Around the world, Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) and their movements and organizations challenge oppression, abuses, violations, and more generally the status quo. They collectively work for a better present and a better future, for more just and peaceful societies in which everyone is free to express themselves and to pursue and achieve their full potential. 

The European Union Delegation in Kenya is in the process of elaborating the next phase of the EU-Kenya Partnership which will span over a period of 7 years in the context of the new EU multi-annual financial framework. The Youth Cafe will be taking part in the consultation sessions between the European Union and civil society. We will be focusing on two of our eight priorities: Governance and Political inclusion and Peace and Security, including preventing violent extremism.