Justice Watchers

by Defenders Coalition

Season 1

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.

S1 · E13

Apr 29, 2024

16:20

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 county.

S1 · E12

Apr 29, 2024

38:14

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.

S1 · E11

Apr 29, 2024

24:57

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.

S1 · E10

Sep 27, 2023

26:13

''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 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!"

S1 · E9

Sep 21, 2023

23:51

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 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.”

S1 · E8

Jul 25, 2023

55:34

"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 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.

S1 · E7

Jun 29, 2023

21:30

"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.

S1 · E6

May 31, 2023

32:30

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 heightened risks? Listen to the story of Davis Tafari- an activist, photographer and art director- a victim of arbitrary arrest on a number of occasions. Tafari tells us that from his standpoint, there is a high likelihood that construed perceptions by The Police about the beautiful African dreadlocks are to blame for the numerous arbitrary arrests the he has endured over the years.

S1 · E5

Apr 13, 2023

45:17

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.

S1 · E4

Mar 20, 2023

49:25

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