Africa Rights Talk

Oct 13 2024 85 ep. 33 mins 17
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Conversations on human rights. A Centre for Human Rights podcast series. Hosted by Victoria Amaechi.

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S6 E12: Youth Engagement and Participation in Elections in Namibia

Oct 13 2024 49 mins  
In conversation with Rosevitha Ndumbu, Jessica Uiras and Ompha Tshamano In anticipation of the upcoming Namibian elections set for 27th November 2024, this episode focuses on youth participation in Namibia's political and public participation including electoral processes. The speakers, Rosevitha Ndumbu and Jessica Uiras, hosted by Ompha Tshamano discussed the topic. They identifie

S6 E11: The World Was in Our Hands: Voices from the Boko Haram Conflict with Chitra Nagarajan

Aug 30 2024 34 mins  
In conversation with Chitra Nagarajan In this episode, Africa Rights Talk podcast sits down with Chitra Nagarajan to delve into her compelling book, The World Was in Our Hands: Voices from the Boko Haram Conflict. Chitra discusses the personal and professional journey behind the book. She shares insights into her approach to compiling the anthology, focusing on the voices of divers

S6 E10: The legacy of genocide in Burundi with Dr Richard Quinlan

Jul 05 2024 37 mins  
In conversation with Dr Richard Quinlan This podcast episode aimed to bring attention to the often neglected genocide that took place in Burundi, which is similar to the genocides in Rwanda and the Tigray region of Ethiopia. The genocide in Burundi, which mainly occurred in 1972 and 1993, was based on ethnic tensions between the Hutu and Tutsi communities, leading to widespread vio

S6 E9: Navigating democracy: insights from the 2024 South African elections

Jun 17 2024 23 mins  
In conversation with Tendai Mbanje In this episode, we delve into the pivotal 2024 South African elections, exploring significant shifts in political representation and the ANC’s historic loss of its majority. Mr Mbanje explores the seismic changes witnessed during the 2024 elections, including shifts in party dynamics, emerging voices, and the impact on parliamentary compositio

S6:E8: Taskforce on climate change and the rights of future generations in Africa

Jun 02 2024 28 mins  
In conversation with Zanele Fengu, Mosupatsila Nare and Samrawit Getaneh The episode was hosted by Samrawit Getaneh (HRDA class of 2016, Ethiopia), who welcomed and engaged in a conversation with Zanele Fengu and Mosupatsila Nare (HRDA class of 2022, South Africa and Zimbabwe, respectively). The speakers highlighted that millions of Africans are displaced each year due to climate c

S6 E7: Children's Rights and Climate Change in Africa

Apr 17 2024 28 mins  
In conversation with Elsabe Boshoff, Samrawit Getaneh and Nastasia Thebaud-Bouillon-Njenga This is a podcast series brought to you by the HRDA Alumni Task Force on Climate Justice and Rights of Future Generations in Africa, hosted under the Africa Rights Talk – Centre for Human Rights podcast. The initial aim is to produce a limited series of six podcasts that form a coherent who

S6 E6: #GreenJusticeAfricaCampaigns: An introduction to Climate Justice in Africa

Apr 10 2024 19 mins  
In conversation with Prof Ademola Jegede and Davina Murden This is a podcast series brought to you by the HRDA Alumni Task Force on Climate Justice and Rights of Future Generations in Africa, hosted under the Africa Rights Talk – Centre for Human Rights podcast. The initial aim is to produce a limited series of six podcasts that form a coherent whole, introducing some of the main

S6 E5:Democratising Africa: A focus on South Africa's 2024 Elections

Apr 05 2024 22 mins  
In conversation with Tendai Shepherd Mbanje In this episode of the Africa Rights Talk podcast, Mr. Tendai Mbanje engaged in a thought-provoking conversation addressing critical issues related to South Africa’s political landscape and democratic processes. He noted that South Africa has witnessed declining voter registration and turnout due to disillusionment with politicians. Iss

S6 E4: Twenty Years of Progress: Celebrating Same-Sex Marriages with Dr David Ikpo

Mar 19 2024 14 mins  
In conversation with Dr David Nnanna Ikpo On Thursday, February 22, 2024, the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria hosted a film screening of a documentary commemorating two decades of legal recognition of same-sex marriages in Belgium, France, and South Africa. This documentary titled “Hold” directed by Dr. David Ikpo and produced by Tshepang Mamaregane, is

S6 E3: Breaking Chains: Unmasking the Shadows of Sex Trafficking: Part 1

Feb 20 2024 25 mins  
In conversation with Mr Angus Thomas Human and sex trafficking is a grave violation of human rights, affecting millions of people worldwide. In 2016, approximately 25 million people experienced forced labour and sexual exploitation worldwide. Women and girls are particularly vulnerable: for every ten detected victims, about five were adult women and two were girls. According to Wal