I picture their faces, and dig in my heels... by Lindsay W

I picture their faces, and dig in my heels...

by Lindsay W

July 21, 2018
4 mins story

criminal justice reform economic and social rights informal settlements human rights justice

1. Please tell us your name (unless you want to be anonymous), and why you defend rights. For example, was there a moment in your life that motivated you?

Residents of an informal settlement on the outskirts of Nairobi march through their streets advertising a community organized and run job skills training program.

2. What do you feel is the most challenging part of what you do? (For example: how does defending rights affect your personal life?)

Two years after fleeing for their lives to escape persecution because of their ethnic identity, IDPs remain encamped in makeshift tents and with little access to basic services.

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1. Please tell us your name (unless you want to be anonymous), and why you defend rights. For example, was there a moment in your life that motivated you?

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2. What do you feel is the most challenging part of what you do? (For example: how does defending rights affect your personal life?)

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3. What continues to inspire you to defend rights?

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