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This podcast will take you through an audio journey of the resilience of human rights defenders. It unpacks powerful stories that have remained untold. You shall listen to them for the very first time. The intention is to motivate you to join the human rights movement and be among those who stand tall against human rights violations. You will learn that these people are just as ordinary as you but will not keep quiet in the face of violations and abuses.
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S3E2 Education for Human Rights
Dr. Njoki Wamai showcases her journey into human rights workand the education sector as a potent catalyst for change. As an Assistant Professor of International Relations specializing in…
S3E1 Balancing the Fight: Njeri Mwangi on Activism, Mental Health, and Life
In this premiere, we feature Njeri Mwangi, a Woman Human Rights Defender, journalist, and the Executive Director of PAWA 254. Njeri takes us through her human rights journey and shares what it truly…
We should stand up for ourselves and the government should serve its people-Julius Kamau
Today, we highlight the personal story of human rights defender Julius Kamau across Kenya, discussing his challenges, victories, and impact of his work on the community.
S2E6 Anami Toure 'Solidarity is important amongst human rights defenders'
Today, we delve into the power of community mobilization—what it looks like on the ground and how it impacts the daily lives of ordinary people. Our guest is Anami "Toure" Daudi, a community…
S2E5 Marvlyn Mbugua 'Human rights defenders should make Mental Health a priority at a personal level
In today’s episode, Marvlyn Mbugua, a Mental Health Professional and advocate for the well-being of human rights defenders delves into the importance of prioritizing our mental health especially for…
S2E4 Willie Oeba 'I was almost shot beacuse of mistaken Identity'
Today’s episode explores a powerful and often underappreciated tool in human rights advocacy: art and culture. Throughout history, art in its many forms—music, literature, visual art, and…
S2E3 Phelister Abdalla 'Selling tomatoes is work but sex works pays better ;it's a better choice for me.'
In this episode of Justice Watchers, we speak with Phelister Abdalla, National Coordinator of Kenya Sex Workers Alliance and the End Femicide Movement about the challenges sex workers face, the fight…
S2E2 Sankara Nyagaya 'Ensure that the community are empowered to the point of speaking for themselves'
In this powerful episode of Justice Watchers, we sit down with Sankara Nyagaya, an Environmental Human Rights Defender (HRD), to discuss the urgent need for inclusive climate action in Kenya. We…
S2E1 We've had community organization for a long time the one mark that we keep missing is political organization
In our first episode, join us as we talk with Njoki Gachanja, the coordinator of Githurai Social Justice Centre, a true champion for human rights in Kenya. From tackling police brutality to…
S1E13 Faith Omari "Advocating for a safe space for sex workers is my goal."
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.
S1E12 Silvana Lesuuda "I saw a huge gap in Samburu county.No one was focusing on youth, adolescents and teenage mothers.''
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…
S1E11 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, 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.
S1E10 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."
Human rights activism is more effective when human rights defenders seek allies and create networks. My own activism has been made effective through allies.
S1E9 ''Women's participation in development cannot be limited to last minute involvement to tick boxes. Our full and meaningful involvement matter!" Resiato
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…
S1E8 Our spirit for liberation must not be killed by unlawful detention - Minoo Kyaa
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…
S1E7 "We are empowered to speak up for widows in our communities. Thank you Ni Mama." ~Euphresher Ageyo.
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…
S1E6 "Every young girl's story matters, their future should not be dictated by backward culture."~Habiba Isaack.
The story of a WHRD from Mandera county overcoming cultural barriers for young girls and women in her community.
S1E5 I am more than my dreadlocks with Davis Tafari
Have the police ever arbitrarily arrested you for wearing your beautiful African hair in the form of dreadlocks? Are negative perceptions about dreadlocks exposing human rights defenders to…
S1E4 Human Rights Defenders and Digital Safety with Cecelia Mwende
This episode explores strategies and interventions for the safe navigation and use of technology in digital spaces.
S1E2 "The greatest power accorded to our perpetrators is our silence."~ Editar Achieng.
This is a candid conversation with revolutionary women and girls' rights advocate. Editar shares first hand experiences having survived gender-based Violence in one of Kenya's largest informal…
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Justice Watchers has published 22 episodes since September 2022, covering topics in Business, Non-Profit.
Justice Watchers is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 38m.
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