2) From death row to the courtroom: Justice DefendersThis trailblazing charity, founded in the UK and working in prisons across Africa, is opening doors to the legal system to those who’ve served time. Through its 15-year partnership with the University of London (UOL), dozens of prisoners and ex-offenders have earned law degrees – some while still behind bars. Recent graduation ceremonies at prisons in Kenya and Uganda showcased the grit and resilience of its students. Among the 47 law degree graduates, four had served time on death row, while another 11 still faced the death penalty. One former death row inmate, William Okumu, has made it all the way to the Bar, and is now a fully qualified Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.