In 2019,
Hart House
hosted a Talking Walls exhibit in collaboration with the U of T Law
Faculty's
International
Human Rights Program
for the release of the book
And I Live On: The Resilience of
Rwandan Genocide Survivors of Sexual Violence
. Just before the release of the book, Hart House Podcasting alums
Ruvimbo and Tony had a chance to meet with two U of T Law students from
the IHRP clinic to ask them about their work on this project, what
motivated them to pursue a career in law, and their reflections on some
of life's bigger questions. This week on
The West Meeting Room
we'll hear from Mehak Kawatra, who shared insights about
empowerment,
emotional labour
, and the vital role of stories in advocacy work.
Please note that while the focus of these conversations is on
resilience, you should know that we will be discussing the experiences
of survivors of sexual violence. So be sure to take care of yourself in
whatever way is best.
Here is a link to the article mentioned in the interview, written
by Mehak for Rights Review:
IHRP