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2 episodes with amnesty international usa
2 episodes with amnesty international usa
2 episodes with amnesty international usa
2 episodes with amnesty international usa
2 episodes with amnesty international usa
2 episodes with amnesty international usa
2 episodes with amnesty international usa
Our host, LUL President & CEO Lyndon Pryor, is joined by Terrance Sullivan, Racial Justice Director of Amnesty International USA. Before joining Amnesty International, Sullivan was appointed Executive Director of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights in June 2020 during the height of the new age racial justice movement. Sullivan credits growing up as a "poor Black kid in a small white town" as the reason behind his advocacy. The duo discusses the new era of civil rights, the impediment of growth in the commonwealth, the effects of bad policy, and Louisville versus the rest of Kentucky.Sullivan graduated from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. In 2020, he founded AntiRacismKY, a coalition focused on rooting out institutional racism in Kentucky state and local government policy. He is also the Vice Chair of the Jefferson County Public Schools Advisory Council for Racial Equity.
This episode is a live recording from a recent SAND Community Gathering (April 2025) facilitated by Jungwon Kim. Join Buddhist scholars and activists Rev. Duncan Ryūken Williams, Ph.D. and Funie Hsu/Chhî, Ph.D. for an illuminating dialogue exploring the intersection of Buddhist practice and social transformation. This conversation weaves together Buddhism, remembrance, healing, and liberation, examining how the dharma offers both a path to personal awakening and Social-Spiritual Liberation. Our guests shared how Buddhist teachings help transform grief into connection, particularly in response to racially motivated violence against Asian American communities. The conversation challenged conventional Western Buddhist approaches to Secularization and Individual Awakening. Duncan Ryuken Williams is a Professor of Religion and the Director of the Shinso Ito Center for Japanese Religions and Culture at the University of Southern California; previously, Chairman of Japanese Buddhism at UC Berkeley, Director of Berkeley's Center for Japanese Studies, and Buddhist chaplain at Harvard University where he received his Ph.D. An ordained priest since 1993 in the Soto Zen tradition, he received Dharma transmission in 2024 at Kotakuji Temple, Japan. His latest book, American Sutra: A Story of Faith and Freedom in the Second World War, an LA Times bestseller, won the 2022 Grawemeyer Religion Award. He also wrote The Other Side of Zen . Funie Hsu/Chhî, Ph.D. is a transdisciplinary scholar from a working class, Taiwanese-American family, raised in a Taiwanese Humanistic Buddhist tradition. Her work melds American, Asian-American, Buddhist, and Taiwan Studies. Currently Associate Professor of American Studies at San Jose State University, she received a Ph.D. in Education with an emphasis in Women, Gender, and Sexuality from UC Berkeley. Aspects of her work explore issues of language, education and colonialism. She is a co-organizer of May We Gather, a national Buddhist memorial ceremony for Asian American ancestors and a former Board Member of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship where she advocated for the recognition of Asian American heritage Buddhist communities in the organization and beyond. Jungwon Kim is an award-winning writer and cultural worker. She is also a communications leader, organizational strategy consultant, and journalist who has dedicated her professional life to human rights and environmental advocacy. As Head of Creative & Editorial at the Rainforest Alliance, she directed a multimedia team of writers, videographers, and graphic designers. Earlier in her career, she served as the editor of Amnesty International USA's human rights quarterly that featured the work of award-winning journalists and documentary photographers (circulation 300,000). She began her storytelling career as a newspaper reporter, magazine editor, and on-air correspondent for nationally syndicated public radio programs. Topics 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:41 Introducing the Conversation Topic 01:36 Meet Jungwon Kim 03:20 Introducing the Guests: Funie Hsu/Chhî, and Duncan Ryuken Williams 06:30 Funie Hsu/Chhî's Path to Buddhism 10:19 Duncan Ryuken Williams' Path to Buddhism 13:02 Buddhism as a Cultural Ecosystem 22:16 May We Gather: A Collective Healing Initiative 32:42 Decolonizing Buddhist Practice 37:07 Lessons from Japanese American Buddhists 44:48 Bridging the Gap in American Buddhism 58:02 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member
Jungwon Kim is an award-winning writer and cultural worker. She is also a communications leader, organizational strategy consultant, and journalist who has dedicated her professional life to human rights and environmental advocacy. As Head of Creative & Editorial at the Rainforest Alliance, she directed a multimedia team of writers, videographers, and graphic designers. Earlier in her career, she served as the editor of Amnesty International USA's human rights quarterly that featured the work of award-winning journalists and documentary photographers (circulation 300,000). She began her storytelling career as a newspaper reporter, magazine editor, and on-air correspondent for nationally syndicated public radio programs. Through her consulting practice, Next Wave, she develops tailored impact strategies (social, environmental, narrative), facilitates organizational and team retreats, and provides mindfulness-based leadership coaching to individuals. Jungwon currently serves as the board chair of Peace Is Loud, a nonprofit organization that builds narrative impact in the documentary film sector, and a board member of the Fund for Public Health NYC, which works to build racial and socioeconomic equity in public health outcomes. She did her undergraduate and graduate studies (B.A. Philosophy, dual M.J./M.A. program in Journalism and East Asian Studies) at the University of California, Berkeley, where she was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship in support of her graduate research on self-censorship in the Hong Kong news media, a Foreign Language Area Fellowship, and a Korea Foundation Fellowship. Welcome to 차 with Laura and Leah! Cha is a podcast and video series featuring conversations with our friends over tea. We are two diasporic Korean women who were inspired by Nina Simone's quote, “An artist's duty is to reflect the times.” Cha is our offering to the collective and we hope our conversations inspire you to start having meaningful dialogues and reflections with your own communities. So make sure to brew a pot of cha and join our conversations about art, spirituality, culture, and liberation. Links Jungwon Website Laura Instagram Laura Website Laura YouTube Leah Instagram Leah Substack Leah YouTube
Jungwon Kim is an award-winning writer and cultural worker. She is also a communications leader, organizational strategy consultant, and journalist who has dedicated her professional life to human rights and environmental advocacy. As Head of Creative & Editorial at the Rainforest Alliance, she directed a multimedia team of writers, videographers, and graphic designers. Earlier in her career, she served as the editor of Amnesty International USA's human rights quarterly that featured the work of award-winning journalists and documentary photographers (circulation 300,000). She began her storytelling career as a newspaper reporter, magazine editor, and on-air correspondent for nationally syndicated public radio programs. Through her consulting practice, Next Wave, she develops tailored impact strategies (social, environmental, narrative), facilitates organizational and team retreats, and provides mindfulness-based leadership coaching to individuals. Jungwon currently serves as the board chair of Peace Is Loud, a nonprofit organization that builds narrative impact in the documentary film sector, and a board member of the Fund for Public Health NYC, which works to build racial and socioeconomic equity in public health outcomes. She did her undergraduate and graduate studies (B.A. Philosophy, dual M.J./M.A. program in Journalism and East Asian Studies) at the University of California, Berkeley, where she was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship in support of her graduate research on self-censorship in the Hong Kong news media, a Foreign Language Area Fellowship, and a Korea Foundation Fellowship.Welcome to 차 with Laura and Leah! Cha is a podcast and video series featuring conversations with our friends over tea. We are two diasporic Korean women who were inspired by Nina Simone's quote, “An artist's duty is to reflect the times.” Cha is our offering to the collective and we hope our conversations inspire you to start having meaningful dialogues and reflections with your own communities. So make sure to brew a pot of cha and join our conversations about art, spirituality, culture, and liberation. LinksJungwon Website Laura InstagramLaura WebsiteLaura YouTubeLeah InstagramLeah SubstackLeah YouTube
From a recent SAND Community Gathering (March 2025) Join mental health clinician Linda Thai and writer Jungwon Kim for an in-depth conversation on intergenerational trauma, historical grief, and healing in community. Together, they explored psychological, spiritual, and communal reverberations of historical violence, framed within the context of U.S. wars in Korea and Vietnam, yet deeply relevant to other conflicts, past and present. They shared their experiences and observations of the complex dynamics of remembering and forgetting—and how they play out across families and communities fragmented by political and militarized violence. Further, they explore modes of restoration that are often overlooked by Western therapeutic approaches: somatic and communal transmutation, cultural ritual, and narrative justice. The pathways they shared honor the deep connections between personal, historical, and communal dimensions of trauma. A vital conversation for anyone seeking to understand how the profound wisdom held within cultural memory can contribute to intergenerational healing. Jungwon Kim is an award-winning writer and cultural worker. She is also a communications leader, organizational strategy consultant, and journalist who has dedicated her professional life to human rights and environmental advocacy. As Head of Creative & Editorial at the Rainforest Alliance, she directed a multimedia team of writers, videographers, and graphic designers. Earlier in her career, she served as the editor of Amnesty International USA's human rights quarterly that featured the work of award-winning journalists and documentary photographers (circulation 300,000). She began her storytelling career as a newspaper reporter, magazine editor, and on-air correspondent for nationally syndicated public radio programs. Linda Thai, LMSW ERYT-200 is a trauma therapist and educator who specializes in brain and body-based modalities for addressing complex developmental trauma. Linda has worked with thousands of people from all over the world to promote mindfulness, recover from trauma, and tend to grief as a means of self care. Linda's work centers on healing with a special focus on the experiences of adult children of refugees and immigrants. Her teaching is infused with empathy, storytelling, humor, research, practical tools, applied knowledge, and experiential wisdom. She has assisted internationally renowned psychiatrist and trauma expert, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, with his private small group psychotherapy workshops aimed at healing attachment trauma. She has a Master of Social Work with an emphasis on the neurobiology of attachment and trauma. Topics 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:38 Setting the Context: War and Generational Trauma 01:18 Introducing the Guests: Linda Thai and Jungwon Kim 02:17 Linda Thai's Story: A Journey of Healing 06:48 Jungwon Kim's Story: Bridging Generations 11:12 The Impact of War on Generations 13:08 Collective Trauma and Healing 29:39 Ritualizing Healing: The Concept of Han 34:41 The Role of Community in Healing 49:03 Conclusion and Future Conversations Resources Minds Under Seige (A SAND talk with Dr. Gabor Maté and Naomi Klein, facilitated by Cecilie Surasky). Podcast of this conversation. “Violent experiences alter the genome in ways that persist for generations” (Yale News) Han (Korean: 한), or haan, is a concept of an emotion, variously described as some form of grief or resentment, among others, that is said to be an essential element of Korean identity by some, and a modern post-colonial identity by others. – Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member
rePROs Fight Back released its 13th annual 50-State Report Card on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. The United States, overall, received an ‘F' grade, while 5 states received an ‘A' and 25 states failed. Jennie Wetter, Director of the rePROs Fight Back initiative and host of the rePROs Fight Back podcast, sits down to discuss this staggering loss of rights and the continuous fight for our right to bodily autonomy with Tarah Demant, Interim National Director of Programs, Advocacy, and Government Affairs at Amnesty International USA. While 2024 had some bright spots, including abortion-related ballot measures passing in 7 of the 10 states where they were on the ballot, we are still experiencing the fallout of the 2022 Dobbs decision. The human rights crisis unleashed by that decision has led states to continue restricting abortion access and has emboldened anti-rights advocates to increase their attacks on gender-affirming care. Using 11 criteria, the 50-State Report Card ranks each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia on three broad indicators relating to reproductive health and rights: prevention, affordability, and access to services.You might be interested in the Public Health is Dead podcast: https://www.publichealthisdead.com/ 9o03Support the showFollow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Bluesky: @reprosfightback.bsky.social Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening & keep fighting back!
No pleasant introductions, or quaint toast at the end of this one folks. We may have moved past the brink, and into the abyss, but that's to discuss in later episodes....Today, three long-term USAID staffers now retired and free to talk describe their anger over how the foreign aid program has been gutted and colleagues maligned, their fear about global suffering and losses that will result ,and their hope for a come back in the future.Francisco Bencosme was formerly the China Policy Lead for USAID, the principal advisor on issues relating to China and Taiwan. Prior to joining USAID, he was deputy to the Special Presidential Envoy for Compact of Free Association talks, helping conclude agreements with the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau in the Pacific Islands. He was at the same time senior advisor to the assistant secretary for East Asian and the Pacific Affairs.Before joining the Biden/Harris administration, he was a senior policy advisor at the Open Society Foundations covering Asia and Latin America. During his time at Amnesty International USA, Bencosme led the US human rights policy and advocacy program towards the Asia Pacific. In 2018, he was named one of The Hill's Top Lobbyist for a campaign on Myanmar Rohingya issues. He also has served on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee staff.Ann Posner spent more than 32 years working in USAID missions in the Czech Republic, Russia, Albania, Bosnia and the West Bank-Gaza. As a Foreign Service Executive Officer she led local administrative staffs and helped manage programs involving issues ranged from crop marketing in the Eastern Caribbean, anti-corruption and free election laws in Russia, and agricultural aid in Albania to investigation journalism and judicial reform in BosniaSusan Reichle is a retired Senior Foreign Service officer of USAID and former president and CEO of the International Youth Foundation — global non-profit working to equip and inspire young people everywhere to transform their lives. Before joining IYF, Susan spent 26 years in leadership positions at USAID missions overseas and in Washington, D.C. During her last three years at USAID, she served as the Counselor to the Agency, USAID's most Senior Foreign Service Officer, and advised the administrator and senior leadership on global development policies and management issues. She served in Haiti, Nicaragua, Russia, Colombia and her last assignment in USAID/Washington she led the Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance bureau.
Stand Up is a daily podcast that I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more Greg Proops at 31:20 minutes News and Clips at 12:39 I open with the Good Stuff! Here is Greg Proops Bio "Sharp dressed and even sharper witted." -LA Times "Proops has a fun, ranty, self-deprecating, flamboyant, quick comedy style with depth, range, and most importantly, great jokes." -SF Weekly Greg Proops is a stand up comic from San Francisco. He lives in Hollywood. And likes it. Mr. P has a spanking new stand up comedy CD called Proops Digs In. Available on iTunes and at http://www.aspecialthing.com Greg is shooting his second season on the hit Nickelodeon comedy series True Jackson VP. Starring Keke Palmer, NAACP Image Award winner, as True. Weekly on Nickelodeon. Mr. Proops is a frequent guest on The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Chelsea Lately on E! and on Red Eye with Greg Gutfeld on Fox News. Greg joins long time cohorts Ryan Stiles, Jeff Davis and Chip Esten in the live improv show Whose Live Anyway? They are constantly touring the US and Canada. Proop pod has appeared on such notable comedy podcasts as WTF with Marc Maron, Doug Benson's I Love Movies and Kevin Pollak's Chat Show. Gregela is happy to be in the Streamy-winning of Easy to Assemble starring Illeana Douglass, as the shallow agent Ben. Seen on easytoassemble.tv. The Proopdog is best known for his unpredictable appearances on Whose Line is it Anyway? The hit, improvised comedy show on ABC hosted by Drew Carey. Greg is also a regular on the long running British version of WLIIA? Whose Line is currently seen on ABC Family Channel. Proops has been a guest on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,The View and The Bonnie Hunt Show. Proopworld provides the announcer voice Hank "Buckshot" Holmes for the forthcoming game Mad World for SEGA. Darth Greg is heard as the bad guy Tal Merrick in the animated TV series Clone Wars on Cartoon Network. Greg can also be heard as the voice of Bob the Builder on the popular children's series seen on PBS. The HBO series Flight of Conchords features Greg as Martin Clarke an advertising executive and weasel. Greg joined long time cohort Ryan Stiles in a two-man improvised show, Unplanned. They performed for sell out crowds at the Just For laughs Festival in Montreal and taped a gala for the CBC. Mr. Proops cares like Bono and has performed and hosted at many events for the ACLU including the 2008 membership conference and a rally to stop torture with Rep. Dennis Kucinich, Senator Patrick Leahy and Larry Cox, Director of Amnesty International USA. Mr. Proopwell aided and abetted Joan and Melissa Rivers on the red carpet at the 2007 Oscars, Emmys, SAG and Grammy awards as a wag and celebrity traffic cop on TV Guide Channel. Mr. Prooples regularly hosts his own live comedy chat show at the ridiculously hip Hollywood rock joint Largo. Guests have included Flight of the Conchords, Jason Schwartzman, Russell Brand, Jack Black, Dave Grohl, Patton Oswalt, Sarah Silverman, Joe Walsh, Janeane Garofalo, David Cross, Margaret Cho, Dave Eggers, Joan Rivers, Aidan Quinn, Jeff Goldblum, Kathy Griffin, Lewis Black, Eddie Izzard and John C. Reilly. Providing musical magic is genius and imp Jon Brion. Mr. Proops has also performed his chat show in Aspen at the HBO Comedy Arts Festival, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Montreal at the Just For Laughs Festival. He also accompanied Drew Carey to the 2006 World Cup and produced and starred in Drew Carey's Sporting Adventures on the Travel Channel. Mr. Proops other television sightings include, Last Comic Standing, Ugly Betty, The Bigger Picture with Graham Norton on BBC, Mock the Week on BBC2 and The Drew Carey Show. Mr. P is very pleased to improvise with Drew Carey, Ryan Styles, Kathy Kinney, Colin Mochrie and many talented others as part of the Improv All Stars. They had the honor of performing for the troops in Bosnia, Kosovo and the Persian Gulf as part of the USO. The All-Stars can be seen on a fabulous Showtime comedy special. When over the pond in London, Greg sits in with the renowned Comedy Store Players. Darth Proops was so excited to portray Fode, one half of the pod race announcer in the hit motion picture Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and all the subsequent video games. As well as many voices in Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. Greg went medieval as Cryptograf in the animated feature Asterix and the Vikings based on the popular French comic book. Greg may be heard as Gommi, the Articulate Worm in Kaena: The Prophecy a full length animated feature starring Kirsten Dunst. He was also Bernard, a mad scientist on Pam Anderson's animated series Stripperella. Mr. Greg was spotted hosting his own syndicated, national dating show Rendez View. He also hosted the now cult classic game show Comedy Central's VS. Senor Proops threw down an original half-hour of stand up on Comedy Central Presents. Which is repeated ad infinitum. Across the wide Atlantic in the United Kingdom Greg had his own chat show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival broadcast live on BBC Radio Scotland. Groovy guests like Candace Bushnell, Rich Hall, Geraldine Chaplin, Steven Berkoff and Garrison Keillor have snuggled his sofa. Mr. Proops performed stand up at How to Cook a benefit with Michael Palin and Terry Jones for the Peter Cook Foundation a BBC Christmas special. Greg was honored to be invited to rock the mike at Prince Charles' 50th Royal Birthday Gala seen on ITV in Britain. He performed a stand up half-hour on Comedy Store Five for Channel Five and has bantered on All Talk with Clive Anderson. The Proopkitty is a total smartyboots: he won The Weakest Link, Ben Stein's Money and Rock n' Roll Jeopardy. He also asked Dick Clark what his plans were for New Years Eve while guest hosting The Other Half. Proopmonkey rocks his stand up comedy all over the world and can be found most frequently performing in his beloved hometown of San Francisco. Mr. P. has toured the UK four times, sold out the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 28 years running and has kicked it live in Paris, Turkey, Milan, Aspen, Montreal, Scotland, Ireland, Norway, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates. Below the Equator in New Zealand the Proopshobbit hosted the Oddfellows Comedy Gala for TVNZ and headlined the New Zealand International Comedy Festival. In Australia Speccy Spice jammed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and hosted, Hey, Hey it's Saturday! A national TV institution. Mr. Proops is married to a woman, Jennifer. He doesn't deserve her. They reside in Lower California with their pet ocelot, Lady Gaga. The Stand Up Community Chat is always active with other Stand Up Subscribers on the Discord Platform. Join us Monday and Thursday at 8EST for our Weekly Happy Hour Hangout! Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing
Abortion is a human right, ratified under state, national, and international treaties and tools. But even before Roe v. Wade was overturned, the United States was not meeting its human rights obligations. Tarah Demant, National Director of Programs at Amnesty International USA, sits down to talk with us about a new Amnesty report highlighting the status of U.S. abortion access since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Supreme Court case that overturned Roe. Because of Dobbs, and in partnership with subsequent state-based abortion bans, millions of people are facing increased barriers to abortion care. These barriers are, and always have been, disproportionately faced by different populations and communities in the U.S. Some elements that are impacting access to care post-Roe include the logistical and financial costs of travel, in-person requirements, the rise in pregnancy criminalization, and the criminalization of medical professionals and advocates. With exceptions (which do not provide as much flexibility as made to seem) stacked on top of these cases, access is incredibly difficult to achieve. Learn more in the Amnesty International USA report, accessible in the links section below.Support the showFollow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening & keep fighting back!
Curious about how corporate responsibility and ethical investing can help shape a better future? Join Melissa Joy, CFP®, as she sits down with William F. Schulz, former Executive Director of Amnesty International USA, to uncover how ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing has the potential to impact both business and society.In this episode, Bill shares insights from his memoir Reversing the Rivers and discusses the pivotal moments in history that have fueled the rise of ESG investing—from the fight against apartheid to addressing the challenges of labor trafficking. Together, they explore why ethical practices in supply chains are not only morally right but also beneficial for long-term business success.Melissa and Bill also dive into the performance and misconceptions surrounding ESG investing, comparing the returns of Vanguard's ESG Investment Index (ESGV) with the Vanguard 500 Index. They break down the ethical considerations in industries like for-profit prisons and worker safety, and take a closer look at the growing prominence of responsible investing in Western Europe.Listen and Learn: How corporate responsibility has evolved and influenced the rise of ESG investing Why ethical supply chains are both a moral and financial necessity for businesses The performance of ESG funds versus traditional index funds Misconceptions about ESG investing, including its impact on industries like for-profit prisons How responsible investing is gaining traction in Western Europe and beyond This episode is packed with actionable insights to help you align your investments with your values, navigate ethical considerations in finance, and make informed financial decisions that support both your goals and the greater good. Resources: Learn more about William here Review William's Books here Links are being provided for information purposes only. The information herein is general and educational in nature and should not be considered legal or tax advice. Tax laws and regulations are complex and subject to change, which can materially impact investment results. Pearl Planning cannot guarantee that the information herein is accurate, complete, or timely. Pearl Planning makes no warranties with regard to such information or results obtained by its use and disclaims any liability arising out of your use of, or any tax position taken in reliance on, such information. Consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific situation. Please note, changes in tax laws or regulations may occur at any time and could substantially impact your situation. Pearl Planning financial advisors do not render advice on tax matters. You should discuss any tax matters with the appropriate professional.
* Israel's High-Level Assassinations Provoke Retaliation and Risks a Wider Middle East War; Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft; Producer: Scott Harris. * Democratic Party Isolation from Working Families Examined in Ralph Nader's New Book; Ralph Nader America's leading public interest lawyer & four-time independent presidential candidate; Producer: Scott Harris. * Pres. Biden Pressured to Grant Leonard Peltier Clemency, Likely His Last Chance to Gain Freedom; Justin Mazzola, Deputy Director of Research with Amnesty International USA; Producer: Melinda Tuhus.
Paul O'Brien is the Executive Director at Amnesty International USA. Over his career, he has done human rights research and advocacy in more than 50 countries, including most recently, Mexico, Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank. He lived for 10 years in Africa, working for local and international organizations, and for 5 years in Afghanistan, where he served as an advisor to the President. Before Amnesty, Paul co-led Oxfam's advocacy efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic and led Oxfam America's advocacy with the US government. He is the author of Power Switch: How We Can Reverse Extreme Inequality. This month, Paul and I are in conversation about the current state of human rights. Enjoy our conversation. You can follow Paul on X @dpaulobrien
Melissa Joy is joined by Dr. William Schulz, former Executive Director of Amnesty International USA to discuss the importance of staying hopeful during turbulent times. How can we stay positive during times of uncertainty? Dr. Schulz explores how hope can be a driving force for change - leading to improvements in our own communities as well as a more just world. The lessons taught in this episode are valuable for all - from investors to friends. Listen and Learn: The ‘why' behind Amnesty International's missionHow to remain resilient despite injustice in the world The importance behind conscious consumption and where you spend your moneyResources:Purchase Dr. William Schulz's Memoir: Reversing the Rivers: A Memoir of History, Hope, and Human RightsDiscover More Books by Dr. William SchulzLearn more about Amnesty International USAHuman Rights | United NationsLinks are being provided for information purposes only. The information herein is general and educational in nature and should not be considered legal or tax advice. Tax laws and regulations are complex and subject to change, which can materially impact investment results. Pearl Planning cannot guarantee that the information herein is accurate, complete, or timely. Pearl Planning makes no warranties with regard to such information or results obtained by its use and disclaims any liability arising out of your use of, or any tax position taken in reliance on, such information. Consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific situation. Please note, changes in tax laws or regulations may occur at any time and could substantially impact your situation. Pearl Planning financial advisors do not render advice on tax matters. You should discuss any tax matters with the appropriate professional.Data Sources: Capital Group, RIMES, Standard & Poor's.
Free speech is under assault in educational settings, school committees, university boards and political rallies across the United States. Suzanne Nossell warns the danger isn't just about our access to books and ideas, but to the fundamental human rights and political freedoms we all hold dear. Nossell currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of PEN America, the leading human rights and free expression organization, and the author of “Dare to Speak: Defending Free Speech for All.” She is a leading voice on free expression issues globally, having overseen groundbreaking work in Hong Kong, China, Myanmar, Eurasia and the United States. Her prior career spanned government service and leadership roles in the corporate and nonprofit sectors. She served under Presidents Obama and Clinton as well as for Amnesty International USA, Bertelsmann, and the Wall Street Journal. Nossell is also a featured columnist for Foreign Policy magazine and has published op-eds in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, LA Times, and dozens of other outlets, as well as scholarly articles in Foreign Affairs, Dissent, Democracy, and other journals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In 1948, all nations signed onto a document stating that the way a government treats its citizens can be judged by the rest of the world. This December, 2023, is the 75th Anniversary of the ratification of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights [UDHR]. Joining us for this conversation on the Gebhard's Beer Culture Bar porch are three women who explained the significance of the UDHR.Jackie Dugard studies how laws impact social change and justice, focusing on power and exclusion. She is a Senior Lecturer at Columbia University's Institute for the Study of Human Rights – and an Associate Professor at the School of Law of Wits University in Johannesburg. Prof. Dugard is an affiliate at the Center for Human Rights & Global Justice, a co-founder and the first Executive Director of the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa.Jocelyn Getgen Kestenbaum, is a human rights and public health scholar – focusing on preventing sexual and gender-based crimes and slavery. She is an Associate Professor of Clinical Law, and the Director of the Benjamin B. Ferencz Human Rights and Atrocity Prevention Clinic and the Cardozo Law Institute in Holocaust and Human Rights at Yeshiva University. Debra Sweet is the director of the Brooklyn-based World Can't Wait – which protested the Iraq War, exposed the torture of prisoners at Guantanamo and other U.S. prisons, and opposes military recruiters coming to high schools and colleges. BONUS: A week before this recording, we spoke with Paul O'Brien -- the head of Amnesty International-USA -- at a benefit concert for Group 11, the NYC affiliate of AI-USA. Paul's comments are edited into this conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Even years before the overturning of Roe v. Wade, reproductive health and rights organizations were noticing that their abortion content posts were being removed, suspended, shadow banned, flagged, and subject to advertising suspension. Jane Eklund, Tech and Reproductive Rights Fellow at Amnesty International USA, sits down to talk with us about abortion content digital suppression on social media platforms.Across social media platforms, abortion-related content is often removed or interfered with in some way even though it does not violate the social media platform's community guidelines. This can lead to decreased engagement, reach, and visibility for content related to abortion and that is often posted by sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations. Digital platforms have also become spaces were criminalization has increased; police have seized Facebook messages and Google searches to prosecute people for searching for and obtaining abortion care.LinksAmnesty International USA on FacebookAmnesty International USA on Twitter Digital Defense Fund Take ActionFirst and foremost, follow Amnesty International on Facebook and Twitter. Follow reproductive health and rights on social media, including their back up accounts. Plan C, Women on Web, and Shout Your Abortion have very helpful information. Like, share, and interact with their content to increase their reach. Support digital campaigns from reproductive health and rights organizations, as well. Make sure you talk about this issue—both abortion and abortion content suppression online. Suppression is silence, which makes space for stigmatization. rePROs Fight Back has been named a finalist in two categories in the 3rdAnnual Anthem Awards. The winners of these awards are chosen by support from our community. You can “celebrate” or vote for rePROs Fight Back here: Human and Civil Rights Awareness and Media Awards and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awareness and Media. Finalists can be celebrated online from December 5th to December 21st at Celebrate.Anthemawards.com. Support the showFollow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening & keep fighting back!
From the history of how the rePROs Fight Back podcast began to some behind-the-scenes sneak peaks, Tarah Demant, Interim National Director of Programs, Advocacy, and Government Affairs at Amnesty International USA, asks host Jennie Wetter a collection of ask me anything (AMA) questions. LinksAmnesty International USA on Twitter Amnesty International USA on FacebookTarah Demant on TwitterJennie Wetter on TwitterPlan C Abortionfinder.org Ineedana.com Repro Legal Helpline Repro Legal Defense Fund Digital Defense Fund Take Action If you need an abortion, check out this website to find the clinic closest to you. Support your local abortion fund! Find your local abortion fund via the National Network of Abortion Funds. Follow Tarah Demant on Twitter and follow Amnesty International USA on Twitter and Facebook As the holidays approach, remember to have conversations with your family members to your own comfortability. Feel free to push back in a big or small way. You can also wear abortion fund merchandise, like this, to break the stigma!Support the showFollow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening & keep fighting back!
Our story tonight is called The Middle Path, and it's a story about a trek down an unknown trail at the park. It's also about red berries on a vine, the fog of your breath in the late autumn air, geese crossing the sky, and making space for the beauty that lives all around you. Our Premium Plus Feed has over 30 exclusive bonus episodes. I've just written a really nice story called Afternoon Tea that lives on that feed. It also has extra long episodes, which we call Slightly More Happens. I know, I crack me up, and we just added our longest ever. It is over three and half hours long and compiles all the stories from the recent wedding at the Inn, including a bonus At the Reception episode. Subscribe now! https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Amnesty International USA. https://www.amnestyusa.org/contact-us/Purchase Our Book: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-HappensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim Hammond is a grassroots human rights activist who has been involved in numerous social change movements. As a teenager conscientiously opposed to fighting in Vietnam, he wrote copious letters to Congress urging an immediate end to the war. Tim has been committed to Congressional passage of the U.S. Peace Tax Fund Bill, which would re-direct the military portion of one's taxes (currently 50% of every dollar spent by the U.S. government) toward life-sustaining human services. He was active in raising public consciousness about women's rights and the need for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). In 1987 Tim was among hundreds of men and women arrested on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court to protest its decision to uphold states' rights to legislate private sexual behavior among consenting adults in their own home (a decision the Court ultimately reversed in 2003). He was a member of the Children's Rights Network of Amnesty International/USA and a member of the National Organization on Male Sexual Victimization (now MaleSurvivor.org). Key points: Tim introduces himself Activism and retaliation Circumcision in America Global Survey of Circumcision Harm Foreskin anatomy A brief history of foreskin restoration Advice for men who're interested in foreskin restoration Relevant links: Tim's survey of foreskin restorers: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41443-023-00686-5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cam-fraser/message
Linda Hartke is currently serving as the Interim Vice President of Operations at CWS and is a consultant who supports not-for-profit organizations. Her previous professional experience includes: President and Chief Executive Officer of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service; Executive Director (founder) of the Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance (Geneva, Switzerland); Deputy Executive Director of CWS; Country Director of CWS Cambodia; Chief of Staff to Congressman Chet Atkins; and Executive Director of the Massachusetts Democratic Party. In a volunteer capacity, Linda has served on several not-for-profit Boards of Directors, including: the Center for Migration Studies; the World AIDS Campaign (chair); Amnesty International USA (chair); and the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA (on behalf of the ELCA). Linda graduated from Smith College with a double major in Government, and Religion and Biblical Literature (New Testament) and she is active in a local congregation in Massachusetts where she lives. Many of the guests are asked to come up with song that reminds them somehow about CWS, these selected songs are part of a special Playlist #CWSsongs. Please let me/us know via our email innovationhub@cwsglobal.org what you think about this new series. We would love to hear from you. Please like/follow our Walk Talk Listen podcast and follow @mauricebloem on twitter and instagram. Or check us out on our website 100mile.org.
Abortion rates around the world have stayed the same since the 1990s—except in countries where abortion restrictions have been newly introduced. Tarah Demant, Interim National Director of Programs, Advocacy and Government Affairs at Amnesty International USA, sits down to talk with us about the countries that have recently introduced abortion restrictions, the countries that have protected abortion care for decades, and what the future of global abortion access looks like moving forward. The Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case that overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022 was a major loss for abortion rights. Even still, in the last 50 years, there is an unmistakable trend of the liberalization of abortion laws across the world. In fact, the vast majority of countries permit abortion in at least some circumstance, and these countries continue to move toward further liberalization of abortion laws. In all, 60 countries have liberalized their abortion laws, with only four countries having rolled back their abortion laws since 1994. The countries that have rolled back abortion laws include the United States, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Poland. In each of these countries, maternal deaths rates, criminalization of people seeking healthcare, and rapidly spreading chilling effects among providers, has increased. The Dobbs case has been and will continue be used as a framework for general anti-rights policy around the world. Similarly, the U.S.' narrative lead on anti-abortion ideology has the ability to influence other countries' narratives and political confidence to pass equally restrictive laws. Dobbs and its ideology has also coincided with an emboldening of the global anti-gender and anti-LGBTQI+ movement. LinksTarah Demant on TwitterAmnesty International USA on Twitter Amnesty International USA on FacebookFos Feminista Fact Sheet: The Global Impact of the Dobbs Decision Take Action Items Follow Amnesty International on Twitter and Facebook. Stay engaged and take heart. The majority of people around the world—3 out of 5—believe that abortion should be legal. Talk about abortion, how it's normal, safe, healthcare and a human right. If you have money to give, give to an abortion fund! If donating isn't an option, figure out a way to become involved—whether going to events, volunteering, or more! Reach out to your local council members and elected officials, and make sure they know that abortion access is important to you as a constituent. You can also call your federal elected officials! The Capitol Switchboard is 202-224-3121.Support the showFollow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening & keep fighting back!
Journalist David Sirota talks about why Biden's debt ceiling "victory" is actually a failure. But first Ajamu Baraka talks about war, imperialism and why the United States of America is a "gangster state." Ajamu Baraka is human rights defender whose experience spans four decades of domestic and international education and activism, with roots are in the Black Liberation Movement and anti-apartheid and Central American solidarity struggles. He was the Founding Executive Director of the US Human Rights Network (USHRN) from July 2004 until June 2011. Before that, Baraka worked with Amnesty International USA where he was the Southern Regional Director and also directed Amnesty's National Program to Abolish the Death Penalty. In 1998, Baraka was one of 300 human rights defenders from around the world who were brought together at the first International Summit of Human Rights Defenders commemorating the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In 2001, Baraka received the “Abolitionist of the Year” award from the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty. The following year, Baraka received the “Human Rights Guardian” award from the National Center for Human Rights Education. Baraka has also served on the boards of various national and international human rights organizations, including Amnesty International (USA), the Center for Constitutional Rights, Africa Action, and the Mississippi Workers' Center for Human Rights. He's a national organizer for Black Alliance For Peace and was the Green Party nominee for Vice President of the United States in 2016. His writing has appeared in Black Agenda Report, Common Dreams, Dissident Voice, Pambazuka News, and CounterPunch. Link to The Black Alliance For Peace website - https://blackallianceforpeace.com/ Link to The Black Alliance For Peace Zone of Peace campaign - https://blackallianceforpeace.com/zoneofpeace DAVID SIROTA is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author living in Denver, Colorado. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his work helping Adam McKay create the story for the blockbuster film DON'T LOOK UP. Sirota is the founder and editor of The Lever, an editor at large at Jacobin Magazine and a columnist at The Guardian. He served as Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign speechwriter in 2020. He also created Audible's financial crisis podcast series MELTDOWN, which was named one of the best podcasts of the year by The Atlantic and Uproxx. Link to The Lever - https://www.levernews.com/ Get your Katie Halper Show Merch here! https://katiehalper.myspreadshop.com/all Eventbrite link for the live taping with Briahna Joy Gray in NYC on June 10, 2023! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/katie-halper-show-live-with-briahna-joy-gray-tickets-643828447217 ***Please support The Katie Halper Show *** For bonus content, exclusive interviews, to support independent media & to help make this program possible, please join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thekatiehalpershow Follow Katie on Twitter: @kthalps Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/rkEk75Emhy
This week, we're talking with Suzanne Nossel. Suzanne is the CEO of PEN America, a leading human rights and free expression organization, and she is author of Dare to Speak: Defending Free Speech for All. Previously, Suzanne has served as Chief Operating Operator of Human Rights Watch and as Executive Director of Amnesty International USA. How do principles of free speech interact with parental rights, especially in issues of education? Suzanne shares her perspective on book bans in school libraries, including concerns of censorship and the chilling of free speech in education. Plus, Suzanne tells us about her book and her hope for a renewed respect for free speech in our public discourse. Support the show
Suzanne Nossel is Chief Executive Officer of PEN America, and a leading voice on free expression issues in the United States and globally. She is the author of Dare to Speak: Defending Free Speech for All. Over her ten-year tenure, she has established a Washington, D.C. office, and overseen groundbreaking work on free expression in Hong Kong and China, Myanmar, Eurasia, and the United States. She was Chief Operating Officer of Human Rights Watch, Executive Director of Amnesty International USA, and a diplomat in the Obama and Clinton administrations, where her work focused on the United Nations. PEN America has been at the forefront of the defense of free expression in the current climate of spreading book bans, classroom gag orders and other attacks on free expression and free speech in education, both K-12 and colleges and universities. PEN America also focuses on suppression of freedoms in Iran and Russia's attempt to eradicate the Ukrainian culture.
What's better than coordinating a two-day virtual conference on pressing challenges to global democracy? Try adding several different time zones! Mvemba is joined by Marti Flacks (Director of the Human Rights Initiative at CSIS), Tiseke Kasambala (Director of Africa Programs at Freedom House) and Kate Hixon (Africa Advocacy Director at Amnesty International USA). They discuss the March 2023 Summit for Democracy (which will be co-hosted by the U.S. and Costa Rica, the Netherlands, Republic of Korea, and Republic of Zambia), the state of democracy and human rights in African countries, disconnects between civil society and governments ahead of key elections taking place in Africa in 2023, and the lingering impacts of the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders' Summit.
Happy Black History Month! In this special bonus episode, we speak to Ben Jealous, Professor of the Practice at the University of Pennsylvania and former National President and CEO of the NAACP about his new book Never Forget Our People Were Always Free: A Parable of American Healing. If you are an organizer or someone who aspires to make the world a better place, we highly recommend you listen to this episode. 0:00 Zahra & Hien catch up and recap the episode 3:46 Ben talks about the book and his inspiration for writing it 8:46 Ben shares about his parents' interracial marriage in 1966 11:32 How Ben takes care of himself while doing this work, including wisdom from a yogi and his grandmother 16:49 Keeping nihilism at bay and what progressives can learn from the neighborly ways of the Evangelicals 21:14 Our need for a spiritual reckoning and revitalization and Ben's hopes for the Democratic Party 36:16 Ben shares advice for young Millennials & Gen Z who want to make an impact, including stories about Stacey Abrams 54:32 Zahra & Hien share their reflections and admiration for Ben Ben Jealous, scholar, journalist, civil rights leader, and philanthropist, was recently appointed as the first person of color to serve Executive Director of the Sierra Club. From 2008 to 2013, Ben led the NAACP as the youngest-ever president and CEO of the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization with more than 2,400 chapters. Currently, he is a Professor of the Practice, University of Pennsylvania, where Jealous teaches a course on Leadership and Racial Justice and works with students in mentorship settings. He was formerly Director of the Human Rights Program at Amnesty International USA, and Executive Director of the National Newspaper Publishers Association. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of REACH: 40 Black Men Speak on Living, Leading, and Succeeding. A Rhodes Scholar and a past Democratic nominee for Governor of Maryland, he lives on the Chesapeake Bay with his children, Morgan and Jack, and their dog, Charlie. Get the book here https://benjealous.com/ For more bonus episodes, subscribe to our Substack for $5 a month. Follow us on social media Twitter: @ThoughtfulWRPod Instagram: @ThoughtfulWellnessRevolution Theme song: Katy Pearson
Rushion McDonald interviews Ben Jealous. Ben is a New York Times best-selling author, scholar, journalist, civil rights leader, and philanthropist, currently serves as President and CEO of People For the American Way, and Professor of the Practice, University of Pennsylvania. He was formerly President and CEO of the NAACP, Director of the Human Rights Program at Amnesty International USA, and Executive Director of the National Newspaper Publishers Association. He is on the show to discuss his new book, Never Forget Our People Were Always Free. Rushion McDonald interviews Lenore Anderson. She is the co-founder and President of Alliance for Safety and Justice (ASJ), one of the nation's largest safety and justice reform advocacy organizations. ASJ works with public officials and grassroots partners to advance smart public policy and sponsors Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, the nation's largest organizing program for victims of crime. She is also the founder of Californians for Safety and Justice, ASJ's flagship state advocacy program. Lenore is an attorney with extensive experience working to reform criminal justice and public safety systems. She is on the show to discuss her new book, In Their Names, The Untold Story of Victims' Rights, Mass Incarceration, and the Future of Public Safety. Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rushion McDonald interviews Ben Jealous. Ben is a New York Times best-selling author, scholar, journalist, civil rights leader, and philanthropist, currently serves as President and CEO of People For the American Way, and Professor of the Practice, University of Pennsylvania. He was formerly President and CEO of the NAACP, Director of the Human Rights Program at Amnesty International USA, and Executive Director of the National Newspaper Publishers Association. He is on the show to discuss his new book, Never Forget Our People Were Always Free. Rushion McDonald interviews Lenore Anderson. She is the co-founder and President of Alliance for Safety and Justice (ASJ), one of the nation's largest safety and justice reform advocacy organizations. ASJ works with public officials and grassroots partners to advance smart public policy and sponsors Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, the nation's largest organizing program for victims of crime. She is also the founder of Californians for Safety and Justice, ASJ's flagship state advocacy program. Lenore is an attorney with extensive experience working to reform criminal justice and public safety systems. She is on the show to discuss her new book, In Their Names, The Untold Story of Victims' Rights, Mass Incarceration, and the Future of Public Safety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meet Lyle Wildes, the real life Breaking Bad / Walter White, a philosophy professor that acquired a brain injury crashing his truck into a bridge, losing all empathy, becoming a drug dealer making synthetic cocaine, being arrested and spending twenty years in jail, enabling him to discover the key to reducing recidivism;85% of inmates have 3 or more ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) factors, compared with 7% of the general population that have 3 or less. And we can fix it before kids get to jail.Join us in this deep-dive into humanity, the brain and the link between Adverse Childhood Experience (ACEs), as well as:- changing the culture of prisons- the 500 year old, failed model of incarceration- why it's an antiquated way of treating people who attack the power structure- domestic violence, neuroplasticity, Positive Attitude classes and ending cycles of trauma- the rolling door of the US prison population, with 25% being released each year and 25% being arrested (700,000 people) - how this creates the legal vehicle for slaveryI greatly appreciate those in our criminal justice systems who give so much to the safety and cohesion of our society, this conversation asks 'could we do it better?'Thanks to the ACLU, Anti-Recidivism Coalition, Amnesty International USA, Center for Court Innovation, Charles Hamilton Houston Foundation, Inc., Color Of Change, Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, FWD.us, Right On Crime, The Marshall Project, Southern Center for Human Rights, Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice (CJCJ), The Gault Center, InsideOUT Writers, Californians for Safety and Justice, Coalition for Public Safety, Critical Resistance, Dream.Org, Prison Fellowship International, Prison Policy Initiative, Right On Crime, The Sentencing Project, Survived and Punished, Vera Institute of Justice.If you found this valuable, you are welcome to support the show on PatreonSupport the show
Longtime supporters of rePROs Fight Back know what time of year it is… tune in for a reprisal of our most popular series, SRHR Hero Origin Stories! If you haven't already, check out our previous episodes, SRHR Hero Origin Stories, SRHR Hero Origin Stories: Round 2, SRHR Hero Origin Stories: Round 3, SRHR Hero Origin Stories: Round 4, and SRHR Hero Origin Stories Round 5 (Part 1) where we talked to a number of amazing heroes in the field of reproductive health, rights, and about how they began working in this space. This time, hear from Tarah Demant at Amnesty International USA, Gayatri Patel at the Women's Refugee Commission, and Jennie Wetter, host of rePROs Fight Back. Guests include: Gayatri Patel at the Women's Refugee Commission Tarah Demant at Amnesty International USA Jennie Wetter at rePROs Fight Back Links Amnesty International USA on Facebook and Twitter Women's Refugee Commission on Facebook and TwitterSupport the showFollow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening & keep fighting back!
Twitter chats sparked the connected educator movement and gave many educators support and a voice. But Twitter gave a megaphone to all voices and movements raising questions about free speech and the limits of what we should be able to say on social media. It turns out that free speech is not as free as many of us believe, and though we have the right to speak, we don't have a right to be heard. These are two of several discoveries we found among our misunderstandings about our freedom to say what we want, any way we want. Listen to this thoughtful and informed conversation about what's changing at Twitter and why it matters now that Elon Musk bought the social media platform that many educators rely on for informal professional learning. Follow on Twitter: @Eric_Heinze @SuzanneNossel @jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Eric Heinze (Maîtrise, Paris; JD, Harvard; Ph.D. Leiden), a former Fulbright, DAAD and Chateaubriand fellow, is Professor of Law and Humanities at Queen Mary, University of London. He writes on justice theory and on human rights, and has worked with the International Commission of Jurists and the UN Sub-Commission on Human Rights in Geneva. He has advised NGOs on human rights, including Liberty, Amnesty International and the Media Diversity Institute. Heinze is author of The Most Human Right: Why Free Speech Is Everything. Suzanne Nossel is the CEO of PEN America, the foremost organization working to protect and advance human rights, free expression and literature. She has also served as the Chief Operating Officer of Human Rights Watch and as Executive Director of Amnesty International USA; and held senior State Department positions in the Clinton and Obama administrations. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School, Nossel frequently writes op-eds for the New York Times, the Washington Post, and other publications, as well as a regular column for Foreign Policy magazine. She lives in New York City. Nosssel is author of Dare to Speak: Defending Free Speech for All. Jonathan Zimmerman is the Judy and Howard Berkowitz Professor in Education at the University of Pennsylvania. A former Peace Corps volunteer, he is the author of Campus Politics: What Everyone Needs to Know and seven other books. He is also a frequent op-ed contributor to The New York Times, the Washington Post, and other national newspapers and magazines. Zimmerman received the 2019 Open Inquiry Leadership Award from Heterodox Academy, which promotes viewpoint diversity in higher education. Zimmerman is author of Free Speech: And Why You Should Give a Damn.
My guest today is Stephen King. From tech founder to nonprofit CFO and fundraiser, Steve brings a unique combination of vision, foresight, and experience to help nonprofits maximize their cash flow and operational efficiency. He's been a dedicated board member of many nonprofit organizations. He spent seven years working for Amnesty International USA - first as Deputy Executive Director- Finance & Administration, and then as its Director of Development, overseeing 300% growth, then raising over $20M a year. His time at Amnesty reinforced Steve's life-long commitment to giving back to the community through charitable causes. Regarded as a top accounting industry thought leader and founder of the first company to deliver accounting over the internet, he's currently serving as Founder & CEO of GrowthForce, a heart-centered company with specialized teams providing accounting for nonprofits. Here's what to expect during the episode: Why is data important for nonprofit organizations? How can you use numbers to tell a story? What is the primary purpose of audit procedures in an organization? How does data help in better board decision-making? What are the five elements you should include in a financial report? Connect with Stephen King! Website: https://www.growthforce.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrowthForce/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/growthforce LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/growthforce/ Email: Stephen@growthforce.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChcHVgeGQ4gWmI9NWm6JWRw Get your copy of the Trust Building Action Plan by going to https://hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding. Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org
This week on Talk World Radio we're talking with two members of Women for Weapons Trade Transparency. Founded in July 2020 by undergraduate students at the University of Texas at Austin, Women for Weapons Trade Transparency is a nonprofit promoting transparency of the weapons and arms trade. Their website is https://w2t2.org Rosie Khan is a Founding Board Member of Women for Weapons Trade Transparency. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, with a quintuple-major. She hopes to eventually be a novelist and turn her solarpunk vision of the world into reality. Lillian Mauldin is a Founding Board Member of Women for Weapons Trade Transparency. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. She is a Thematic Specialist with Amnesty International USA's Military, Security, and Police Transfers Coordination Group. Lillian hopes to continue building a career in policy advocacy.
Trigger Warning: In this episode we talk about sexual violence against Native women. If you need help or to talk to someone here are some resources you can call or chat: the StrongHearts Native Helpline at https://strongheartshelpline.org/ 1-844-7NATIVE, National Domestic Violence Hotline at https://www.thehotline.org/ 1-800-799-SAFE or the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) at https://www.rainn.org/ 1-800-656-HOPE. 1 in 2 Indigenous women have experienced sexual violence. Even with this staggeringly high statistic, it's near impossible for Indigenous women to access the care and support needed. Juskwa Burnett, Indigenous Advocate, Moccasins of Hope, talks to us about her experience working with Indigenous sexual violence survivors and the ways in which sexual violence impacts her community. In addition, Tarah Demant, Interim National Director of Programs, Advocacy, and Government Affairs with Amnesty International USA, sits down to talk to us about healthcare and judicial barriers faced by Indigenous women as it relates to sexual violence and Amensty International USA's new report detailing the barriers erected by the U.S. government when it comes to Alaska Native and American Indian women's access to healthcare and support after experiencing disproportionate rates of sexual violence. The United States' response to this epidemic of sexual violence is confusing and maze-like, preventing Indigenous women from being able to access the healthcare they need or get justice for crimes committed. This complex system results in confusion and chaos, and further exacerbates the sexual violence epidemic faced by Indigenous women. The root of this problem is based in the US's erosion of tribal authority, allowing for these extremely unfortunate circumstances to flourish, despite the fact that this country is obligated to protect Indigenous communities under the UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous People. Amnesty International USA considers four sectors as related to the sexual violence epidemic experienced by Indigenous women: erosion of tribal authority, jurisdiction, healthcare and support services, and prosecution. Congress has created centuries of contradictory law regarding Indigenous peoples and Indigenous country, leading to an unnavigable system. A massive lack of resources for Indigenous tribal police limit their authority to respond to crimes. This means people's rapes and assaults are not investigated and perpetrators face no repercussions for their crimes. When Indigenous women require healthcare and services after experiencing sexual violence, many simply can't access it. Health centers are located far away from villages and reservations, and Indian Health Services (IHS) is federally underfunded to a point where it is an open question whether or not a rape kit will be available. The justice system in Indian country is also massively federally underfunded and complicated, leading to a lack of prosecution for sexual violence crimes. LinksAmnesty International USA on TwitterAmnesty International USA on FacebookThe never-ending maze: continued failure to protect indigenous women from sexual violence in the USAStrongHearts Native HelplineSupport the show
For this episode, we have Elizabeth Gamarra. She is 24 years old, a TEDx speaker, Fulbrighter at Instituto Empresa (IE) University in Madrid, Pacific Forum Young Leader, and World Rotary Peace Fellow at International Christian University (ICU) is a Japanese Government MEXT PhD Fellow. She has a double Masters in the field of Mental Health (U.S) and Peace and Conflict Studies (Japan) which has permitted her to work as a therapist and mediator with refugee and indigenous communities, drawing on her Spanish and Quechua heritage languages. At age 14, she founded "Generations of Legacies" which is an initiative focused on educational empowerment. After completing her graduate-level studies at the record age of 19, she continued to grow this initiative from abroad. She has worked closely with Amnesty International USA, the Center of Migration and Refugee Integration, the Global Peacebuilding of Japan, Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBBI) the Academic Council of the United Nations Systems Tokyo Office (ACUNS), and currently, interning at the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency. She is the former recipient of the 2020 TUMI USA National Award, the Martin Luther King Drum Major Award, Young Philanthropy Award, the Mediation Akin Olawore Peace Award, the Diversity and Equity University Award among others. Currently, she sits in the GPAJ Board of Directors, YCAPS Executive Committee, the World Federation Movement Working Group, the Justice Party Board of Directors, and is a Board of Trustees for Pax Natura International. Recently, she has co-founded the “RadioNatura Podcast," a unique multilingual podcast on peace and nature.
From how we are preparing for the forthcoming Supreme Court ruling to how we are dealing with burnout, Tarah Demant, Interim National Director of Programs, Advocacy, and Government Affairs at Amnesty International USA, shares her thoughts on the current moment in reproductive health, rights, and justice and asks host Jennie Wetter a plethora of ask me anything (AMA) questions!LinksINeedAnA.ComAbortion Fund Donation FinderTarah Demant on TwitterAmnesty International USA on TwitterAmnesty International USA on Facebook Take Action ItemsIf you need an abortion check out this website to find the clinic closest to you. Support your local abortion fund! This resource by Helmi Henkin which will connect you to your local abortion fund.Follow Tarah Demant on Twitter and follow Amnesty International USA on Twitter and Facebook!Do what you need to do to recharge. Whether that's logging off social media, taking part in a beloved hobby, or participating in a rally, take care of yourself in whatever way that you need to.Support the show
Hey, you can't say that here: Surprise, we have the right to speak but don't have a right to be heard. This is one of several discoveries that surfaced among the misunderstandings we have about our freedom to say what we want, when we want, any way we want. Listen in to this robust conversation about what you can and cannot say, It's more (and less) than you think. Follow on Twitter: @Eric_Heinze @SuzanneNossel @jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Eric Heinze (Maîtrise, Paris; JD, Harvard; Ph.D. Leiden), a former Fulbright, DAAD and Chateaubriand fellow, is Professor of Law and Humanities at Queen Mary, University of London. He writes on justice theory and on human rights, and has worked with the International Commission of Jurists and the UN Sub-Commission on Human Rights in Geneva. He has advised NGOs on human rights, including Liberty, Amnesty International and the Media Diversity Institute. Heinze is author of The Most Human Right: Why Free Speech Is Everything. Suzanne Nossel is the CEO of PEN America, the foremost organization working to protect and advance human rights, free expression and literature. She has also served as the Chief Operating Officer of Human Rights Watch and as Executive Director of Amnesty International USA; and held senior State Department positions in the Clinton and Obama administrations. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School, Nossel frequently writes op-eds for the New York Times, the Washington Post, and other publications, as well as a regular column for Foreign Policy magazine. She lives in New York City. Nosssel is author of Dare to Speak: Defending Free Speech for All. Jonathan Zimmerman is the Judy and Howard Berkowitz Professor in Education at the University of Pennsylvania. A former Peace Corps volunteer, he is the author of Campus Politics: What Everyone Needs to Know and seven other books. He is also a frequent op-ed contributor to The New York Times, the Washington Post, and other national newspapers and magazines. Zimmerman received the 2019 Open Inquiry Leadership Award from Heterodox Academy, which promotes viewpoint diversity in higher education. Zimmerman is author of Free Speech: And Why You Should Give a Damn.
In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Stephen King. Top executive at a Fortune 500 company. Bootstrapped CEO. Venture-backed tech startup founder. Non-profit fundraiser. It's safe to say Stephen King is not your traditional CPA. Stephen is the CEO and Founder of GrowthForce, one of the nation's largest providers of outsourced bookkeeping and controller services. Regarded as an industry thought leader by AICPA and CPA.com, his ability to visualize the future of accounting has led GrowthForce to become one of the fastest-growing companies in America. Stephen's experience at the forefront of technology development and accounting system design spans nearly three decades. In 1995 he founded Virtual Growth, the nation's first cloud-based accounting service, and quickly grew it into a market leader. After being acquired by Insperity, Stephen was brought on as president of Insperity's Financial Management Services division, serving two years before leaving to build GrowthForce. He also spent seven years working at Amnesty International USA—first overseeing 300% growth as CFO, then raising over $20M a year as Director of Development. Stephen's time at Amnesty reinforced his life-long commitment to giving back to the community. As a result, non- profits represent 35% of GrowthForce clients. Off the clock, Stephen is often on-the-go with his active family or puttering around the yard, looking for ways to help his garden grow. Learn more and connect with Stephen King by visiting him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skingGForce Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/GrowthForce/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenkingcpa/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChcHVgeGQ4gWmI9NWm6JWRw Be sure to follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/to_growth on Facebook: facebook.com/Road2Growth Subscribe to our podcast across the web: https://www.theenriquezgroup.com/blog Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Cdmacc iTunes: https://apple.co/2F4zAcn Castbox: http://bit.ly/2F4NfQq Google Play: http://bit.ly/2TxUYQ2 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKnzMRkl-PurAb32mCLCMeA?view_as=subscriber If you are looking to be a Guest on Podcasts please click below https://kitcaster.com/rtg/ For any San Diego Real Estate Questions Please Follow Us at web: www.TheEnriquezGroup.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKnzMRkl-PurAb32mCLCMeA or Call : 858 -345 - 7829 Recently reduced properties in San Diego County * Click **** bit.ly/3cbT65C **** Here* ****************************************************************************
For the entire discussion, to receive bonus content & to help make this program possible, please join us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/thekatiehalpershow Link to the Callin discussion on Friday April 29th, 2022 at 1pm EST featuring Paul Paz y Miño! - https://www.callin.com/room/suing-the-cia-with-paul-paz-y-mio-mOpBqTeQrS Steven Donziger, is free at last, for now. What's next? Find out from Steven Donziger (the human rights and environmentalist lawyer who served a six month prison sentence for successfully suing Chevron for poisoning the water in the Ecuadorian Amazon) and Paul Pan y Miño of Amazon Watch. https://substack.com/profile/7445653-steven-donziger The prosecution of Donziger, which has been condemned by the United Nations, Greenpeace, Amnesty International, Amazon Watch, and 64 Nobel Laureates, is a literal corporate prosecution. After the Southern District of New York refused to prosecute Donziger, the judge assigned a corporate firm which had represented Chevron to go after him. The judge also made the unusual move of handpicking the judge to oversee the case and chose a judge who is part of the Right Wing Federalist Society which gets funding from.... you guessed it... Chevron! Paul Paz y Miño, Associate Director at Amazon Watch, has overseen its Clean Up Ecuador campaign since 2007. He has been a professional human rights, corporate accountability and environmental justice advocate for over 25 years. He has been Colombia Country Specialist for Amnesty International USA since 1995, served on staff at Human Rights Watch/Americas in 1995-1996, and was the Guatemala/Chiapas Program Director at the Seva Foundation for seven years.
You can maximize your cash flow and operational efficiency! Learn how to get alignment in your organization and board through five steps of strategic thinking! Conversation Highlights {03:21} Know your mission and rank your programs based on quality and quantity. {08:20} Analyze the unit economics. {14:13} Know which programs most directly impact your mission. {21:18} Budget! {28:02} Be a good steward of your funds. Remarkable Quotes Travis: Rank each program, which ones have the impact that you're trying to have. Stephen: If you show the donor the tangible result of your gift, you'll raise more money. Travis: It's amazing what's out there and what people are willing to do to get a mission done. Stephen: Get people motivated, they understand the plan, they are part of something bigger than themselves. Stephen King Bio From tech founder to nonprofit CFO and fundraiser, Stephen King brings a unique combination of vision, foresight, and experience to help nonprofits maximize their cash flow and operational efficiency. He's been a dedicated board member of many nonprofit organizations - including seven years working for Amnesty International USA - first as Deputy Executive Director- Finance & Administration, and then as its Director of Development, overseeing 300% growth, then raising over $20M a year. His time at Amnesty reinforced Steve's life-long commitment to giving back to the community through charitable causes. Regarded as one of the accounting industry's top thought leaders, he's currently serving as Founder & CEO of GrowthForce, a heart-centered company with specialized teams providing accounting for nonprofits. Connect with Stephen King https://www.growthforce.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenkingcpa/ https://twitter.com/growthforce https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChcHVgeGQ4gWmI9NWm6JWRw Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links Website http://nonprofitarchitect.org Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/NonprofitArchitect Ultimate Podcast Guide https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/ Subscribe and Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/NonprofitArchitect Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQm8fnR2sHyrmLpV2jKYajA Listen to these other great podcasts from Veterans https://nonprofitarchitect.org/veteran-podcast-network/ Want help getting your podcast started? Visit: https://nonprofitarchitect.org/podcast-production-services/
You can maximize your cash flow and operational efficiency! Learn how to get alignment in your organization and board through five steps of strategic thinking! Conversation Highlights {03:21} Know your mission and rank your programs based on quality and quantity. {08:20} Analyze the unit economics. {14:13} Know which programs most directly impact your mission. {21:18} Budget! {28:02} Be a good steward of your funds. Remarkable Quotes Travis: Rank each program, which ones have the impact that you're trying to have. Stephen: If you show the donor the tangible result of your gift, you'll raise more money. Travis: It's amazing what's out there and what people are willing to do to get a mission done. Stephen: Get people motivated, they understand the plan, they are part of something bigger than themselves. Stephen King Bio From tech founder to nonprofit CFO and fundraiser, Stephen King brings a unique combination of vision, foresight, and experience to help nonprofits maximize their cash flow and operational efficiency. He's been a dedicated board member of many nonprofit organizations - including seven years working for Amnesty International USA - first as Deputy Executive Director- Finance & Administration, and then as its Director of Development, overseeing 300% growth, then raising over $20M a year. His time at Amnesty reinforced Steve's life-long commitment to giving back to the community through charitable causes. Regarded as one of the accounting industry's top thought leaders, he's currently serving as Founder & CEO of GrowthForce, a heart-centered company with specialized teams providing accounting for nonprofits. Connect with Stephen King https://www.growthforce.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenkingcpa/ https://twitter.com/growthforce https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChcHVgeGQ4gWmI9NWm6JWRw Nonprofit Architect Podcast Links Website http://nonprofitarchitect.org Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/NonprofitArchitect Ultimate Podcast Guide https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ultimate-podcast-guide/ Subscribe and Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nonprofit-architect-podcast/id1481292481 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/NonprofitArchitect Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQm8fnR2sHyrmLpV2jKYajA Listen to these other great podcasts from Veterans https://nonprofitarchitect.org/veteran-podcast-network/ Want help getting your podcast started? Visit: https://nonprofitarchitect.org/podcast-production-services/
This week, Michael and Stephanie talk about reparations (and more) with UC Berkeley professor emeritus, Charles Henry, who is also the former president of the National Council for Black Studies and former chair of Amnesty International USA. In 2007, years ahead of his time, Professor Henry wrote a book on the issue of reparations, Long Overdue. The Politics of Racial Reparations. Reparation, Professor Henry reminds us, is about repairing and thus is far more than a financial transaction; it cannot be tidily achieved with a one-off check intended to close definitively the chapter on hundreds of years of slavery and discrimination. Rather, reparation is intimately linked to restorative justice -- the need to recognize a wrong done, to listen to voices expressing pain and anger and suffering, to atone and finally to find a sense of closure that all parties can feel. Ultimately, Professor Henry says, reparations can lead to rebuilding of community in such a way that the desire for vengeance is diminished and fear can be replaced by hope for a more just and loving community, one where people know they belong:Instead of retribution what we want is restorative justice. It's the kind of thing that Martin Luther King talked about when he was asked about violence, and when you'd have discussions of KAMU and others. Vengeance or retribution only leads to more violence. King, when he talked about colonialism, he would say, the objective of African Americans is not to separate in a separate colony or to kick whites out of the country as in colonial Africa, but to live in the same country. To reconcile with white Americans -- and to have that, you need restorative justice not retribution.If we think, as Professor Henry suggests, of reparations as a process instead of a payment, it can become the basis for an ongoing, dynamic, harmonious relationship with our history and with each other.
In this episode of The Real Estate Diplomat, Chicago Refugee Coalition Executive Director Alisa Roadcup talks about their work and how their operations adapted during the pandemic. Alisa also speaks what brought her to this field of work, and on what composes being a refugee, the effects of the pandemic on the lives of refugees in Chicago, how supporting refugees impact communities, and more. Aaron also pledges to donate a portion of his real estate closing in 2022 to the Chicago Refugee Coalition. As always, there's a lot to unpack in today's episode, so tune in and enjoy! An episode from The Oprah Winfrey ShowWhen she was in college, Alisa wasn't so sure about her career track until she she happened to watch an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show. The episode focused on a Nigerian woman named Amina Lawal. What happened in this episode became a pivotal moment for Alisa. In the episode, Oprah had activists, human rights organizations, and women from Amnesty International talking about Amina Lawal's case. Amina was sentenced to death by stoning for conceiving a child out of wedlock. Because of the public outcry for Amina and the show calling out for urgent action against Amina's case, thousands of people took action on behalf of Amina for Amnesty International USA. That very moment sparked Alisa's spirit for service work. About Alisa Roadcup:Alisa believes when you empower a girl; you empower an entire community and generations beyond. She is a social entrepreneur and executive strategist passionate about creating a safer, more just world for girls and young women. Alisa's twenty-year career has focused on the human rights sector as an advocate for women and girls, namely refugees and asylum seekers, especially those displaced throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. From 2012-2018 she led RefuSHE, an award-winning international NGO. Alisa's leadership was honored as an International Woman Leader by Chicago Woman magazine and named a 2017 Emerging Leader by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. She has appeared on BBC Worldwide, WBEZ Worldview (NPR) radio, MSN, Refinery29, The Chicago Tribune, ABC7 primetime news, and NewsDeeply and frequently speaks on issues of forced migration and women's rights. Alisa holds certifications in Forced Migration from Northwestern and Oxford Universities, a BA in Humanities, and an MA in Comparative Religions. Alisa currently serves on Chicago Council on Global Affairs Women and Global Development Advisory Committee. Outline of the Episode:[02:32] How Alisa runs the Chicago Refugee Coalition during a pandemic[04:40] The effects of the pandemic on refugee families[07:05] What influenced Alisa's passion for humanitarian work[11:42] Having support nurtures your potential and courage[15:58] What's the difference between a refugee and someone simply seeking a better life in other countries?[19:57] Why Sullivan High School is so special[24:34] What makes Chicago Refugee Coalition different?[28:46] About Connor Mautner – The Founder of Chicago Refugee Coalition[32:48] A message to anyone who is against taking refugees[36:08] Our responsibility as Chicagoans and Americans… Resources:Website: http://www.chicagorefugee.orgTwitter: https://twitter.com/alisaroadcupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alisaroadcup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alisa.roadcupLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisaroadcup/ Connect with Aaron Masliansky!Website: https://www.therealestatediplomat.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-masliansky-4b937217/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/633849318025738Twitter: https://twitter.com/aaronmasliansky
This week, Michael and Stephanie talk about reparations (and more) with UC Berkeley professor emeritus, Charles Henry, who is also the former president of the National Council for Black Studies and former chair of Amnesty International USA. In 2007, years ahead of his time, Professor Henry wrote a book on the issue of reparations, Long Overdue. The Politics of Racial Reparations. Reparation, Professor Henry reminds us, is about repairing and thus is far more than a financial transaction; it cannot be tidily achieved with a one-off check intended to close definitively the chapter on hundreds of years of slavery and discrimnation. Rather, reparation is intimately linked to restorative justice -- the need to recognize a wrong done, to listen to voices expressing pain and anger and suffering, to atone and finally to find a sense of closure that all parties can feel. Ultimately, Professor Henry says, reparations can lead to rebuilding of community in such a way that the desire for vengeance is diminished and fear can be replaced by hope for a more just and loving community, one where people know they belong:Instead of retribution what we want is restorative justice. It's the kind of thing that Martin Luther King talked about when he was asked about violence, and when you'd have discussions of KAMU and others. Vengeance or retribution only leads to more violence. King, when he talked about colonialism, he would say, the objective of African Americans is not to separate in a separate colony or to kick whites out of the country as in colonial Africa, but to live in the same country. To reconcile with white Americans -- and to have that, you need restorative justice not retribution.If we think, as Professor Henry suggests, of reparations as a process instead of a payment, it can become the basis for an ongoing, dynamic, harmonious relationship with our history and with each other.
Stephen is the President and CEO of GrowthForce, one of the nation's largest providers of outsourced bookkeeping and controller services. Stephen also founded Virtual Growth in 1995, the nation's first cloud-based accounting service, which was eventually acquired by Insperity. He also spent seven years working at Amnesty International USA, serving first as their CFO and […]
Do human rights campaigns work? Does advocacy from activists in the US or UK actually help political prisoners overseas get released?In this episode, I'm delighted to be in conversation with Geoffrey Mock, the Egypt and Syria Country Specialist for Amnesty International USA. Geoffrey has been involved in human rights activism for over three decades. I wanted to have him on the show to talk about why people should care about political prisoners, how he started doing this work, and some of the ethical challenges and limitations of human rights advocacy.Resources:Amnesty International Country ProfilesBook recommendation:Albert Hourani, A History of the Arab Peoples
Caroline re-hosts Steven Donziger, and also welcomes Paul Paz y Mino. Calling all protectors that we may extend the global conversing to the Earth, “The Amazon can't breathe.” Steven Donziger with his clients in Ecuador. © Steven Donziger Steven Donziger, indefatigable lawyer, lead organizer of 30,000 indigenous people in their class action suit agains Chevron for their apocalyptic degradation of Indigenous land in Ecuador. Chevron was ordered to pay $18 billion, later reduced to $9.5 billion. None of which has been paid. Judge Lewis Kaplan hired a private law firm to prosecute him.Steven refused to turn over his cell phone and computer, whereupon Judge Lewis Kaplan ordered him to be under house arrest, from whence he joins us today. Petition: www.donzigerlaw.com Petition: makechevroncleanup.com and Donations: www.donzigerdefense.com Paul Paz y Mino Paul Paz y Miño, Associate Director, joined Amazon Watch in 2007. He has an MA in International Affairs from George Washington University. Since 1995, he has volunteered as Colombia Country Specialist for Amnesty International USA and was the Guatemala/Chiapas Program Director at the Seva Foundation for seven years. Paul has lived in Chiapas, Mexico and Quito, Ecuador, promoting human rights and community development and working directly with indigenous communities. Paul is also an Associate Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies and served on the board of Peace Brigades International USA. www.amazonwatch.org The post The Visionary Activist Show – Protectors & Earth Allies appeared first on KPFA.
Margaux Delotte-Bennett MSW (USA) and Georgina Ayeni (UK) share expert information and tips on how to maintain our mental health, as well as cultivate "brave spaces" and support people who are dealing with mental health issues. Margaux Delotte-Bennett (USA) A graduate of Gallaudet University's Master's in Social Work (MSW) program in 2007, Margaux previously worked with Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc, SMYAL (formally known as the Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League), Calvary Women's Services and Amnesty International USA. Margaux is also a graduate of American University with a BA in political science and broadcast journalism. She is a Washington, DC-based poet, songwriter, performer, and new foster mother. Georgina Ayeni (UK) Georgina Akhigbe Ayeni is a graduate of the University of Northampton BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies and is presently studying her Master's in social work. Georgina has worked with vulnerable adults and children with special needs where she supports individuals in reaching their potentials as well as empowering them in accessing the right services. Georgina currently works with a charity organisation whose aim is to provide support and empower individuals experiencing mental health issues as well as to promote a more stable and independent life. Georgina is a lover of nature and cannot get enough of cloud views, she finds it calming and thinks it's a beautiful way to sometimes clear our minds and let our worries go with the wind. #TuneIn #Listen and #BeTransformed Check out Ade Anifowose's website https://www.lifecoachade.com/ For help with Mental Health issues: United Kingdom https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/ https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ United States of America https://www.nami.org/find-support
Having worked for over six years in a Philadelphia school district as a Youth Development Coordinator, Jamira Burley, was recruited the city's mayor to lead The City of Philadelphia Youth Commission; where she represented the interests of over 600,000 Philadelphia youths and worked to ensure youth voices were represented at every level of decision making. Jamira has also managed the Gun Violence and Criminal Justice portfolios at Amnesty International USA; one of the first, and largest, human rights organizations in the world. In this episode, you'll hear the powerful reasons why being an advocate for change is a personal mission for Jamira and how she's able to keep fighting to make the world a better place even when the world makes it difficult to do so. To learn more, visit the show notes. Want to continue the love-fest? Follow me on Instagram!
Adotei Akwei is the Managing Director for Government Relations for Amnesty International USA. In this conversation with Perry World House Deputy Director LaShawn Jefferson, Akwei discusses his work in human rights, advocating for important issues, and engaging the next generation of noisemakers. (1:10) – Akwei's path towards a career in human rights. (3:40) – How diplomacy can advance human rights. (7:30) – The role of advocacy, and Amnesty International's work in the United States. (13:00) – How universities can support human rights and international advocacy work. (16:05) – The art of influencing policymakers to affect change. (19:30) – The two most important challenges that Africa faces over the near-term. (21:44) – The most important global challenge in the long-term. (23:00) – Interesting fact about the world. (25:42) – Advice for college students interested in engaging the policy world. Episode Reading: “States worldwide failing to prevent killings and disappearances of human rights defenders,” Amnesty International https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2017/12/states-worldwide-failing-to-prevent-killings-and-disappearances-of-human-rights-defenders/ Adotei Akwei, “Love Is a Right, Hate Is a Crime,” Huffpost https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/love-is-a-right-hate-is-a-crime_b_4866712.html Chris Tognotti, “The Libyan Slave Trade Didn't Just Happen – It's Been Enabled For Years,” Bustle https://www.bustle.com/p/the-libyan-slave-trade-didnt-just-happen-its-been-enabled-for-years-6659275 Music and Produced by Tre Hester
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