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Electricity is a basic need, but for many, it’s a daily struggle. In this episode of CIVICUS Voices, we examine how energy protests in South Africa and Puerto Rico have become powerful expressions of resistance against inequality, corruption, and environmental injustice. What happens when governments fail to deliver reliable power? And how are communities organising to demand energy access?

Guests:

• Yegeshni Moodley, Climate and Energy Senior Campaigner at Ground Work, South Africa
• Selena Feliciano, National Campaign Coordinator at Energy Democracy Project, Puerto Rico
• Ruth Santiago, Environmental and Community Lawyer, Salinas, Puerto Rico

You can find CIVICUS online and on X/Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. CIVICUS Voices is hosted by Ester Pinheiro and the CIVICUS Team.