On April 17–18, 2026, at Hôtel PESSI in Bafoussam,
Humanitarian Response Actions (HURAC) had the honor to organize a workshop on strengthening the solidarity network, facilitating support groups, and co-creating a safe and gender-sensitive advocacy strategy, marking the official closing of the 6-month SHIELD Cameroon project.
Over two impactful days filled with meaningful discussions, learning, and commitment, human rights defenders, civil society organizations, women leaders, and youth actors worked together to strengthen their capacities, consolidate solidarity mechanisms, and co-develop a collective, realistic, and context-based advocacy framework.
We highly appreciate the effective presence and support of administrative and institutional authorities, including :
- The Regional Delegate of the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and the Family
- The Superintendent of Bafoussam Central Prison
- The Mayor of Bafoussam I Council
- Representatives of the Ministry of Social Affairs
- The Head of Antenna of the Human Rights Commission
Special recognition goes to the Regional Delegate, who officially closed the workshop.
Our sincere thanks go to:
- The class moderator for the quality of facilitation
- Human rights defenders for their unwavering commitment
- Civil society organizations that supported this process throughout the 6 months
- The HURAC team for their dynamism and professionalism
- Our technical and financial partners Digital Defenders Partnership and Hivos – Unlimited People for their invaluable support
This project has contributed to strengthening the security of actors, structuring solidarity networks, and laying the foundation for a collective, safe, and gender-sensitive advocacy approach.
The end of the SHIELD Cameroon project is not the end, but the beginning of a new phase: one of action, strengthened commitment, and lasting impact.
Together, let’s continue to defend human rights wwith courage, solidarity, and resilience.
