The Kenyan mothers fighting to end police brutality
Mothers in Kenya whose sons have been killed by police brutality are fighting for justice, and in turn, protect other young men. Written by Jaclynn Ashly. Read by Pete Ferrand.
8 Maj 202222min
The radio show championing justice for abuse victims in Nigeria
Silent Voices is a radio show in Nigeria that offers support to women and minors who are victims of violence to seek justice. By exposing perpetrators, the show aims to galvanise others to reach out, so that they too can get help. Written by Ope Adetayo. Read by Pete Ferrand.
1 Maj 202217min
The woman setting the record straight on Native American history
Sarah Eagle Heart is a storyteller and an award-winning producer. She wants to heal her people through telling Indigenous stories. Written by Brandi Morin. Read by Emma Jones.
24 Apr 202222min
Lives derailed: Fleeing Ukraine war destroyed my father’s health
It’s been nearly two months since Russia invaded Ukraine. For one family from Kyiv, the invasion greatly threatened their elderly father's life. So, they embarked on a dangerous journey to get him out. Written by Zoe Osborne.Read by Laura Lockwood.
17 Apr 202213min
The Sri Lankan taxi driver reuniting adoptees with their families.
His day job is taxing people around Sri Lanka, but what Andrew Silva does in his spare time is truly life changing. With a car full of DNA tests and a natural detective's instinct, he's helping to reunite adopted children with their birth mothers. Written by Bhavya Dore. Read by Loveday Smith.
10 Apr 202220min
'Not a quitter': The Karachi doctor taking rapists to court
For this Al Jazeera series on inspiring yet overlooked women, Sanam Maher was drawn to the story of Dr Summaiya Syed. She’s fighting to change the way sexual assault is documented in Pakistan. The country has an abysmally low rate of conviction in such cases. Written and read by Sanam Maher.
3 Apr 202221min
In Berlin, a Russian Jewish restaurant rallies behind Ukrainians
As Germany sees an uptick in anti-Russian sentiment, Ukrainian and Russian restaurant staff band together to oppose war.Written by Gouri Sharma/ Read by Sergej Zulkarneev.
27 Mars 202212min
The anti-apartheid fighter empowering women in South Africa
This is the story of Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi who went from the front lines of anti-racist activism to success in politics and business. “I want my legacy to be that of a woman who believed in justice, equality and doing what is right. " Written by Thabi Myeni.Read by Jo de Frias.
20 Mars 202220min
