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Bart talks to Shareen Anderson Director Melanie Thompson Survivor, Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator, Coalition Against Trafficking Women and Yasmin Vafa Human Rights Attorney and Executive Director, Rights4Girl about their film The RIght Track      Through the eyes of those who live it, this documentary spotlights the fight to end sex trafficking and human exploitation across North America. At its heart is the Survivor Model—a transformative approach that decriminalizes prostituted individuals while imposing strict penalties on pimps, traffickers, and sex buyers. Discover the courage it takes to escape “the life” on and off the track and the momentum needed to end sex trafficking for good. The Right Track is a must-watch for anyone invested in human dignity and justice.  

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Hot Topic Topic: How the Vat increase will impact your monthly shopping Guest: Sibusiso Mboto, Advocacy Coordinator at Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity group

To shed light on this complex issue, we're joined by Sibusiso Mboto, Advocacy Coordinator at the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group. Sibusiso will offer insight into how this decision could affect vulnerable communities and explore whether the economic benefits for consumers outweigh the potential fiscal implications for the stateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Héma Sibi, Advocacy Coordinator of CAP International joins John Maytham to reflect on the powerful testimony of Gisèle Pelicot, a 71-year-old French woman who bravely shared her experience of being drugged and raped by her ex-husband and other men.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Advocacy Coordinator for the Fight to End Exploitation Rachel Harrison talks about combatting human trafficking in Wisconsin amid Sean Diddy Combs case.

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines. Guests include Large Carnivore Specialist from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Randy Johnson and Advocacy Coordinator for the Fight to End Exploitation Rachel Harrison.

An Israeli air strike on a school in Gaza kills six people working for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. UNRWA has been repeatedly attacked by Israel during its war. So why is the agency so important to Palestinians - and why does Israel want to destroy it?In this episode: Riham Jafari, Communication and Advocacy Coordinator at ActionAid Palestine and former staff member of UNRWA.  Chris Gunness,  former spokesman for UNRWA. Tamara Al-Rifai, current Spokesperson for UNRWA Host: James Bays  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Send us a Text Message.Just a few days ago plans to develop a few Florida State Parks were uncovered and made public.  The plans where uncharacteristic of the Florida State Park mission of resource based recreation.  Massive hotels, golf courses, pickleball courts, and more were planned and in some circumstances would drastically alter some of the park's habitats.  In this episode, the Madcaps are joined by Casey Darling Kniffinn the Conservation Policy Director for the Florida Wildlife Federation discuss the concept plans for nine Florida State Parks and the consequences of completing such developments as well as offer some suggestions for those who want to oppose the development plans.The Florida Wildlife Federation has a blog about the development plans for the parks which can be found here: https://floridawildlifefederation.org/florida-state-parks-threatened-by-development/ Casey is the Conservation Policy Director for the Florida Wildlife Federation and previously served as the Advocacy Coordinator for Florida Oceanographic Society. She earned a B.S. degree in Biology from Florida State University and a M.S. degree in Marine Biology at the College of Charleston. Casey serves on the Friends of the Everglades Science and Policy committee as well as the Young Friends committee.  She is the co-lead of the River Kidz, a youth advocacy group focused on clean water in the St. Lucie Estuary and Indian River Lagoon and is a Rivers Coalition board member. She is passionate about environmental policy, advocacy, and science along with a commitment to protecting Florida's diverse ecosystems. Born and raised in Florida, she enjoys snorkeling, paddling, and hiking with her family in Hobe Sound. Please subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcapsQuestions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.comRyan can be found on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

In this episode, Advocacy Coordinator, Alina Murad sits down with Community Organizer, Samar Alkhdour to discuss her ongoing sit-in outside of Immigration Minister, Marc Miller's office. The two discuss Samar's experience leaving Gaza, the bureaucracy of family reunification, and the policy changes she is advocating for. To learn more about Samar's activism, you can follow her on instagram at @/Summer_Alkhdour

Date: 20.06.24 Join Raheel Ahmad for Thursday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: “Gazan Refugees" and "Islamophobia" Gazan Refugees The latest conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in significant casualties and destruction. Given these dire circumstances, allowing Gazan refugees into the UK becomes a humanitarian duty, offering a lifeline to those escaping violence, destruction, and deprivation. Some people argue that Gazan refugees should not be allowed into the UK because they are led by Hamas, raising concerns about potential support for terrorism. Join us as we discuss the various opinions on this issue, examine British values of compassion, justice, and humanity, and the need to protect innocent individuals from injustice, regardless of their background. Islamophobia Hate crimes have been a topic of concern in the UK for many years. However, after the rising tensions in the Middle East, it seems that Islamophobia and hate crimes against Muslims has been rapidly increasing. Join us today as we discuss the sudden surge of hate crimes and the impact its had on Muslim communities. Guests Kafia Abdurahman Omar- Policy and Advocacy Adviser at War Child Rachel Power- Chief Executive of Patient Association Group Genevieve Caston- Director of Resettlement, Asylum, and Integration at International Dr Dawn Chatty- Emeritus Professor of Anthropology and Forced Migration and Oxford Department of International Development Farah Afify- Research & Advocacy Coordinator at CAIR (The council on American-Islamic Relations) John Esposito- Professor of Religion and International Affairs Stephen H. Jones- Specialises in the study of Muslims in the UK and their treatment by British society and the state. Producers Laiba Mubashar, Kafia Ahmad and Munahil Nasir

In this episode, we're joined by Jamie Cypher, PCAR's Children's Advocacy Coordinator, to discuss stalking. Listen along as Jaime discusses what stalking is, shares a recent experience of stalking after an event, and how bystanders can help and support when we see stalking happen.    https://www.stopstalkingus.com/     https://defendyourself.org/      https://www.stalkingawareness.org/stalking-brochure/      https://www.stalkingawareness.org/documentation-log/

Three Hong Kong freedom fighters who have made it their life's work to stand up to the Chinese Communist Party and for basic human rights in Hong Kong join the She Thinks podcast this week. Due to their work, all three have been accused of “inciting secession” and “collusion with foreign forces” and currently have $1M bounties on their heads. We discuss the state of Hong Kong, their work, and recent legislation that has struck a blow to the partial autonomy Hong Kong had been promised by China. Frances Hui is the Policy and Advocacy Coordinator for the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation, which works with communities oppressed by the CCP. Anna Kwok is the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Democracy Council (HKDC), a leading nonpartisan, nonprofit organization for Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement and Hong Kongers in the United States. Joey Siu is a Hong Kong activist and Executive Council Member of World Liberty Congress. She played a vital role during Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests of 2019 as a student leader, organizing on-campus and city-wide protests.--She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today's news cycle and are seeking the truth. Once a week, every week, She Thinks host Beverly Hallberg is joined by guests who cut through the clutter and bring you the facts. You don't have to keep up with policy and politics to understand how issues will impact you and the people you care about most. You just have to keep up with us. We make sure you have the information you need to come to your own conclusions. Because, let's face it, you're in control of your own life and can think for yourself. You can listen to the latest She Thinks episode(s) here or wherever you get your podcasts. Then subscribe, rate, and share with your friends. If you are already caught up and want more, join our online community. Be sure to subscribe to our emails to ensure you're equipped with the facts on the issues you care about most: https://iwf.org/connect. Independent Women's Forum (IWF) believes all issues are women's issues. IWF promotes policies that aren't just well-intended, but actually enhance people's freedoms, opportunities, and choices. IWF doesn't just talk about problems. We identify solutions and take them straight to the playmakers and policy creators. And, as a 501(c)3, IWF educates the public about the most important topics of the day. Check out the Independent Women's Forum website for more information on how policies impact you, your loved ones, and your community: www.iwf.org. Subscribe to IWF's YouTube channel. Follow IWF on social media: - on Twitter- on Facebook- on Instagram#IWF #SheThinks #AllIssuesAreWomensIssues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing with our series focusing on events unfolding in Palestine we speak to Professor Shane Darcy, Nadeen Yousef and Ramez Hayek from the Irish Centre for Human Rights in the School of Law at University of Galway.   The panel discuss events subsequent to the ICJ ruling on provisional measures in the case of South Africa v. Israel in relation to the Genocide Convention, 1948.  We discuss the action of state parties to the Convention in light of the ruling, the validity of international legal institutions as well as touching on other important legal actions taken on both an international and domestic level in an effort to hold Israel and its allies accountable for their actions and contraventions of international law.  Professor Shane Darcy is the Deputy Director of the Irish Centre for Human Rights in the School of Law at the University of Galway, where he teaches business and human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. He is the author of Judges, Law and War; The Judicial Development of International Humanitarian Law (Cambridge University Press, 2014) and To Serve the Enemy: Informers, Collaborators and the Laws of Armed Conflict (Oxford University Press, 2019). He is a member of the Editorial Boards of the Business and Human Rights Journal, the Irish Yearbook of International Law and Criminal Law Forum. Nadeen Yousef, a Palestinian human rights advocate, and a full-time LLM student specializing in International Human Rights Law at the University of Galway. She has previously worked as an Advocacy Coordinator at several Palestinian civil society organizations including the Women's Centre for Legal Aid and Counselling, and the Palestinian Vision. Along her studies, Nadeen is currently working as a Research Assistant for the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the OPT, Francesca Albanese.  Ramez Hayek is a legal researcher from Palestine. He holds a dual-BA degree in International Law & Human Rights from Bard College in New York and Al-Quds University in Jerusalem, as well as an MA degree in Human Rights from Central European University in Vienna. He is currently pursuing an LLM in Peace Operations, Humanitarian Law, and Conflict at the Irish Centre for Human Rights in Galway. Professionally, he has worked with several Palestinian and international organizations, including UNICEF, PEN America, Amnesty International, the Swedish Development Aid Organization, etc. He is currently a member of the research team helping Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, with her upcoming thematic report, focusing on the question of genocide in the Gaza Strip.    

Riham Jafari, Communications and Advocacy Coordinator at Action Aid on the humanitarian situation facing 1.3 million Palestinians in Rafah.

The risk of famine is growing in Gaza. More than half a million people are facing catastrophic food insecurity because of Israel's war and siege. That's the stark warning from the World Food Programme and other UN agencies. So is Israel using food deprivation as a war tactic? HOST: Adrian Finighan GUESTS: Alex de Waal, author of "Mass Starvation," an authoritative history of modern famines. He's analysed food deprivation as a crime, and researched forced starvation as an instrument of genocide and war. Mads Gilbert, a doctor of emergency medicine with long experience of working in Gaza's health sector - including during previous Israeli bombardments. Riham Jafari, who's the Communication and Advocacy Coordinator for ActionAid Palestine. Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube 

On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Policy Director Rachel Hoff sits down with Pro-Democracy Hong Kong dissident Frances Hui who serves as the Policy and Advocacy Coordinator at The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation. Frances discusses her democracy activism which she has been involved in since her teenage years and what the […]

On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Policy Director Rachel Hoff sits down with Pro-Democracy Hong Kong dissident Frances Hui who serves as the Policy and Advocacy Coordinator at The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation. Frances discusses her democracy activism which she has been involved in since her teenage years and what the ongoing fight for freedom and democracy in Hong Kong entails.

The world of work is undergoing profound change. These changes are creating skills gaps, mismatches and shortages that are resulting in unfilled jobs and lost productivity. So how do we close this skills gap? In search of an answer, the ILO has adopted a sweeping new international labour standard focused on updating its approach to skills and quality apprenticeships. The new “Recommendation on Quality Apprenticeships, No. 208” is designed to help workers and employers find ways to skill, reskill and upskill people to adapt to rapidly changing labour markets. But how will it work in practice? In this podcast Martin Henry, Research, Policy and Advocacy Coordinator of Education International in Brussels, and Kathryn Rowan, Executive Director of GAN, the Global Apprenticeship Network based in Geneva, share their insights.

Bill Krebs Lights the Way for Disability Advocacy Get ready for a conversation that will ignite your own inner advocate! In this episode of "Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast," Alycia Anderson welcomes Bill Krebs, a Philadelphia powerhouse who's been fighting for the rights of people with intellectual disabilities for over two and a half decades. Bill's story isn't just one of personal triumph over challenges, it's a roadmap for systemic change paved with passion, grit, and a whole lot of heart. Join us as Bill dives into:

In this episode of Beyond the Jargon, Karen talks with Donna Bloom and Sarah Lehman, the Director of Legal Services and the Advocacy Coordinator at Denton County Friends of the Family, a non-profit organization in Texas that provides compassionate, comprehensive services to those impacted by domestic violence, about their work to promote safety, healing, and prevention and to help survivors navigate the complexities of the health, criminal justice, and child protection systems. Denton County Friends of the Family: https://dcfof.orgBeyond the Jargon is brought to you by the National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN). Learn more: www.endcan.org  

This installment of “On Air with Clean Air Council” is the conclusion of our two-part episode looking into the aftermath of Norfolk Southern's train derailment in East Palestine, OH. This two-part episode features Clean Air Council's Andrew Woomer, as well as residents and activists Hilary Flint and Jess Conard.  In this second episode we discuss the support received by residents living in and around the East Palestine crash site and hear some of the lasting effects almost a year later.  If you missed the first episode of this series, you can listen to it here. Guests: -Andrew Woomer, Advocacy Coordinator for Southwest Pennsylvania at Clean Air Council -Hilary Flint, Director of Communications and Community Engagement for Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community and Vice President of Unity Council for the East Palestine Train Derailment -Jess Conard, Appalachia Director for Beyond Plastics Learn more about Clean Air Council at Cleanair.org, Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community at MarcellusAwareness.org, Unity Council for the East Palestine Train Derailment at facebook.com/groups/758398132306434, and Beyond Plastics at beyondplastics.org

This episode features a prime example of the power of relationship-building and community-building in the world of ocean advocacy. Jenna and her guest, Casey Darling Kniffin, originally crossed paths during one of Healthy Ocean Coalition(HOC)'s Healthy Ocean Advocacy Academies. Following the Academy, Casey became an active and valued member of the HOC community, stepped into an ocean advocacy leadership role as Florida Oceanographic Society's Advocacy Coordinator, and now, as announced on the show, Conservation Policy Director for Florida Wildlife Federation. Casey is a driven changemaker whose leadership is very much needed in the conservation space. She's a true partner and visionary in this work, and Jenna is honored to call her a friend - and feature her story on this month's episode. 

Caroline James is an Advocacy Coordinator at The amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism and she joins John to assert that The Public Procurement bill does not adequately address the reality that the government tender system is a major contributor to tender fraud and corruption.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ninth installment of “On Air with Clean Air Council” breaks down the events surrounding Norfolk Southern's train derailment in East Palestine. This two-part episode features Clean Air Council's Andrew Woomer, as well as residents and activists Hilary Flint and Jess Conard.  In this first episode we discuss what happened the night of the derailment and the immediate response from Norfolk Southern and the EPA. We hear Hilary and Jess's accounts from the communities in and around the crash site, as well as Andrew's experience on the ground providing direct relief to those affected.  Stay tuned for the second episode in this series about the train derailment in East Palestine coming in 2 weeks on December 14th.  Guests: Andrew Woomer, Advocacy Coordinator for Southwest Pennsylvania at Clean Air Council Hilary Flint, Director of Communications and Community Engagement for Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community and Vice President of Unity Council for the East Palestine Train Derailment Jess Conard, Appalachia Director for Beyond Plastics Learn more about Clean Air Council at Cleanair.org, Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community at MarcellusAwareness.org, Unity Council for the East Palestine Train Derailment at facebook.com/groups/758398132306434, and Beyond Plastics at beyondplastics.org

Riham Jafari, Communication & Advocacy Coordinator with ActionAid Palestine explains what a possible ceasefire in Gaza would mean for humanitarian aid.

In today's episode, we're diving headfirst into the geopolitical labyrinth of China's role in the Israel/Palestine conflict with William Nee, the research and advocacy coordinator for the Network of Chinese Human Rights Defenders.  As China positions itself as a neutral peacemaker while aligning with Palestine and Arab States, we explore the implications of this stance. We'll dissect China's media narratives that blame the U.S. for hostilities in the Middle East and contrast this with China's own human rights record, particularly concerning the Uyghurs in Xinjiang.In our second segment, we'll delve deeper into China's global ambitions. We'll discuss their new global initiatives like the GSI, GDI, GCI, and BRI, and what these mean for the international order. We'll also touch on the psychological mechanisms that make people susceptible to narratives that may not align with reality. How does public sentiment develop, and how do governments and media play into this? We'll explore these questions and more, providing you with a nuanced understanding of the situation.China Resources Mentioned by William NeeGreat podcast on Chinese issues, Sinica: https://thechinaproject.com/podcasts/The best China-focused newsletter, Sinocism (requires subscription): https://sinocism.comThe China-Global South Project's X feed: @ChinaGSProjectThe Network of Chinese Human Rights Defenders X feed: @CHRDnetUyghur region:Human Rights Watch report:  “Break Their Lineage, Break Their Roots”: China's Crimes against Humanity Targeting Uyghurs and Other Turkic Muslims, William Nee recent op-ed:A UN Body Sheds Light on the Fate of Disappeared Uyghurs: The Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has provided more evidence of China's use of enforced disappearances in Xinjiang.OHCHR Assessment of human rights concerns in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, People's Republic of ChinaGuest Bio:William Nee is the Research and Advocacy Coordinator at Chinese Human Rights Defenders (CHRD), where he carries out research regarding a wide array of human rights concerns impacting human rights defenders in China. Previously, Nee worked as a Business and Human Rights Analyst and China Researcher at Amnesty International, where he researched human rights abuses caused by multinational companies and focused on freedom of expression, censorship, criminal justice developments, and the death penalty in China. Before that, he was Development Director at China Labour Bulletin. Nee's commentary has appeared in The Diplomat, Hong Kong Free Press, and Open Democracy.Support the showTo learn more about the show, contact our hosts, or recommend future guests, click on the links below: Website: https://www.faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/ Faithful Host: Josh@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Political Host: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Twitter: @FaithfulPolitik Instagram: faithful_politics Facebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast LinkedIn: faithfulpolitics

Riham Jafari who is the Communications & Advocacy Coordinator with ActionAid Palestine, based in the West Bank.

KMOX's Maria Keena talks with Neveen Ayesh, Advocacy Coordinator for American Muslims in Palestine about the attacks and her family in Gaza. 

In this episode, Emma Case, Planning and Advocacy Specialist at the Senior Alliance, talks to Chelsi Rhoades, Public Policy and Advocacy Coordinator at Generations United, a national nonprofit group that helps support grandfamilies and kinship families. They talk about what ...Read More The post Inside The Senior Alliance: Grandfamilies and Kinship Families with Chelsi Rhoades (Ep 1.36) appeared first on The Senior Alliance.

Andy visits with Nicole Bauman, Advocacy Coordinator at CAIR Oklahoma, about her role at the organization and her perspective on advocacy more broadly.

Meet Erin Stewart, wife and caregiver to Host DJ Stewart as well as the Program's & Advocacy Coordinator for Head for the Cure. Get to know your host and listen along as they share their story with Brain Cancer.

Click here for all the latest Public Policy and Advocacy updates and documentsClick here for information on the Lymphedema Treatment ActClick here to learn more about the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders (The AllianceClick here to learn about the Ostomy and Continent Diversion Patient Bill of RightsClick here to learn about the WOCN Society's Voter Voice platformClick here to see the Public Policy Hot TopicsClick here to visit the WOCN members-only Public Policy Community discussionClick here to visit the America Nurses Association (ANA) Advocacy pageClick here to see the CMS Coronavirus waivers and flexibilitiesClick here to learn more about the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS)Click here to learn more about the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) About the Speakers:Kate Lawrence, MSN, RN, CWOCN, has had a lifelong love of nursing. Her career has included acute care, medical surgical nursing, home care, hospice, and over 30 years as a wound, ostomy, continence (WOC) nurse delivering the full scope of practice. Her work in WOC nursing includes the development of a comprehensive wound ostomy and continence nursing service for inpatient, outpatient, and contract entities in a rural Vermont hospital setting. Currently, she is the Program Director of wound, ostomy, continence services at VNA and Hospice of the Southwest Region in Vermont. Her role includes delivery of education and consultation in home care, outpatient, long term, and community care facilities. Kate has held many leadership roles for the WOCN Society and is one of the past presidents of the Society. Currently, Kate is the WOCN Society's Public Policy and Advocacy Coordinator. Chris Rorick, MPA, serves as a Senior Policy Advisor at Polsinelli, and the Director of Government Relations with the WOCN Society. Chris brings 25 years of experience in both state and federal government service and government relations. His focus is on health care and health science policy representing numerous physicians, nursing, and medical research associations.  Prior to joining Polsinelli, Chris served in both the state district office and Washington, D.C. office of a U.S. Congressman from Colorado as well a staff member for several Representatives of the Colorado State Legislature.

On this episode of Reaganism, Rachel Hoff, Policy Director of the Ronald Reagan Institute, speaks with Evgenia Kara-Murza, Advocacy Coordinator for the Free Russia Foundation, about her husband Vladimir's journey from documentary filmmaker to Russian dissident to political prisoner. Evgenia recounts her incredible story of perseverance, activism, and her continued fight for freedom on behalf […]

On this episode of Reaganism, Rachel Hoff, Policy Director of the Ronald Reagan Institute, speaks with Evgenia Kara-Murza, Advocacy Coordinator for the Free Russia Foundation, about her husband Vladimir's journey from documentary filmmaker to Russian dissident to political prisoner. Evgenia recounts her incredible story of perseverance, activism, and her continued fight for freedom on behalf of her husband and fellow Russians. Warning: Listener Discretion is Advised. This episode is recommended for mature audiences only. It contains adult language and themes. https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-kara-murza-detention-extended/32305666.html

Mennonite Central Committee and Mennonite Church USA are partnering in a new webinar series, Beyond incarceration: A hard look at dismantling the prison system and building healthy communities. In today's episode, ~ing Podcast host, Ben Wideman, is joined by Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz, MCUSA Denominational Minister for Peace and Justice, and Daniela Lázaro-Manalo, Racial Equity Education and Advocacy Coordinator for MCC, to learn more about the ways this webinar series can help our faith communities to actively understand and work against these complex systems of confinement. You can learn more about this series by visiting this website to hear recordings of past webinars, and sign up for future webinars. We hope you consider advertising with ~ing Podcast. Are you connected to an organization with similar values or themes to our guests? Consider becoming an episode or season sponsor! we'll help you reach our growing audience. To find out more, email theing@mennomedia.org A written transcript of this episode is available at our website - https://www.mennomedia.org/ing-podcast/ ~ing Podcast is a production of MennoMedia, a nonprofit Publisher that creates thoughtful, Anabaptist resources to enrich faith in a complex world. To find out more, visit us online at MennoMedia.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ing-pod/message

We spoke to Pat Dennigan, CEO at Focus Ireland and Louise Bayliss, Advocacy Coordinator at Focus Ireland about the reasons people find themselves homeless, the services provided by Focus Ireland, and the ever developing issue of homelessness in this country. This is ahead of The Big Busk on Friday March 10th in aid of Focus Ireland. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Wallis Brozman, the Advocacy Coordinator and Lead Story Teller for Canine Companions, provides a very heartfelt account of what these amazing service dogs mean to those who are fortunate enough to be teamed up with one. She reveals her own story, and how her service dogs have made an impact on her life Heidi and […] The post Animal Tales: EPISODE 9: The Noble Work of Service Dogs appeared first on Radio Influence.

Wallis Brozman, the Advocacy Coordinator and Lead Story Teller for Canine Companions, provides a very heartfelt account of what these amazing service dogs mean to those who are fortunate enough to be teamed up with one. She reveals her own story, and how her service dogs have made an impact on her life Heidi and […] The post Animal Tales: EPISODE 9: The Noble Work of Service Dogs appeared first on Radio Influence.

Advocacy Coordinator at Fight to End Exploitation, Rachel Harrison tell us about misconceptions and myths regarding human trafficking. Civic Media

Divorces are often messy. In countries like Turkey and Egypt, they can also put women at risk of losing everything: their financial independence, the right to see their children, and their social status. İpek Bozkurt is a lawyer based in Istanbul. She focuses on cases of violence against women and works with a grassroot organisation called We Will Stop Femicide. Her story was featured in the documentary “Dying to Divorce”, which was the UK's official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2022 Academy Awards. Nada Nashat is a human rights activist based in Cairo. She is the Advocacy Coordinator at the Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance (CEWLA), an organisation supporting women who want to divorce their husbands. She's also campaigning to make divorce legislation fairer. Produced by Lorna Treen (Image: (L) Nada Nashat, courtesy Nada Nashat. (R) İpek Bozkurt, courtesy İpek Bozkurt.)

Higher Ed AV PodcastEpisode 185GUEST:Karen EthierDirector of Support Services, Information TechnologySearch Advocacy CoordinatorRoger Williams UniversityLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-ethier-7614566b/HOST:Mike PedersenAudiovisual Experience ManagerIowa State UniversityLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-pedersen-cts-d-cts-i-7477191/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ped1971

In this episode, I talk to Taylor Carley, the Self-Advocacy Coordinator at the Mississippi Institute of Disability Studies!He explains what the Mississippi Institute of Disability Studies is, what services they provide, what self-advocacy means to him, and much more! Hope you all enjoy my conversation with Taylor Carley!

In our fourth episode we talk with Sara Fernández about the differential impact of the Complex Humanitarian Emergency on Venezuelan women and girls. Sara is a Venezuelan lawyer, consultant in International Law and Human Rights; Advocacy Coordinator of the NGO Center for Justice and Peace (CEPAZ) and a specialist in justice and gender issues. In this new edition of Venezuela 101, Sara Fernández explains some details about femicides in Venezuela, the impact of the refugee and migrant crisis on women, sexual and reproductive rights in the country, as well as the situation women and girls are experiencing in the South of the Orinoco, among other important topics.

 First up on the show, Marisa welcomes Ilo Diaz, Advocacy Coordinator in the racial discrimination work of the Police Accountability Project, to discuss the consequences of police investigating police for our vulnerable communities. Ilo gives us a run-down on where we are at with independent oversight while police investigate police. They also discuss the Victorian Government's ongoing lack of action on this issue. Next, Marisa speaks with Josephine Langbien, Senior Lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre (HRLC), about their submission outlining the issues of torture and ill-treatment that Australia should address in its forthcoming periodic report to the UN Committee against Torture. Issues include treatment of prisoners and conditions of detention; involuntary psychiatric treatment; and violence against women, specifically within Australia's refugee protection and immigration detention regimes. Marisa continues the conversation regarding the UN investigation later in the program with Tiffany Overall, Human Rights Officer at Youthlaw, about where children and young people fit in. She specifically describes the submission by a working group of Smart Justice For Young People, the coalition of over 40 organisations of which Youthlaw is a part. The submission itself calls for equivalency of healthcare, the need for the Government to implement the OPCAT protocol (including independent monitoring), raising the age of criminal responsibility of at least 14 years of age, and encourages visits to youth detention centres in Victoria such as Parkville and Malmsbury. The day before this program aired, it was announced that this visit by the UN Committee against Torture has been suspended.

Wednesday August 17th - Bridget Clarke Advocacy Coordinator With St. John's Status Of Women Council by VOCM

June 7, 2022--Host Hannah Bird speaks with Heather Podoll, Partnership & Advocacy Coordinator for Fibershed, about the climate beneficial practices associated with California fiber production. Then she speaks with John Bailey, Director at the UC Hopland Research and Extension Center, about the recent addition of a hedgerow to their site and the multi benefits such plants add to a working landscape.

It's no secret that Russia is waging a genocidal war against the people of Ukraine, but what most of the western world doesn't know is exactly which side China is on. We speak with our resident China expert, William Nee, about this odd pairing of autocratic leaders and what they each get out of this relationship. Then we talk about how China might be re-evaluating their strategy on invading Taiwan based on the crippling sanctions that Russia has had placed on them. Is a war with Taiwan worth pursuing? Listen to the episode and find out!Guest Bio:William Nee is the Research and Advocacy Coordinator at Chinese Human Rights Defenders (CHRD), where he carries out research regarding a wide array of human rights concerns impacting human rights defenders in China. Previously, Nee worked as a Business and Human Rights Analyst and China Researcher at Amnesty International, where he researched human rights abuses caused by multinational companies and focused on freedom of expression, censorship, criminal justice developments, and the death penalty in China. Before that, he was Development Director at China Labour Bulletin. Nee's commentary has appeared in The Diplomat, Hong Kong Free Press, and Open Democracy. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/faithpolitics)

On this episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Kate Lawrence, MSN, RN, CWOCN, the WOCN Public Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, and Chris Rorick, MPH, the WOCN  Director of Government Relations, who serve on the WOCN National Public Policy and Advocacy Committee. Kate and Chris discuss updates to the COVID-19 Legislation, partnering with other organizations to fill coverage gaps, Regional and Affiliate resources, the VoterVoice Platform, and other hot topics and resources. For more information on WOCN Public Policy and Advocacy efforts, to access documents, and to contact your legislator regarding current policy issues, visit our Public Policy and Advocacy page.Episode ResourcesClick hereto view the WOCN Public Policy & Advocacy page.Click here to view the WOCN Trending Legislative IssuesClick here to learn more about the Lymphedema Treatment ActClick here to view the Regional & Affiliate Public Policy Toolkit. (members-only)Click here to view the WOCN and UOAA Admission and Retention of People Living with an Ostomy in Assisted Living Residences Frequently Asked Questions document.Click here to view the new Surgical Dressings Provider Checklist and Frequently Asked Questions documents.Click here to view the Critical Need to Provide Ostomy Supplies Specific to Patient Need to Improve Health Outcomes whitepaper. Click hereto send a message to your legislators through the VoterVoice platform.

Katie Albitz joins Raising Rochester this week as our podcast's first out-of-town guest to analyze the child care components of the proposed federal Build Back Better reconciliation package. Katie is the Public Policy and Advocacy Coordinator for the New York Association for the Education of Young Children (NYAEYC). The conversation touches on the important work that NYAEYC does throughout New York State, the transformational nature of the proposed federal legislation, what New York should do to best implement of this child care system overhaul, and what listeners should do to ensure it passes the United State Senate. Links and Resources: New York Association for the Education of Young Children Empire State Campaign for Child Care Hunt Institute Summary of Build Back Better's Pre-K and Child Care Provisions First Five Years Fund Action Toolkit We also discussed, but had to cut for time, a survey that NYAEYC conducted to tell the stories of child care provider experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.