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Discover Njeri Kabeberi's epic journey—from a 1992 hunger strike with mothers of political prisoners together with the legendary Wangari Maathai - to leading Greenpeace Africa. This Kenyan human rights defender survived Moi-era repression, post-election death threats, and built democracy through Amnesty International and the Centre for Multi-Party Democracy. Hear her pivot to environmental and climate justice, linking human rights with Congo Basin deforestation and fossil fuel fights across 54 nations. Her Awards include the Humanity Award and Lifetime Achievement in Human Rights. Today, she mentors defenders at Chapter Four Programs. Her one "yes" in 1992 changed everything.Watch her full Elders Podcast story!
By Wairu Kinyori-GuguDiscover Njeri Kabeberi's epic journey—from a 1992 hunger strike with mothers of political prisoners together with the legendary Wangari Maathai - to leading Greenpeace Africa. This Kenyan human rights defender survived Moi-era repression, post-election death threats, and built democracy through Amnesty International and the Centre for Multi-Party Democracy. Hear her pivot to environmental and climate justice, linking human rights with Congo Basin deforestation and fossil fuel fights across 54 nations. Her Awards include the Humanity Award and Lifetime Achievement in Human Rights. Today, she mentors defenders at Chapter Four Programs. Her one "yes" in 1992 changed everything.Watch her full Elders Podcast story!