CIVICUS Voices
CIVICUS is a global alliance of over 10,000 activists and civil society organisations, especially from the Global South, that exists to defend people power. Our podcast brings you stories of people, communities, and organisations defending human rights and fighting for a more just, inclusive and sustainable world. As a human rights organisation, our activism focuses on human rights violations, civil liberties, and issues such as sustainability, safe protests, and good governance. Find out more on www.civicus.org or on social media under @CIVICUSAlliance.
CIVICUS Voices
Protests over energy: Corruption and unrest
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CIVICUS
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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Electricity is a basic need, but for many, it’s a daily struggle. In this episode of CIVICUS Voices, we examine how energy protests in South Africa and Puerto Rico have become powerful expressions of resistance against inequality, corruption, and environmental injustice. What happens when governments fail to deliver reliable power? And how are communities organising to demand energy access?
Guests:
- Yegeshni Moodley, Climate and Energy Senior Campaigner at Ground Work, South Africa
- Selena Feliciano, National Campaign Coordinator at Energy Democracy Project, Puerto Rico
- Ruth Santiago, Environmental and Community Lawyer, Salinas, Puerto Rico
CIVICUS Voices is hosted by Ester Pinheiro and the CIVICUS Team.