The LevantX Podcast

The LevantX Podcast

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Has the 'Metaverse' taken us further away from the crises we face in reality? Elissa Freiha shares her opinion

During this episode Sophie Ghaziri talks to Elissa Freiha, founder of womena, about the metaverse and the role Womena would play in that digital space. How can we transform ourselves and our businesses? Is the metaverse a playground for the rich? 

 . 25min 29sec
She Fighter: Lina Khalife serves justice in Amman, Jordan - find out how...

During this episode Sophie Ghaziri talks to Lina Khalife, the founder of She Fighter in Jordan. Domestic abuse and violence has escalated across the world due to the pandemic but in the Middle East it is considered a crisis. Lina teaches women how to defend themselves, builds the ...  Show more

 . 23min 52sec
Is Racism prevalent in the SWANA region? Amuna talks to us about Arab policy and how KAFALA system is an example of this

During this episode Sophie asks Amuna what she is working on and trying to achieve with her Black Arab Collective initiative. Amuna, an activist of Ethiopian decent, is working on educating and creating awareness about Racism in SWANA and how change begins at home. Why? because s ...  Show more

 . 20min 54sec
Beirut's Drag scene is at risks as more safe spaces shut their doors due to the crisis, Zuhal tells us what it's like.

During this episode Zuhal tells Sophie what it is like to be a Drag Queen in Lebanon. Zuhal is a Drag Performer and wants to use his social media status to help drive change and pave the way for others in the SWANA region. Lebanon is seen by many as an open and democratic country ...  Show more

 . 18min 51sec
Lebanon's Elections a facade? Jad Ghosn seems bewildered by the Parliaments latest actions in Beirut

During this episode Sophie Ghaziri and Jad Ghosn talk about the Lebanese Elections that are set to take place in 2022. The elections were to be held in May, however, the government and parliament have made several changes, one in bringing the elections forward to March and to let ...  Show more

 . 19min 34sec