09: Building Liveable Futures With Poonam Joshi Libya Matters podcast

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In the final episode of this season, hosts Elham Saudi and Mae Thompson reflect on the journey of season 5 and bring it back to the Libyan context. They look ahead to talk of upcoming election and where Libyan women’s political engagement fits within these conversations. They also explore how we are centring accountability in our feminist approaches at LFJL. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Twitter: @Libyamatterspod Facebook: @Libyamatters Instagram: @libyamatterspodcast Find our hosts on Twitter: @Elham_LFJL , @Marwa_LFJL , @Mae_Thomps , @Marwa_Babd This season of Libya Matters was produced by Damiri Media: @damiri.official Artwork by Agata Nowicka: @pixelendo Libya Matters is brought to you by Lawyers for Justice in Libya (LFJL). Visit our website . Subscribe to our mailing list . Support our work with a single or regular donation .…

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47: Women’s rights in Libya today with Noura Eljerbi 1:05:11

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"They want to take us out of the picture..." What does violence against women and girls look like in Libya today? How is this specifically impacting women human rights defenders? Join hosts Elham Saudi and Marwa Ben Abderrezak, alongside Noura Eljerbi, for the final guest episode of our WPS season, as they explore how women navigate Libya's unstable political landscape and shrinking civic space. They also look at what safeguarding mechanisms mean in practice within international forums. Noura El Jerbi is a Libyan journalist, human rights defender and women’s rights activist, who recently briefed the UN Security Council on civil society and women’s rights in Libya. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Twitter: @Libyamatterspod Facebook: @Libyamatters Instagram: @libyamatterspodcast Find our hosts on Twitter: @Elham_LFJL , @Marwa_LFJL , @Mae_Thomps , @Marwa_Babd This season of Libya Matters was produced by Damiri Media: @damiri.official Artwork by Agata Nowicka: @pixelendo Libya Matters is brought to you by Lawyers for Justice in Libya (LFJL). Visit our website . Subscribe to our mailing list . Support our work with a single or regular donation .…

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46: Ending violence against women and girls with Hala Al-Karib 51:58

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"Violence against women and girls is a political question" This week, hosts, Mae Thompson and Marwa Ben Abderrezak are joined by Hala Al-Karib to discuss the patterns and normalisation of violence against women and girls in the Horn of Africa region. They explore the roles, and failings, of international humanitarian frameworks on this topic and ask who has the power to unbuild and rebuild traditions. Hala Al-Karib is a women’s rights defender, researcher and the Regional Director of the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa Network (SIHA). If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Twitter: @Libyamatterspod Facebook: @Libyamatters Instagram: @libyamatterspodcast Find our hosts on Twitter: @Elham_LFJL , @Marwa_LFJL , @Mae_Thomps , @Marwa_Babd This season of Libya Matters was produced by Damiri Media: @damiri.official Artwork by Agata Nowicka: @pixelendo Libya Matters is brought to you by Lawyers for Justice in Libya (LFJL). Visit our website . Subscribe to our mailing list . Support our work with a single or regular donation .…

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45: Rights of indigenous women with Tuza Hasairi 47:38

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"We have more hope, we have less fear..." How did the 2011 Libyan uprising impact the rights of Imazighen (Amazighs) people? This week, hosts Elham and Mae are joined by Tuza Hasairi to dive into Libya's pre- and post-2011 political and social landscape for Imazighen people. In this conversation, they also explore what inclusion looks like for Imazighen women within Libya's political processes. Tuza Hasairi is the co-founder of the Tafat Foundation for Media and Culture, based in Libya. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Twitter: @Libyamatterspod Facebook: @Libyamatters Instagram: @libyamatterspodcast Find our hosts on Twitter: @Elham_LFJL , @Marwa_LFJL , @Mae_Thomps , @Marwa_Babd This season of Libya Matters was produced by Damiri Media: @damiri.official Artwork by Agata Nowicka: @pixelendo Libya Matters is brought to you by Lawyers for Justice in Libya (LFJL). Visit our website . Subscribe to our mailing list . Support our work with a single or regular donation .…

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44: Gender Apartheid in Iran with Shadi Sadr 1:09:09

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"It’s not about religion, it’s about freedom of choice…" This week, human rights advocate Shadi Sadr joins hosts Elham and Marwa Ben Abderrezak to explore the current system of gender apartheid in Iran. Together, they examine the years, context and warning signs leading up to the current reality for women, and ask how accountability plays a major role in Iran's 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement. Shadi Sadr is an Iranian lawyer, journalist and human rights advocate and is the co-founder and executive director of Justice for Iran, a London-based human rights NGO. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Twitter: @Libyamatterspod Facebook: @Libyamatters Instagram: @libyamatterspodcast Find our hosts on Twitter: @Elham_LFJL , @Marwa_LFJL , @Mae_Thomps , @Marwa_Babd This season of Libya Matters was produced by Damiri Media: @damiri.official Artwork by Agata Nowicka: @pixelendo Libya Matters is brought to you by Lawyers for Justice in Libya (LFJL). Visit our website . Subscribe to our mailing list . Support our work with a single or regular donation .…

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43: Women in African leadership with Shuvai Busuman Nyoni 42:19

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"We say those women's names over and over again..." In this episode, hosts Marwa and Mae are joined by Shuvai Busuman Nyoni to shift our understanding of leadership as a collective movement, rather than focusing on individuals. Shuvai explores examples from across the continent including Kenya, Zimbabwe and South Sudan. Shuvai Busuman Nyoni is a gender, peace and security expert and is the Executive Director of the African Leadership Centre (ALC), based in Nairobi, Kenya. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Twitter: @Libyamatterspod Facebook: @Libyamatters Instagram: @libyamatterspodcast Find our hosts on Twitter: @Elham_LFJL , @Marwa_LFJL , @Mae_LFJL , @Marwa_Babd This season of Libya Matters was produced by Damiri Media: @damiri.official Artwork by Agata Nowicka: @pixelendo Libya Matters is brought to you by Lawyers for Justice in Libya (LFJL). Visit our website . Subscribe to our mailing list . Support our work with a single or regular donation .…

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42: Women and girls after the Taliban takeover with Hasina Safi 43:05

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"Be honest…" What has the Taliban takeover meant for women in Afghanistan today? Former Minister of Women’s Affairs, Hasina Safi, shines a light on her experiences in Afghan politics and the erasure of women in public, social and political life under Taliban rule, with hosts, Marwa Ben Abderrazek and Marwa Mohamed. Together, they also explore the responsibility of the international community on women’s rights in Afghanistan today. Hasina Safi is a human rights advocate and was Afghanistan’s former Minister for Women’s Affairs, until the takeover by the Taliban in 2021. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Twitter: @Libyamatterspod Facebook: @Libyamatters Instagram: @libyamatterspodcast Find our hosts on Twitter: @Elham_LFJL , @Marwa_LFJL , @Mae_LFJL , @Marwa_Babd This season of Libya Matters was produced by Damiri Media: @damiri.official Artwork by Agata Nowicka: @pixelendo Libya Matters is brought to you by Lawyers for Justice in Libya (LFJL). Visit our website . Subscribe to our mailing list . Support our work with a single or regular donation .…

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41: The role of INGOs in the WPS Agenda with Kaavya Asoka 51:19

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"Solidarity is not just a warm fuzzy feeling…" This week, hosts, Mae and Marwa Mohamed, together with Kaavya Asoka, explore how we build global solidarity between women in civil society. They discuss reprisals against women human rights defenders and activists and the role of the UN in bringing accountability into the picture of global women’s rights. Kaavya Asoka is the Executive Director of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security, based in the U.S. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Twitter: @Libyamatterspod Facebook: @Libyamatters Instagram: @libyamatterspodcast Find our hosts on Twitter @Elham_LFJL , @Marwa_LFJL , @Mae_LFJL and @Marwa_Babd . This season of Libya Matters was produced by Damiri Media: @damiri.official Artwork by Agata Nowicka: @pixelendo Libya Matters is brought to you by Lawyers for Justice in Libya (LFJL). Visit our website . Subscribe to our mailing list . Support our work with a single or regular donation .…

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40: The feminist movement in Libya with Farida Allaghi 1:11:43

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“I don’t want to stop even when I’m 100 years old…” In our first guest episode, hosts Elham and Marwa are joined by Dr. Farida Allaghi to explore her experiences and lessons learnt as an activist growing up in Tripoli, Libya. She also delves into the current realities for women in Libyan politics today. Dr. Farida Allaghi is a renowned Libyan human rights activist and advocate for democracy and social development with extensive expertise in civil society, women’s rights, and youth empowerment. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Twitter: @Libyamatterspod Facebook: @Libyamatters Instagram: @libyamatterspodcast Find our hosts on Twitter @Elham_LFJL , @Marwa_LFJL , @Mae_LFJL and @Marwa_Babd . This season of Libya Matters was produced by Damiri Media: @damiri.official Artwork by Agata Nowicka: @pixelendo Libya Matters is brought to you by Lawyers for Justice in Libya (LFJL). Visit our website . Subscribe to our mailing list . Support our work with a single or regular donation .…

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39: Introducing Season 5 on Women, Peace and Security 27:09

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To ease into this new season of Libya Matters, join our hosts Elham and Mae as they set the scene for the next nine episodes, delving into what we mean when we say Women, Peace and Security (WPS). They explore the significance of situating the WPS agenda within the contexts and perspectives of women from the Global Majority and highlight important themes that come up this season, including solidarity and allyship. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Twitter: @Libyamatterspod Facebook: @Libyamatters Instagram: @libyamatterspodcast Find our hosts on Twitter @Elham_LFJL , @Marwa_LFJL , @Mae_LFJL and @Marwa_Babd . This season of Libya Matters was produced by Damiri Media: @damiri.official Artwork by Agata Nowicka: @pixelendo Libya Matters is brought to you by Lawyers for Justice in Libya (LFJL). Visit our website . Subscribe to our mailing list . Support our work with a single or regular donation .…

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38: Noha Aboueldahab on the Role of the Diaspora 50:57

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For the final episode of the season, hosts Elham and Marwa welcome Dr. Noha Aboueldahab to Libya Matters to explore the role of the Libyan diaspora and what diasporas can offer to justice in their home country. Dr. Noha Aboueldahab is a Non-Resident Fellow in the Foreign Policy programme at the Brookings Institution, Assistant Professor at Georgetown University in Qatar, and Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs . She is an award-winning specialist in transitional justice and her forthcoming book examines the role of Arab diasporas in changing the way we think about and the way we pursue justice and political change. Our latest report, “Justice is the only way forward”: Perceptions of justice in Libya ten years on , explores the perceptions of justice of Libyans, their views on the transitional justice process and their priorities for accountability ten years on from the 2011 uprising. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Twitter: @Libyamatterspod Facebook: @Libyamatters Instagram: @libyamatterspodcast Find our hosts on Twitter @Elham_LFJL and @Marwa_LFJL . This season of Libya Matters was produced by Damiri Media: @damiri.official Artwork by Agata Nowicka: @pixelendo Libya Matters is brought to you by Lawyers for Justice in Libya (LFJL). Visit our website . Subscribe to our mailing list . Support our work with a single or regular donation .…

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37: Phil Clark on Reparations 58:50

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What is the goal of reparations and why do they matter? When should they be delivered and who should benefit? In this episode, hosts Elham and Juergen are joined by Professor Phil Clark to grapple with the topic of reparations for grave human rights violations and mass atrocity. Phil Clark is a Professor of International Politics at SOAS University of London and an acclaimed author. He specialises in conflict and post-conflict issues, including transitional justice, peacebuilding and reconciliation. Our latest report, “Justice is the only way forward”: Perceptions of justice in Libya ten years on , explores the perceptions of justice of Libyans, their views on the transitional justice process and their priorities for accountability ten years on from the 2011 uprising. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Twitter: @Libyamatterspod Facebook: @Libyamatters Instagram: @libyamatterspodcast Find our hosts on Twitter @Elham_LFJL and @Marwa_LFJL . This season of Libya Matters was produced by Damiri Media: @damiri.official Artwork by Agata Nowicka: @pixelendo Libya Matters is brought to you by Lawyers for Justice in Libya (LFJL). Visit our website . Subscribe to our mailing list . Support our work with a single or regular donation .…

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36: Lord Alf Dubs on Justice for Migrants and Refugees 49:03

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Hosts Marwa and Mae, together with Lord Alf Dubs, discuss access to truth, justice and accountability for refugees and migrants that have suffered gross human rights violations in Libya. They look at current avenues for protection and accountability, as well as how to effectively build migrants and refugees into future transitional justice mechanisms. Lord Dubs is a British Labour politician and former Member of Parliament. He arrived in the UK as a refugee in 1939 and has served a long career in long career in public service. Our report, No Way Out: Migrants and refugees trapped in Libya face crimes against humanity, is available here . If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Twitter: @Libyamatterspod Facebook: @Libyamatters Instagram: @libyamatterspodcast Find our hosts on Twitter @Marwa_LFJL and @Mae_LFJL . This season of Libya Matters was produced by Damiri Media: @damiri.official Artwork by Agata Nowicka: @pixelendo Libya Matters is brought to you by Lawyers for Justice in Libya (LFJL). Visit our website . Subscribe to our mailing list . Support our work with a single or regular donation .…

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35: Stephen Rapp on a Special Court for Libya 55:52

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Why are Special Courts needed, and do they help achieve justice? Could Libya benefit from a Special Court? How can a Special Court be compatible with other international mechanisms? To unravel all this, hosts Elham and Marwa talk to prominent American lawyer and former US Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues, Stephen Rapp. Stephen Rapp has over twenty years of experience in the field of international justice and accountability and he served as the Chief Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone. Our latest report, “Justice is the only way forward”: Perceptions of justice in Libya ten years on , explores the perceptions of justice of Libyans, their views on the transitional justice process and their priorities for accountability ten years on from the 2011 uprising. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Follow us: Twitter: @Libyamatterspod Facebook: @Libyamatters Instagram: @libyamatterspodcast Find our hosts on Twitter @Elham_LFJL and @Marwa_LFJL . This season of Libya Matters was produced by Damiri Media: @damiri.official Artwork by Agata Nowicka: @pixelendo Libya Matters is brought to you by Lawyers for Justice in Libya (LFJL). Visit our website . Subscribe to our mailing list . Support our work with a single or regular donation .…

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34: Gissou Nia on People's Tribunals 48:31

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