Amnesty's In Their Own Words Amnesty International UK
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Exclusive remarkable real-life stories from around the world. From Chelsea Manning in high-security military prison, to the longest-serving solitary prisoner in the US, these are the voices you need to hear.
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Atena Farghadani and Nazanin Boniadi - S2, Ep4
Imprisoned for drawing a cartoon and prosecuted for shaking hands with her lawyer in prison – this is one young woman’s real-life nightmare. Artist and activist Atena Farghadani tells her story from Iran, where she has faced horrific punishment for daring to speak out. Her words are voiced in English by actress Nazanin Boniadi. In Their Own Words is a podcast from Amnesty International, where people around the world tell their extraordinary stories of fighting for their rights. Subscribe now and don’t miss an episode.
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Steve Kelly - S2, Ep3
A heartbreaking story of a long campaign for justice in the UK. Steve's brother, Mike, was killed in the 1989 Hillsborough Disaster, when 96 people died in a crush at a football stadium. Fans like Mike were blamed for the deaths, but Steve and others knew that something was amiss. In Their Own Words is a podcast from Amnesty International, where people around the world tell their extraordinary stories of fighting for their rights. Subscribe now and don’t miss an episode.
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Khadija Ismayilova - S2, Ep2
A journalist suspected she was being watched, but she didn't expect to be secretly filmed in her bedroom and blackmailed with the tapes - by her government.Khadija Ismayilova tells her story from Azerbaijan, where she has been publicly shamed and imprisoned by the state for daring to investigate and report on corruption at the highest levels of government.In Their Own Words is a podcast from Amnesty International, where people around the world tell their extraordinary stories of fighting for their rights. Subscribe now and don’t miss an episode.
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Albert Woodfox - S2, Ep1
Albert Woodfox endured 44 years in solitary confinement - more than anyone else in the US. When he was imprisoned in Louisiana in the 1970s, racism was rife. Albert took a stand - and it cost him. Hear why Albert was punished over the odds and how he survived 44 years in isolation.In Their Own Words is a podcast from Amnesty International, where people around the world tell their extraordinary stories of fighting for their rights. Subscribe now and don’t miss an episode.
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Nabeel Rajab - S1, Ep4
Free speech doesn't exist in Bahrain today. Yet Nabeel Rajab has spent his whole life speaking out - and facing the consequences - in the hope that one day people in Bahrain may one day be able to speak and move freely.He's been imprisoned many times for his human rights work - from peacefully protesting to tweeting about the government. Yet still Nabeel is determined to keep speaking out. This is a man on the frontline of human rights, fighting desperately for rights that many of us take for granted.In Their Own Words is a podcast from Amnesty International, where people around the world tell their extraordinary stories of fighting for their rights. Subscribe now and don’t miss an episode.
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Peter Greste - S1, Ep3
Overnight and out of the blue, Peter Greste and his colleagues were arrested - simply for doing their jobs as journalists in Egypt, in 2013. Their arrest and imprisonment sparked a worldwide campaign for their release. Hear from Peter on his experience of solitary confinement, how he managed to stay strong in the face of injustice, and why he's now speaking out for press freedom, as journalism becomes an increasingly dangerous job. In Their Own Words is a podcast from Amnesty International, where people around the world tell their extraordinary stories of fighting for their rights. Subscribe now and don’t miss an episode.
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Customer Reviews
Fascinating stories
Many of the stories are tragic and even a bit hard to listen to, but it is important to listen to them and understand some of the greatest injustices in different countries around the world. I can't wait for Season 3
Review Chelsea Mannings In her Own Voice
Truth is absolutely essential to our democracy and to the world for change that will heal all of us... Chelsea tells her story not for gain or worth but to be true to herself as she has explored her life's realities... She has sacrificed herself to uncover the killing of innocents that took place unnecessarily by our military... Because of this podcast I am reminded of her ongoing suffering and courage and pray for her release and commend Amnesty International for standing by her and working on her behalf!!!!! Thank you for giving prisoners a voice ... If we lose our compassion we will lose what is worthy in this world ... Our humanity and our ability to show mercy and love ... That which frees each of us and enriches us and heals... Thank you Chelsea for your honesty and open heartedness and open mindedness... And your bravery by shining light on the darkest causes of what is unfolding now in the Middle East... May your suffering and seclusion end soon, very soon... Prayers and blessings of strength through it all... You are a gift, a spokesman for peace... Pure gratitude to you and for you... And to all those working in Amnesty International... Best wishes to you all, and especially to you Chelsea!!!!