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Who Gets Protected — And Who Gets Left Behind? | Wendy Isaack on Human Rights & International Law
What does international law actually mean for ordinary people?
And when justice feels selective — who gets protected?
In this episode of Context, Sebenzile Nkambule sits down with international human rights lawyer Wendy Isaack for a deeply personal and intellectually rich conversation on the politics of justice.
Drawing on over 20 years of work across Africa, the United Nations, and Palestine, Wendy reflects on her journey into human rights law and unpacks the systems that shape accountability, freedom, and dignity globally.
The conversation explores:
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