Access to justice for refugees and host communities in Turkana County

KNCHR team led by Vice Chairperson Dr. Raymond Nyeris meeting the Senior Principal Magistrate at kakuma Law Courts to assess matters access to justice for refugees and host communities in Turkana County

KNCHR's Mr. Daniel Mule (in white t-shirt ) interviewing an onward mover at the Kalobeyei Reception Centre

Partners led by KNCHR, RCK, UNHCR, DRS,NGAO hold a townhall with refugees at Kakuma on the advancing of refugees and host communities' rights

Panelists at a townhall in Kakuma, organized by the Haki na Ushirikiano Project through KNCHR and RCK

Counter Trafficking Day Spotlight:

KNCHR Reinforces Media’s Role in Protecting Vulnerable Communities’ Rights in Wajir County

Empowering Journalists in Garissa

Advancing Ethical Human Rights Reporting on Refugees and Host Communities

Capacity Building for Journalists

Mr. Dominic Kabiru, Ass. Director Public Affairs and Communication Department - KNCHR, during a session with the media practitioners at a training in Lodwar, Turkana County, organized by the Haki na Ushirikiano Project to capacity build journalists on their role in advancing rights and integration of refugees and host communities.

Capacity Building of Refugee and Host Communities

Ms. Janeth Bett of KNCHR’s Public Education and Training division, capacity building refugee and host communities during a public engagement forum on refugee and asylum seekers rights in Kibera, Nairobi.

Capacity Building for Journalists

KNCHR Public Affairs and Communication officers (6L and 6R) pose for a photo with journalists after a training organized by the Haki na Ushirikiano Project. The training was held in Lodwar, Turkana County to capacity build journalists on their role in advancing rights and integration of refugees and host communities.

KNCHR and RCK delegation pay a courtesy visit to the UNHCR Sub-office in Kakuma

International Human Rights Day

Dr. Raymond Nyeris, Vice Chairperson KNCHR (4th, Right) and Mr. Mitchel Ambasu, Field Coordinator - Refugee Consortium of Kenya (RCK), Kakuma (3rd Left) participating in a solidarity march dubbed "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now" in Kakuma Town, Turkana County on 10th December, 2024.

Meeting between KCHR and RCK to discuss the ongoing partnership

KNCHR CEO Dr. Bernard Mogesa, had a productive meeting with the CEO of the Refugee Consortium of Kenya @RCKKenya Barlet Colly Jaji, to discuss the two organization’s ongoing partnership in the implementation of the "Haki na Ushirikiano" project funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands @NLinKenya . This vital initiative is dedicated to promoting and safeguarding the rights of both refugees and host communities across Kenya.

Capacity Building

Mr. Martin Pepela of KNCHR capacity building the hosts and the refugees from the Embakasi area on the Refugee Act 2021 and the various legal provisions protecting the refugees in the country.

Community Sensitization

A participant (standing L) engaging Mr. Bildad Mulanda of KNCHR (standing R) at a dialogue forum held in Embakasi to sensitize the community on the Haki na Ushirikiano Project.

Human Rights and Policing

Bildad Mulanda of Knchr, leading a discussion on the nexus between human rights and policing. During training of law and security agencies in Dadaab on 29th Jan 25.

CEO KNCHR and other KNCHR officers visiting the Kalobeyei Reception Center

Dr. Bernard Mogesa, CEO KNCHR (in checked shirt) and other KNCHR officers visiting the Kalobeyei Reception Center in Kalobeyei

CEO KNCHR addressing the congregation at the World Refugee Day 2024

Dr. Bernard Mogesa, CEO KNCHR addressing the congregation at the World Refugee Day 2024 held in Kalobeyei, Kakuma. Dr. Mogesa reminded the refugees to respect the laws of Kenya .

KNCHR, RCK and partners participating in a solidarity walk in Kakuma

KNCHR, RCK and partners participating in a solidarity walk in support of the refugees, host communities, duty bearers and service providers in Kakuma, Turkana West. 19th June, 2024.

KNCHR and UNHCR engaging with the host at REF FM.

KNCHR led by Assistant Director, Reforms & Accountability Mr. Samson Omondi (1st R), Mr. Mitchel Ambasu of RCK (2nd R) and a representative from UNHCR (3rd R) engaging with the host at REF FM on the Refugee Act 2021

Legal Aid Clinic session in Kakuma

KNCHR’s Ms. Bilhah Omulama receiving complaints and answering questions during a Q&A session at a legal aid clinic held in Kakuma, Turkana West.

TOT Training in Nairobi

Mr. Laban Cheruiyot of KNCHR (holding the Mic) giving instructions to participants during a Human Rights Based Approach demonstration at a TOTs training for the Haki Na Ushirikiano Project in Nairobi

TOT Training in Nairobi.

Mr. Bildad Mulanda of KNCHR engaging the participants at a Haki na Ushirikiano TOTs training in Nairobi

Knowledge Sharing Session

The urban refugees in Nairobi during a group session at a Haki Na Ushirikiano Project TOTs training in Nairobi

Knowledge Transfer : Daadab Regufee Camp

Brian Kituyi from KNCHR training state and non state duty bearers in the Dadaab Court Users Committee in matters rights for refugees and host communities under the Haki na Ushirikiano Project

Miriam Mirere, a Trainer of Trainers sensitizing host communities and refugees on their rights and responsibilities at Majengo location Mombasa on 15th May 2024.

Advocacy for Refugee Matters

Capacity Building

Cindy Laura-Refugee Consortium of Kenya, presenting on the Refugee Act as a progressive legal framework in protecting the rights of refugees in Kenya.

Capacity Building

Alice Mbuvi- Coast Regional Office (KNCHR) facilitating on the role of key partners in protecting and promoting the rights of refugees and host communities. During Training of Trainers on refugees and host communities' RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES in Mombasa.

Discussions on partnership for inclusion of refugees & asylum seeker

Mr. Samson Omondi of KNCHR making a presentation on the HAKI NA USHIRIKIANO PROJECT during a meeting to discuss the partnership for inclusion of refugees & asylum seekers as a thematic area of the next issue of ‘HAKI JOURNAL’. This is part of the KNCHR work on localization efforts of asylum seekers & refugees in the country.

Consensus Building

Stakeholders pose for a picture during the launch of the HAKI NA USHIRIKIANO PROJECT in Nairobi. The project is geared to advance Refugee and Host Communities Rights.

Haki na Ushirikiano Project Launch

Chairperson KNCHR, Roseline Odede (L) and Amb. Marten Brouwer of the Royal Netherlands Embassy shake hands during the Launch of the Haki na Ushirikiano Project. The 3 year project focuses on the protection and promotion of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms for Refugees and Host Communities.

Regional Outreach

Kibet Kurgat, Regional Co-ordinator North Rift Regional Office, conducting a training of the TOTs from both the refugees and host communities on the use of the Human Rights Based Approach in the implementation of the Haki na Ushirikiano Project. The training was held in Kakuma, Turkana West Sub County, Turkana County.

Media Engagement

KNCHR CEO Dr. Bernard Mogesa briefing the media on the sidelines of the TOT Training for stakeholders in the Haki na Ushirikiano Project in Nairobi.

Training of Duty Bearers and Law Enforcement Officers

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Chairperson, Roseline Odede during the opening of the two days training for duty bearers and law enforcement officers in Mombasa County. She said; “Refugees Rights are Equal to Citizens’ Rights”.

Capacity Building for Stakeholders

Training of duty bearers drawn from the law enforcement agencies, Department of Refugees Services, County government of Mombasa and the National Government Administration Officers (NGAO)

Dissemination of Project Objectives

Mr. Samson Omondi, an Assistant Director and the Project Lead from the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights highlights the genesis of the project conceptualization to the duty bearers and law enforcement officer in Mombasa.

International Human Rights Day

Mr. Mitchell Ambasu of RCK addressing the crown during the International Human Rights Day 2023 in Kakuma.

Refugees and Mental Health

Ms. Jane Waithera of RCK addressing the refugees and host communities on matters Mental health during a HAKI NA USHIRIKIANO PROJECT training in Nairobi

Refugee Documentary in Production

Executive Director Refugee Consortium of Kenya (RCK) Mr. Barlet Colly Jaji doing an interview for the Haki Na Ushirikiano Documentary.

Commemoration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

As the world celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on 10^th December 2023, KNCHR led by its Chief Executive Officer Dr. Bernard Mogesa commemorated the day with the refugees and the host communities in Kakuma, Turkana West

Stakeholder Engagement

Juvenare Miriam (left) a refugee from Rwanda who has been in Kenya for 28 years as a refugee is joined by Eugene Lubanga from Congo (right) as they keenly listen to the KNCHR presentations on the Haki na Ushirikiano Project. They are both based in Mombasa.

Refugee Sights and Sounds

Refugees from Burundi entertain the public at Kakuma on 10^th December,2023 in Turkana West during the commemoration of the International Human Rights Day and the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Refugee Affairs

KNCHR, RCK and partners dealing with refugees affairs during a courtesy call to the UNHCR, Kakuma Office

Refugees and Host Communities

Haki na Ushirikiano Project

This Project seeks to contribute to a conducive asylum and human rights environment for refugees and host communities in Kenya. It aims to entrench a culture of accountability on the part of duty bearers, create an enabling legal and policy environment where refugees and host community have equitable access to justice, redress mechanisms and reporting violations of human rights. It also seeks to facilitate pathways towards durable solutions for refugees and host communities including adequate mental health and psycho-social wellbeing.

Priority Areas

Awareness and Integration

Participation, respect for rights, dignity and peaceful co-existence of refugees and host communities.

Priority Areas

Compliance

Observance and compliance of human rights principles by duty bearers.

Priority Areas

Psychosocial Support

Access to mental health and psychosocial support services for refugees and host communities.

Priority Areas

Accountability

Redress, protection and accountability for human rights violations for refugees and host communities.

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The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has had a long, warm and productive partnership with the Royal Netherlands Embassy since its establishment. The embassy has been a key partner specifically supporting all the KNCHR Strategic Plans...

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