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Meera Syal, Khadija Ismayilova

Meera Syal, investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova, lawyer and author Simonetta Agnello Hornby, and Mausi Segun, lead Nigeria researcher for Human Rights Watch.

And for the final part of our Chain Baroness Scotland has chosen Italian writer and lawyer, Simonetta Agnello Hornby. Renowned for starting a pioneering solicitors' firm in Brixton in 1979, Simonetta has made a huge impact in the fields of child care. We'll hear how, after thirty years in the law, she then became a successful novelist.

The list of Meera Syal's professions include comedian, writer, playwright, singer, journalist, producer and actor. Meera talks about her latest theatre role in London's West End as Nurse in Romeo and Juliet.

Khadija Ismayilova was released from prison on Wednesday. She was an investigative journalist known for her revelations of corruption in the Azerbaijani government and presidential family. In March of this year, Amal Clooney filed a case to the European Court of Human Rights on her behalf. Khadija speaks to Jenni.

We speak to Human Rights Watch leading researcher in Nigeria, Mausi Segun, about the ongoing fight against Boko Haram, the commitment of the Nigerian government to return the girls who were kidnapped from Chibok in 2014, and the treatment they recieve when they return home.

Presenter: Jenni Murray
Producer: Kirsty Starkey.

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Fri 27 May 2016 10:00
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Chapters

  • Simonetta Agnello Hornby

    Duration: 09:26

  • Meera Syal

    Duration: 09:49

  • Stereotypes

    Duration: 05:45

  • Khadija Ismayilova

    Duration: 07:54

  • Mausi Segun

    Duration: 08:59

Credits

Presenter Jenni Murray
Interviewed Guest Khadija Izmayilova
Interviewed Guest Rebecca Vincent
Interviewed Guest Meera Syal
Interviewed Guest Iman Abou Atta
Interviewed Guest Simonetta Agnello Hornby
Producer Kirsty Starkey

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  • Fri 27 May 2016 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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