombani Sub- County ( Kwale, Coast, Kenya ) to provide free medical assessment and Registration for Persons with Disabilities whom for longest time have been marginalized. 60+ # PWDs were registered and assessed.

Kwale County Amani Clubs Youth Forum

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HURIA had the pleasure of attending the Kwale County Amani Clubs Youth Forum as a key stakeholder engaged in sensitizing and equipping students and teachers with skills in identifying and responding to early signs of radicalization and violent extremism. The one day event created a platform for students from various schools to give their insights on their roles in peace building and preventing violent extremism. HURIA pledged to continue its partnership with NCIC, Peace Clubs Association-Kwale and the Ministry of Education in promoting the appreciation of diversity, peace, tolerance and national unity amongst students.   Opening of the Amani Club Peace Garden in Kwale High School  Students Registering to Participate on the Forum "Shamra Shamra" skit  Students Role on CVE - Discussions  Yusuf Lule Mwatsefu - Executive Director (HURIA)  Prof. Doc. Halimu Shauri - Board Chair (HURIA)

Human Rights Lab 2018

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Human Rights Lab was a training that focused on mentoring upcoming Human Rights Defenders for the Essence of equipping them with knowledge and skills on how they can respond to Human Rights dictates as well as document Human Rights Violations with a view of addressing them.  Human Rights Lab 2018 Team Yusuf Lule  Mwatsefu on a session   One on One Session with #TeamAliMazrui Group Photo #TeamWangareMathai  Emmanuel muinga from #TeamWangareMathai participating on the sessions  #HumanRightsLab2018 Quick Quiz  Agnes Mwambila  Chamosi and Team doing an Energizer  #TeamOleibon in a group discusission Gloria Auma doing a Recap #TeamAliMazrui - Group Photo #TeamMekatilili doing their presentation