The Emancipated Citizen
This podcast is meant to be a platform for activists taking democratic initiative and standing up against authoritarianism across the globe. We believe that every human is entitled to democratic representation and universal human rights, as outlined in the UDHR. As the voices of people under authoritarian regimes far too often get lost in the global discussion in favor of western-centered politics, we have taken those as our main focus. The podcast’s individual episodes will be centered around the experiences and backgrounds of activists around the world fighting for their rights.
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Episodes
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
We're honored to present to you our conversation with a dear friend and colleague at AAI, Tonoy Emroz. A free-thinker from Bangladesh, he has been overseeing the Atheist Support Network, serving on the AAI board of directors, writing, and helping many around the world through his work; we can attest to that personally. We talked about human rights in Bangladesh and beyond. We hope you find it enjoyable and informative.
Don't forget to chexk out Tonoy's blog :
https://www.atheistalliance.org/author/tonoy-emroz/
And click here if you want to know more about joining AAI : https://www.atheistalliance.org/membership/
Sunday Apr 02, 2023
Sunday Apr 02, 2023
The tragic death of Eden Knight left us shocked and outraged. A 23 year old trans woman who was lured to Saudi Arabia, back from the United States, abused and denied medical treatment, she found herself in an impossible situation and was left with the choice of ending it all. So systematic yet still so heavy. So incredibly needless. So close to home. Listen to our conversation with Dawn about the campaign demanding justice for her. Don't forget to subscribe and stay tuned for part two, where we'll hear from other Saudi activists and discuss the situation in the kingdom.
Follow Dawn on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/Dawnwiththesic?t=7qnWoaL6BEMZkK16NE5BUw&s=09
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Jon is a journalist, activist and Rohingya refugee who was able to find a new home in Canada and today he told us about his struggles and the plight of the Rohingya people both in and out of Myanmar.
See his writing at https://www.humansinflight.org/home
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
In a slight change from our usual format, we interviewed Stephen Watt, a founder of Northern Lights Canada who helps people sponsor refugees for resettlement in Canada. Are you interested in helping victims of human rights abuses directly? Well, if you are from Canada and have four friends who want to help to, you can.
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
In our latest episode we spoke to a Malasian asylum seeker in Sweden who has lost hope in living in freedom and dignity in his own home country after a long and frustrating court case where he tried to change his religious status, not be subject to Sharia Law, and thereby gain more civil liberties.
Can you add Encik Murtad FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072720973272
YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@GerakanMurtadMalaysia
Twitter : https://twitter.com/FairuzMurtad
Sunday Jan 15, 2023
Sunday Jan 15, 2023
In this episode of The Emancipated Citizen we talk to Dr. Leo Igwe who is an advocate for accused witches, a Doctor of Philosophy and co-founder of Advocacy for Accused Witches in Nigeria. Check out AfAW: https://advocacyforallegedwitches.law.blog/about-afaw/?fbclid=IwAR1RRJ0RKU2RLBk-0WGma_LqZfj2TTffUhUr6oRdsvAqNgRaAGyCqjJjkNk
This episode was informative and fun to record. If you enjoyed listening please subscribe and leave us a rating. Thanks!
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Friday Dec 30, 2022
On this holiday special we have a more light-hearted discussion about The World of Ice and Fire and the state of human rights in it. Do be warned though if you're not up to date there will be plenty of spoilers.
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
In this episode we interviewed Fati Masjedi, an Iranian exile and activist, about the history of Iran, the oppression the people of Iran face from the Islamic Republic and the hope for a democratic future.
Sunday Nov 27, 2022
Sunday Nov 27, 2022
In this episode, we're honored to present an exclusive interview with the Ukraine Aid Ops to bring you a first-hand perspective on the Ukrainian war.
For more on UAO, visit their website at:
https://ukraineaidops.org
Check out Hari ( @Hari_est ) and Maria ( @maria_drutska ) on Twitter.
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
We have a conversation with one of the first openly gay Saudis in the scene, Wajeeh Lion, loudly protesting the Kingdom's criminalization and persecution of the LGBTQ community. We talk about the current situation, Saudi opposition, and stands of solidarity.
Subscribe to Wajeeh's YouTube Channel and follow him on Twitter!
https://www.youtube.com/c/WajeehGayLion
https://twitter.com/WajeehLionn