Category Archives: human rights

Arusha/ Rwandan genocide trial

The first destination on the trip was the town of Arusha in Tanzania. Nestled at the base of Mt. Meru, Arusha is very much the gateway to the safari and game viewing circuit between the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. … Continue reading

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The Truth About Working at a Human Rights NGO

My internship at the human rights NGO comes to a close this week, and I thought it appropriate to reflect on my time here. I’ve been fully integrated into the office and have had some incredible experiences, some very rewarding … Continue reading

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Press Conference/ A call to action to aid refugees living in South Africa

A significant amount of time I spend at work is dedicated to matters involving the Central Methodist Church in downtown Johannesburg. The CMC shelters thousands of homeless people and has become a de facto refugee camp for Zimbabwean nationals who … Continue reading

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My Internship at the NGO/ Being thrown into the deep end

As I mentioned previously, when I applied for internships in Johannesburg for the summer to follow my completion of law school, I had two motives: spend time with S before starting work in the corporate firm, and do something worthwhile … Continue reading

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