Amnesty's In Their Own Words
Amnesty International UKExclusive 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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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Category | News | ||||
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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 d... more
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... more
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 imp... more
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... more
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... more
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 experien... more
Hear from the world’s most famous whistleblower. Chelsea Manning is known around the world for leaking details of human rights abuses to Wikileaks during the Iraq war. As a result, she was dealt a harsh 35-year sentence in US military prison, where s... more
Actor Christian Bale tells the remarkable story of his friend Chen Guangcheng, a blind self-taught lawyer who took on the Chinese government’s one-child policy and stood up for women being forced into having late-term abortions and forced sterilisati... more
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- 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
Apple Podcasts5Daniel M-M
United States8 years ago - Amazingly heart wrenching
Just listened to the steve Kelly podcast and must admit it was the first podcast to ever make me cry. These are incredible true stories that take you through the full spectrum of emotions but leave you in the end feeling like there is some hope for humanity! Good work AI. More like this.
Apple Podcasts5Texasforever50
United Kingdom9 years ago - Great podcast
Love this from Amnesty - compelling stories, well told, great production
Apple Podcasts5Haribo_00United Kingdom9 years ago - Listen to this
Humbling, harrowing in parts but inspiring, everyone should listen to this
Apple Podcasts5BelR99United Kingdom9 years ago - Great storytelling
So pleased to have found this. Great stories from amazing people. Listen and be inspired.
Apple Podcasts5Hp346United Kingdom9 years ago - Thoroughly Inspirational
Eye-opening, thought-provoking podcast which really puts things in your own life into perspective. A must
Apple Podcasts5Lilia333United Kingdom9 years ago - Loved it
Amazing to hear an array of unique and inspiring voices from across the world! Definitely give it a listen.
Apple Podcasts5EagriffUnited Kingdom9 years ago - Excellent
Fascinating stories from people on the front line of the fight for human rights. It's a must-listen podcast - more episodes please!
Apple Podcasts5Bella789United Kingdom9 years ago - Brilliant!
It is heartbreaking to listen about the atrocities these people have endured but so important the world hears it all the same. Thank you Amnesty International for this brilliant series.
Apple Podcasts5carriescm
Australia10 years ago - Its about time!
Such an amazing podcast! Give it a listen, such an unique subject topic. Well worth a download.
Apple Podcasts5Oska.z.kUnited Kingdom10 years ago - Good Content - Dreadful BGM
I love the content of this podcast but find it really difficult to listen to because of the background music. It's really off-putting. It's a shame because we need as many people as possible to listen to these podcasts. As an Amnesty International volunteer, I want to be positive about these podcasts because they are a great idea....but you really need to talk to your sound editor!
Apple Podcasts4AJAmnesty
France10 years ago - 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 ... more
Apple Podcasts5McdanicsUnited States10 years ago
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