Sharon Ekambaram

Sharon Ekambaram is the head of the refugees and migrants rights project at Lawyers for Human Rights in South Africa. With a long history of activism dating back to the 1980s, she is a prominent advocate for the rights of migrants and refugees, often speaking out against institutionalized xenophobia and the barriers faced by foreign nationals in accessing healthcare. Recently, she was in the news for her comments on the systemic issues driving anti-immigrant healthcare blockades in South Africa, emphasizing the need for accountability and the enforcement of existing health policies.