#EquiTalks – Episode 19: Racki Gakou, Elevating the Voices of Women and Girls in Mali (in French)

In this episode, we explore the defense of human rights in Mali with Racki Gakou, Communications and Advocacy Officer at Lawyers Without Borders Canada.

Racki shares her commitment to helping communities understand, access, and claim their rights, particularly women, girls, and people in vulnerable situations. As part of her participation in Equitas’ International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) in 2025, she reflects on her awareness-raising work against child marriage, gender-based violence, and the challenges related to implementing national and international legislation. Listen to this inspiring conversation about the role of advocacy, resilience, and hope in promoting human rights in Mali.

“My work is about helping people raise their voices, understand their rights, access them, and claim them.”

#EquiTalks: Voices of Human Rights Education is a podcast that amplifies the voices of people defending human rights, whether they work with Equitas, are partners in Canada and around the world, participants in our human rights training programs, or perhaps even you one day. We believe it is important to share ideas about human rights and learn from one another to advance equality and social justice, and we invite you to join us on this journey.

Each episode features conversations designed to deepen your understanding of the potential of human rights education and how it can be used innovatively to strengthen communities and individuals. These accessible discussions explore the journeys of human rights defenders, the lessons learned, and their visions of human rights and social justice in different contexts.