Introduction

Journalist Rana Ayyub, human rights defender Anaïse Kanimba and human rights activist Areej al-Sadhan recount their attempts to hold powerful leaders accountable and how they persevere despite the reprisals they have faced. Then, Mexican investigative journalist Anabel Hernández discusses her work investigating Mexico’s drug cartels and the role of journalism in accountability and justice. Conversations recorded on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.