Eswatini Talk[s]

In this third episode, we explore how the 2005 Constitution revolutionised service delivery by embedding human rights into health frameworks and empowering the Ministry of Health to prioritise equitable access and community involvement. Yet, two decades later, amid celebrations of constitutionalism, U.S. aid cuts to PEPFAR and USAID in 2025 threaten to dismantle these gains, sparking drug shortages, service suspensions, and a potential surge in infections.  

On the third anniversary of the brutal assassination of human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko, we sit down with his widow and fellow human rights defender, Tanele Maseko. She shares her journey in human rights advocacy, reflecting on her experiences from meeting Thulani to coping with his tragic death, as well as her ongoing efforts to protect and promote human rights in Africa. ‘From pain, find your power.’

In the inaugural episode of Eswatini Talk[s], we sit down with the Eswatini Human Rights Commission to explore their pivotal role in protecting and promoting human rights in the country. From addressing pressing issues to fostering accountability and justice, this conversation sheds light on human rights, civic engagement and active citizenship. 

Episode 1:  Exploring Human Rights and Active Citizenship In the inaugural episode of Eswatini Talk[s], we sit down with the Eswatini Human Rights Commission to explore their pivotal role in protecting and promoting human rights in the country. From addressing pressing issues to fostering accountability and justice, this conversation sheds light on human rights, civic engagement and active citizenship.  Join us as we delve into the state of civic space in Eswatini and discover how the Human Rights Commission is working to create a more inclusive and equitable society. Don’t miss this powerful kickoff to a season of meaningful dialogue!