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How one woman changed over 100,000 lives!

Updated | By Danny Painter

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Jessica Dewhurst
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One such human is the unstoppable Jessica Dewhurst, founder and CEO of the Justice Desk, an award-winning human rights organistaion operating in South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

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Having started her journey in human rights at the age of 14 as a volunteer, she realised she could make a difference in the world and began The Justice Desk! Since it began, Jessica and her team have helped over 100,000 people and she's received a medal from Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth! 

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It's almost #WomensDay in #SouthAfrica, and to celebrate, I am going to be sharing some photos of truly phenomenal women, who are out there changing this world!! 🙌🙌🖤 Let's start with this queen... Literally 😂❤️ Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who recognized me as a 24 year old, told me to believe in myself, and for many years after, continued to support and love the work of youth across the globe, especially @thejusticedesk 🌍 She taught me the importance of staying brave, humble and determined. To never give up on the people you serve, ever. Thank you for being a powerful woman who continues to inspire millions ❤️ @theroyalfamily @queensyoungleaders @queens_commonwealth_trust

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More recently, she had the honour of showing Prince Harry and Megan Markle around during their South African visit! 

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People ask me all the time how we are able to achieve so much at @thejusticedesk . My answer will always remain the same 💕 Build yourself not just a great team, but a family ❤️ And to my Justice Desk family - I couldn't do anything without you. You are brilliant, strong, intelligent, kind, generous, life-giving, hardworking and compassionate before compare. 🙌 You are my family and I would do anything for you, just like I know you would do anything for those we serve (even at risk to yourself). I am so incredibly proud of each and every one OF YOU. I aspire to be like you. I learn from you. I care so deeply for you. In just 6 years, look at what we have been able to achieve?? Together!! 🙌 So thank you! Thank you for the honor of working alongside you each and every day as we serve those who need us most. I love you more than you'll ever know. JUSTICE DESK FOREVER ❤️

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I got to speak to this incredible woman about her work, her passion, and how she keeps herself mentally strong! You can listen here: 

You can read more about Jessica and The Justice desk here!

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