Joel Ekong is a researcher in the Africa team. He is a human rights activist and public interest researcher. With an academic foundation in History and International Studies, his work is defined by a rigorous, evidence-based approach to social justice. He is deeply committed to empowering marginalised communities and currently a staff with the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) working to challenge systemic injustices and champion socio-economic rights. Joel brings his expertise and unwavering dedication to the Asylos community, united in the pursuit of human dignity and the rule of law.

He can be contacted at joel.ekong@asylos.org