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.

In this Human Rights Defender Special, Perpetua Kariuki tells us about her work to protect Kenyan communities from police abuse of power. Pesh and Leens talk about the extra-judicial killings and enforced disappearances happening in informal communities, how the Kayole Community Justice Center has denormalized this violence and is now offering the community a voice to achieve justice for their relatives and prevent future violence. Tune in now!

Kayole Community Justice Center

In this Human Rights Defender Special, Shi Alarcón sheds light on their work to create safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth in Costa Rica. Shi and Leens explore their personal story, the rise of authoritarianism in their country, and the position of queer people. Next, Shi tells us about how their organisation Casa Rara is offering support to LGBTQIA+ youth who need the support of a new ‘family’. Tune in now to hear about Shi’s incredible journey and work!

https://www.casarara.org

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In this Human Rights Defender Special, Sylvain Obedi shares his impressive work to improve the protection of person’s with disabilities in the DRC. Sylvain and Leens talk about his personal experiences growing up as a person with a disability, the effect of the Congolese war on persons with disabilities, and how his organisation Enable the Disable Action is empowering young people and fighting for a more inclusive world. Tune in now!

organization: https://enablethedisableaction.org

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In this episode, Pauline and Hanneke introduce us to the European Elections, happening on 6 to 9 June. They explore how the human rights law framework in the European Union developed, how democratic the European system actually is, what the most important elections themes are, what Festival Europa is, and why we all have to go vote. Tune in now!

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In this episode, Salvo sheds light on the human rights of migrants, especially in the EU context. Salvo and Leens explore what the real ‘migration crisis’ is, the human right to seek asylum, pushbacks in the Mediterranean and the struggle to hold Frontex accountable, the human rights dimensions of the EU’s external border policy (incl. the New Pact), and how to remain hopeful for the future when working on improving the protection of the human rights of migrants. Tune in now!

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