EP11: #WomensDay: Empowering Frontline Women Human Rights Defenders in Southern Africa
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This International Women's Day episode is a recognition of both the achievements in women's empowerment and the ongoing fight for equality. It situates itself within a global emphasis on the need for continued innovation and adaptation to address global challenges faced by women. Lungile Mnisi, the Regional Advisor for Gender and Social Inclusion at Southern Human Rights Defenders Network joins us to discuss Southern Defenders women's network and its upcoming International Women's Day event. We'll learn why they focus on women human rights defenders and how the network supports them.
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