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The Leaders Lab
Injustice, Advocacy & Building a Better World with Shirah Mansaray

The Leaders Lab

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 31:51


Shirah Mansaray is the CEO and founding trustee of the international charity, I Am Somebody's Child Soldier, which provides mental health support to former child victims of war in Uganda. Shirah has over 15 years' experience working in the humanitarian field, with organisations ranging from the United Nations and the Human Rights and Economic Affairs Department at the Council of Europe, Strasbourg. Shirah is a Non-Executive Director and Trustee of Amnesty International UK.Shirah is passionate about advocating for mental health as a fundamental human right for populations in the Global South and worldwide.Shirah is currently a PhD scholar at University College London (UCL) conducting academic and industry research on healthcare policies and architectures that promote mental health through design responsibility and sustainable environmental design. She has a Master's degree in Development, Technology and Innovation Policy from UCL, where her thesis interrogated the efficacy of the World Food Program's Blockchain based digital identification system and the data privacy rights of refugees.Shirah is a trained lawyer and is currently seconded to Bates Wells LLP where she advises charities, non-profits and civil society organisations in the UK and internationally on governance matters, commercial agreements, charity law and human rights law.From child soldier to mental health advocate, Shirah shares her journey of compassion and change. Raised between the UK and Uganda, she founded I Am Somebody's Child Soldier to support former child soldiers. Now a vice chair at Amnesty International and a PhD researcher, she champions mental health as a human rights issue.In this conversation, Shirah discusses trauma, advocacy, and global injustices while balancing leadership and academia. Learn how she transforms personal experience into impact—and get a glimpse of her upcoming book!CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro00:30 - Shiro's Background05:15 - Mental Health as a Human Right07:50 - Child Soldiers and Conflict13:09 - The Impact of War on Children17:34 - Funding Challenges in Advocacy20:18 - Role at Amnesty International22:14 - Balancing Activism and Personal Life27:03 - Your Book and Its Messagehttps://www.themiscrown.com/https://iamsomebodyschildsoldier.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirah-z-mansaray/ABOUT OUR HOST:Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Leadership Talent Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/#education #socialjusticeeducation #mentalhealthadvocacy #socialjusticeactivism #internationallaw

The Platformers Podcast
Episode 343 - Atelier Yumia, Carmen Sandiego, He Is Coming, Look Outside OR "What If Hatsune Miku Was A Child Soldier?"

The Platformers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 100:49


It's time for another episode of The Platformers, which means Brian, Kris, and Lucas talk about wildly obscure games, demos and what Hatsune Miku would look like if she were raised as a child soldier. Enjoy!TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:Marvel Rivals Competitive - 0:00 |Citizen Sleeper 2 - 10:00 |Look Outside - 22:00 |He Is Coming - 36:44 |Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist Of Memories & The Envisioned Land - 45:45 |Castle V Castle - 58:41 |Carmen Sandiego - 1:04:43 |Steam Sale Games, Returnal - 1:30:00 |POTENTIAL EPISODE TITLES (EACH "+" IS A HOST VOTE):I Had To Deal With A Skunk And A Dryer Fire |++Admitting To Smurfing In Public |We Made An Adjustment To Namor's Eggs |++Brian Knows Everything About Namor's Eggs |Luna, Give Me Your Eggs! |++What If Hatsune Miku Was A Child Soldier? |[The Platformers Video Game Podcast is created, hosted, written, edited & streamed (Twitch.tv/Ribnax) by Brian ‘Ribnax' Barnett]

Growing Up Skywalker
Skeleton Crew Episode 4: “Can't Say I Remember No At Attin”

Growing Up Skywalker

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 61:10


What exactly went wrong on At Achrann? We have some theories…In this week's episode, our recap of “Can't Say I Remember No At Attin” (Skeleton Crew S1, E4) opens up a conversation that starts with the Kardashev Scale, bounces through the hypocrisy of child soldiers, and brings us around to exploring the deeper mysteries of At Attin. We also talk through the importance of great societal works, clues to Skeleton Crew's timeline, and the uneasiness of elite combat veterans who are no more than 13 years old.Check out the extended notes for the many books and movies we referenced this episode.Want more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to sign up for our Patreon for bonus audio content! Timestamps:00:00:00 Who Are We?00:03:04 Plot Overview00:12:40 The Importance of Great Societal Works00:24:34 Child Soldiers and What Went Wrong on At Achrann00:44:38 Timeline Stuff00:52:27 Bae Watch00:58:26 Closing ThoughtsBooks and Movies Mentioned This Episode:Hobbes' and co.'s Social Contract TheoryThe Traitor Baru Cormorant (The Masquerade #1)Old Man's War SeriesBedknobs and BroomsticksStealing Worlds

Eagle Eye
Ep. 4 (Season 5) | From Shadows to Light: Former Child Soldiers, Global Mental Health, and Resilience feat. Dr. Theresa Betancourt

Eagle Eye

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 15:30


This week, host Liam speaks with Theresa S. Betancourt, the Salem Professor in Global Practice at Boston College's School of Social Work. Dr. Betancourt is a leading expert in child development, trauma, and global mental health. She has spent over two decades researching the long-term effects of war, displacement, and adversity on children and families. Her groundbreaking work includes a 23-year old study on former child soldiers in Sierra Leone, which she explores in her book Shadows into Light: A Generation of Former Child Soldiers Comes of Age. Now at BC, she continues her mission of translating research into real-world interventions, working with vulnerable populations around the world. Tune in to learn more about her work in transforming mental health interventions for war-affected youth around the world.Check back next week for new episodes!

Outlook
The unmaking of a child soldier

Outlook

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 40:22


As a boy, Ishmael Beah was forced to kill. How do you turn a soldier back into a child? Ishmael Beah was just 13 when war reached his village in Sierra Leone and he was made to flee. In the chaos, he was separated from his family. He ended up with a group of other children at what they thought was the safety of an army base. But instead, he was taught to become a hardened killer and sent out to fight. Nearly three years went by before he was finally rescued by child protection specialists from Unicef, but he was so brainwashed that he didn't want to leave. It took months of careful rehabilitation and the support of a very special woman to break down his defences.In 1996, at the age of just 16, he gave a speech at the UN in New York where he recalled his experiences. His testimony formed part of a pivotal report into the impact of armed conflict on children. A decade later, he would become the first Unicef Advocated for Children Affected by War. Today he is a bestselling author and married with three children. This interview was recorded in 2020. This interview contains disturbing descriptions of violence.Presenter: Jo Fidgen Producers: Edgar Maddicott and Jo Impey Editor: Munazza KhanPhoto: Ishmael Beah Credit: Priscillia Kounkou HoveydaGet in touch: liveslessordinary@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp: 0044 330 678 2784

If More Let's Divide
From Negotiating For the Release Of Child Soldiers To The Kitchen

If More Let's Divide

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 74:09


Send Us A MessageSelassie Atadika was on the road for many years working with the U.N. in mostly war-torn regions. From negotiating with warlords for the release of child soldiers to duties around humanitarian response. Then she quit for the kitchen. Chef Selassie is the brain behind Midunu. Come let's eat.Enjoy And Share!And shouts to Atunwa Digital for doing this with us - www.atunwadigital.comSupport the showFollow Us - IG - https://instagram.com/imld.podTwitter - https://twitter.com/imldpodFacebook - https://facebook.com/IMLDPodTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@imld.podAnd do subscribe to our YouTube channel here - https://youtube.com/@IfMoreLetsDivide

Risky Business
Risky Business #778 -- Musk's child soldiers seize control of FedGov IT systems

Risky Business

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 56:28


On this week's show Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the week's cybersecurity news, including: DeepSeek leaves an unauthed database on the internet Russia hacked UK prime minister's personal mail Australia sanctions a Telegram group… which is more sensible than it sounds Medical device backdoor turns out to be just poorly thought out upgrade feature Google abuses weak hashing to patch AMD CPU microcode And much, much more. This week's episode is sponsored by email security boffins Sublime. Their co-founder and CEO Josh Kamdjou joins to talk about how attackers' abuse of legitimate services like Docusign is a challenge for email security vendors. This episode is also available on Youtube. Show notes Exclusive: Musk aides lock workers out of OPM computer systems | Reuters Wiz Research Uncovers Exposed DeepSeek Database Leaking Sensitive Information, Including Chat History | Wiz Blog Криптостилер SparkCat в магазинах Google Play и App Store | Securelist Russian hackers suspected of compromising British PM's personal email account | The Record from Recorded Future News PowerSchool hack: missed basic security step resulted in data breach Australia sanctions ‘Terrorgram' white supremacist online group | The Record from Recorded Future News ‘Paid actors' could be behind some antisemitic attacks, Albanese says | Australian security and counter-terrorism | The Guardian Interview with James Glenday, ABC News Breakfast | Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs WhatsApp says spyware company Paragon Solutions targeted journalists Spyware maker Paragon confirms US government is a customer | TechCrunch Former Polish justice minister arrested in sprawling spyware probe | The Record from Recorded Future News Sweden releases suspected ship, says cable break ‘clearly' not sabotage | The Record from Recorded Future News Backdoor found in two healthcare patient monitors, linked to IP in China Attackers exploit zero-day vulnerability in Zyxel CPE devices | Cybersecurity Dive AMD: Microcode Signature Verification Vulnerability · Advisory · google/security-research · GitHub 22-year-old math wiz indicted for alleged DeFI hack that stole $65M - Ars Technica A method to assess 'forgivable' vs 'unforgivable'... - NCSC.GOV.UK Living Off the Land: Credential Phishing via Docusign abuse Living Off the Land: Callback Phishing via Docusign comment B2B freight-forwarding scams on the rise to evade financial fraud crackdowns Callback phishing via invoice abuse and distribution list relays Enhanced message groups: Improving efficiency in email incident response

The Documentary Podcast
Child soldiers and capoeira

The Documentary Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 22:58


In the city of Goma, former child soldiers are being rehabilitated using capoeira, the Brazilian martial art. Since the start of the conflict in 1996 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, child soldiers have been recruited to fight. After they are demobilised from armed groups, many suffer from mental health disorders like anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. The demobilised child soldiers are housed in transit centres while they wait to be reunited with their families. While they wait, Social Capoeira is one of the therapies offered to them. It is a form of capoeira where the fighting is non-contact and dialogue, and wellbeing are prioritised. Congolese journalist Ruth Omar explores the impact of this unique approach.

Fascination Street
Beyond B3 Street Artist in The U.K. (Anonymous)

Fascination Street

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 41:51


Beyond B3Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know anonymous U.K. street artist Beyond B3. In this episode, we chat about why he decided to become a street artist, and where the pseudonym comes from. We discuss some of his influences like: Stic, Space Invader, and Banksy. Along the way, I find out that I may very well be the last person to find out that Stic and Banksy are no longer anonymous! This London area based graffiti artist has very intense messaging behind his artwork. B3 explains to me the meanings behind some of his pieces. From Everyday Robots & technology, to Attack Robots & War, to Pigeons with knives & Knife Crime; B3 clarifies it all. We talk about why he feels the need to address some of these subjects, and what he hopes to gain from doing so, While we are talking about his inspirations, I tell a story about the time I saw a Banksy in person. This leads to him explaining to me that both Stic & Banksy are known people! They are no longer anonymous! Anyway, make sure you check out Beyond B3 on Instagram so you can see some of his work. Unless you are located in the London area, in which case... SEND ME PICS! Beyond B3's work focuses on: Technology, War, Child Soldiers, Crime, Knife Crime, Hypnosis, and more!

The Legal Geeks
Review of Skeleton Crew, "Can't Say I Remember No at Attin"

The Legal Geeks

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 51:20


From "What Flag Do You Fly?" to "Rip Them Limb from Limb," episode 4 of Skeleton Crew had kidnapping, false imprisonment, child soldiers, theft, and bartering for freedom. Join Josh Gilliland, Judge Matthew Sciarrino (Retired), Kris Butler, and Stephen Tollafield for their review of, "Can't Say I Remember No at Attin"Support the showNo part of this recording should be considered legal advice.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks

Spirit Force
MICHAEL BRANT: Congo Mission to Save Child Soldiers

Spirit Force

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 62:02


Goal: Present the DRC Team for “Child Soldier” Rehabilitation, Reconciliation, and Reconstruction My name is Mike Brant and I'm the President of the World Institute for Social Education Development, an educational and social purpose tax exempt 501c3 in the USA, but we work internationally. I've lived and worked in 35 countries on 5 continents over a span of 53 years, speak 6 languages, have 14 biological children born in 7 countries, and I speak 6 languages which I use in my work.Over the years, I've learned that people are basically the same around the world in that they hope to find happiness, love, and meaning while living a peaceful life. The want the same for their children. These are common dreams. One would ask why it should be so complicated to accomplish this, if everyone wants it. The problem is that we also have a common problem, in that the human nature has good traits and bad ones. We are capable of love, but also of hate; of generosity, but also of greed, and on goes the list of contradictions in our makeup. When these inner problems are multiplied by 8.2 billion people on the planet, which is the count in 2024, things get complicated, and I believe that only God, through His son Jesus Christ can change that in us. That is also my own life experience as a fellow human. Then, there is the problem of power and wealth bringing ambition and oppression of others. “Absolute power corrupts absolutely.” We see this played out in the world today with the super powers vying to be “Number One”, the abundance of wars, both external and civil, and terrorism not even called war. This is all prophesied as a sign of the end of this era of history, as Jesus said, and there will not be peace until the real Prince of Peace comes, because only He can regenerate us and finally and lovingly enforce that for our own good, which he will.I the meanwhile, what can we do to help those who suffer the atrocities of wars, conflicts, and oppression? Are we supposed to try to do anything? I believe so because Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the Children of God,” so He must want us to do what we can, mostly by helping people to find His love and peace, which they can later share with others. He also quoted a prophecy from the book of Isaiah for Himself, which is in Luke 4:18, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed". I believe He asks us to carry on that work.Specifically this evening, I want to share with you one of our must critical projects to carry this out, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, which has been in civil war for several years now, mainly engineered from outside the country to keep it in conflict so that the precious metals, which we use in our mobile phones can be shipped out for the high tech used to empower their empirical plans. We currently have a Congolese team which has been rehabilitating “Child Soldiers”, actually young teens who have been duped into “fighting for their freedom” , given automatic weapons and a salary, to attack and kill their own villages, and the like. This team goes on, with the permission of the government to open the eyes and minds of these youth, very much at the grass level, so that they turn around. The efforts have been extremely effective.This time, about 2 years ago, had to flee their own village…. from there I will explain the immediate need….

Locked In with Ian Bick
1% Outlaw Biker Becomes Machine Gun Preacher: Taking on Africa's Warlords & Saving Thousands of Kids | Sam Childers

Locked In with Ian Bick

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 102:41


Sam Childers shares his journey from a 1% outlaw biker to the infamous Machine Gun Preacher. In this episode, Sam shares his incredible transformation from living a life of crime to taking on Africa's most elusive warlords and saving thousands of children from dangerous militias. With a Hollywood movie made about his life starring Gerard Butler, Sam's real-life story is filled with action, redemption, and bravery. Get an inside look at the battles he's faced, the lives he's saved, and what it takes to become a true warrior for justice. #SamChilders #MachineGunPreacher #TrueStory #OutlawBiker #AfricaWarlords #ChildRescue #GerardButler #TrueCrime #RedemptionStory #Humanitarian #RescueMission #Warlord #InspirationalStory #LifeTransformation #CrimeToHero Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Connect with Machine Gun Preacher: https://www.machinegunpreacher.org/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MGP Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Buy Merch: https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your order Timestamps: 00:00:00 Sam Childers on Books, Movies, and Documentaries 00:05:33 Embracing Life Without Retirement 00:11:07 Transition from Wealth to Missionary Life 00:16:49 The Stigma Around Motorcycle Clubs 00:22:15 Surviving the Worst Bar Fight: A Turning Point 00:27:50 Legal Struggles and Redemption 00:33:31 First Trip to Africa and Witnessing Atrocities 00:39:54 The Origin of "Machine Gun Preacher" 00:46:28 The Horrors of Child Soldiers and the LRA 00:51:25 Confronting Rebel Groups in Africa 00:57:03 Soldier Encounters and Survival Stories 01:03:08 Building a New American Style Strip Mall 01:09:04 Experiences During the Coney War 01:15:08 The Story Behind the "Never Stopped" Documentary 01:20:36 Facing Family Challenges with Alzheimer's 01:26:01 How Clyde Carter Changed My Life 01:31:57 Angels of East Africa: A Long-Term Mission to Save Children Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK
Stolen Futures: The encounter with child soldiers in South Sudan

AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 58:37


The National Security Hour with The Honorable Blanquita Cullum – Many are trained to kill without consideration of the victims — because they are victims too. It becomes a living hell and nightmare with very little hope. The number of child soldiers ranges in the tens of thousands and even higher. Children as young as five years old are trained to be soldiers, and 40% of them are little girls. They lose their identity, freedom, and...