Write for Rights - Why we should care about Kyrgyzstan?

Write for Rights: Why we should care about Kyrgyzstan 15 years in prison for peacefully protesting… In today’s short story, journalist Mathilda Mallinson meets a human rights defender whose plight unites us across borders. She faces imprisonment in a secluded mountainous country that lies at a crucial juncture between Asia and Europe. As the forces against her take root around the world, there’s one key takeaway: she could be you. Find out why Rita’s story matters to you, and what you can do to help. The episode is hosted by Mathilda Mallinson (@mathildamall) and features music by Samfire (@soundofsamfire). Learn more at amnesty.org.uk. Note on translation: The performance of conference interpreters is protected under international law, with the Berne Convention providing protection for the interests of authors. In the context of an interpreted event, interpreters are the owners of their interpretations and therefore have exclusive rights over the recording of their work. Due to the spontaneous nature of simultaneous interpreting, the recording of an interpreted event can only ever be used for information purposes and does not serve as the official version of the communication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices