Episode Notes

Episode 34: The Re-arrest of Rwandan Opposition Leader Victoire Ingabire

On June 17, 2025, Victoire Ingabire was at her home in Kigali, Rwanda, when she received an unusual phone call. She was being summoned by the High Court of Rwanda, and she was required to appear before the court two days later. Victoire was, of course, familiar with the case. It involved supporters of her political party, who were arrested and detained in the days leading up to a celebration of “Ingabire Day,” in honor of Victoire. But over the course of more than three years, Victoire herself had never been called to court for questioning. She answered the summons. She appeared in court. She hoped this would be the end of it. But it was not.

This special episode explores the recent re-arrest of Victoire Ingabire, one of the most prominent dissident voices in Rwanda. It features interviews with her children and legal team, recounting her previous imprisonment by the Rwandan regime and the fear and uncertainty that accompanies this latest arrest.

Rwanda arrests opposition leader Ingabire, her lawyer protests

The Keeper Episode 19: The Real Story of Kagame’s Rwanda

Victoire Ingabire: Opinion pieces in The Guardian

Victoire Inbagire: Opinion pieces in Al Jazeera

Victoire Ingabire with the Polis Project

An Open-Air Prison – Victoire Ingabire on HRF’s Dissidents and Dictators podcast

Producers: Brittany Smith, Chelsea Hedquist

 Audio editor: Brittany Smith

Music:

A Distant Call · Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz, Tone Seeker

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

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Episode 33: “Women Leading the Way on FoRB” Season – A Conversation with Rachel Miner”

The final episode of this season features a conversation with Rachel Miner, founder and executive director of Bellwether International. Bellwether is a global non-profit taking action to disrupt the cycle of genocide and to create genocide resistant, human rights rights-respecting societies that can live in peace. She is one of the brightest stars of the younger generation that will soon be carrying the torch of international religious freedom. Listening to this wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation, you will likely agree that the movement will be in good hands with women like Rachel leading the way.

Bellwether International

Rachel Miner articles in Deseret News

Producers: Brittany Smith, Chelsea Hedquist & Celie Hudson

 Audio editors: Brittany Smith & Celie Hudon

Music: Always Hopeful - Silent Partner • Always Hopeful – Silent Partner (No C...

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Episode 32: “Women Leading the Way on FoRB” Season – A Conversation with Michal Cotler Wunsh”

The fourth episode of this podcast season features a conversation with Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel’s Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism. She has had an impressive career as a member of the Israeli Knesset, a researcher, policy advisor, advocate and more. Her appointment as Special Envoy came at an unbelievably critical moment – when the brutal attacks of October 7 sparked an unprecedented surge of global antisemitism. This stark reality has made Michal’s powerful, eloquent, brave voice on this topic more important than ever. In this episode, she talks about the shocking antisemitism witnessed in the aftermath of October 7; what companies, universities and governments can do to better combat rising antisemitism; how the legacy of her father Professor Irwin Cotler motivates and inspires here; and what gives her hope, even in these dark times.

Note: The conversation took place in late 2024, so there are developments in the Middle East and elsewhere that have happened in the intervening months but are not covered in this episode.

Bio: Michal Cotler-Wunsh

Michal Cotler-Wunsh on X

Producers: Brittany Smith, Chelsea Hedquist & Celie Hudson

 Audio editors: Brittany Smith & Celie Hudon

Music: • Always Hopeful – Silent Partner (No C...