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Africa Rights Talk

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Human Rights
South Africa Prison System
Elections
Judicial Inspectorate For Correctional Services
Crime and Punishment
Disability Rights
Child Sexual Violence
Rehabilitation Programs
Data Governance
Africa
Corruption
Systemic Failures
Educational Opportunities
Access To Information Laws
Imam Muhsin Hendricks
Intersex Rights
Mental Health Care
Xenophobia
Public Health Approach
Media Freedom

Conversations on human rights. A Centre for Human Rights podcast series. Hosted by Victoria Amaechi.

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Latest Episodes

Academic Perspectives on Environmental Information Access in Africa

In recognition of the 2025 International Day for Universal Access to Information, the Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria,  presents a thought-provoking ... more

In conversation with Bianca Knight

In honour of South Africa’s National Women’s Month, Africa Rights Talk presents “Breaking the Silence: Women, Rights, and Mental Health in Africa”, a powerful conversation exploring the overlooked but urgent inters... more

In conversation with Guy Berger

This episode of Africa Rights Talk is guest-hosted by Ivy Gikonyo from the Centre for Human Rights, who steps in for the regular host to guide an insightful conversation with Professor Guy Berger, a veteran in media f... more

In conversation with Namatai Kwekweza

In this compelling episode of Africa Rights Talk, we journey to Zimbabwe, a nation rich in culture but weighed down by political repression and shrinking civic space. Our guest, Namatai Kwekweza, a fearless pro-... more

In conversation with Aaron Mupeti

In this episode of Africa Rights Talk, LLM in Human Rights & Democratisation in Africa (HRDA) students in the Disability Rights Unit Clinic, Joshua Nduku and Abdikarin Said engage with human rights lawyer and disabi... more

In conversation with Judge Edwin Cameron, Rebecca Gore and Sohela Surajpal

This episode of Africa Rights Talk delves into the often-invisible world of South Africa’s prison system through a compelling conversation with the authors of Behind Prison W... more

In conversation with Seán Coughlan and Dr. Joyce Wamoyi

In this episode of Africa Rights Talk, we spotlight a transformative conversation on ending childhood sexual violence (CSV) with Seán Coughlan, Director of To Zero, and Dr. Joyce Wamoyi, Tanzan... more

In conversation with Takudzwa Mharadze

In this episode of Africa Right Talk, the conversation unfolds against the backdrop of the upcoming international conference themed “Advancing Justice through Reparations: Reparations, Restoration, and Renaissa... more

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Joyce Wamoyi
A social behavioral researcher working on adolescent sexual health and violence prevention
National Institute for Medical Research, Tanzania
Episode: S7 E9: Breaking the Silence: Women, Rights and Mental Health in Africa
Seán Coughlan
Director of Goal 2.0, focused on ending child sexual violence
Goal 2.0
Episode: S7 E9: Breaking the Silence: Women, Rights and Mental Health in Africa
Guy Berger
Professor Emeritus at Rhodes University and distinguished research fellow at Research ICT Africa
Research ICT Africa
Episode: S7 E11: Guarding Democracy in the Digital Age: The Push for Data Justice in Africa
Namatai Kwekweza
An activist and director of WELEAD Africa, focusing on youth leadership development and advocacy.
WELEAD Africa
Episode: S7 E10: Criminalising Solidarity: When Advocacy Becomes a Crime
Aaron Mupeti
Attorney and director of policy and research at the Africa Disability Initiative on Reproductive Rights.
Africa Disability Initiative on Reproductive Rights
Episode: S7 E8: Inclusion Without Conditions: Reimagining Disability Rights in South Africa
Takudzwa Mharadze
PhD student at the University of Johannesburg and part-time lecturer
University of Johannesburg
Episode: S7 E5: Uniting continents, repairing histories: Africa-Caribbean pathways to reparative justice
Phakamile Madonsela
Advocate for the protection and promotion of children's rights, specializing in children's rights, media, and digital advocacy.
Media Monitoring Africa
Episode: S7 E4: Rethinking responsibility for child protection online
Dr. Dennis Wamalwa
Commissioner at the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights and an advocate for intersex rights.
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Episode: S7 E3: From resolution to action: advancing intersex rights with Dr. Dennis Wamalwa
Arudi Laurah
Programme Officer at the Network of African National Human Rights Institutions
Network of African National Human Rights Institutions
Episode: S7 E2: Strengthening African human rights institutions: Arudi Laurah on resolutions 275 and 552

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Victoria Amaechi
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S7 E12: Commemorating the 2025 International Day for Universal Access to Information
Q: What is the most frustrating barrier you have seen when it comes to accessing environmental information?
A major barrier is the misalignment of priorities between CSOs focusing on environmental protection and authorities prioritizing economic development.
S7 E2: Strengthening African human rights institutions: Arudi Laurah on resolutions 275 and 552
Q: What are your reflections of what happened in the past two days?
The engagement has been fruitful, increasing the capacity of NHRI delegates around important resolutions impacting human rights.
S7 E2: Strengthening African human rights institutions: Arudi Laurah on resolutions 275 and 552
Q: What work are you currently involved with as part of the network?
I work with the Network of African National Human Rights Institutions to strengthen their capacity in handling human rights issues, especially those concerning sexual orientation and gender identity.
S7 E4: Rethinking responsibility for child protection online
Q: Do you think that these laws are doing enough to protect children online, or is there a gap for our legislation to change or to be amended so that we can be more inclusive of children?
The laws have strengths and weaknesses, aligning well with international standards but facing enforcement challenges due to resource constraints.
S7 E3: From resolution to action: advancing intersex rights with Dr. Dennis Wamalwa
Q: When you look back at your younger self, what would you like to tell your younger self?
He advises his younger self not to blame parents or doctors for past surgeries but to focus on understanding and healing.

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2. Seán Coughlan
3. Guy Berger
4. Namatai Kwekweza
5. Aaron Mupeti
6. Takudzwa Mharadze
7. Phakamile Madonsela
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