Best Amnesty International Podcasts (2024)

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ACTivate - Jessica Palairet from Lawyers for Climate Change Action 26:56

20d ago26:56

26:56

Jessica Palairet, Executive Director of Lawyers for Climate Change Action - Can successful climate change litigation really help reduce carbon in our atmosphere?

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Mary Maker, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador 34:57

1M ago34:57

34:57

Mary Maker is a South Sudanese refugee and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Goodwill Ambassador. She is also an actress, a fashion lover, and a writer. After fleeing her war-torn country as a child, Mary found safety at the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya, where she was able to attend school. Today, Mary is a champion for girls’ e…

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ACTivate - Laura from Fired Up Stilettos 26:50

2M ago26:50

26:50

In this month’s show, we interview Laura from Fired Up Stilettos, who petitioned Parliament earlier this year with regard to protecting adult entertainment workers’ labour rights (along with the rights of other independent contractors) in New Zealand. To find out more about their campaign, visit www.firedupstilettos.com, email firedupstilettos@gmai…

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ACTivate - 15 July 2024 34:19

3M ago34:19

34:19

AI surveillance at the Olympics - should we be worried? French hijab ban excludes women from sport. Why is Saudi Arabia spending so much money on sport? Sportswashing or legitimate investment?

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ACTivate - 17 June 2024 23:53

4M ago23:53

23:53

ACTivate is a monthly show brought to you by the Christchurch branch of Amnesty International Aotearoa/New Zealand, an organisation dedicated to campaigning for human rights.

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Yasmine Mohammed, Human Rights Activist 41:32

4M ago41:32

41:32

Yasmine Mohammed is a Canadian human rights activist and author of Egyptian and Palestinian descent. Yasmine escaped from a forced, abusive marriage to an Al-Qaeda operative and became an advocate for women's rights through her non-profit organization Free Hearts, Free Minds. She is the author of Unveiled: How Western Liberals Empower Radical Islam…

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Supporting and championing other military veterans, with Fernando Tomlinson and Roy Rucker Sr. 40:48

4M ago40:48

40:48

In this special episode of ‘How Did You Get That Job?’, host Shaun Cheatham is joined by two former Chief Warrant Officers in the US Army. Having retired from service, each have taken different paths but have continued to enjoy highly successful careers in cyber security. Fernando “Nando” Tomlinson has since joined Mandiant (part of Google Cloud), …

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ACTivate - 20 May 2024 22:39

5M ago22:39

22:39

ACTivate is a monthly show brought to you by the Christchurch branch of Amnesty International Aotearoa/New Zealand, an organisation dedicated to campaigning for human rights.

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Paul O'Brien, Executive Director, Amnesty USA 50:05

5M ago50:05

50:05

Paul O’Brien is the Executive Director at Amnesty International USA. Over his career, he has done human rights research and advocacy in more than 50 countries, including most recently, Mexico, Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank. He lived for 10 years in Africa, working for local and international organizations, and for 5 years in Afghanistan, where he…

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ACTivate - Amnesty International Radio Show 26:19

6M ago26:19

26:19

Did the Pacific Island Banaba have to die for New Zealand’s grazing agriculture to thrive? Listen to Katja Phutaraksa Neef as she explains one of the world’s largest environmental injustices.

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How authenticity can drive forward your career in tech, with Emily Cornock (Suncorp) 31:13

6M ago31:13

31:13

Joining us on the How Did You Get That Job? podcast this time is Emily Cornock. Based in Australia, Emily works at financial services company Suncorp, where she’s the Executive Manager for Core Data Platforms. In this insightful conversation with host Shaun Cheatham, Emily shares how sticking to her career plan didn’t always work out, and what she …

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Leslie T. Chang, Journalist and Author 45:48

7M ago45:48

45:48

Leslie T. Chang has written about women in the developing world for two decades. Her reporting method is to immerse herself in the daily lives of ordinary women to find stories that are often unknown to the outside world.Leslie lived in China for a decade as a correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, focusing on stories that explored how socioeco…

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ACTivate - Aimée-Noël Mbiyozo 27:29

7M ago27:29

27:29

African countries should not entertain taking forcibly displaced Palestinians" - Aimée-Noël Mbiyozo, International Affairs Expert. Take Action on Gaza Crisis

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ACTivate - ECPAT 27:42

8M ago27:42

27:42

Interview with Acting Director of ECPAT New Zealand, an organisation that acts to uphold the fundamental right for children to be free from all forms of commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking.

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Revealed: the top 5 in-demand tech roles for 2024 23:31

8M ago23:31

23:31

In this special episode of 'How Did You Get That Job?', host Shaun Cheatham looks at data from recruitment specialists Hays that reveals which tech roles are most in demand among employers in 2024. During the show, he talks to Hays experts to uncover why these organisations need people in these roles, and which skills you need to get the job and su…

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ACTivate - Knowing Catherin and Kerry 26:07

9M ago26:07

26:07

Catherine and Kerry interview each other and discuss their respective favourite protest song, most inspiring activist and best protest attended.

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Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, President and CEO, International Peace Institute 50:00

9M ago50:00

50:00

Prince Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein is a Jordanian former diplomat and the President and CEO of the International Peace Institute. He is the Perry World House Professor of the Practice of Law and Human Rights at the University of Pennsylvania and served as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2014-2018. Zeid is a member of The Elders…

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ACTivate - Te Matahiapo Safari Hynes 29:58

10M ago29:58

29:58

Winner of the Gary Ware Legacy Award, Rangatahi Maōri activist and law student, Te Matahiapo Safari Hynes, talks about the erosion of Indigenous Rights in Aotearoa

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Masuma Ahuja, Head of Freeda UK 33:20

10M ago33:20

33:20

Masuma Ahuja is a journalist who calls three countries home and reports on people, power, and politics worldwide. Her work focuses primarily on women’s and girls’ lives. She is currently the Head of Freeda UK; previously, she worked at CNN and the Washington Post. She also spent years freelancing, reporting on women’s and girls’ lives worldwide for…

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How lifelong learning took me from a non-tech background to CIO, with Paul Smith (Amnesty International) 22:55

10M ago22:55

22:55

Paul Smith, CIO at Amnesty International, joins host Shaun Cheatham for another episode of the How Did You Get That Job? podcast. Based in the UK, Paul took a non-traditional path into tech and credits his passion for learning with his success today. During his conversation with Shaun, Paul discusses his early career, his transition into working in…

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Green Careers: Sustainable Matchmaking and the Green Job Market 41:34

10M ago41:34

41:34

In this episode of the Green Careers segment, Lars and Anne talk to Eva Haanraadts from Sustainable Talent. She is a green matchmaker and helps to connect people that want to have sustainable careers with green employers. In their conversation Eva talks about how she landed her job, what her day to day looks like, how she could incorporate her find…

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ACTivate - Amnesty International Radio Show 24:50

11M ago24:50

24:50

ACTivate is a monthly show brought to you by the Christchurch branch of Amnesty International Aotearoa/New Zealand, an organisation dedicated to campaigning for human rights.

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Taking the leap into tech leadership, with Kumar Parakala (GHD Digital) 32:45

11M ago32:45

32:45

In the latest episode of How Did You Get That Job?, host Shaun Cheatham meets Kumar Parakala. Currently based in the US as President of GHD Digital, Kumar saw his career really take off when he moved to Australia, where he worked in a public sector role before spending 14 years at KPMG. Kumar came on the podcast to discuss his career and how he got…

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Diary of A Gazan Girl 3:57

11M ago3:57

3:57

24-year-old Shereen Sabbah from Gaza shares audio diaries for More to Her Story.By Sarah Little

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ACTivate - Amnesty International Radio Show 27:20

12M ago27:20

27:20

Part 1 Interview with Katya Curran and Hilary Unwin from Te Kāhui Tika Tangata – New Zealand Human Rights Commission about their mahi with the Commission.

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What it takes to lead the US Army Cyber Command, with Neil Khatod 26:04

12M ago26:04

26:04

How Did You Get That Job? is back and we’re starting by recognising Cyber Security Awareness Month this October. Shaun’s guest is Neil Khatod, who recently left the US Army after 30 years of service. Neil most recently served as COO of US Army Cyber Command, where he was responsible for defending a network with over 1.4m endpoints. In a fascinating…

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Natashya Gutierrez, President, Rappler 36:13

12M ago36:13

36:13

Natashya Gutierrez is the President of Rappler, the Phillippine’s leading digital news company. She is the former Editor-in-Chief of VICE Asia-Pacific. She has spent more than a decade leading newsrooms and covering women’s rights, politics, and disinformation with a focus on Asia. You can follow her on Instagram and Twitter @natashya_g…

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Jane Ferguson, Author and Award-Winning Journalist 32:53

1y ago32:53

32:53

Jane Ferguson is an Irish-British journalist, special correspondent for PBS NewsHour, and contributor to The New Yorker. Jane has reported from warzones across the world, with a particular focus on the Middle East. She is a Visiting Lecturer at Princeton University and recently published author of the memoir No Ordinary Assignment. It was an honor …

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Shudufhadzo Musida, Miss South Africa 2020 23:11

1y ago23:11

23:11

Shudufhadzo Musida is a South African model and activist who was crowned Miss South Africa 2020. She is a dedicated advocate and spokeswoman for mental health awareness and women’s rights and was recently appointed a regional champion for the United Nations Sexual and Reproductive Health Agency. Follow Shudu on Instagram @ShudufhadzoMusida or Twitt…

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Isobel Yeung, Award-Winning Documentary Correspondent 38:11

1y ago38:11

38:11

Isobel Yeung is an Emmy-award-winning long-form documentary correspondent. She has covered a wide variety of stories concerning major global issues such as world conflicts, the criminal justice system, women’s rights, mental health, and sexual consent. In this episode, we dive deep into life in and out of the field, the current state of women’s rig…

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Rothna Begum, Human Rights Watch 45:49

1+ y ago45:49

45:49

Rothna Begum is the Senior Women’s Rights Researcher at Human Rights Watch, focusing on discrimination and violence against women and girls in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. She has conducted research and advocacy on the abuse and exploitation of migrant domestic workers, domestic violence against women and girls, child marriage, s…

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Chanel Contos, Founder of Teach Us Consent 28:12

1+ y ago28:12

28:12

Chanel Contos has sparked an international movement that has led to mandating consent education in every school across Australia. The 24-year-old founded Teach Us Consent, a petition for consent to be included in Australian schools’ sex education. Chanel is on the BBC’s list of 100 influential and inspiring women of 2022, and her book on consent wi…

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Revealed: how to develop the skills you need for a career in tech 19:17

1+ y ago19:17

19:17

The pace of change in the tech industry is very high, meaning you always need to be open to enhancing your skills. At Hays, we call this skills development, but in the wider industry you may hear it called “upskilling”. In this special episode, Shaun Cheatham is joined by Harry Gooding - Solutions Director at Hays and presenter of the Tech Founders…

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Why moving from finance to tech pays off, with Evangelina Avendano (EY GDS) 21:52

1+ y ago21:52

21:52

In this episode we meet Evangelina Avendano, Location Leader at EY GDS. We speak to her about her career and discover more about her path from the technology industry to finance, only to come back to tech in her present role. She shares her reasons for makingthe transition, the differences between industries and what advice she has for others who a…

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Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland 27:11

1+ y ago27:11

27:11

Mary Robinson served as the first woman President of Ireland. She also served as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy on Climate Change. She is a founding member and current Chair of The Elders, an independent group of global leaders formed by Nelson Mandela to tackle the world's most pr…

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Revisiting International Women’s Day 14:11

1+ y ago14:11

14:11

In this special episode, originally released in 2022, we celebrate International Women’s Day by looking back at key moments from ‘How Did You Get That Job?’. We pick outcomments around gender imbalance within tech teams and challenges like imposter syndrome which have played as a key disabler in career progression. We’re also joined by Hay’s very o…

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Embracing diversity in tech with Barbara Skerritt (ICON) 28:57

1+ y ago28:57

28:57

In this episode, Shaun Cheatham sits down with Barbara Skerritt, IT Director (EMEA) at ICON Plc. She shares insights from across her 30-year career, starting in data management and fast forwarding to now, where she is IT Director (a role which she asked for!) to lead a whole new product at ICON. Barbara talks about how she loves working in teams an…

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Let's Talk - Season 2, Episode 1: Comparison and Personal Timeline 53:39

1+ y ago53:39

53:39

Welcome back to a new season of Radi8 Radio! In this episode, the girls from Let’s talk have a chat about comparison and personal timelines. Have you ever felt as if others always have things figured out while you are just finding out how to keep everything from falling apart? Do you fear not being able to match hustle culture standards? Are you st…

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Finding a tech job in 2023 18:25

1+ y ago18:25

18:25

In this special episode of How Did You Get That Job?, presenter Shaun Cheatham meets James Milligan, Global Head of Technology Solutions at Hays. They talk about how the tech industry is open to all backgrounds and career paths, plus look back at key moments in the series so far where guests have shared their experiences. Last year, research firm M…

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Woman Life Freedom: Iranian Activists Speak Out 41:36

1+ y ago41:36

41:36

In September 2022, a young woman named Mahsa Amini died in the custody of Iran’s “morality” police. Her death sparked nationwide protests across Iran, what many have called a revolution — a revolution led by women demanding their basic rights. Today, I’m in conversation with two of those women. Mahsa, also known as @Moonitor, and Elnaz Sarbar Bocze…

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Pursuing a career in security with Julie Pearl Matira (CyberQ) 19:39

2y ago19:39

19:39

To celebrate Cyber Security Awareness Month we meet Julie Pearl Matira, who is the SOC Manager for the CyberQ Group. Based in the Philippines, Julie is someone who has dedicated her life to the security industry to succeed in a difficult environment. She joins Shaun on the podcast to tell us about the tech environment in the Philippines, the certif…

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Changing career path to “Tech for Good” with Seun Akindele (CALM) 24:52

2y ago24:52

24:52

Campaign Against Living Miserably (aka CALM) is a UK charity helping those struggling with their mental health, ultimately in order to prevent suicides. Their Head of Data & Innovation is Seun Akindele, and she joins Shaun as the guest in this episode. She talks about her background outside of tech, and how she brings the skills and experience from…

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In Conversation with Nicholas Kristof 48:15

2y ago48:15

48:15

Nicholas Kristof is one of the most well-known journalists and vital voices of our time. A winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, he wrote an op-ed column for The New York Times from 2001 to 2021 - and returned to the Times in August of 2022. According to The Washington Post, Nick "rewrote opinion journalism" with his emphasis on human rights abuses and so…

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Anna Fratsyvir on Life as a Young Ukrainian Journalist During Wartime 41:55

2y ago41:55

41:55

Anna Fratsyvir was studying journalism at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv when her life - as millions of other Ukrainians' lives - changed overnight. Now, Anna uses her platform as a Young European Ambassador to educate others around the world on what is happening in her country. Today, we're in conversation about what life looks l…

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Embedding sustainability into technology with Ellen Wu (Manulife) 30:46

2y ago30:46

30:46

In this episode we spend time with Ellen Wu, the CIO of Manulife China (or Manulife- SInochem), the JV in China. She shares how working on a UN think tank opened her eyes to the opportunity and responsibility which the technology industry has around sustainability. Ever since it has become a passion project of hers to learn and help influence those…

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Radi8 x HOIS: Evalien 24:13

2y ago24:13

24:13

In this new mini-project, Radi8Radio and Humans of IS decided to collaborate and provide stories and experiences from our peers! Humans of IS has been conducting interviews with students from IS about their struggles, passions and dreams. In this new episode of Radi8Radio's collaboration with Humans of IS, Divertje and Veerle got the chance to spea…

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Mentorship – the foundations for a successful career in tech 17:28

2y ago17:28

17:28

This is a special episode dedicated to mentorship and how it can help your career. Since starting this podcast and talking to successful tech leaders, mentorship has always been a topic which has been spoken about glowingly. These leaders have all spoken about how and why mentorship is responsible for where they are today, the confidence it’s given…

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Green Careers: Sustainability Consulting 38:33

2y ago38:33

38:33

Today’s episode is the first one within our new rubric: Green Careers. We want to talk to people that are making a positive impact in their professional lives and ask them for tips and tricks so you get an idea what kind of green jobs exist. In our first episode, we talk to Shanon Peeters. She is a consultant for Guidehouse and advises companies on…

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Clarissa Ward, CNN's Chief International Correspondent 43:05

2y ago43:05

43:05

Clarissa Ward is CNN's Chief International Correspondent. She has spent nearly two decades reporting from front lines around the world, from Syria, Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Afghanistan, and Yemen to Ukraine. She is the author of 'On All Fronts: The Education of a Journalist' and hosts the podcast series from CNN, Tug of War. In this episode, we discuss…

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Radi8 x HOIS: Tina 17:13

2y ago17:13

17:13

In this new mini-project, Radi8Radio and Humans of IS decided to collaborate and provide stories and experiences from our peers! Humans of IS has been conducting interviews with students from IS about their struggles, passions and dreams. In today's episode, Radi8 has the chance to elaborate on Tina's experiences of coming to the Netherlands. Be re…

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