Rocky Ground and Shifting Sands
9 December 2024
Africa is entering a busy election schedule, with numerous countries
Africa is entering a busy election schedule, with numerous countries
Hello Friends, This November, DefendDefenders (the East and Horn of
Born and raised in the Mathare slum, Rachael faced numerous challenges growing up, particularly as a young girl navigating a patriarchal society that often overlooked her rights and well-being. These early experiences of violence and discrimination, including sexual and emotional abuse, shaped her activism and her determination to fight for justice.“Growing up as a girl, having access to basic needs was a challenge.
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Hello Friends, In October, DefendDefenders convened the 7th Focal Points
Peace Monica Pimer is the Executive Director of the Nile Girls Forum, an organisation focused on empowering young women through leadership, governance, sexual and reproductive health, and economic development. Born and raised in Zombo, Uganda, Peace is a committed environmental human rights defender, integrating climate action into her work. She advocates for the inclusion of women and girls in environmental decision-making,
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