Best Humaira Podcasts (2025)

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Ramadan: Journey of Consciousness with Dr Fawzia al-Rifai 56:54

28d ago56:54

56:54

Please visit https://www.thehikmahproject.com/ for podcast notesBy Saqib Safdar

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Ep #20: Building AuthoredUp: Ivana's Modest Journey from 0 to 2,000 customers 46:36

1M ago46:36

46:36

Welcome to the Self-Aware Solopreneur podcast! In this episode, Maira dives into the rollercoaster journey of solopreneurship and the realities of building a business. She chats with Ivana Todorovic, co-founder of AuthoredUp, a LinkedIn content and analytics tool. They discuss the challenges of startup life, the importance of understanding your ide…

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#26 The Last of the Muslims: Amīr ʿAbd al-Qādir al-Jazāʾirī with Dr Lahouari Ramzi Taleb 2:15:06

1M ago2:15:06

2:15:06

Please see www.thehikmahproject.com for accompanying notesBy Saqib Safdar

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EP #19: 6 Habits I’m Leaving Behind in 2025 12:14

2M ago12:14

12:14

Six Habits to Leave Behind for a Thriving 2025 as a Solopreneur In this raw episode of the Self-Aware Solopreneur Podcast, host Maira shares the six habits she's leaving behind in 2025. From over-committing to communities to avoiding important tasks, Maira opens up about the lessons learned and how simplifying her approach has brought clarity and i…

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Mark Gibney on Redefining Accountability in Human Rights 26:03

3M ago26:03

26:03

Mark Gibney is the Carol Belk Distinguished Professor of Humanities and Political Science at the University of North Carolina at Asheville and the Affiliate Professor at RWI. In this episode, Professor Gibney challenges us to rethink how countries are held accountable — not just within their borders, but on a global scale.We’ll discuss his groundbr…

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Olof Skoog - EU Special Representative for Human Rights. 20:55

3M ago20:55

20:55

Ambassador Olof Skoog, since March 2024, has been the EU Special Representative for Human Rights. He is a Swedish diplomat with extensive experience representing both Sweden and the European Union. Most recently he was EU Ambassador to the UN in New York. Last month, he was with us in Lund to deliver the 2024 annual Anna Lindh Lecture under the ti…

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Olof Skoog - The Strategy of Human Rights (2024 Anna Lindh Lecture) 45:22

3M ago45:22

45:22

Ambassador Olof Skoog, EU Special Representative for Human Rights, delivered the 2024 annual Anna Lindh Lecture on 19 November on the theme of “The Strategy of Human Rights.” This podcast episode is a live recording of the lecture as it was delivered at Lund University Hall.By The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

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Ep #18: 5 Warning Signs You Need Focus to Unleash Your Core Genius 18:55

4M ago18:55

18:55

In this episode of the Self Aware Solopreneur podcast, host Humaira tackles the issue of 'idea overload' that many solopreneurs face, pointing out how a surplus of ideas can become distractions rather than assets. Through personal anecdotes and client stories, she highlights five warning signs that indicate the need to narrow focus and align with o…

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Maliha Shirzay - Uzbek women in Afghanistan: a story of empowerment 17:05

5M ago17:05

17:05

Maliha Shirzay-Research Fellow, RWI Afghanistan Programme in 2024 is collaborating with other research fellows to support the mandate of the Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett on Human Rights in Afghanistan. More specifically, in this episode dedicated tshe shares insights from her research on investigating the rights of Afghan women, particularly …

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Ep #17: Unlocking Business Potential through Unqiue Assessment Tool with Maiko Sakai 56:33

5M ago56:33

56:33

The episode from Humaira's Self-Aware Solopreneur Podcast focuses on creating high-quality quiz funnels, emphasizing the importance of making quizzes engaging, interactive, and meaningful. Humaira shares her journey from a corporate employee to a solopreneur, describing her past struggles with list-building and revealing the transformative potentia…

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The Journey of Divine Love with Murshida Salima Adelstein 1:35:32

5M ago1:35:32

1:35:32

Salima Adelstein is Co-President of UoS and Academic Dean for the Spiritual Ministry degree programs. She is Founder and Spiritual Director of the Farm of Peace, a Sufi healing retreat center and community. As a Sufi Mystic, Master Healer and Teacher, she has guided students to the Truth for over 25 years. Salima is co-author of A Drop in the Ocean…

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Journeying Beyond the Horizons with Allama Iqbal - In Conversation with Humaira Masihuddin 1:32:00

6M ago1:32:00

1:32:00

Guest Humaira Masihuddin is a lawyer based in Islamabad and holds LLM in Public International Law from the University of London, LLB (shariah and law) from the International Islamic University, MA in Cultural Anthropology from University of Pittsburgh USA and an MSC in Criminal Justice Studies from University of Leicester in UK. She is a criminolog…

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Ep #16: Building Sustainable Businesses through Ecosystems and Licensing 43:50

6M ago43:50

43:50

Pamela Slim on Building Sustainable Businesses through Ecosystems and Licensing In this episode of the Self Aware Solopreneur podcast, host Myra interviews Pamela Slim, an award-winning author and expert in business scaling and IP development. Pamela shares her journey from corporate employment to solopreneurship, emphasizing the importance of rela…

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EP #15: Tapping into Hidden Genius. It’s Not What You Think. 30:45

6M ago30:45

30:45

In this episode of the Self Aware Solopreneur podcast, host Maira delves into what it truly means to be a 'genius.' Drawing from her own journey from corporate life to solopreneurship, she emphasizes the importance of intention over mere ideas. Listeners are encouraged to chase intention, embrace uncertainty, adopt an experimental mindset, and focu…

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Hamid A. Formuli on International Accountability on Human Rights Violations 16:17

7M ago16:17

16:17

Hamid A. Formuli is a human rights practitioner, former career diplomat and a Research Fellow with RWI's Afghanistan program in 2024. His tenure at the Afghan foreign service spans over 8 years, boasting an impactful career across various roles, starting from a consular associate, law and treaties officer to special aide to the deputy foreign minis…

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Palwasha Mirbacha on the Community Implications of Education Bans in Afghanistan 25:42

7M ago25:42

25:42

Palwasha Mirbacha is a Research Fellow with RWI Afghanistan Programme in 2024. With over a decade of extensive experience, Palwasha Mirbacha has played a pivotal role in planning, designing, implementing, and monitoring education projects, collaborating with renowned international education institutions. As an expert in the field of education, she …

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Humaira Rasuli on Support to Survivors of Gender Based Violence in Afghanistan. 21:04

7M ago21:04

21:04

Humaira Rasuli is an Afghan human rights lawyer, women empowerment activist and the Co-Founder and Director of Women for Justice Organization in Afghanistan (WJO). She has been with RWI in 2024 as a Research Fellow with the Afghanistan Program.In 2018, Humaira Rasuli co-founded Woman for Justice Organization (WJO) to better safeguard women’s rights…

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Mitra Tanomand on Women's Protection Shelters in Afghanistan. 16:20

8M ago16:20

16:20

Mitra Tanomand, Research Fellow with RWI Afghanistan Programme is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Global Development with a focus on Education in the UK. Her project is focusing on researching human rights issues in Afghanistan, focusing on girls’ education and “Unveiling the post-2021 Realities within Women’s Protection Shelters in Afghanistan: Navi…

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The Heart of Business with Mark Silver 1:26:40

8M ago1:26:40

1:26:40

Podcast Summary: Heart of Business - Episode with Mark Silver Introduction: Mark’s book, Heart-Centered Business, is dedicated to Al Amin, highlighting the deep trust and love Mark strives to embody in commerce and life. Mark Silver's Journey: Raised in a Jewish family, Mark dreamed of becoming a rabbi but felt something was missing. While explorin…

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Kobra Moradi on Accountability and Reconciliation for Sustainable Peace 22:40

8M ago22:40

22:40

Kobra Moradi is Research Fellow with RWI's Afghanistan Programme and in this episode is sharing insights from her research on Afghan communities access to information regarding the International Criminal Court investigation on the human rights violations in Afghanistan. Kobra Moradi is a lawyer with a focus on human rights and international law. Sh…

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Haroun Rahimi on the gender dynamic of religious education in Afghanistan.. 14:02

8M ago14:02

14:02

Haroun Rahimi is an affiliate associate professor at UW School of Law. Concurrently, Rahimi is an Associate Professor of Law and the chair of the Law Department at the American University of Afghanistan. Rahimi is also a Global Academy Scholar at the Middle East Studies Association (MESA) and a Research Fellow at The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of H…

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French Fries, Spicy Leadership, and the Art of Storytelling 49:05

9M ago49:05

49:05

In this episode of 'The Self-Aware Solopreneur' podcast, host Humaira engages in a lively conversation with Neela Singh, a business advisor, prolific writer, and storyteller from Trinidad now thriving in urban California. We delve into the triumphs of transitioning from corporate life to solopreneurship. Neela recounts poignant personal stories, su…

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Anna Bruce on systemic challenges to the implementation of the CRPD in Sweden 35:51

10M ago35:51

35:51

Anna Bruce, Senior Researcher at RWI, shares insights from her participation in the review of Sweden by the CRPD Committee and her work on Sweden's current implementation of the CRPD. -Work in progress version of book chapter in Swedish: Bruce, A, Funktionsrättskonventionen: Fördragskonform tolkning i norm(dis)harmoni, Lind, A-S, Thorburn Stern, R.…

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Unraveling Purpose: How to Unlock Your True Potential 47:46

10M ago47:46

47:46

Embark with us on an expedition to the heart of what drives us, as my dear friend Anks Patel, the Master of purpose, joins the conversation. Together, we deconstruct the myths that cloud our understanding of purpose in life and business, moving beyond the pursuit of clarity to nurture a deeper connection with ourselves. Through our engaging dialogu…

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Ehsan Qaane on the ICC's Afghanistan Investigation 30:40

11M ago30:40

30:40

Ehsan Qaane was a Research Fellow for the Afghanistan Programme in 2023. Prior to this, he worked with Afghanistan Analysts Network, a policy researcher organisation, as a political and legal affairs researcher (2012-2022) and as the country director (2017-2020). He is a member of and adviser to several human rights networks in Afghanistan, includi…

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David Cingranelli on Labour Rights and Accountability 22:40

12M ago22:40

22:40

David Cingranelli is a Professor of Political Science at Binghamton University of the State University of New York. He also is the Co-director of the Binghamton University Human Rights Institute. He has written widely on human rights, democracy, governance, and labor rights. He is a champion of the quantitative, scientific study of human rights. He…

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Acceptance - The Silent Battle of Solopreneurs 21:38

12M ago21:38

21:38

Ever found yourself at a crossroads, where your entrepreneurial spirit clashes with the deafening demands for attention in the market? I've been there, and in this heartfelt chat, we pull back the curtain on self-aware solopreneurship, wading through the challenges and joys of aligning with our true selves. Through reflective anecdotes and a reveal…

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"Jump on Board the Vaka" Vishal Prasad on climate justice and the ICJ advisory opinion 28:44

12M ago28:44

28:44

Mr. Vishal Prasad is the Campaign Director of the Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change, a youth-led organization campaigning for an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on climate change and human rights. He is from Suva, Fiji, and has studied international politics and law at the University of the South Pacifi…

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Witnessing the Divine Face in the East and West with Dr Fawzia Al-Rawi 1:42:49

1y ago1:42:49

1:42:49

Fawzia Al-Rawi holds a PhD in Islamic studies. She completed her Arabic, Islamic and ethnological studies at the Universities of Vienna and Cairo. She then spent 12 years in Jerusalem where she brought up her children and worked at the Institute for the Promotion of Palestinian Agriculture and at the University of Jerusalem, while deepening both he…

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Purification of the Gnostics - A Poem by Ibn Arabi 48:16

1y ago48:16

48:16

Dr Sh Usama Hasan reads Purification of the Gnostics by Ibn ArabiBy Saqib Safdar

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Finding Zone of Genius through Your Energizing Vision 9:54

1y ago9:54

9:54

Hey there, ever found yourself caught up in someone else's dream, leaving your own passions trailing behind? I've been there, and in this episode, I'm getting real about my journey. From chasing acceptance to diving into countless side hustles, I share the ups, downs, and aha moments that reshaped my outlook on success and happiness. Join me as I r…

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Signs on the Horizons with Michael Sugich 1:44:56

1y ago1:44:56

1:44:56

Michael Sugich, an American writer who was initiated into a traditional Sufi order over forty years ago and who lived for 23 years in the sacred city of Makkah Al Mukaramah, has kept company with some of the greatest Sufi saints of the age from many parts of the world. His book is a unique eye-witness narrative of a mystical tradition that today hi…

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Tanzila Khan- On Activism, Entrepreneurship and Disability 15:29

1y ago15:29

15:29

She is a Pakistani activist, entrepreneur, writer, and disability rights advocate, known for her efforts to promote inclusivity and equality for people with disabilities in Pakistan. Tanzila Khan has been actively involved in raising awareness about the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and working towards creating a more accessible…

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5 Big Signs You Need an Energizing Vision 12:04

1y ago12:04

12:04

Ever felt like you were on a professional hamster wheel, constantly churning but lacking direction? My own moment of clarity hit me hard, amidst life’s upheavals, and it brought forth the recognition of how vital an energizing vision is. This episode peels back the layers of frustration that come from a murky professional life, the kind that signal…

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Hanifa Girowal - Women's Rights Violations in Afghanistan and the Need for Accountability 21:29

1y ago21:29

21:29

Hanifa Girowal was a young female politician, and human rights advocate who served as Kabul’s deputy governor on socio-economic and development affairs, managing development and funding projects, mitigating conflicts, and providing essential services to Kabul residents.Previously, she worked with the Afghanistan Independent human rights commission …

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Connecting the dots between biosphere defenders, women's rights and just transitions 19:48

1y ago19:48

19:48

Dr. Claudia Ituarte-Lima is Leader of the Human Rights and the Environment thematic area and senior researcher at the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. Her work unites legal analysis and sustainability science for examining environmental and human rights governance challenges and innovative levers to address them. She…

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Matthew Scott on Human Mobility and Climate Change Adaptation 21:25

1y ago21:25

21:25

Matthew Scott is senior researcher and leader of the Human Rights and the Environment thematic area at the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. He is also adjunct senior lecturer at the Faculty of Law at Lund University. His work focuses on integrating social science perspectives with international legal standards to pro…

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Turning Passion into Engaging Micro-Courses 32:06

1y ago32:06

32:06

Have you ever felt a burning desire to shift gears and pursue a path you're truly passionate about? Matthew Biggar, my mentor and friend, has done just that, transforming from an electrician into an innovative entrepreneur. This episode peels back the layers of his fascinating journey, revealing the pivotal moments that led to the creation of his u…

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Mahmouda Sonia Eqbal - Shedding light to women and girls education in Afghanistan. 20:53

1y ago20:53

20:53

Mahmouda Sonia Eqbal is a Research Fellow at RWI Afghanistan Programme shares insights on her latest research report titled "Afghan constitutions and the placement of education." shedding light to women and girl´s education in Afghanistan.By The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

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Women, life, freedom: talking to an activist on Nobel Peace Prize 2023 winner Narges Mohammadi 12:03

1+ y ago12:03

12:03

In this podcast we talk with a human rights activist within the Women! Life! Freedom! movement about Narges Mohammadi and her lifelong work. She is the Iranian human rights activist that received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 on Sunday 12 of September, for her lifelong work and activism on human rights and Women’s rights in Iran. Most of her adult …

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Evelyn Adzovi Addor on Communication and Climate Negotiations in Ghana 23:49

1+ y ago23:49

23:49

Ms. Evelyn Adzovi Addor is a Climate Youth Negotiators Programme-trained Loss and Damage Negotiator for Ghana and the African Group of Negotiators. She is a development communications professional and the communications lead at EcoCare Ghana, a right-based natural resources and environmental advocacy non-governmental organisation in Ghana. Evelyn i…

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Neshan Gunasekera - Earth Trusteeship, ecocide and climate action 33:34

1+ y ago33:34

33:34

Neshan’s professional experience includes engagements with Government, non-government, bilateral and multilateral sectors and was a former member of the international civil service. Neshan Gunasekera has a background in international law, human rights, international relations, programme and project management and has worked to promote environmental…

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Unconventional Professional Presence on Linkedin 46:24

1+ y ago46:24

46:24

Welcome to another riveting episode of our podcast: "Unconventional Professional Presence on LinkedIn," featuring Tyler Schmoker, the founder of Winsly. He is a retired US Army Combat Arms Senior Noncommissioned Officer who has directly supported client operations in over 50 countries, in some of the most challenging and inhospitable operating envi…

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Writing from the Heart - An Online Course with Jamila Davies 41:26

1+ y ago41:26

41:26

Summary notes are due to follow. Further details of the course can be found on thehikmahproject.comBy Saqib Safdar

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The Metaphysics of Arabic Grammar and the Fusus al Hikam of Ibn Arabi with Dr Hany Ibrahim 49:44

1+ y ago49:44

49:44

Two new courses are due to start soon: 1. Qu'ranic Arabic for Beginners with application to Wazifah Ibn Mashish, Ibn Arabi's Prayers of the Week (Wird) and his Salat al-Faydiyyah 2. Fusus al Hikam & Classical Commentaries - line-by-line reading with Dr Hany Ibrahim Session notes to follow shortly for members...…

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Civic Space in Afghanistan under the Taliban 18:31

1+ y ago18:31

18:31

Mohammad Abul Ahrar Ramizpoor is an Afghan academic, Peace and Human Rights activist who has served as a lecturer at Kabul University, Sharia and Law faculties, where he completed his BA studies in Islamic Jurisprudence and Law in 1990. He is currently an Afghan Research Fellow at RWI. Mr. Ramizpoor is a council member of the Pugwash Conferences or…

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The Path to Unity with Ibrahim Jaffe MD and Samah Ross - Part 2 1:16:56

1+ y ago1:16:56

1:16:56

Details of the workshop in Oxford, UK Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:00 - Sun, 12 Nov 2023 16:00 GMT can be found hereBy Saqib Safdar

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The Path to Unity with Ibrahim Jaffe MD and Samah Ross - Part 1 1:47:53

1+ y ago1:47:53

1:47:53

Details of the workshop in Oxford, UK Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:00 - Sun, 12 Nov 2023 16:00 GMT can be found hereBy Saqib Safdar

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María Carolina Romero Lares - World Maritime Day 2023 36:07

1+ y ago36:07

36:07

With firsthand professional experience both as a delegate at international forums representing her homeland and in the classroom, Prof. Romero brings a unique perspective to the Maritime Law and Policy Specialisation. She lectures on International Organisations and Maritime Conventions, the Law of the Sea, and the Protection of the Marine Environme…

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Beyond Clichés: The Reality of Work Cultures 32:20

1+ y ago32:20

32:20

On this week's episode of the reality of work cultures, join Charity Hughes, the HR Realist Idealist who shares invaluable insights on fostering aspirational work cultures. The conversation centers on the challenges and opportunities brought by remote work, which has become a dominant theme in our current era. More importantly, it delves into the c…

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