Shows
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaS06.E01 - Getting it Right: Child Marriage Act in MalawiIn the new look and new sounding sixth season of the Let’s Talk Human Rights podcast, titled “Getting it Right – Championing Human Rights for Effective Governance”, our host Masechaba Mdaka explores the progress and successes in the human rights space across a range of critical issues, focusing on how these challenges are being addressed and the solutions that are proving effective.
Countless organisations are doing vital work—both behind the scenes and on the frontlines as human rights defenders. Yet we seldom pause to recognise or celebrate when we get it right. These moments of success have a direct i...2025-04-3036 min
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaS05.E02 - Conversations with the Past - Peacebuilding in a time of Reckoning - the Sierra Leone ChapterThe Sierra Leone Civil War was one of the bloodiest in Africa resulting in more than fifty thousand people dead and half a million displaced in a nation that was then inhabited by around four million people. The conflict was particularly gruesome and protracted as a result of both the RUF and the Sierra Leone government often funded by “blood diamonds” mined on the backs of a slave labour raw mineral economy.
Fast forward 22 years later, how far has the country come and more importantly, how has generational learning and political participation formed over the years, enhancing democracy in t...2024-09-271h 03
Let’s Talk Human RightsS04.E05 - UN-CUT: Saying No to FGM and Child MarriagesIn this momentous season finale episode, the recording of the Let’s Talk Human Rights podcast takes centre stage in Siha District, nestled within the vibrant Kilimanjaro Regions of Tanzania. Our host, Masechaba Mdaka, is joined in person by two remarkable individuals, Elizabeth Mushi and Daniel Siphael, representing the Kilimanjaro Women Information Exchange and Community Organisation (KWIECO). This organisation staunchly advocates for justice, human rights respect, and gender equality in Tanzania. Together, they delve into a subject deeply entrenched in cultural roots yet pivotal for the empowerment of young girls and women.
As this episode coincides with the start of...2023-11-2346 minFriedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaS04.E05 - UN-CUT: Saying No to FGM and Child MarriagesIn this momentous season finale episode, the recording of the Let’s Talk Human Rights podcast takes centre stage in Siha District, nestled within the vibrant Kilimanjaro Regions of Tanzania. Our host, Masechaba Mdaka, is joined in person by two remarkable individuals, Elizabeth Mushi and Daniel Siphael, representing the Kilimanjaro Women Information Exchange and Community Organisation (KWIECO). This organisation staunchly advocates for justice, human rights respect, and gender equality in Tanzania. Together, they delve into a subject deeply entrenched in cultural roots yet pivotal for the empowerment of young girls and women.
As this episode coincides with the start of...2023-11-2346 min
Let’s Talk Human RightsKnowing Your Digital Rights, Part 2 - The State VS the PeopleThis is part two of the episode taking an in depth look at digital rights and digital security. In this episode, we will delve into the practicalities of overcoming the challenges of censorship,surveillance, and strategies curtailing freedom of expression. In our modern era, where we champion various freedoms and associated rights, it's curious that we continue to grapple with a persistent challenge. This challenge often hinges on justifying actions under the umbrella of "national security protection."
But to what end? And do the means justify the ends?
In this continuation of the conversation, host Masechaba Mdaka...2023-10-0453 minFriedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaS04.E04 - Knowing Your Digital Rights, Part 2 - The State VS the PeopleThis is part two of the episode taking an in depth look at digital rights and digital security. In this episode, we will delve into the practicalities of overcoming the challenges of censorship,surveillance, and strategies curtailing freedom of expression. In our modern era, where we champion various freedoms and associated rights, it's curious that we continue to grapple with a persistent challenge. This challenge often hinges on justifying actions under the umbrella of "national security protection."
But to what end? And do the means justify the ends?
In this continuation of the conversation, host Masechaba Mdaka...2023-10-0453 min
Let’s Talk Human RightsS04.E03 - The murky space of cyberspace - Knowing your Digital RightsAfrica is undergoing a remarkable transformation with an exponential surge in internet connectivity, marking a significant milestone in the continent's technological advancement. However, this commendable progress in bridging the digital divide comes with a stark and concerning juxtaposition – Africa finds itself trailing behind in the crucial realm of cybersecurity. This pressing issue took centre stage at the inaugural Africa Cybersecurity Summit held in Togo's vibrant capital, serving as a clarion call for action.
This connectivity boom has brought about an unintended consequence – a glaring vulnerability to cyber threats and attacks. Africa's cybersecurity landscape is characterised by gaps in infr...2023-09-0438 minFriedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaS04.E03 - Knowing your Digital Rights, Part 1 - The Murky Space of CyberspaceAfrica is undergoing a remarkable transformation with an exponential surge in internet connectivity, marking a significant milestone in the continent's technological advancement. However, this commendable progress in bridging the digital divide comes with a stark and concerning juxtaposition – Africa finds itself trailing behind in the crucial realm of cybersecurity. This pressing issue took centre stage at the inaugural Africa Cybersecurity Summit held in Togo's vibrant capital, serving as a clarion call for action.
This connectivity boom has brought about an unintended consequence – a glaring vulnerability to cyber threats and attacks. Africa's cybersecurity landscape is characterised by gaps in infr...2023-09-0438 min
Let’s Talk Human RightsS04.E02 - Access denied! My right to self not authorised. The plight of LGBTQIA+ communities“Access Denied! My right to self not authorised” The plight of LGBTQIA+ communities in an increasingly intolerant world”.
In 2019, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation launched a campaign titled “An African Thing”. The significance of this campaign was to empirically document how many instances in various African cultures and societies where homosexuality could be found before colonisation. Evidence of this is found in many of the artworks in different parts of Africa such as Ghana and Burkina Faso in the 18th and 19th centuries. For more on this, please see the show notes for the “An African Thing” campaign.
Lesbian, Gay...2023-05-1750 minFriedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaS04.E02 - Access denied! My right to self not authorised. The plight of LGBTQIA+ communities“Access Denied! My right to self not authorised” The plight of LGBTQIA+ communities in an increasingly intolerant world”.
In 2019, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation launched a campaign titled “An African Thing”. The significance of this campaign was to empirically document how many instances in various African cultures and societies where homosexuality could be found before colonisation. Evidence of this is found in many of the artworks in different parts of Africa such as Ghana and Burkina Faso in the 18th and 19th centuries. For more on this, please see the show notes for the “An African Thing” campaign.
Lesbian, Gay...2023-05-1750 min
Let’s Talk Human RightsS04.E01 - The wrong side of right, counting the cost for whistleblowersThe Wrong Side of Right, Counting the Cost for Whistleblowers. As many of you may know, the first part of the Zondo Commissions report was published on 4 January 2022. The fifth and final part was published on 22 June 2022. This after four years of an enquiry and investigation which was preceded by two painstakingly long years and resources that cost taxpayers millions to uproot and uncover the plethora of ills that had been taking place in South Africa.
For context, the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud in the Public Sector including Organs of...2023-03-2145 minFriedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaS04.E01 - The wrong side of right, counting the cost for whistleblowersThe Wrong Side of Right, Counting the Cost for Whistleblowers. As many of you may know, the first part of the Zondo Commissions report was published on 4 January 2022. The fifth and final part was published on 22 June 2022. This after four years of an enquiry and investigation which was preceded by two painstakingly long years and resources that cost taxpayers millions to uproot and uncover the plethora of ills that had been taking place in South Africa.
For context, the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud in the Public Sector including Organs of...2023-03-2145 min
Let’s Talk Human RightsS03.E06 - The Malabo protocol on the African court - Can justice be served?According to the website of the International Service for Human Rights, the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights Defenders defines a human rights defender as anyone working for the promotion and protection of human rights.
This broad definition encompasses professional as well as non-professional human rights workers, volunteers, journalists, lawyers and anyone else carrying out, even on an occasional basis, a human rights activist. The Declaration further articulates existing human rights in a way that makes it easier to apply them to the situation of human rights defenders.
It specifies how the rights contained in the major human...2022-11-2843 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS03.E06 - The Malabo Protocol on the African Court - Can justice be serve?According to the website of the International Service for Human Rights, the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights Defenders defines a human rights defender as anyone working for the promotion and protection of human rights.
This broad definition encompasses professional as well as non-professional human rights workers, volunteers, journalists, lawyers and anyone else carrying out, even on an occasional basis, a human rights activist. The Declaration further articulates existing human rights in a way that makes it easier to apply them to the situation of human rights defenders.
It specifies how the rights contained in the major human...2022-11-2843 minFriedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaS03.E06 - The Malabo protocol on the African court - Can justice be served?According to the website of the International Service for Human Rights, the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights Defenders defines a human rights defender as anyone working for the promotion and protection of human rights.
This broad definition encompasses professional as well as non-professional human rights workers, volunteers, journalists, lawyers and anyone else carrying out, even on an occasional basis, a human rights activist. The Declaration further articulates existing human rights in a way that makes it easier to apply them to the situation of human rights defenders.
It specifies how the rights contained in the major human...2022-11-2843 min
Let’s Talk Human RightsS03.E05 - "Show me the money" - The real truth behind human trafficking"Show me the money, the economy of human life, the real truth behind human trafficking." Today we look at the increasing threat and prevalence of human trafficking.
The International Labour Organisation believes there are almost 21 million victims of trafficking around the world. The UN's most recent
report found almost half of the victims were forced to work typically in factories, restaurants, and building sites. The majority, 53% were exploited in the sex industry. 12 countries reported trafficking for organ removal. The rest of the victims were forced into petty crime or begging, or were children thrown into armed conflict.2022-10-3147 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS03.E05 - "Show me the Money" The Real Truth Behind Human Trafficking"Show me the money, the economy of human life, the real truth behind human trafficking." Today we look at the increasing threat and prevalence of human trafficking.
The International Labour Organisation believes there are almost 21 million victims of trafficking around the world. The UN's most recent
report found almost half of the victims were forced to work typically in factories, restaurants, and building sites. The majority, 53% were exploited in the sex industry. 12 countries reported trafficking for organ removal. The rest of the victims were forced into petty crime or begging, or were children thrown into armed conflict.2022-10-3147 minFriedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaS03.E05 - "Show me the money" - The real truth behind human trafficking"Show me the money, the economy of human life, the real truth behind human trafficking." Today we look at the increasing threat and prevalence of human trafficking.
The International Labour Organisation believes there are almost 21 million victims of trafficking around the world. The UN's most recent
report found almost half of the victims were forced to work typically in factories, restaurants, and building sites. The majority, 53% were exploited in the sex industry. 12 countries reported trafficking for organ removal. The rest of the victims were forced into petty crime or begging, or were children thrown into armed conflict.2022-10-3147 min
Freedom Pioneers of AfricaWater Security Innovation - Kusini WaterThis social entrepreneur was born in Limpopo, South Africa and holds a Bachelor of Technology degree from Cape Peninsula University of Technology, with a major in Chemistry. He also has a certificate in Water Treatment Technology. His brainchild, Kusini Water provides safe drinking water to people in rural areas using a solar-powered water purification system. Murendeni is a firm believer in the importance of providing sustainable water and safe drinking water, particularly to people in rural areas who cannot necessarily afford to buy bottled water. On a global scale, Murendeni is aware that over 1 billion people lack access to safe...2022-10-0417 minFriedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaWater Security Innovation - Kusini WaterThis social entrepreneur was born in Limpopo, South Africa and holds a Bachelor of Technology degree from Cape Peninsula University of Technology, with a major in Chemistry. He also has a certificate in Water Treatment Technology. His brainchild, Kusini Water provides safe drinking water to people in rural areas using a solar-powered water purification system. Murendeni is a firm believer in the importance of providing sustainable water and safe drinking water, particularly to people in rural areas who cannot necessarily afford to buy bottled water. On a global scale, Murendeni is aware that over 1 billion people lack access to safe...2022-10-0417 minFreedom Pioneers of AfricaWater Security Innovation - Kusini WaterThis social entrepreneur was born in Limpopo, South Africa and holds a Bachelor of Technology degree from Cape Peninsula University of Technology, with a major in Chemistry. He also has a certificate in Water Treatment Technology. His brainchild, Kusini Water provides safe drinking water to people in rural areas using a solar-powered water purification system. Murendeni is a firm believer in the importance of providing sustainable water and safe drinking water, particularly to people in rural areas who cannot necessarily afford to buy bottled water. On a global scale, Murendeni is aware that over 1 billion people lack access to safe...2022-10-0417 min
Freedom Pioneers of AfricaHousing Innovation - Nelplast EcoNelson Boateng and his team at Nelplast Eco Ghana Limited are killing two birds with one stone by ridding the state capital of filth and providing affordable building materials made from plastic waste.
Unlike many who recycle plastic waste into bags or other handy products, Nelplast Eco Ghana uses plastics as ‘concrete’ to build roads and houses.
Plastic waste management in Ghana is a failed venture despite government’s several attempts to curtail the menace. Keeping up with a sustainable policy is one hurdle policymakers are yet to cross.
Nelplast Eco Ghana Limited is a plastic wastes collec...2022-09-1923 minFriedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaHousing Innovation - Nelplast EcoNelson Boateng and his team at Nelplast Eco Ghana Limited are killing two birds with one stone by ridding the state capital of filth and providing affordable building materials made from plastic waste.
Unlike many who recycle plastic waste into bags or other handy products, Nelplast Eco Ghana uses plastics as ‘concrete’ to build roads and houses.
Plastic waste management in Ghana is a failed venture despite government’s several attempts to curtail the menace. Keeping up with a sustainable policy is one hurdle policymakers are yet to cross.
Nelplast Eco Ghana Limited is a plastic wastes collec...2022-09-1923 minFreedom Pioneers of AfricaHousing Innovation - Nelplast EcoNelson Boateng and his team at Nelplast Eco Ghana Limited are killing two birds with one stone by ridding the state capital of filth and providing affordable building materials made from plastic waste.
Unlike many who recycle plastic waste into bags or other handy products, Nelplast Eco Ghana uses plastics as ‘concrete’ to build roads and houses.
Plastic waste management in Ghana is a failed venture despite government’s several attempts to curtail the menace. Keeping up with a sustainable policy is one hurdle policymakers are yet to cross.
Nelplast Eco Ghana Limited is a plastic wastes collection, recycling, and eco- f...2022-09-1923 min
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaS03.E04 - Alternative rights of passage for girls is niceIn the latest episode of Let's Talk Human Rights podcast. Host Masechaba Mdaka is joined by Nice Nailantei Leng’ete, a Kenyan human
rights activist advocating for an alternative right of passage
or ARP for girls in Africa and campaigning to stop Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
According to the February 2022 United Nations Population Fund statistics on FGM, 14 African countries, predominantly in the west, east and
horn of Africa regions still practice FGM.
As part of aspiration six priority 51 of the
African Union Agenda 2063, it aims to eliminate all forms of gender
based violence an...2022-09-1247 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS03.E04 - Alternative rights of passage for girls is niceIn the latest episode of Let's Talk Human Rights podcast. Host Masechaba Mdaka is joined by Nice Nailantei Leng’ete, a Kenyan human
rights activist advocating for an alternative right of passage
or ARP for girls in Africa and campaigning to stop Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
According to the February 2022 United Nations Population Fund statistics on FGM, 14 African countries, predominantly in the west, east and
horn of Africa regions still practice FGM.
As part of aspiration six priority 51 of the
African Union Agenda 2063, it aims to eliminate all forms of gender
based violence an...2022-09-1247 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS03.E04 - Alternative Rights of Passage for Girls is NICE.In the latest episode of Let's Talk Human Rights podcast. Host Masechaba Mdaka is joined by Nice Nailantei Leng’ete, a Kenyan human
rights activist advocating for an alternative right of passage
or ARP for girls in Africa and campaigning to stop Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
According to the February 2022 United Nations Population Fund statistics on FGM, 14 African countries, predominantly in the west, east and
horn of Africa regions still practice FGM.
As part of aspiration six priority 51 of the
African Union Agenda 2063, it aims to eliminate all forms of gender
based violence an...2022-09-1247 minLet’s Talk Human RightsAlternative Rights of Passage for Girls is NICE.In the latest episode of Let's Talk Human Rights podcast. Host Masechaba Mdaka is joined by Nice Nailantei Leng’ete, a Kenyan human
rights activist advocating for an alternative right of passage
or ARP for girls in Africa and campaigning to stop Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
According to the February 2022 United Nations Population Fund statistics on FGM, 14 African countries, predominantly in the west, east and
horn of Africa regions still practice FGM.
As part of aspiration six priority 51 of the
African Union Agenda 2063, it aims to eliminate all forms of gender
based violence and discrimination against women and girls.
Political le...2022-09-1200 min
Freedom Pioneers of AfricaMobility Innovation - Elocart Electric MkokoteniKenneth Guantai is a Kenyan innovator and inventor. He noticed how the use of the regular tuk-tuks polluted the environment and how handcarts (referred to as mkokoteni by the locals) was tedious and tiresome for youths who used them to earn a living.
This concern led Kenneth to invent electric tuk-tuks and motorised mkokoteni to respond to the pollution and health hazard posed by the use of the regular tuk-tuks and handcarts. The Elocart handcarts self-recharge using kinetic energy.
These innovations have been well received by the tuk-tuk and mkokoteni operators, and will undoubtedly improve the lives of Kenyan citizens.
...2022-09-1230 minFriedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaMobility Innovation - Elocart Electric MkokoteniKenneth Guantai is a Kenyan innovator and inventor. He noticed how the use of the regular tuk-tuks polluted the environment and how handcarts (referred to as mkokoteni by the locals) was tedious and tiresome for youths who used them to earn a living.
This concern led Kenneth to invent electric tuk-tuks and motorised mkokoteni to respond to the pollution and health hazard posed by the use of the regular tuk-tuks and handcarts. The Elocart handcarts self-recharge using kinetic energy.
These innovations have been well received by the tuk-tuk and mkokoteni operators, and will undoubtedly improve the lives of...2022-09-1230 minFreedom Pioneers of AfricaMobility Innovation - Elocart Electric MkokoteniKenneth Guantai is a Kenyan innovator and inventor. He noticed how the use of the regular tuk-tuks polluted the environment and how handcarts (referred to as mkokoteni by the locals) was tedious and tiresome for youths who used them to earn a living.
This concern led Kenneth to invent electric tuk-tuks and motorised mkokoteni to respond to the pollution and health hazard posed by the use of the regular tuk-tuks and handcarts. The Elocart handcarts self-recharge using kinetic energy.
These innovations have been well received by the tuk-tuk and mkokoteni operators, and will undoubtedly improve the lives of...2022-09-1230 min
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaEnergy Innovation - Cist BiofuelCIST Ethanol Fuel is a clean cooking ethanol made from invasive water hyacinth. While ethanol is traditionally made by adding yeast to products like sorghum, barley and sugar cane, CIST Ethanol Fuel uses water hyacinth, a plant found in abundance in Lake Victoria.
Chemist and high school teacher Richard Arwa started producing ethanol with two high school students for a science and engineering fair. Later, another competition encouraged Arwa to commercialise the product, prompting him to scale his production significantly from the single litre he was able to produce at a time at the high school laboratory.
Unlike...2022-08-2621 minFreedom Pioneers of AfricaEnergy Innovation - Cist BiofuelCIST Ethanol Fuel is a clean cooking ethanol made from invasive water hyacinth. While ethanol is traditionally made by adding yeast to products like sorghum, barley and sugar cane, CIST Ethanol Fuel uses water hyacinth, a plant found in abundance in Lake Victoria.
Chemist and high school teacher Richard Arwa started producing ethanol with two high school students for a science and engineering fair. Later, another competition encouraged Arwa to commercialise the product, prompting him to scale his production significantly from the single litre he was able to produce at a time at the high school laboratory.
Unlike other materials...2022-08-2621 minFreedom Pioneers of AfricaEnergy Innovation - Cist BiofuelCIST Ethanol Fuel is a clean cooking ethanol made from invasive water hyacinth. While ethanol is traditionally made by adding yeast to products like sorghum, barley and sugar cane, CIST Ethanol Fuel uses water hyacinth, a plant found in abundance in Lake Victoria.
Chemist and high school teacher Richard Arwa started producing ethanol with two high school students for a science and engineering fair. Later, another competition encouraged Arwa to commercialise the product, prompting him to scale his production significantly from the single litre he was able to produce at a time at the high school laboratory.
Unlike...2022-08-2621 min
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaEnergy Innovation - AFNONArnold Nyendwa is a Zambian entrepreneur, inventor, and founder of AFNON (formerly Venturas Jumpstart). Arnold invented a revolutionary stainless steel stove that was inspired by people living in marginalised communities in Zambia. He was concerned about respiratory diseases such as asthma developed by using charcoal, wood, and other wooden cooking devices. The frequency of load-shedding also influenced his stove invention which performs eight (8) functions thereby, making it multi-functional and cost-effective. The stove allows a user to cook, bake, fry, roast, dry, braai, smoke, and warm food items. It interestingly allows the user with three energy sources to pick from electricity...2022-08-1923 minFreedom Pioneers of AfricaEnergy Innovation - AFNONArnold Nyendwa is a Zambian entrepreneur, inventor, and founder of AFNON (formerly Venturas Jumpstart). Arnold invented a revolutionary stainless steel stove that was inspired by people living in marginalised communities in Zambia. He was concerned about respiratory diseases such as asthma developed by using charcoal, wood, and other wooden cooking devices. The frequency of load-shedding also influenced his stove invention which performs eight (8) functions thereby, making it multi-functional and cost-effective. The stove allows a user to cook, bake, fry, roast, dry, braai, smoke, and warm food items. It interestingly allows the user with three energy sources to pick from electricity...2022-08-1923 minFreedom Pioneers of AfricaEnergy Innovation - AFNONArnold Nyendwa is a Zambian entrepreneur, inventor, and founder of AFNON (formerly Venturas Jumpstart). Arnold invented a revolutionary stainless steel stove that was inspired by people living in marginalised communities in Zambia. He was concerned about respiratory diseases such as asthma developed by using charcoal, wood, and other wooden cooking devices. The frequency of load-shedding also influenced his stove invention which performs eight (8) functions thereby, making it multi-functional and cost-effective. The stove allows a user to cook, bake, fry, roast, dry, braai, smoke, and warm food items. It interestingly allows the user with three energy sources to pick from electricity...2022-08-1923 min
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaEnergy Innovation - WiBoxBrian Vhutali Gadisi and his co-founders at Arion – the creators of the wiBox, are solving a small but important part of South Africa’s energy crisis – continued connectivity to the internet for work and study during load-shedding (planned power cuts).
What started out as a university project and a challenge to beat a running record for the most money made from a business on the programme, quickly turned out to be the catalyst for the invention of an ingenious product, the wiBox, a mini-UPS designed to power your router and fibre during a power outage, and the establishment of Arion...2022-08-1615 minFreedom Pioneers of AfricaEnergy Innovation - WiBoxBrian Vhutali Gadisi and his co-founders at Arion – the creators of the wiBox, are solving a small but important part of South Africa’s energy crisis – continued connectivity to the internet for work and study during load-shedding (planned power cuts).
What started out as a university project and a challenge to beat a running record for the most money made from a business on the programme, quickly turned out to be the catalyst for the invention of an ingenious product, the wiBox, a mini-UPS designed to power your router and fibre during a power outage, and the establishment of Arion Power...2022-08-1615 minFreedom Pioneers of AfricaEnergy Innovation - WiBoxBrian Vhutali Gadisi and his co-founders at Arion – the creators of the wiBox, are solving a small but important part of South Africa’s energy crisis – continued connectivity to the internet for work and study during load-shedding (planned power cuts).
What started out as a university project and a challenge to beat a running record for the most money made from a business on the programme, quickly turned out to be the catalyst for the invention of an ingenious product, the wiBox, a mini-UPS designed to power your router and fibre during a power outage, and the establishment of Arion...2022-08-1615 min
Freedom Pioneers of AfricaAgribusiness Innovation - SanavitaWhile studying for a BSc in Human Nutrition at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Jolenta Joseph was looking for a business idea that would help reduce the rampant malnutrition among vulnerable communities in Tanzania.
The entrepreneur created Sanavita in 2019, an innovative agribusiness company that processes biofortified crops to create various edible products. The first product her enterprise dealt with was orange-fleshed sweet potatoes – a special type of biofortified sweet potato that contains high levels of beta-carotene. “I would take sweet potatoes on credit from farmers in rural areas and sell them in towns,” she recalls.
Pregnant women, lactating mothers and children form S...2022-08-0123 minFreedom Pioneers of AfricaAgribusiness Innovation - SanavitaWhile studying for a BSc in Human Nutrition at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Jolenta Joseph was looking for a business idea that would help reduce the rampant malnutrition among vulnerable communities in Tanzania.
The entrepreneur created Sanavita in 2019, an innovative agribusiness company that processes biofortified crops to create various edible products. The first product her enterprise dealt with was orange-fleshed sweet potatoes – a special type of biofortified sweet potato that contains high levels of beta-carotene. “I would take sweet potatoes on credit from farmers in rural areas and sell them in towns,” she recalls.
Pregnant women, lactating mothers and ch...2022-08-0123 minFriedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaAgribusiness Innovation - SanavitaWhile studying for a BSc in Human Nutrition at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Jolenta Joseph was looking for a business idea that would help reduce the rampant malnutrition among vulnerable communities in Tanzania.
The entrepreneur created Sanavita in 2019, an innovative agribusiness company that processes biofortified crops to create various edible products. The first product her enterprise dealt with was orange-fleshed sweet potatoes – a special type of biofortified sweet potato that contains high levels of beta-carotene. “I would take sweet potatoes on credit from farmers in rural areas and sell them in towns,” she recalls.
Pregnant women, lactating mothers and ch...2022-08-0123 min
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaEnergy Innovation - Kasangazi Hydro-Electrical Power PlantColrerd Nkosi is a young Malawian who innovated with basic materials to generate and connect his village to electricity. Using a bicycle dynamo and an old refrigerator compressor, Nkosi at the age of 21, was able to bring electricity in his village. Since then, more households continue to be connected. The households pay $1 per month for maintenance. The money has helped in expanding the grid. Only 10 percent of the Malawi population is connected to electricity.
Speaking in his home language Colrerd presents his product, which is translated into English. This so all of Africa can hear about his innovation...2022-06-2717 minFreedom Pioneers of AfricaEnergy Innovation - Kasangazi Hydro-Electrical Power PlantColrerd Nkosi is a young Malawian who innovated with basic materials to generate and connect his village to electricity. Using a bicycle dynamo and an old refrigerator compressor, Nkosi at the age of 21, was able to bring electricity in his village. Since then, more households continue to be connected. The households pay $1 per month for maintenance. The money has helped in expanding the grid. Only 10 percent of the Malawi population is connected to electricity.
Speaking in his home language Colrerd presents his product, which is translated into English. This so all of Africa can hear about his innovation...2022-06-2717 minFreedom Pioneers of AfricaEnergy Innovation - Kasangazi Hydro-Electrical Power PlantColrerd Nkosi is a young Malawian who innovated with basic materials to generate and connect his village to electricity. Using a bicycle dynamo and an old refrigerator compressor, Nkosi at the age of 21, was able to bring electricity in his village. Since then, more households continue to be connected. The households pay $1 per month for maintenance. The money has helped in expanding the grid. Only 10 percent of the Malawi population is connected to electricity.
Speaking in his home language Colrerd presents his product, which is translated into English. This so all of Africa can hear about his innovation, which broadcast...2022-06-2717 min
Freedom Pioneers of AfricaWaste Innovation - TrashionGertrude Gugu Mlanga, 25, is a Malawian innovator and entrepreneur investing in protecting and preserving the environment. Gertrude has always been a passionate artist and says that her love for art and the environment is what has led her down the path of sustainable fashion.
Through her firm, House of Gugu and Trashion, she collects waste (mainly plastics, glass and paper) in cities and recycles them into fashion products, particularly material for making handbags, jewellery, T-Shirts, and home deco items such as wall art paintings and door mats.
She says a large part of the inspiration behind her...2022-06-2725 minFreedom Pioneers of AfricaWaste Innovation - TrashionGertrude Gugu Mlanga, 25, is a Malawian innovator and entrepreneur investing in protecting and preserving the environment. Gertrude has always been a passionate artist and says that her love for art and the environment is what has led her down the path of sustainable fashion.
Through her firm, House of Gugu and Trashion, she collects waste (mainly plastics, glass and paper) in cities and recycles them into fashion products, particularly material for making handbags, jewellery, T-Shirts, and home deco items such as wall art paintings and door mats.
She says a large part of the inspiration behind her business was how...2022-06-2725 minFriedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaWaste Innovation - TrashionGertrude Gugu Mlanga, 25, is a Malawian innovator and entrepreneur investing in protecting and preserving the environment. Gertrude has always been a passionate artist and says that her love for art and the environment is what has led her down the path of sustainable fashion.
Through her firm, House of Gugu and Trashion, she collects waste (mainly plastics, glass and paper) in cities and recycles them into fashion products, particularly material for making handbags, jewellery, T-Shirts, and home deco items such as wall art paintings and door mats.
She says a large part of the inspiration behind her...2022-06-2725 min
Freedom Pioneers of AfricaEducation Innovation - TEFAAndrea Mwalula is the founder of Twende Education for All/TEFA – an organisations whose work brings education to paediatric patients through a digital (learning on tablets) & play-based learning model. TEFA operates in the Lusaka and Mpika districts in Zambia and currently serves approximately 130 children and youths. Their vision is to expand these facilities to other hospitals within Zambia the estimate potential customers would be in the range of 1000+ children and youths.
In the third episode of Freedom Pioneers of Africa, Andrea presents her concept, which was broadcast across eighteen community radio stations in Malawi, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Na...2022-06-2719 minFreedom Pioneers of AfricaEducation Innovation - TEFAAndrea Mwalula is the founder of Twende Education for All/TEFA – an organisations whose work brings education to paediatric patients through a digital (learning on tablets) & play-based learning model. TEFA operates in the Lusaka and Mpika districts in Zambia and currently serves approximately 130 children and youths. Their vision is to expand these facilities to other hospitals within Zambia the estimate potential customers would be in the range of 1000+ children and youths.
In the third episode of Freedom Pioneers of Africa, Andrea presents her concept, which was broadcast across eighteen community radio stations in Malawi, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Namibia and Za...2022-06-2719 minFriedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaEducation Innovation - TEFAAndrea Mwalula is the founder of Twende Education for All/TEFA – an organisations whose work brings education to paediatric patients through a digital (learning on tablets) & play-based learning model. TEFA operates in the Lusaka and Mpika districts in Zambia and currently serves approximately 130 children and youths. Their vision is to expand these facilities to other hospitals within Zambia the estimate potential customers would be in the range of 1000+ children and youths.
In the third episode of Freedom Pioneers of Africa, Andrea presents her concept, which was broadcast across eighteen community radio stations in Malawi, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Na...2022-06-2719 min
Freedom Pioneers of AfricaFood/Agritech Innovation - FarmHutFarmhut is the biggest farm to folk marketplace in Zimbabwe. It is an online platform whose mission is to disrupt the food supply systems across Africa. Farmhut supports smallholder farmers to attain productivity and profitability. Over a third of the food grown by farmers never gets to the table as that goes to food waste. This can be stopped by the development of smart market infrastructure that allow farmers to place their produce for sale before they even finish harvesting ensuring that there are no losses that occur post-harvest due to lack of markets. This is the problem FarmHut solves...2022-06-1421 minFreedom Pioneers of AfricaFood/Agritech Innovation - FarmHutFarmhut is the biggest farm to folk marketplace in Zimbabwe. It is an online platform whose mission is to disrupt the food supply systems across Africa. Farmhut supports smallholder farmers to attain productivity and profitability. Over a third of the food grown by farmers never gets to the table as that goes to food waste. This can be stopped by the development of smart market infrastructure that allow farmers to place their produce for sale before they even finish harvesting ensuring that there are no losses that occur post-harvest due to lack of markets. This is the problem FarmHut solves...2022-06-1421 minFriedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaFood/Agritech Innovation - FarmHutFarmhut is the biggest farm to folk marketplace in Zimbabwe. It is an online platform whose mission is to disrupt the food supply systems across Africa. Farmhut supports smallholder farmers to attain productivity and profitability. Over a third of the food grown by farmers never gets to the table as that goes to food waste. This can be stopped by the development of smart market infrastructure that allow farmers to place their produce for sale before they even finish harvesting ensuring that there are no losses that occur post-harvest due to lack of markets. This is the problem FarmHut solves...2022-06-1421 min
Freedom Pioneers of AfricaHealth Innovation - ParatubeIn 2011, Portia had a major accident which resulted in her being wheelchair bound. She subsequently suffered deep depression as a result of feeling that she had lost her independence and dignity. She now needed assistance with basic tasks such as using the bathroom and for this, she was fully dependent on her mother and grandmother’s assistance – lifting her off the wheelchair and onto the toilet seat each time Portia needed to relieve herself. She eventually decided to change the situation for her and her loved ones for a better future in the long term. She therefore came up with a ne...2022-06-1421 minFriedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaHealth Innovation - ParatubeIn 2011, Portia had a major accident which resulted in her being wheelchair bound. She subsequently suffered deep depression as a result of feeling that she had lost her independence and dignity. She now needed assistance with basic tasks such as using the bathroom and for this, she was fully dependent on her mother and grandmother’s assistance – lifting her off the wheelchair and onto the toilet seat each time Portia needed to relieve herself. She eventually decided to change the situation for her and her loved ones for a better future in the long term. She therefore came up with a ne...2022-06-1421 minFreedom Pioneers of AfricaHealth Innovation - ParatubeIn 2011, Portia had a major accident which resulted in her being wheelchair bound. She subsequently suffered deep depression as a result of feeling that she had lost her independence and dignity. She now needed assistance with basic tasks such as using the bathroom and for this, she was fully dependent on her mother and grandmother’s assistance – lifting her off the wheelchair and onto the toilet seat each time Portia needed to relieve herself. She eventually decided to change the situation for her and her loved ones for a better future in the long term. She therefore came up with a ne...2022-06-1421 min
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaS03.E03 - La fille de la RDC : Courage, persévérance et espoirNous vous souhaitons la bienvenue à notre podcast spécial "Parlons Droits de l'Homme". Aujourd'hui, nous vous emmenons dans un voyage à travers le paysage des Droits de l'Homme en République démocratique du Congo.
Notre collègue, Mme Mascheba Mdaka, se joint à notre invité Mme Rebecca Kabuo. Rebecca représente une nouvelle génération d'activistes de la RD Congo. Elle est affectueusement connue comme "l'une des plus jeunes prisonnières politique au monde".
Née à Goma, en RD Congo, en 1994, Rebecca est titulaire d'un diplôme en psychologie clinique. Elle a grandi dans un contexte de guerre, de p...2022-06-0832 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS03.E03 - La fille de la RDC : courage, persévérance et espoirNous vous souhaitons la bienvenue à notre podcast spécial "Parlons Droits de l'Homme". Aujourd'hui, nous vous emmenons dans un voyage à travers le paysage des Droits de l'Homme en République démocratique du Congo.
Notre collègue, Mme Mascheba Mdaka, se joint à notre invité Mme Rebecca Kabuo. Rebecca représente une nouvelle génération d'activistes de la RD Congo. Elle est affectueusement connue comme "l'une des plus jeunes prisonnières politique au monde".
Née à Goma, en RD Congo, en 1994, Rebecca est titulaire d'un diplôme en psychologie clinique. Elle a grandi dans un contexte de guerre, de p...2022-06-0832 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS03.E03 - La fille de la RDC : Courage, persévérance et espoirNous vous souhaitons la bienvenue à notre podcast spécial "Parlons Droits de l'Homme". Aujourd'hui, nous vous emmenons dans un voyage à travers le paysage des Droits de l'Homme en République démocratique du Congo.
Notre collègue, Mme Mascheba Mdaka, se joint à notre invité Mme Rebecca Kabuo. Rebecca représente une nouvelle génération d'activistes de la RD Congo. Elle est affectueusement connue comme "l'une des plus jeunes prisonnières politique au monde".
Née à Goma, en RD Congo, en 1994, Rebecca est titulaire d'un diplôme en psychologie clinique. Elle a grandi dans un contexte de guerre, de p...2022-06-0832 min
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaS03.E03 - The girl from Goma, DRC: A story of courage, persistence and hopeWe warmly welcome you to our next “Let’s Talk Human Rights” special podcast feature. Today, we take you on a journey through the human rights landscape of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Our host, Masechaba Mdaka is joined by Ms Rebecca Kabuo. Rebecca represents a new generation of activists from the DR Congo. She is affectionately known as “one of the youngest prisoners of conscience”.
Rebecca was born in Goma in the DR Congo in 1994. She holds a degree in clinical psychology. She was raised against a backdrop of war, poverty, social injustice and bad governance...2022-06-0843 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS03.E03 - The girl from Goma, DRC: A story of courage, persistence and hopeWe warmly welcome you to our next “Let’s Talk Human Rights” special podcast feature. Today, we take you on a journey through the human rights landscape of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Our host, Masechaba Mdaka is joined by Ms Rebecca Kabuo. Rebecca represents a new generation of activists from the DR Congo. She is affectionately known as “one of the youngest prisoners of conscience”.
Rebecca was born in Goma in the DR Congo in 1994. She holds a degree in clinical psychology. She was raised against a backdrop of war, poverty, social injustice and bad governance...2022-06-0843 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS03.E03 - The Girl from Goma, DRC: A Story of Courage, Persistence and HopeWe warmly welcome you to our next “Let’s Talk Human Rights” special podcast feature. Today, we take you on a journey through the human rights landscape of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Our host, Masechaba Mdaka is joined by Ms Rebecca Kabuo. Rebecca represents a new generation of activists from the DR Congo. She is affectionately known as “one of the youngest prisoners of conscience”.
Rebecca was born in Goma in the DR Congo in 1994. She holds a degree in clinical psychology. She was raised against a backdrop of war, poverty, social injustice and bad governance...2022-06-0843 min
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaS03.E02 - The battle for the soul of South SudanThe oil rich South Sudan has been engulfed in ethnic violence since December 2013 and over 400 000 people have died since the conflict started.
Numerous attempts to build peace have failed, including the pact that saw opposition leader Riek Machar return as Vice President in 2016, only to run away as fighting didn’t stop. A second peace settlement was signed in 2018, which mainly held with warring parties forming a coalition in 2020 and Salva Kiir and Riek Machar trying one more time to run as the country's President and Vice-President respectively.
Yet here we are again at the other end of an...2022-05-0450 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS03.E02 - The Battle for the Soul of South SudanThe oil rich South Sudan has been engulfed in ethnic violence since December 2013 and over 400 000 people have died since the conflict started.
Numerous attempts to build peace have failed, including the pact that saw opposition leader Riek Machar return as Vice President in 2016, only to run away as fighting didn’t stop. A second peace settlement was signed in 2018, which mainly held with warring parties forming a coalition in 2020 and Salva Kiir and Riek Machar trying one more time to run as the country's President and Vice-President respectively.
Yet here we are again at the other end of an...2022-05-0450 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS03.E02 - The battle for the soul of South SudanThe oil rich South Sudan has been engulfed in ethnic violence since December 2013 and over 400 000 people have died since the conflict started.
Numerous attempts to build peace have failed, including the pact that saw opposition leader Riek Machar return as Vice President in 2016, only to run away as fighting didn’t stop. A second peace settlement was signed in 2018, which mainly held with warring parties forming a coalition in 2020 and Salva Kiir and Riek Machar trying one more time to run as the country's President and Vice-President respectively.
Yet here we are again at the other end of an...2022-05-0450 min
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaS03.E01 - The anglophone crisis in Cameroon - Part 2Our journey is taking us back to Cameroon. If you missed our previous Cameroon episode, please listen in.
Our last episode explored the anglophone crisis in Cameroon. In this episode, we want to look at how things are going in Cameroon these days. Currently the two English speaking regions of Cameroon are witnessing an escalation of violence that has led to the death of several people. This is a result of violent confrontations between Cameroon’s military and the defence forces of Ambazonia (an independent state in the Anglophone regions of Southern Cameroon) since AFCON, the main international men's as...2022-03-1432 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS03.E01 - The Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon - Part 2Our journey is taking us back to Cameroon. If you missed our previous Cameroon episode, please listen in.
Our last episode explored the anglophone crisis in Cameroon. In this episode, we want to look at how things are going in Cameroon these days. Currently the two English speaking regions of Cameroon are witnessing an escalation of violence that has led to the death of several people. This is a result of violent confrontations between Cameroon’s military and the defence forces of Ambazonia (an independent state in the Anglophone regions of Southern Cameroon) since AFCON, the main international men's as...2022-03-1432 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS03.E01 - The anglophone crisis in Cameroon - Part 2Our journey is taking us back to Cameroon. If you missed our previous Cameroon episode, please listen in.
Our last episode explored the anglophone crisis in Cameroon. In this episode, we want to look at how things are going in Cameroon these days. Currently the two English speaking regions of Cameroon are witnessing an escalation of violence that has led to the death of several people. This is a result of violent confrontations between Cameroon’s military and the defence forces of Ambazonia (an independent state in the Anglophone regions of Southern Cameroon) since AFCON, the main international men's as...2022-03-1432 min
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaS02.E05 - International human rights day special II with Bobi WineOn this International Human Rights Day, we are very pleased that Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has taken the time to join our podcast for a second time. He is better known under his stage name H. E. Bobi Wine. Bobi Wine is a Ugandan politician, Presidential Candidate, activist, singer, actor, businessperson and philanthropist. As of 11 July 2017, he serves as Member of Parliament representing Kyadondo East constituency in Wakiso District, in Uganda's Central Region.
Today, we invite Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu to share his views and reflect on the previous presidential election, advocating for the protection of the rule of l...2021-12-1029 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS02.E05 - International Human Rights Day Special II with Bobi WineOn this International Human Rights Day, we are very pleased that Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has taken the time to join our podcast for a second time. He is better known under his stage name H. E. Bobi Wine. Bobi Wine is a Ugandan politician, Presidential Candidate, activist, singer, actor, businessperson and philanthropist. As of 11 July 2017, he serves as Member of Parliament representing Kyadondo East constituency in Wakiso District, in Uganda's Central Region.
Today, we invite Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu to share his views and reflect on the previous presidential election, advocating for the protection of the rule of l...2021-12-1029 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS02.E05 - International human rights day special II with Bobi WineOn this International Human Rights Day, we are very pleased that Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has taken the time to join our podcast for a second time. He is better known under his stage name H. E. Bobi Wine. Bobi Wine is a Ugandan politician, Presidential Candidate, activist, singer, actor, businessperson and philanthropist. As of 11 July 2017, he serves as Member of Parliament representing Kyadondo East constituency in Wakiso District, in Uganda's Central Region.
Today, we invite Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu to share his views and reflect on the previous presidential election, advocating for the protection of the rule of l...2021-12-1029 min
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaS02.E04 - 16 days of activism with Barbara Itungo KyagulanyiAs you may know, 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence starts today. We want to take this opportunity to dedicate today's podcast episode to women in Africa. This is the second time that we feature a special episode on 16 Days of Activism. If you missed last year’s special episode, hosting Elizabeth Maro Minde from Tanzania as our guest, do listen to it wherever you listen to your podcasts.
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation has set itself the goal to strengthen
women in sub-Saharan Africa. Particularly in rural areas, women and girls
often battle hard times and suffer fr...2021-11-2532 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS02.E04 - 16 Days of Activism with Barbara Itungo KyagulanyiAs you may know, 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence starts today. We want to take this opportunity to dedicate today's podcast episode to women in Africa. This is the second time that we feature a special episode on 16 Days of Activism. If you missed last year’s special episode, hosting Elizabeth Maro Minde from Tanzania as our guest, do listen to it wherever you listen to your podcasts.
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation has set itself the goal to strengthen
women in sub-Saharan Africa. Particularly in rural areas, women and girls
often battle hard times and suffer fr...2021-11-2532 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS02.E04 - 16 days of activism with Barbara Itungo KyagulanyiAs you may know, 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence starts today. We want to take this opportunity to dedicate today's podcast episode to women in Africa. This is the second time that we feature a special episode on 16 Days of Activism. If you missed last year’s special episode, hosting Elizabeth Maro Minde from Tanzania as our guest, do listen to it wherever you listen to your podcasts.
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation has set itself the goal to strengthen
women in sub-Saharan Africa. Particularly in rural areas, women and girls
often battle hard times and suffer fr...2021-11-2532 min
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaS02.E03 - Do Kenyan female human rights defenders get the protection they need?In today's episode, we will be focusing on Kenya. Unfortunately, arbitrary arrests, police violence, forced disappearances and intimidation attempts against the civilian population are part of the sad everyday life in Kenya. In recent years, an increasing number of reports has noted the growing difficulties of human rights organizations in Kenya. The scope for action is shrinking. Particularly, legislative proposals have restricted the scope of action of Kenyan civil society in recent years. The criminalization of human rights defenders has intensified, especially for women. Arbitrary arrests and lengthy court proceedings have made the work of human rights defenders in marginalised...2021-09-1338 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS02.E03 - Do Kenyan female human rights defenders get the protection they need?In today's episode, we will be focusing on Kenya. Unfortunately, arbitrary arrests, police violence, forced disappearances and intimidation attempts against the civilian population are part of the sad everyday life in Kenya. In recent years, an increasing number of reports has noted the growing difficulties of human rights organizations in Kenya. The scope for action is shrinking. Particularly, legislative proposals have restricted the scope of action of Kenyan civil society in recent years. The criminalization of human rights defenders has intensified, especially for women. Arbitrary arrests and lengthy court proceedings have made the work of human rights defenders in marginalised...2021-09-1338 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS02.E03 - Do Kenyan female human rights defenders get the protection they need?In today's episode, we will be focusing on Kenya. Unfortunately, arbitrary arrests, police violence, forced disappearances and intimidation attempts against the civilian population are part of the sad everyday life in Kenya. In recent years, an increasing number of reports has noted the growing difficulties of human rights organizations in Kenya. The scope for action is shrinking. Particularly, legislative proposals have restricted the scope of action of Kenyan civil society in recent years. The criminalization of human rights defenders has intensified, especially for women. Arbitrary arrests and lengthy court proceedings have made the work of human rights defenders in marginalised...2021-09-1338 min
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaS02.E02 - Rwanda and human rights since the 1994 genocideToday, we find ourselves in Rwanda.
Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is also known as the land of a thousand hills. Rwanda shares borders with Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In 2017, President Paul Kagame was elected to a third seven-year term. According to official figures he received 99 percent of the vote.
As we already pointed out in our previous episodes, even in democratic constitutional states, human rights violations occur on a regular basis. However, emerging and developing countries, such as African countries are particularly affected. In Rwanda, significant human rights issues include...2021-08-1840 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS02.E02 - Rwanda and human rights since the 1994 genocideToday, we find ourselves in Rwanda.
Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is also known as the land of a thousand hills. Rwanda shares borders with Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In 2017, President Paul Kagame was elected to a third seven-year term. According to official figures he received 99 percent of the vote.
As we already pointed out in our previous episodes, even in democratic constitutional states, human rights violations occur on a regular basis. However, emerging and developing countries, such as African countries are particularly affected. In Rwanda, significant human rights issues include...2021-08-1840 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS02.E02 - Rwanda and Human Rights Since the 1994 GenocideToday, we find ourselves in Rwanda.
Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is also known as the land of a thousand hills. Rwanda shares borders with Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In 2017, President Paul Kagame was elected to a third seven-year term. According to official figures he received 99 percent of the vote.
As we already pointed out in our previous episodes, even in democratic constitutional states, human rights violations occur on a regular basis. However, emerging and developing countries, such as African countries are particularly affected. In Rwanda, significant human rights issues include...2021-08-1840 min
Let’s Talk Human RightsS02.E01 - The anglophone crisis in Cameroon - Part 1Our next series of episodes will introduce you to the very people who actively stand up for human rights in Africa despite strong headwinds, and the work they do as Human Rights Defenders. We will meet Human Rights Defenders from different countries, listen to their stories, and learn what motivated them to become Human Rights Defenders in the first place.
Host Nangamso Kwinana is joined by Elvis Wepngong and Nora Shuyeh from Cameroon as well as Dr Michaela Lissowsky who is a Senior Advisor for Human Rights, Politics and the Rule of Law at the Friedrich Naumann Foundation...2021-07-1643 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS02.E01 - The Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon - Part 1Our next series of episodes will introduce you to the very people who actively stand up for human rights in Africa despite strong headwinds, and the work they do as Human Rights Defenders. We will meet Human Rights Defenders from different countries, listen to their stories, and learn what motivated them to become Human Rights Defenders in the first place.
Host Nangamso Kwinana is joined by Elvis Wepngong and Nora Shuyeh from Cameroon as well as Dr Michaela Lissowsky who is a Senior Advisor for Human Rights, Politics and the Rule of Law at the Friedrich Naumann Foundation...2021-07-1643 minFriedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaS02.E01 - The anglophone crisis in Cameroon - Part 1Our next series of episodes will introduce you to the very people who actively stand up for human rights in Africa despite strong headwinds, and the work they do as Human Rights Defenders. We will meet Human Rights Defenders from different countries, listen to their stories, and learn what motivated them to become Human Rights Defenders in the first place.
Host Nangamso Kwinana is joined by Elvis Wepngong and Nora Shuyeh from Cameroon as well as Dr Michaela Lissowsky who is a Senior Advisor for Human Rights, Politics and the Rule of Law at the Friedrich Naumann Foundation...2021-07-1643 min
Let’s Talk Human RightsS01.E05 - Mali's human rights crisisHave you ever thought about what it is like to grow up or live in place that is in a constant crisis? Terrible reports of war, terror and human rights violations?
Today, we want to take you on a trip to West Africa. More precisely, to Mali. Unfortunately, we often associate Mali with war, terrorism, ethnic tension and crisis. However, today, we would like to paint a clearer picture of the situation on the ground.
Our host Nangamso Kwinana is joined by Alioune Tine, who is, amongst many other roles, the current United Nations independent expert on the...2021-03-1640 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS01.E05 - Mali's Human Rights CrisisHave you ever thought about what it is like to grow up or live in place that is in a constant crisis? Terrible reports of war, terror and human rights violations?
Today, we want to take you on a trip to West Africa. More precisely, to Mali. Unfortunately, we often associate Mali with war, terrorism, ethnic tension and crisis. However, today, we would like to paint a clearer picture of the situation on the ground.
Our host Nangamso Kwinana is joined by Alioune Tine, who is, amongst many other roles, the current United Nations independent expert on the...2021-03-1640 minFriedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaS01.E05 - Mali's human rights crisisHave you ever thought about what it is like to grow up or live in place that is in a constant crisis? Terrible reports of war, terror and human rights violations?
Today, we want to take you on a trip to West Africa. More precisely, to Mali. Unfortunately, we often associate Mali with war, terrorism, ethnic tension and crisis. However, today, we would like to paint a clearer picture of the situation on the ground.
Our host Nangamso Kwinana is joined by Alioune Tine, who is, amongst many other roles, the current United Nations independent expert on the...2021-03-1640 min
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaPromoting Civil Liberties in East Africa - DW News ReportDW News reports on the recent FNF event on the release of the playbook, Promoting Civil Liberties in East Africa that took place on 25 February 2021 in Nairobi, Kenya. Op-Ed: East Africa needs a liberal restart to protect and promote civil liberties2021-02-2704 min
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaS01.E04 - International human rights day special with Bobi Wine and Nicholas OpiyoIn our fourth episode, we have two guests from Uganda visiting us. Nicholas Opiyo, a leading human rights lawyer and founder of Chapter Four Uganda, an organisation that provides research, advocacy, and outreach services to contribute to laws, policies, and practices in the interest of civil liberties and human rights. Since 2005, Opiyo has worked tirelessly to promote civil liberties in Uganda, often on pro bono. He is the recipient of the 2017 German Africa Prize, the 2015 Voices for Justice Award from Human Rights Watch and the European Union Parliament Sakharov Fellows Prize recipient for 2016. He will explain to us his view...2020-12-1039 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS01.E04 - International human rights day special with Bobi Wine and Nicholas OpiyoIn our fourth episode, we have two guests from Uganda visiting us. Nicholas Opiyo, a leading human rights lawyer and founder of Chapter Four Uganda, an organisation that provides research, advocacy, and outreach services to contribute to laws, policies, and practices in the interest of civil liberties and human rights. Since 2005, Opiyo has worked tirelessly to promote civil liberties in Uganda, often on pro bono. He is the recipient of the 2017 German Africa Prize, the 2015 Voices for Justice Award from Human Rights Watch and the European Union Parliament Sakharov Fellows Prize recipient for 2016. He will explain to us his view...2020-12-1039 min
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaS01.E03 - 16 days of activism for no violence against women and childrenAs you may have noticed, 16 days of activism for no violence against women and children starts today. We want to take this opportunity to dedicate today's podcast episode to women in Africa. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom has set itself the mandate of advancing women rights causes in Sub-Saharan Africa and across the globe. The proportion of women in leading positions in business and politics is alarmingly low. Today we find ourselves in East Africa, more precisely in Moshi, the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania. Activist Elizabeth Minde joins host Nangamso Kwinana. Elizabeth is a legal practitioner and an advocate...2020-11-2543 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS01.E03 - 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and ChildrenAs you may have noticed, 16 days of activism for no violence against women and children starts today. We want to take this opportunity to dedicate today's podcast episode to women in Africa. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom has set itself the mandate of advancing women rights causes in Sub-Saharan Africa and across the globe. The proportion of women in leading positions in business and politics is alarmingly low. Today we find ourselves in East Africa, more precisely in Moshi, the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania. Activist Elizabeth Minde joins host Nangamso Kwinana. Elizabeth is a legal practitioner and an advocate...2020-11-2543 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS01.E03 - 16 days of activism for no violence against women and childrenAs you may have noticed, 16 days of activism for no violence against women and children starts today. We want to take this opportunity to dedicate today's podcast episode to women in Africa. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom has set itself the mandate of advancing women rights causes in Sub-Saharan Africa and across the globe. The proportion of women in leading positions in business and politics is alarmingly low. Today we find ourselves in East Africa, more precisely in Moshi, the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania. Activist Elizabeth Minde joins host Nangamso Kwinana. Elizabeth is a legal practitioner and an advocate...2020-11-2543 min
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaS01.E02 - Zimbabwe after Mugabe with David Coltart and Dumisani MuleyaToday on the second episode of Let’s Talk Human Rights podcast, we travel to Zimbabwe. About a year ago, the former president, Robert Mugabe, passed away at the age of 95. After 37 years in power, he was overthrown in a military coup only two years earlier, in 2017.
Mugabe's successor Emmerson Mnangagwa spoke of reforms for the country in that he now affectionately refers to as a new dispensation and second republic. We shall take a closer look at the situation on the ground and try to unpack some of the critical and relevant questions regarding Zimbabwe.
For th...2020-11-1645 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS01.E02 - Zimbabwe After Mugabe with David Coltart and Dumisani MuleyaToday on the second episode of Let’s Talk Human Rights podcast, we travel to Zimbabwe. About a year ago, the former president, Robert Mugabe, passed away at the age of 95. After 37 years in power, he was overthrown in a military coup only two years earlier, in 2017.
Mugabe's successor Emmerson Mnangagwa spoke of reforms for the country in that he now affectionately refers to as a new dispensation and second republic. We shall take a closer look at the situation on the ground and try to unpack some of the critical and relevant questions regarding Zimbabwe.
For th...2020-11-1645 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS01.E02 - Zimbabwe after Mugabe with David Coltart and Dumisani MuleyaToday on the second episode of Let’s Talk Human Rights podcast, we travel to Zimbabwe. About a year ago, the former president, Robert Mugabe, passed away at the age of 95. After 37 years in power, he was overthrown in a military coup only two years earlier, in 2017.
Mugabe's successor Emmerson Mnangagwa spoke of reforms for the country in that he now affectionately refers to as a new dispensation and second republic. We shall take a closer look at the situation on the ground and try to unpack some of the critical and relevant questions regarding Zimbabwe.
For th...2020-11-1645 min
Let’s Talk Human RightsS01.E01 - South Africa's Dark Past and Present with Judge Edwin CameronIn this very first episode, we start our journey in South Africa. We interview the well renowned South African lawyer and retired judge from South Africa’s Constitutional Court, Judge Edwin Cameron, who is in conversation with Nangamso Kwinana of the Africa Liberal Network.
Judge Cameron gives us deep insights into South Africa's dark past and discusses the current human rights problems. Listen to his fascinating personal journey in the judiciary and his perspective of the country’s history.
If you are interested in our activities, follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Simply search for "Freed...2020-09-2143 minFriedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom AfricaS01.E01 - South Africa's dark past and present with judge Edwin CameronIn this very first episode, we start our journey in South Africa. We interview the well renowned South African lawyer and retired judge from South Africa’s Constitutional Court, Judge Edwin Cameron, who is in conversation with Nangamso Kwinana of the Africa Liberal Network.
Judge Cameron gives us deep insights into South Africa's dark past and discusses the current human rights problems. Listen to his fascinating personal journey in the judiciary and his perspective of the country’s history.
If you are interested in our activities, follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Simply search for "Freed...2020-09-2143 minLet’s Talk Human RightsS01.E01 - South Africa's dark past and present with judge Edwin CameronIn this very first episode, we start our journey in South Africa. We interview the well renowned South African lawyer and retired judge from South Africa’s Constitutional Court, Judge Edwin Cameron, who is in conversation with Nangamso Kwinana of the Africa Liberal Network.
Judge Cameron gives us deep insights into South Africa's dark past and discusses the current human rights problems. Listen to his fascinating personal journey in the judiciary and his perspective of the country’s history.
If you are interested in our activities, follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Simply search for "Freed...2020-09-2143 min