Episodes

  • Faith Omari "Advocating for a safe space for sex workers is my goal."

    Faith Omari "Advocating for a safe space for sex workers is my goal."
    Apr 29 2024
    The society has turned against us. We are the only ones who can defend ourselves. I have had to up-skill myself so as to do my human rights activism more efficiently.
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    16 mins
  • Silvana Lesuuda "I saw a huge gap in Samburu county.No one was focusing on youth, adolescents and teenage mothers.''

    Silvana Lesuuda "I saw a huge gap in Samburu county.No one was focusing on youth, adolescents and teenage mothers.''
    Apr 29 2024

    Founder of NEST, Silvana Lesuuda takes us through her change making journey of how she founded her organisation which mainly focuses on bridging the gap in menstrual health management in Samburu county.
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    38 mins
  • Tobista Osundwa"Through the Ni Mama network, WHRDS have gotten a space to create allies ,network and be more empowered as they spearhead their activism in the grassroots."

    Tobista Osundwa"Through the Ni Mama network, WHRDS have gotten a space to create allies ,network and be more empowered as they spearhead their activism in the grassroots."
    Apr 29 2024
    Tobista Osundwa, a WHRD in the Ni mama network tells us more about how the network has been a hub for empowerment and partnership at the grass root level.
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    25 mins
  • Mary Njoki ''Helping and seeking justice for people in my community has always been my passion . I had been doing this for a long time without realising that I was actually a human rights defender."

    Mary Njoki ''Helping and seeking justice for people in my community has always been my passion . I had been doing this for a long time without realising that I was actually a human rights defender."
    Sep 27 2023

    Human rights activism is more effective when human rights defenders seek allies and create networks. My own activism has been made effective through allies.
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    26 mins
  • ''Women's participation in development cannot be limited to last minute involvement to tick boxes. Our full and meaningful involvement matter!" Resiato

    ''Women's participation in development cannot be limited to last minute involvement to tick boxes. Our full and meaningful involvement matter!" Resiato
    Sep 21 2023

    Get Ready for this new and extraordinary podcast featuring Rose Resiato, a Woman Human Rights Defenders from Kajiado County, Kenya.

    Resiato exemplifies the impact of grassroot HRDs from marginalised communities when given a platform and opportunities to instigate vital transformations.

    Her work can be summarized into ''Women's participation in development cannot be limited to last minute involvement to tick boxes. Our full and meaningful involvement matter!"
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    24 mins
  • Our spirit for liberation must not be killed by unlawful detention - Minoo Kyaa

    Our spirit for liberation must not be killed by unlawful detention - Minoo Kyaa
    Jul 25 2023

    For Minoo Kyaa, an injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Together with other community mobilizers, Minoo has joined hands to petition the government of Kenya to address the runaway cost of living in Kenya. In this episode, Minoo highlights the circumstances and impact of the unlawful arrest between her and three others. “We were arrested for absolutely breaking no law and there we were facing trumped-up charges. .. the comradeship of others and reliable support from Defenders Coalition kept me going.”
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    56 mins
  • "We are empowered to speak up for widows in our communities. Thank you Ni Mama." ~Euphresher Ageyo.

    "We are empowered to speak up for widows in our communities. Thank you Ni Mama." ~Euphresher Ageyo.
    Jun 29 2023
    Listen to the latest Justice Watchers Podcast where we feature a teacher, mother and woman human rights defender Ms. Euphresher Ageyo from Vihiga County. She elaborates the impact of our flagship project - The NiMAMA Network in Vihiga. The Nimama network is deliberate campaign by the Defenders Coalition in partnership with the Norwegian embassy aimed at recognising the contribution of Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) in the promotion and protection of human rights in Kenya as well in various communities across the globe. Their role in challenging violence against women and girls, advancing sexual and reproductive health rights, environmental and climate justice and seeking economic justice for themselves and their communities. It aims at telling the untold stories of Women on the frontline about their sacrifices and triumph.
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    22 mins
  • "Every young girl's story matters, their future should not be dictated by backward culture."~Habiba Isaack.

    "Every young girl's story matters, their future should not be dictated by backward culture."~Habiba Isaack.
    May 31 2023

    The story of a WHRD from Mandera county overcoming cultural barriers for young girls and women in her community.
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    33 mins