With Torsten Krause, the discussion explores the complexities of socio-ecological systems , bringing together contextualised perspectives to better understand the relationships between just green transitions, sustainability and rights of biosphere defenders.
30 Sept 2026
Benafsha Yaqoobi on the Realities Facing Persons with Disabilities in Afghanistan Today
This episode is hosted by Richard Bennett, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan and Visiting Professor with the RWI Afghanistan Programme. He is joined by Benafsha Yaqoobi, Director of The RAHYAB Initiative, human rights and disability rights advocate, and former Commissioner of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission.
The episode shines a light on the realities facing persons with disabilities in Afghanistan today, exploring the human rights challenges, discrimination, exclusion, and barriers they face in accessing education, employment, public life, and essential services. Richard and Benafsha discuss the voices and experiences that are often overlooked, particularly those of women and girls with disabilities, as well as the urgent need to protect the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure that no one is left behind.
27 Aug 2026
Artemis Akbary on the realities facing LGBTIQ+ people in Afghanistan today
This episode is hosted by Richard Bennett, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan and Visiting Professor with the RWI Afghanistan Programme. He is joined by Artemis Akbary, Executive Director of the Afghanistan LGBTIQ+ Organization (ALO) and a passionate LGBTIQ+ rights activist and refugee rights advocate.
The episode shines a light on the realities facing LGBTIQ+ people in Afghanistan today, exploring the human rights challenges, discrimination, persecution, and profound risks they face under the current regime. Richard and Artemis discuss the voices and experiences that are too often silenced, as well as the urgent need to protect LGBTIQ+ rights and ensure that no one is left behind.
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Nazeela Elmi
Carol Rask
Alvaro Amaya
Rohullah Esmati
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121,672
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YouTube
82
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