In 2022, Sara Sabry earned the opportunity of a lifetime. She was selected from thousands of international applicants for the Space for Humanity Citizen Astronaut Program, a program that provides every day citizens from all walks of life the opportunity to go to space. In this episode of Now You Know, we speak to Sara about being the first Egyptian, the first Arab woman and the first African woman to enter space.



In this episode: 
 Sara Sabry (X or Instagram), Astronaut & entrepreneur



Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Ruby Zaman, Zaina Badr, and our Host, Samantha Johnson. 

Our sound designer is Joe Plourde. Our video editor is Catherine Hallinan. 

Jo de Frias is Now You Know’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. 


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@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

In 2022, Sara Sabry earned the opportunity of a lifetime. She was selected from thousands of international applicants for the Space for Humanity Citizen Astronaut Program, a program that provides every day citizens from all walks of life the opportunity to go to space. In this episode of Now You Know, we speak to Sara about being the first Egyptian, the first Arab woman and the first African woman to enter space.
 
In this episode: 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"> Sara Sabry (<a href="https://x.com/AstroSaraSabry">X</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/astrosarasabry/">Instagram</a>), Astronaut &amp; entrepreneur</li>
</ul>
 
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Ruby Zaman, Zaina Badr, and our Host, Samantha Johnson. 
Our sound designer is Joe Plourde. Our video editor is Catherine Hallinan. 
Jo de Frias is Now You Know’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. 
 Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on <a href="https://twitter.com/AJEPodcasts">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajepodcasts/">Instagram, </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AJEPodcasts">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.threads.net/@ajepodcasts">Threads</a> and <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzGHKb8i9vTxNCl3jdgd7ZAcZkBrQdRH0&amp;si=ASC-iSWKpqZVpnmn">YouTube</a>

Now You Know is a new series from Al Jazeera dedicated to amplifying women’s voices, stories, and at times, some pretty uncomfortable topics. This is a safe space where we go all in so that by the end of each episode, you can say, Now I know. 
We dive into topics ranging from women in film, finance, sport, health, and career ambition. We talk to women who keep the ladder down so that the girls who follow in their footsteps can climb up.

Now You Know is conversation-driven. Host Samantha Johnson meets people from around the world who share their experiences so that others can learn to keep themselves healthy or be inspired to achieve their own goals.

Now You Know is a new series from Al Jazeera dedicated to amplifying women’s voices, stories, and at times, some pretty uncomfortable topics. This is a safe space where we go all in so that by the end of each episode, you can say, Now I know.  We dive into topics ranging from women in film, finance, sport, health, and career ambition. We talk to women who keep the ladder down so that the girls who follow in their footsteps can climb up.
Now You Know is conversation-driven. Host Samantha Johnson meets people from around the world who share their experiences so that others can learn to keep themselves healthy or be inspired to achieve their own goals.

Now You Know

The trailblazing citizen astronaut

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Research by the United Nations highlights a critical issue: climate change could push an additional 158 million women and girls into poverty by 2050. Yet, despite this alarming statistic, just 8 out of 78 leaders at this year’s UN climate change conference were women. Why is that?

Now You Know speaks with a scientist and climate advocate about the essential role of gender in tackling climate change. We explore how empowering women and ensuring their voices are heard could hold the key to effective climate solutions.   



In this episode:


Rumaitha Al Busaidi, (X / IG), Climate advocate



Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Ruby Zaman, Zaina Badr, and our host, Samantha Johnson. 

Our sound designer is Joe Plourde. Our video editor is Catherine Hallinan. 

Jo de Frias is Now You Know’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. 



Connect with us:

@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Description:
Research by the United Nations highlights a critical issue: climate change could push an additional 158 million women and girls into poverty by 2050. Yet, despite this alarming statistic, just 8 out of 78 leaders at this year’s UN climate change conference were women. Why is that? Now You Know speaks with a scientist and climate advocate about the essential role of gender in tackling climate change. We explore how empowering women and ensuring their voices are heard could hold the key to effective climate solutions.   
 
In this episode:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Rumaitha Al Busaidi, (<a href="https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Frumaithabusaidi">X</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rummoya/?hl=en">IG</a>), Climate advocate                                                   
</li>
</ul>
 
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Ruby Zaman, Zaina Badr, and our host, Samantha Johnson. 
Our sound designer is Joe Plourde. Our video editor is Catherine Hallinan. 
Jo de Frias is Now You Know’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. 
 
Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on <a href="https://twitter.com/AJEPodcasts">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajepodcasts/">Instagram, </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AJEPodcasts">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.threads.net/@ajepodcasts">Threads</a> and <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzGHKb8i9vTxNCl3jdgd7ZAcZkBrQdRH0&amp;si=ASC-iSWKpqZVpnmn">YouTube</a>

Climate change: Are women the answer?

Description:

Over the last 10 years, egg freezing has become a game-changer for many women, giving them a powerful tool to take charge of their reproductive futures. Yet, in some parts of the world, there is still a stigma attached to it, especially when it comes to unmarried women making this choice. Now You Know chats with one woman about her own egg freezing journey and her hopes to break social barriers. Plus, we get a gynaecologist to break down what egg freezing actually involves.



In this episode:


Zayna Al Hamarneh, (X / Instagram), CEO & Co-Founder of Mode Markering & PR


Dr. Aylin Pelin Cil, (Instagram), Gynaecologist and Obstetrician



Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Ruby Zaman, Zaina Badr, and our Host, Samantha Johnson. 

Our sound designer is Joe Plourde. Our video editor is Catherine Hallinan. 

Jo de Frias is Now You Know’s Executive Producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. 



Connect with us:

@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Description:
Over the last 10 years, egg freezing has become a game-changer for many women, giving them a powerful tool to take charge of their reproductive futures. Yet, in some parts of the world, there is still a stigma attached to it, especially when it comes to unmarried women making this choice. Now You Know chats with one woman about her own egg freezing journey and her hopes to break social barriers. Plus, we get a gynaecologist to break down what egg freezing actually involves. 
 
In this episode:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Zayna Al Hamarneh, (<a href="https://x.com/zaynahamarneh?lang=en">X</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zaynahamarneh/?hl=en">Instagram</a>), CEO &amp; Co-Founder of Mode Markering &amp; PR
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Dr. Aylin Pelin Cil, (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/aylinpelincil/?hl=en">Instagram</a>), Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
</li>
</ul>
 
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Ruby Zaman, Zaina Badr, and our Host, Samantha Johnson. 
Our sound designer is Joe Plourde. Our video editor is Catherine Hallinan. 
Jo de Frias is Now You Know’s Executive Producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. 
 
Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on <a href="https://twitter.com/AJEPodcasts">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajepodcasts/">Instagram, </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AJEPodcasts">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.threads.net/@ajepodcasts">Threads</a> and <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzGHKb8i9vTxNCl3jdgd7ZAcZkBrQdRH0&amp;si=ASC-iSWKpqZVpnmn">YouTube</a>

Should women freeze their eggs?

Francesca Albanese is the first woman to serve as the UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories. Since her appointment in 2022, and especially following the events of October 7, 2023, she has witnessed some of the worst aspects of humanity. She has also faced slander and threats for her commitment to holding those in power accountable.

In this episode of Now You Know, Francesca Albanese discusses how the war in Gaza symbolises the breakdown of the international system and emphasises that her fight for justice will continue.

In this episode:


Francesca Albanese, (X / IG), UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories


Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Ruby Zaman, Zaina Badr, and our Host, Samantha Johnson. 

Our sound designer is Joe Plourde. Our video editor is Catherine Hallinan. 

Jo de Frias is Now You Know’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

Connect with us:

@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Francesca Albanese is the first woman to serve as the UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories. Since her appointment in 2022, and especially following the events of October 7, 2023, she has witnessed some of the worst aspects of humanity. She has also faced slander and threats for her commitment to holding those in power accountable.
In this episode of Now You Know, Francesca Albanese discusses how the war in Gaza symbolises the breakdown of the international system and emphasises that her fight for justice will continue.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Francesca Albanese, (<a href="https://x.com/FranceskAlbs">X</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/francesca.albanese.unsr.opt/">IG</a>), UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories 
</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Ruby Zaman, Zaina Badr, and our Host, Samantha Johnson. 
Our sound designer is Joe Plourde. Our video editor is Catherine Hallinan. 
Jo de Frias is Now You Know’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on <a href="https://twitter.com/AJEPodcasts">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajepodcasts/">Instagram, </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AJEPodcasts">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.threads.net/@ajepodcasts">Threads</a> and <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzGHKb8i9vTxNCl3jdgd7ZAcZkBrQdRH0&amp;si=ASC-iSWKpqZVpnmn">YouTube</a>

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