Neha Wadekar

Abortion politics in the U.S. ripples through Kenya – PBS NewsHour (image)

Abortion politics in the U.S. ripples through Kenya – PBS NewsHour

October 31, 2024Videos

Abortion is a closely watched issue in this year’s election, and not just in the U.S. As president, Trump cut funding for international groups that offer and counsel on abortion services. With support from The Pulitzer Center, special correspondent Neha Wadekar reports from Kenya where advocates are watching for who wins. A warning, this story contains accounts of sexual and gender-based violence.

Interview with Maria Pevchihk – The Fuller Project (image)

Interview with Maria Pevchihk – The Fuller Project

December 19, 2022Videos

December 9th was International Anti-Corruption Day. Fuller Project contributor Neha Wadekar attended the International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC), a gathering in Washington, D.C., that brought together heads of state, civil society, business leaders and investigative journalists.

The conference drew some of the world’s most prominent anti-corruption voices. Among them was Maria Pevchikh, Chief Investigator at the Anti-Corruption Foundation, a non-governmental organization founded by Alexei Navalny, the leading political rival of Russian President Vladimir Putin. 

Watch our interview with Maria here.

Movement in Thailand aims to help sex workers earn basic rights and protections – PBS NewsHour (image)

Movement in Thailand aims to help sex workers earn basic rights and protections – PBS NewsHour

December 28, 2022Videos

In one of the world’s most popular sex tourism destinations, sex workers, nonprofit organizations and politicians are part of a growing movement to decriminalize the industry. It’s an attempt to help sex workers earn basic rights and protections. Special correspondent Neha Wadekar reports from Thailand.

Tensions simmer in Kenya as candidate who lost presidential election contests vote count – PBS NewsHour (image)

Tensions simmer in Kenya as candidate who lost presidential election contests vote count – PBS NewsHour

August 17, 2022Videos

Kenyans went to the polls last week in an election widely hailed as one of the most transparent and peaceful in the nation’s history, a major milestone for a country that has experienced significant post-election violence in past years. But the losing candidate, Raila Odinga, has refused to concede and he may challenge the results in court. I reported from Nairobi.

Kenyans prepare to vote for a president after divisive race – PBS NewsHour (image)

Kenyans prepare to vote for a president after divisive race – PBS NewsHour

August 9, 2022Videos

** With exclusive interviews with President Elect William Ruto and Raila Odinga **

Kenyans will go to the polls on Tuesday to select a new president. In a nation with a history of contested and violent elections, this is the first time a member of the politically dominant Kikuyu tribe is not running. And many claim this is Kenya’s first election in which class plays a greater role than ethnicity. My report with Jack Hewson.

Mozambicans fleeing IS-affiliated insurgents feel failed by government, exploited by big business – PBS NewsHour (image)

Mozambicans fleeing IS-affiliated insurgents feel failed by government, exploited by big business – PBS NewsHour

September 30, 2021Videos

The Southeast African nation of Mozambique is being terrorized by “Al Shabaab,” an ISIS-affiliated insurgency that has killed 3,000 people and displaced many more. With the support of the Pulitzer Center, special correspondent Neha Wadekar and filmmaker Ed Ram report from Mozambique on the drivers of this conflict.

Orphaned and traumatized: Mozambican families fleeing ISIS struggle to rebuild their lives – PBS NewsHour (image)

Orphaned and traumatized: Mozambican families fleeing ISIS struggle to rebuild their lives – PBS NewsHour

April 6, 2021Videos

For years, Islamist militants have terrorized the Cabo Delgado province in Mozambique, killing and displacing thousands. This week, they attacked a town called Palma, which hosts international oil and gas companies, killing dozens. ISIS claimed responsibility. Special correspondent Neha Wadekar and her team were among the first to access the region and speak to survivors. They have this report.

Hologic Panther – ITN (image)

Hologic Panther – ITN

December 1, 2020Videos

The Hologic Panther can help test more blood samples more quickly, allowing HIV positive patients to know their viral loads so they can better manage their conditions.

The Child Brides of Climate Change – TIME Magazine (image)

The Child Brides of Climate Change – TIME Magazine

August 13, 2020Videos

Video by Vania Turner, produced by Neha Wadekar and Will Swanson. With support from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.

Climate Change Drives Gender-Based Violence in Somaliland – Voice of America (image)

Climate Change Drives Gender-Based Violence in Somaliland – Voice of America

March 30, 2020Videos

Climate change is driving gender-based violence among rural communities in the breakaway region of Somaliland, according to the charity Oxfam. In times of increasing drought, women travel further to find water and other needs, raising the risk of sexual violence.  Similarly, men unable to support their families too often take out their frustration on their family.