Divorces are often messy. In countries like Turkey and Egypt, they can also put women at risk of losing everything: their financial independence, the right to see their children, and their social status.
İpek Bozkurt is a lawyer based in Istanbul. She focuses on cases of violence against women and works with a grassroot organisation called We Will Stop Femi ... Show More
Jun 2023
Why Iranians are cutting their hair for "Woman, Life, Freedom" | Sahar Zand
Filmmaker Sahar Zand vividly explores the ongoing struggle women face at the hands of Iranian morality police -- like living as second-class citizens with no right to travel, divorce or wear their hair uncovered -- and points to new hope as protests against this unfair treatment ... Show More
13m 30s
Sep 2020
The Journey of Finding Love Again and Discussing the Negative Perception of Divorced Women with Lisa Vogl
When it comes to finding a naseeb, it seems like the odds are stacked against us from the start. But as a divorcee, the challenges are stacked even higher.
In Ep. 30 of Season 2, we sit down with Lisa Vogl to talk about life post-divorce, the collateral damage that comes with it ... Show More
1h 11m
Dec 2023
Law Society Legal Hero: Child Marriage and Gender-Based Abuse - Shabina Begum - S7E32
Send us a text "When the passion starts to waver, and the novelty wears away, it feels tough, but it's worth it. Keep going." This week we're super excited to be chatting with Shabina Begum, a trailblazing legal professional making waves in the realm of child marriage, gender-bas ... Show More
38m 11s
Feb 2024
Women in International Law – Episode 02 – Jelena Aparac
The Women in International Law podcast, presented by the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights and the ATLAS Network, showcases women with diverse experiences and career paths in the field. Together, we explore their journeys, pivotal moments and chall ... Show More
17m 11s