48: The road ahead with LFJL
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 c...
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A podcast by Lawyers for Justice in Libya (LFJL) about truth, justice, and human rights in Libya with hosts Elham Saudi and Marwa Mohamed..
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47: Women’s rights in Libya today with Noura Eljerbi
"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 i...
46: Ending violence against women and girls with Hala Al-Karib
"Violence against women and girls is a political question" This week, hosts, Mae Thompson and Marwa Ben Abderrezak are joined by Hala Al-Kar...
45: Rights of indigenous women with Tuza Hasairi
"We have more hope, we have less fear..." How did the 2011 Libyan uprising impact the rights of Imazighen (Amazighs) people? This week, host...
44: Gender Apartheid in Iran with Shadi Sadr
"It’s not about religion, it’s about freedom of choice…" This week, human rights advocate Shadi Sadr joins hosts Elham and Marwa Ben Abderre...
43: Women in African leadership with Shuvai Busuman Nyoni
"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 ou...
42: Women and girls after the Taliban takeover with Hasina Safi
"Be honest…" What has the Taliban takeover meant for women in Afghanistan today? Former Minister of Women’s Affairs, Hasina Safi, shines a l...
41: The role of INGOs in the WPS Agenda with Kaavya Asoka
"Solidarity is not just a warm fuzzy feeling…" This week, hosts, Mae and Marwa Mohamed, together with Kaavya Asoka, explore how we build glo...
40: The feminist movement in Libya with Farida Allaghi
“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 ex...
39: Introducing Season 5 on Women, Peace and Security
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 w...
38: Noha Aboueldahab on the Role of the Diaspora
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 d...
37: Phil Clark on Reparations
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 a...
36: Lord Alf Dubs on Justice for Migrants and Refugees
Hosts Marwa and Mae, together with Lord Alf Dubs, discuss access to truth, justice and accountability for refugees and migrants that have su...
35: Stephen Rapp on a Special Court for Libya
Why are Special Courts needed, and do they help achieve justice? Could Libya benefit from a Special Court? How can a Special Court be compat...
34: Gissou Nia on People's Tribunals
In this episode, hosts Elham and Mae are joined by Gissou Nia to discuss peoples’ tribunals as an alternative to more conventional criminal...
33: Carla Ferstman on Victims in the Justice Process
Carla Ferstman returns to Libya Matters to discuss the views, concerns and participation of victims and their families in transitional justi...
32: Yasmin Sooka on Truth-seeking
In this episode, hosts Elham and Mae talk to prominent South African human rights lawyer, Yasmin Sooka about the importance of knowing the t...
31: Justice Albie Sachs on Dealing with the Past
How do you deal with the past in order to move forward? And what does this mean for countries that have experienced conflict and mass atroci...
Introducing Season 4
We’re back! This is Libya Matters – Season 4. New season, new guests, new hosts… and so much to discuss! More than a decade after the 2011 u...
30: International investigations and the path to accountability with Hanny Megally (Annual Justice Lecture 2020)
This episode presents the second Annual Justice Lecture delivered by Mr Hanny Megally in October 2020. Mr Megally examines lessons learned f...