Burundi

Human Rights Defender of the month: Daniel Ngendakumana

Daniel is a committed slam poet and human rights defender, using his powerful words to advocate for change in his home country, Burundi. Living in exile since 2015, Daniel has turned to poetry as a medium for raising awareness about the struggles his country faces, particularly focusing on themes like patriotism, civic values, and the preservation of Burundian culture. On 19 November 2015, Daniel faced the difficult decision to leave his home country, Burundi.

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