Defenders’ Wellbeing Podcast Ep 5

As an activist, one often grapples with feelings of isolation—be it emotional, political, or geographical—and questions the source and impact of this solitude. Episode 5 explores DWC as a space that brought together individuals from diverse countries, languages, and struggles, providing a unique “global-ness” collective. The episode features Aras Örgen who reflects on these issues and share personal and collective care practices from his journey, and takeaways from DWC.  

Aras is a Capacity Strengthening Specialist at ORAM. Previously, they gained experience working with various human rights organizations, primarily focused on LGBTIQ rights. Aras recently coordinated a well-being program for at-risk LGBTIQ+ human rights defenders in Turkey while advocating for SOGIESC equality on the global stage. Aras is also a consultant for enhancing organizational resilience and well-being for civil society organizations.