Dear Naresh, Kenya is currently abuzz with excitement at the impending arrival of President Barack Obama. After months of preparation in Nairobi, including dramatic makeovers to the city’s central district, the nation is ready to host its first visit from a sitting U.S. president. Despite this preparation,  Kenya continues to face serious challenges, including government repression, terrorism, and rampant corruption by state security forces. President Obama should use this week’s trip to urge Kenya’s leaders to address these human rights concerns. Help me urge Obama to press the Kenyan government to address human rights challenges during his visit. Urge President Obama to press Kenyan leaders to address their human rights challenges in order to promote a more secure and stable nation. While the official focus of President Obama’s visit is on economic development and entrepreneurship, the protection of human rights should be a central feature.  Kenyan human rights activists told me they want President Obama to make it clear that violations of human rights and attacks on peaceful dissent run counter to the Kenyan Government’s efforts to combat extremism.   Kenya is a key partner in the global struggle against violent extremism and must do better. Urge President Obama to press Kenyan leaders to address their human rights challenges in order to promote a more secure and stable nation. Brian Dooley Director, Human Rights Defenders Human Rights First is an independent advocacy and action organization that challenges America to live up to its ideals. We believe American leadership is essential in the struggle for human rights so we press the U.S. government and private companies to respect human rights and the rule of law. When they don't, we step in to demand reform, accountability and justice. Around the world, we work where we can best harness American influence to secure core freedoms. Human Rights First New York: 75 Broad Street, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10004 Washington: 805 15th Street, NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005 Houston: 1303 San Jacinto Street, 9th Floor, Houston, TX 77002 www.humanrightsfirst.org | Click here to unsubscribe | Click here to signup