In this episode, feminist and LGBTQIA+ rights activist Malala shares her experiences with us. Malala and Leens explore the stigmatisation and violence queer people encounter in Kenya, the criminalisation of same-sex relations in the law, and the power in community support. Malala then tells us about her organisation which supports women and queer persons experiencing intimate partner violence. Listen to learn more!

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She-huru.org

Feministsinkenya.org

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In this episode, Antoine Buyse tells us about the importance of protecting human rights defenders and civil society. Antoine and Leens explore why and how civic space is decreasing globally, what role large companies have in suppressing civil society voices, how laws, regulations, and negative discourses undermine human rights work, and why solidarity and storytelling is the way forward. Tune in now!

In this episode, barrister Monica Feria-Tinta as well as two of the LSE7 shed light on their case. First, Monica and Leens explore how the freedoms of assembly and expression apply to peaceful demonstrations. Then, Emily and Anna share how they were banned from campus after a peaceful pro-Palestine demonstration requesting divestment by LSE. Listen now for the perspective of the protestors and a call to action.