Japheth Biegon, LLD
@BiegonJaphet
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International Human Rights Lawyer | Africa Regional Advocacy Coordinator @amnesty | Adjunct Lecturer @CHR_HumanRights | Pracademic
Nairobi, Kenya
Joined September 2013
An in-tray full of human rights crises awaits the next chairperson of the @_AfricanUnion who is set to be elected tomorrow. The new chairperson must stand up for human rights from day one on the job. Full @amnesty statement here:
amnesty.org
The next chairperson must ensure the AU responds boldly and decisively to protect civilians in conflicts and end states’ clampdown on dissent.
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Recap of Day 4 | ACHPR85 The side event on “A Forgotten People, Still Calling!” focused on the human rights situation in Sudan. Panellists drew from their research findings to highlight the dire realities in Sudan, including the ongoing humanitarian crisis, widespread
A Forgotten People, Still Calling! Since April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in a devastating conflict, triggering one of the worst humanitarian crises in the region’s history. As of 2025, over 30.4 million people, more than half the population, require urgent humanitarian
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Join us today in Banjul, The Gambia at 1PM for the launch of the #14StatesForMalaboProtocol campaign with @AfricaAW & @LawyersofAfrica, with panel including @SolomonADersso; @BiegonJaphet; @Dr_OOwiso. To join online, register here:👇 https://t.co/oDAhq7AMr5
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Great discussion today at #ACHPR85 side event exploring pre-electoral challenges in East Africa. @balde_aua on the panel highlighted the findings of @WGEID study on #elections & #EnforcedDisappearance and recalled its recommendations ➡️ https://t.co/z9nUBCXUJw
#democracyinAfrica
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The 2nd #AfricaClimateSummit kicks off today in #AddisAbaba amid worsening droughts and severe floods across Africa. We are here to call for a common African position on climate-related displacement. Join us!
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Happening today at @ACS2ET Join @davidngira @wa_nciko and @BiegonJaphet on Climate Justice and Human Rights: Towards Africa’s common voice on climate-related displacements 🌍📍
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Across East Africa, human rights defenders are increasingly targeted, even beyond their borders. Join us for the regional launch of the @UNHumanRights briefer on transnational repression, co-hosted by @AmnestyEARO , @NANHRI40 , and @OHCHR_EARO . When: Tuesday, 15 July 2025
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International actors and governments must act now to end sexual violence in conflict, ensure access to medical and psychosocial care to all survivors, hold perpetrators accountable, & ensure comprehensive reparation for survivors.
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In #Ethiopia, survivors from Tigray, Amhara, & Oromia regions have reported sexual violence on a massive scale since 2020. Thousands of women are still waiting for justice. 4/5
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In eastern #DRC, conflict-related sexual violence continues with impunity. From Jan-Feb 2025, more than 10,000 conflict-related sexual violence cases were documented by humanitarian agencies. 3/5
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In #Sudan, sexual violence is being used against women & girls with unimaginable cruelty. Over 12.1 women & girls are at heightened risk of attacks, including abduction, gang rape & sexual slavery. Some survivors are under 5 years old. 2/5
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Today is #Internationalday for the elimination of sexual violence in conflict. Let's raise our voices for survivors of sexual violence. In Sudan, DRC, Ethiopia & South Sudan, women & girls continue to be targeted with rape, torture & sexual slavery as weapons of war. 1/5
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#DRC: From 5 June 2000, #Kisangani endured 6 days of bombing by Uganda & Rwanda forces. Civilians were killed, women raped, homes destroyed. Today, @amnesty has released a briefing on the long wait for justice for victims of the 6-day war.
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There has not been a single criminal investigation or trial since the bloody conflict between Rwandan and Ugandan forces
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Joining us to moderate the Panel on the Human Rights Situation in Sudan, Mr. Jeggan Grey-Johnson from @OpenSociety is here guiding the discussion with representatives from @amnesty, @Sihanet & African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies. Watch here: https://t.co/rDB0O7jTOh
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#Guinea Under the CNRD, at least 19 children have allegedly been killed and even more wounded by defence and security forces. @AmnestyWARO urges authorities to protect children, ensure justice and medical care for the wounded. Read our statement #ACERWC45
https://t.co/AkiksAm7Qv
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Agenda Item: Remarks by Organizations with Observer Status in which Amnesty International welcomes the opportunity to address the Committee on the urgent need to uphold the rights of children in...
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We urge the @_AfricanUnion Panel of the Wise to centre #humanrights and #protectionofcivilians during their visit to #SouthSudan.We are concerned by reports of incommunicado detention and enforced disappearances of opposition members by the #GoSS and reported attacks on civilians
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In 2024, civilians in many parts of the world suffered devastating effects of conflicts,as double standards undermined global order. Listen to @AAgather @DeproseM @BiegonJaphet @jm_senga & @chrisrumu hosted by @nyamoriv & @sarahkimani in this episode🎙️🌍 https://t.co/FTq7IAwnJ5
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TOMORROW: ASP23 side-event DOUBLE STANDARDS AT THE ICC For those attending ASP23 - please join us at 1:15pm, Asia Room Speakers from Amnesty International and NGOs Jire Dole Networks and Al Haq Amnesty International side event, discussing double standards at ICC-OTP
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Working on episode 2 of the Amnesty in Africa podcast & amidst all the gloom there was so much good news and so much people driven change - This episode will be quite enlightening featuring @DeproseM @BiegonJaphet @chrisrumu @jm_senga and @AAgather - hosted by @nyamoriv
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