In this episode of The Dissident’s Mic, Casey Michel, Director of HRF’s Combating Kleptocracy Program, sits down with Nicaraguan political activist Félix Maradiaga to discuss his time as a political prisoner, why authoritarian regimes are increasingly working together to suppress dissent, and what gives him hope that democracy can still prevail.

In this episode of The Dissident’s Mic, Casey Michel, director of HRF’s Combating Kleptocracy Program, sits down with Equatoguinean human rights lawyer and EG Justice Executive Director Tutu Alicante to discuss how authoritarian regimes use sports to launder their reputations, what soccer corruption reveals about the broader kleptocracy in Equatorial Guinea, and why players, journalists, and fans can still play a role in holding these networks accountable.

In this episode of The Dissident’s Mic, Uyghur human rights advocate Jewher Ilham joins us to discuss how forced labor in China has become embedded in global supply chains, why companies often struggle or fail to trace where their products come from, and what governments, corporations, and consumers can do about it.

In this episode of The Dissident’s Mic, Roya shares how technology and education can create opportunities for Afghan girls to pursue their dreams and ambitions, despite the restrictions they face under Taliban rule.