Phenyo Sekati is an aspiring human rights advocate and has, through research and volunteering, developed a passion for children's rights and digital rights for vulnerable groups in Africa. She is an avid mooter and has competed and coached in several national and international competitions. Additionally, she has served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Pretoria Student Law Review - a student-driven journal tasked with publishing contemporary legal issues. Phenyo is a BCom Law and LLB graduate from South Africa and believes that the Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa (HRDA) programme will equip her with the knowledge and skills necessary to advocate for intersectional human rights frameworks that address the multifaceted identities of various stakeholders in society.