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Reimagining Black Relations#69 Shift for Peace and Justice - Dr. Debora KayembeDr. Debora Kayembe, Lord Rector of the 440 year old, University of Edinburgh, Scotland and the first person of color to occupy the position. She shared the history of her country of origin as the rape capital of the world, where five women were raped every two seconds. Debora's investigation into the killings of Blacks in her country revealed that the aim was not to kill, but to exterminate. Dr. Kayembe provided deeper insight on the strategy to employ for solutions to Black issues."I cried two days ago, do you know why I cried? I was informed...
2023-04-2927 min
Rebel Justice36. Interview with Debora Kayembe - The Refugee SeriesSend us a textIn the first episode of our series exploring the challenges facing refugees, our host Alex speaks with Debora Kayembe - human rights lawyer, political activist, and the first black woman to ever become Rector of the University of Edinburgh. Debora was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where she started her life of activism fighting for human rights with Toges Noires, then qualifying as a barrister. As a human rights lawyer investigating the abuses that occurred during the Second Congo War, Debora's involvement uncovering the atrocities that were committed placed her in...
2022-12-1346 min
Mademoiselle GeeksEP#31 : Débora Kayembe – 54ème Lord Rector de l’Université d’ÉdimbourgEP#31 : Débora Kayembe – 54ème Lord Rector de l’Université d’Édimbourg
Dans cet épisode de Mademoiselle Geeks, je reçois Débora Kayembe, la 54ème Lord Rector de l’Université d’Édimbourg, une femme d’exception qui incarne le leadership et l’engagement social. Débora partage avec nous son parcours impressionnant, de ses racines en République Démocratique du Congo à sa prise de fonction en tant que rectrice de l’une des plus anciennes et prestigieuses universités du monde.
Au programme de cet épisode :
Le parcours de Débora : Débora nous raconte son incroyable c...
2022-11-2934 min
Sharing thingsThings that really matter - Lily and Debora revisitedWelcome to a dive into the Sharing things archive and a selection of 5 episodes where the objects are not just starting points, but deeply woven through the lives of our guests. What do you hold close? In the final episode of this collection we revisit the conversation between Lily Mellon and Debora Kayembe and talk about making history, uncovering stories and taking time for yourself. This episode is hosted by Ayanda Ngobeni, who joined us in summer 2021 before starting her final year as a law student. Lily is currently completing her research Master’s in Sc...
2022-05-0532 min
The EdUp Experience364: LIVE from the WISE Summit 2021 - with Ms. Debora Kayembe, 54th Rector at University of EdinburghWe welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience!
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series #126, recorded LIVE & in person from the 2021 World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), YOUR guest is Ms. Debora Kayembe, 54th Rector at University of Edinburgh, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, aka THE Voice of Education, & this is all brought to YOU by WISE!
Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!
Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - El...
2021-12-0920 min
Sharing thingsLily and Debora: Making history, uncovering stories and taking time for yourselfIn our sixth and final episode of season 5, guests Lily Mellon and Debora Kayembe talk about making history, uncovering stories and taking time for yourself. Lily is currently completing her research Master’s in Scottish Ethnology, Celtic and Scottish Studies at the University, after graduating with an MA in Scottish Ethnology in 2020. Alongside her studies, Lily is exploring Student Records for Underrepresented Student Narrative as the University Histories Archives Intern. You can listen to Lily on the monthly webinar ‘Meet the…Series’ (a live interview and Q&A session) as part of the VOiCE podcast – We’ve Got History...
2021-11-1132 min
Much Language Such TalkS1 E17: World Refugee Day - Debora KayembeToday’s episode is dedicated this episode to World Refugee Day on June 20th, and we have a very special guest for you, Debora Kayembe.
Debora grew up in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
She earned her law degree in Kinshasa and began her career as a human rights activist. After interning at the UN, she was called to the Congolese Bar Association in Matadi and became a lawyer with a specialty in international law in 2000. She arrived in the UK as a refugee in 2005 and lived near Manchester. However, her la...
2021-06-1755 min
Transitional Justice Institute: Public Lectures and EventsBook Launch and Roundtable: Women's Rights in Armed Conflict under International LawThis is the recording of the launch of Dr Catherine O’Rourke’s new monograph, Women’s Rights in Armed Conflict under International Law(Cambridge University Press, 2020).This event included comments from Catherine O'Rourke and Christine Bell, and featured a roundtable discussion chaired by Debora Kayembe with the following high-level experts from the fields of women's rights, conflict and international law:Madeleine Rees, Secretary-General of Women’s International League for Peace and FreedomBandana Rana, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) Adrian Johnson, UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeVan...
2021-03-261h 22
Trust Me, I'm a LeaderThe Making of a Better World / with Debora KayembeMartin is joined by Debora Kayembe - the 54th Rector of Edinburgh University (as of 1 March 2021). Debora shares her life story and journey into leadership. The pair discuss the issues of race and division in society, the enduring influence of Nelson Mandela and the significance of humble leadership. Martin and Debora go on to share their hopes for the next generations of leaders.Debora Kayembe: Debora Kayembe was called to the Congolese Bar Association in 2000, and has been a member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting from 2010-2020. In 2016 she joined the language...
2021-03-2457 min
Word Up!Debora Kayembe, Hannah Lavery talks literature and theatre and the Scottish women dominating social mediaVanessa Kanbi and Etienne Kubwabo speak to trailblazer Debora Kayembe plus they meet a number of new voices from the world of literature and social media.
2021-03-0938 min
HéroïnesDebora Kayembe : la nouvelle rectrice de l'université d'Édimbourgdurée : 00:09:46 - Debora Kayembe : la nouvelle rectrice de l'université d'Edimbourg - Cette réfugiée congolaise de 45 ans a été remarquée pour son combat contre le racisme.
2021-03-0109 min
EsteriEsteri di martedì 16/02/20211-Riapertura delle scuole, blocco degli sfratti per insolvenza. Le due sfide di Joe Biden che non possono più attendere...( Roberto Festa) ..2-Francia. La crisi sanitaria rischia di provocare ..uno scontro generazionale. Da un sondaggio pubblicato da le Monde...( Luisa Nannipieri) ..3--Debora Kayembe, prima africana a dirigere la prestigiosa università di Edimburgo. La storia dell'avvocata congolese che 16 anni fa chiese asilo politico alla Grande Bretagna perché minacciata di morte nel suo paese. ( Martina Stefanoni) ..4-Chip spia cinesi nei server americani. Le nuove rivelazioni dell’agenzia Bloomberg. ( Marco Schiaffino) ..5-Iraq, la battaglia per salvare il sito archeologico della città di Babilonia. ( Anna Nessi...
2021-02-1627 min