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SYNOPSIS:Several #humanrights  organisations including #amnestyinternational  which released the report- ‘Israel's Apartheid Against Palestinians: a Cruel System of Domination and a Crime Against Humanity' have concluded that Israel's governance of occupied #palestinian  territory amounts to the crime of #apartheid  under international law. #israel  has been accused of considering the #palestinians  as a demographic threat and imposing measures to control and decrease their presence and access to land in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Critics say that these demographic aims are well illustrated by official plans to “Judaize” areas of Israel and the #westbank , including East #jerusalem  , which continue to put thousands of Palestinians at risk of forcible transfer.Israel has also been accused of running a campaign of ‘Oppression without borders' and treating the Palestinians as ‘lesser citizens' through codified laws and statutes.However, Israel and her partner allies have vehemently refuted these accusations. Pro-Israel voices defend saying that Israel is a multi-racial and multi-coloured society and the #arabminority actively participates in the political process. Incitement to racism in Israel is a criminal offence, as is discrimination on the basis of race or religion.Pro-Israel voices also point to the fact that there isn't a single Jewish community living anywhere under Palestinian control. This isn't because of #jewish  preferences. Jewish communities exist across the world; they would certainly exist 10 minutes from Jerusalem if it weren't for the Palestinian Authority's policies of excluding Jews and inciting violence and prejudice against them. Palestinian law makes selling land to Jews a crime punishable by death, often without trial. Nor does the authority recognize any Jewish titles to private property. In Israel, by contrast,  assert its supporters, Arabs enjoy full property rights, enforced by the courts.SPEAKERS:1. Akshaya Kumar - Akshaya Kumar is the Director of Crisis Advocacy at Human Rights Watch. She oversees the organization's advocacy response to emergencies and develops innovative strategies to respond to evolving crises. Kumar joined HRW as Deputy United Nations Director in 2015 and represented the organization at UN headquarters in New York for four years. She previously worked at the Enough Project where she helped launch The Sentry, an initiative that seeks to freeze war criminals out of the international financial system.2. Itamar Marcus Itamar Marcus is a researcher and the founder and director of Palestinian Media Watch. which studies Palestinian society by monitoring and analyzing the Palestinian Authority (PA) through its media and schoolbooks. His work on textbooks led Benyamin Netanyahu to appoint Marcus to represent his country in the negotiations with the Palestinians on inciteme3. Abhijit Iyer Mitra Explore More at - www.argumentativeindians.comDISCLAIMER:We invite thought leaders from across the ideological spectrum. The guests in our sessions express their independent views and opinions. Argumentative Indians does not profess to subscribe, agree or endorse the same or be in anyway responsible for the stance, words and comments of our guests.

Encore! Look for pod favourite episodes being re-released outside of the regularly scheduled show. “That's typically what taxes are, Kyla. We just don't apply them to a lot of big companies…” Kristen and Kyla wrap up their discussion on electronics by exploring the complicated story of conflict minerals. Topics: what are conflict minerals; Democratic Republic of the Congo and conflict minerals; The Enough Project; what companies can do; what legislation can do; what you can do. Leave us a voicemail! https://podinbox.com/pullback Website: https://www.pullback.org/research/conflictminerals Harbinger Media Network: https://harbingermedianetwork.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PullbackPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/PullbackPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pullbackpodcast/?igshid=i57wwo16tjko  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PullbackPodcast/  Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.

Here at Pour Les Femmes, we're often asked, “with so many problems here at home, why is it important to help people in other countries?” In this episode of Pillow Talk, Robin Wright talks with activist John Prendergast about the war in Eastern Congo that began in the late 1990s. Often called Africa's First World War, the resulting devastation of the lives of the people in the region made such an impression on Robin that she joined with John in his efforts to amplify the voices of the women on their plight in one of the poorest countries in the world. Through his efforts with The Enough Project and The Sentry, John Prendergast has been at the center of efforts to shine a light on and disrupt the economic drivers of war in mineral-rich African countries. In particular, he's been outspoken about the need for the global consumer electronics industry to develop and maintain a clean supply chain, especially where so-called "conflict minerals" are concerned, in order to create conditions for peace, human rights, and good governance in nations that have long struggled to provide even a basic standard of living for its citizens. Eradicating poverty is the goal that leaders from countries around the world have identified as most critical for the peace and prosperity of the planet. That's why creating opportunities for people in places like the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to work and earn a living is so critical. Pour Les Femmes supports the goal of decent work and economic growth through its partnership with small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) like the GiveWork program in the DRC which provides 1 to 3 days of work at fair wages with every garment they produce. This allows the women of the GiveWork program to support themselves and their families, obtain an education, and break their country's cycle of poverty and violence. In a world that's more interlinked than ever, it's important that we make choices that support sustainability and encourage dignity, peace, and prosperity for everyone on the planet.

In this episode of Pillow Talk, Robin Wright talks with activist John Prendergast about the success of their efforts in 2011 to reach out to Steve Jobs at Apple about how Apple's business practices were impacting and perpetuating violence and poverty in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Through his efforts with The Enough Project and The Sentry, John Prendergast has been at the forefront of efforts to shine a light on and disrupt the economic drivers of war in mineral-rich African countries. In particular, John has been outspoken about the need for the global consumer electronics industry to develop and maintain a clean supply chain, especially where so-called “3TG” or "conflict minerals" are concerned, in order to create conditions for peace, human rights, and good governance in nations that have long struggled to provide even a basic standard of living for its citizens. Robin Wright joined John in helping with Enough Project's Raise Hope for Congo campaign which was focused on building a constituency of activists to advocate for an end to the conflict in eastern Congo. By using the full force of its activist base in order to amplify its efforts, The Enough Project was able to raise awareness among consumers and manufacturers of electronics devices that the profit from the raw minerals used in phones was funding warlords and perpetuating sexual violence as a weapon of war against Congolese women and girls. Steve Jobs and Apple heard this message and radically transformed the way Apple did business, thereby leading the way for the electronics industry by introducing a third-party audit system and code of conduct for its mineral sourcing partners. Apple's commitment to responsible sourcing ensures that as consumers we know that the devices that we all rely on every day are manufactured with the deepest respect for basic human rights.

TW: The following episode contains conversations on spousal rape and domestic violence. This episode takes toward a topic we haven't yet covered – the policy matters of domestic violence, spousal rape, and more. A conversation that makes you yet again scratch your head at how many laws could possibly exist (or not exist) in 2022, we discuss where policy is currently on violence against women. More specifically, through our interview with Professor Michele Dauber, Chair of Enough is Enough Project, we also learn about the initiative that Enough is Enough is working on, which is to make violence against women a voting issue. Enough is Enough Voter Projecthttps://www.enoughisenoughvoter.org/NY Event at Y7: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/girl-and-the-gov-at-y7-flatiron-tickets-261142142177Winc (21+ only):https://winc.mivh.net/vn1kZWDonate to Girl and the Gov!https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/girlandthegovBrand Ambassador Program:https://www.girlandthegov.com/the-ambassadorsInternship Description:https://www.girlandthegov.com/careers

“That's typically what taxes are, Kyla. We just don't apply them to a lot of big companies…” Kristen and Kyla wrap up their discussion on electronics by exploring the complicated story of conflict minerals. Topics: what are conflict minerals; Democratic Republic of the Congo and conflict minerals; The Enough Project; what companies can do; what legislation can do; what you can do. Website: https://www.pullback.org/research/conflictminerals Twitter: https://twitter.com/PullbackPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pullbackpodcast/?igshid=i57wwo16tjko  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PullbackPodcast/  Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.

A childhood shaped by one of the most cruel rebel groups in history. Rape, killings and an abducted brother who was never found. If these defined decades of your life, the last thing you would want to talk about is peace — unless you are Victor Ochen. Our first episode takes us to Uganda, which has been plagued by civil unrest and rebellion since the 1980s. We dive into Victor's life, a young man, wise beyond his years, who refused to be enlisted as a child soldier. Growing up in between refugee camps, Victor was forced to confront his inner demons for survival, and won. Victor was hailed a hero for peace in his country, becoming the youngest ever African nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2015. Learn from expert voices: Kristof Titeca, Ph.D., Professor of International Development at the University of Antwerp, and Sasha Lezhnev, Deputy Director of Policy at Enough Project, a nonprofit organization aimed at countering genocide and crimes against humanity. -- Finding Humanity is a production of Humanity Lab Foundation and Hueman Group Media. Our inaugural season is made possible in part by our collaborating partner, The Elders. Subscribe, rate and leave us a review. For more information, visit findinghumanitypodcast.com.

Omar al-Bashir ruled Sudan with an iron fist. Throughout his long tenure he brutally suppressed revolts and rebellions and, in the case of Darfur in the early 2000s, he orchestrated a genocide for which he was indicted by the International Criminal Court. About a year ago, Sudan's longtime ruler was ousted from power.  Today, Sudan is being lead by a transitional council that is made up of both civilian leaders of the protest movement and military leaders from the former regime -- many of whom benefited from institutionalized corruption.  On the line with me is Suliman Baldo. He is a researcher with the Enough Project and recently published a report for the corruption watchdog group, The Sentry. His article uncovers key details about the corruption that surrounded the Bashir regime. Suliman Baldo kicks off this conversation by explaining a scam involving Bashir's adopted son and his company, the Badr Overseas Group. We then get into a discussion about how the deeply embedded corruption of the former regime is complicating Sudan's transition to democracy.  Today's episode is supported in part from a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to showcase African voices in peace and security issues. To view other episodes in this series, please visit GlobalDispatchesPodcast.com https://www.undispatch.com/

Hoy conversamos con Sasha Lezhnev, director adjunto de The Enough Project, y Frédéric Massé, co-director de Red de Monitoreo del Crimen Organizado en América Latina, sobre el caso de minería ilegal en Venezuela.

In this huge episode, Michael Shoebridge and Paul Barnes discuss Australia’s fuel security, US missiles in the Indo-Pacific and revoking the Port of Darwin lease (7:20). Aakriti Bachawat chats with Professor Harsh Pant about India’s perceptions on the Indo-Pacific and the Quad as well as the foreign Policy priorities under new Modi government (32:45). Brendan Nicholson interviewed Brian Adeba from the Enough Project on efforts to prevent atrocities and corruption in Eastern and Central Africa (19:50). And Renee Jones also caught up with Greg Moriarty, Secretary of Defence (1:20) and Gai Brodtmann, former Shadow Minister for Cyber Security and Defence (2:50) at ASPI's recent speed mentoring event. In this episode: Greg Moriarty: http://www.defence.gov.au/Secretary/ Gai Brodtmann: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gai_Brodtmann Michael Shoebridge: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/michael-shoebridge Dr Paul Barnes: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/paul-barnes Brian Adeba: https://enoughproject.org/author/brian-adeba Brendan Nicholson: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/brendan-nicholson Professor Harsh Pant: Aakriti Bachawat: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/aakriti-bachhawat Music: "Gently Onwards" by ELPHNT and "A Quiet Thought" by Wayne Jones both via the You Tube audio library.

In early May, South Sudan’s ruling and opposition parties agreed to extend the pre-transitional period of the South Sudan peace agreement leading to the formation of a unified Government for an additional six months. The extension of this period presents an opportunity to reflect on the progress and challenges to establishing a just peace in the country. South Sudanese citizens are desperate for peace, but many are asking what channels exist to support a meaningful reduction of violence. Between January and March alone, 25,000 people fled the country, adding to the already two million South Sudanese refugees worldwide. Without full implementation of the peace process, national- and local-level conflicts will continue to threaten hard-won development gains and require greater investments in lifesaving humanitarian aid. This live-streamed discussion examined South Sudan’s peace agreement and the measures required to build peace in the young nation. Experts from USIP, the Enough Project, and Democracy International offered concrete, evidence-based recommendations for how to mitigate conflict, promote peace and advance accountability. Take part in the conversation on Twitter with #USIPSouthSudan.  Speakers David AcuothFounder, Council on South Sudanese-American Relations Brian Adeba Deputy Director of Policy, Enough Project@kalamashaka Mark FerulloSenior Advisor, The Sentry Morgan SimpsonDeputy Director of Programs, Democracy International@democracyintl Susan Stigant Director of Africa Programs, U.S. Institute of Peace @SusanStigant

For over 35 years, John Prendergast has worked as a human rights and anti-corruption activist to create and sustain peace in Africa. He served as the Director of African Affairs on the National Security Council under the Clinton Administration, and has founded and worked for a variety of humanitarian organizations.Prendergast is the founding director of the Enough Project, an organization aimed at countering genocide and crimes against humanity, and co-founder of The Sentry, an investigative initiative chasing the assets of African war criminals and their international collaborators.John Prendergast was recently at the University of Chicago to speak with Obama Scholars in the Harris School’s Masters of Arts in International Development and Policy (MAIDP). Lauren Manning (Harris MPP ’20), a Fellow with the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflict, sat down with John Prendergast to discuss his work as a human rights activist, recent trends in Africa, and advice for future aspiring humanitarian activists. Credits:Lauren Manning (MPP '20), interviewerHaz Yano (MPP '20), producer, engineer, and editorSpecial thanks to the Obama Scholars program for bringing Mr. Prendergast to the University of Chicago.

For over 35 years, John Prendergast has worked as a human rights and anti-corruption activist to create and sustain peace in Africa. He served as the Director of African Affairs on the National Security Council under the Clinton Administration, and has founded and worked for a variety of humanitarian organizations.Prendergast is the founding director of the Enough Project, an organization aimed at countering genocide and crimes against humanity, and co-founder of The Sentry, an investigative initiative chasing the assets of African war criminals and their international collaborators.John Prendergast was recently at the University of Chicago to speak with Obama Scholars in the Harris School’s Masters of Arts in International Development and Policy (MAIDP). Lauren Manning (Harris MPP ’20), a Fellow with the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflict, sat down with John Prendergast to discuss his work as a human rights activist, recent trends in Africa, and advice for future aspiring humanitarian activists. Credits:Lauren Manning (MPP '20), interviewerHaz Yano (MPP '20), producer, engineer, and editorSpecial thanks to the Obama Scholars program for bringing Mr. Prendergast to the University of Chicago.

Sudan has been involved in ongoing civil wars since 1983. The wars were about religion, culture and resources. By 2005, approximately two million civilians had died. In 2011, the southern part of the country voted to secede from the north, creating the new country of South Sudan. But there were still three regions that were claimed by both north and south: Abyei, Blue Nile, and South Kordofan. These regions are rich in oil and have fertile farmlands, so politicians and humanitarians predicted there would be violence following the secession. Civilians in these regions, mostly farmers and shepherds, would be caught in the middle.Content Note:Discussion of genocideNathaniel Raymond is a human rights investigator. He was looking into an alleged massacre in Afghanistan when he was introduced to the idea of using satellite imagery for humanitarian purposes. At that time, satellite images were sometimes used for documenting force swells and finding the locations of mass graves. But Nathaniel wondered if he could figure out a way to use satellite imagery proactively; what if he could figure out a way to see an attack coming and sound an alarm before anyone got hurt?Nathaniel wasn't the only one who had this idea. Actor George Clooney had also been researching ways to use satellites as “anti-genocide paparazzi” in Sudan through an organization he co-founded called The Enough Project. The Enough Project and the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative and others sponsored the project. The Satellite Sentinel Project partnered with the private satellite imagery company DigitalGlobe, who gave the SSP permission to point some of their satellites where they pleased and take pictures. By December 2010, the Satellite Sentinel Project was in full swing, inventing a new methodology for analyzing satellite imagery of active conflict in real time. The mission of the Satellite Sentinel Project was threefold: Warn civilians of impending attacks,document the destruction in order to corroborate witness testimony in later investigations, and potentially dissuade the governments in both Sudan and South Sudan from returning to war in the first place. “We wanted to see if being under surveillance would change the calculus… If they knew we were watching, would they not attack?” The Satellite Sentinel Project would release their reports at midnight so that they would be available in time for morning news in East Africa. Critics of Satellite Sentinel Project say that South Sudan shouldn't be a playground for experimental humanitarian efforts bankrolled by a foreign movie star. And Nathaniel says the critiques are valid. “It was always a Hail Mary pass. And, we must be clear, it was always an experiment, which in and of itself is problematic. But… what else are we going to do, sit on our hands?” Satellite Sentinel Project released a total of 28 reports over 18 months. The methodology Nathaniel and his team developed is still being taught at the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative. Today Nathaniel Raymond is a lecturer on Global Affairs at Yale's Jackson Institute. Special thanks to Ziad al Achkar, one of Nathaniel's colleagues from Satellite Sentinel Project that helped us with this episode. Producer: Garrett TiedemannEditors: Bethany Denton and Jeff EmtmanMusic: Garrett Tiedemann

Sudan has been involved in ongoing civil wars since 1983. The wars were about religion, culture and resources. By 2005, approximately two million civilians had died. In 2011, the southern part of the country voted to secede from the north, creating the new country of South Sudan.  But there were still three regions that were claimed by both north and south: Abyei, Blue Nile, and South Kordofan. These regions are rich in oil and have fertile farmlands, so politicians and humanitarians predicted there would be violence following the secession. Civilians in these regions, mostly farmers and shepherds, would be caught in the middle.Content Note:Discussion of genocideNathaniel Raymond is a human rights investigator. He was looking into an alleged massacre in Afghanistan when he was introduced to the idea of using satellite imagery for humanitarian purposes. At that time, satellite images were sometimes used for documenting force swells and finding the locations of mass graves. But Nathaniel wondered if he could figure out a way to use satellite imagery proactively; what if he could figure out a way to see an attack coming and sound an alarm before anyone got hurt?Nathaniel wasn’t the only one who had this idea. Actor George Clooney had also been researching ways to use satellites as “anti-genocide paparazzi” in Sudan through an organization he co-founded called The Enough Project. The Enough Project and the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative and others sponsored the project. The Satellite Sentinel Project partnered with the private satellite imagery company DigitalGlobe, who gave the SSP permission to point some of their satellites where they pleased and take pictures. By December 2010, the Satellite Sentinel Project was in full swing, inventing a new methodology for analyzing satellite imagery of active conflict in real time. The mission of the Satellite Sentinel Project was threefold: Warn civilians of impending attacks,document the destruction in order to corroborate witness testimony in later investigations, and potentially dissuade the governments in both Sudan and South Sudan from returning to war in the first place. “We wanted to see if being under surveillance would change the calculus… If they knew we were watching, would they not attack?” The Satellite Sentinel Project would release their reports at midnight so that they would be available in time for morning news in East Africa. Critics of Satellite Sentinel Project say that South Sudan shouldn’t be a playground for experimental humanitarian efforts bankrolled by a foreign movie star. And Nathaniel says the critiques are valid. “It was always a Hail Mary pass. And, we must be clear, it was always an experiment, which in and of itself is problematic. But… what else are we going to do, sit on our hands?” Satellite Sentinel Project released a total of 28 reports over 18 months. The methodology Nathaniel and his team developed is still being taught at the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative. Today Nathaniel Raymond is a lecturer on Global Affairs at Yale’s Jackson Institute. Special thanks to Ziad al Achkar, one of Nathaniel’s colleagues from Satellite Sentinel Project that helped us with this episode. Producer: Garrett TiedemannEditors: Bethany Denton and Jeff EmtmanMusic: Garrett Tiedemann

In Congo Stories, John Prendergast and Fidel Bafilemba reveal how the people of Congo are fighting back against a tidal wave of international exploitation and governmental oppression to make things better for their nation, their communities, and their families. The book contains stunning photographs taken by actor Ryan Gosling, Bafilemba's profiles of heroic Congolese activists, and Prendergast's narratives of the extraordinary history and evolving social movements that directly link the Congo with the United States and Europe. Congo Stories provides windows into the history, the people, the challenges, the possibilities, and the movements that could change the course of Congo's destiny.JOHN PRENDERGAST is a New York Times bestselling author who founded and runs both the Enough Project and The Sentry.FIDEL BAFELIMBA is a Congolese field researcher who coordinates a civil society network called GATT-RN.RYAN GOSLING is an actor and filmmaker.CHOUCHOU NAMEGABE is a Congolese journalist and activist, who founded and directs AFEM – South Kivu Women’s Media Associationhttps://www.politics-prose.com/book/9781455584642Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Vincent Makori discusses investigative journalism in Africa with Brian Adeba, Deputy Director of Policy, Enough Project, Tom Detzel, Investigations Editor, Voice of America, John-Allan Namu, Investigative Journalist, CEO, Africa Uncensored, and Finlay Young, Investigative Journalist.

CliffCentral.com — Sonia chats to toastmaster, student, and founder of the Woman Enough Project Jessica Rudzani Raliphada about the societal pressures that contribute to the high suicide rate among university students.

  When I last spoke with my guest today, Kelsey Davenport, the saber rattling between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un had reached a fever pitch. North Korea was launching nuclear and missile tests; the United States was undertaking aggressive military drills, with Donald Trump routinely threatening war via Twitter. Then this meeting in Singapore happened. Now things look much different, so I invited Kelsey Davenport back on the show to help explain the significance of this meeting and what we may expect next from this diplomatic opening between the United States and North Korea. Kelsey Davenport is the Director for Non Proliferation Policy at the Arms Control Association and a longtime analyst of the situation on the Korean Peninsula. She does a very good job explaining both what happened in Singapore -- beyond the optics.  She also offers some helpful analysis to help us understand how this diplomatic process may shake out in the coming months. If you have 20 minutes and want to learn what comes next in high stakes diplomacy with North Korea then have a listen.     Before we begin, I wanted to let you know that I have just released a new bonus episode of the show that is exclusively for premium subscribers to the podcast--these are the amazing people who make a monthly recurring contribution to the show via the Patreon platform.   The bonus episode features Samantha Power and the activist John Prendergast, who was the co-founder of the Enough Project. I participated in a short but sweet press roundtable with them last week and decided to share with premium subscribers part of that conversation. You'll hear Samantha Power talk about examples of democratic renewal around the world in the context of democratic backsliding; and you'll hear John Prendergast address questions about being perceived as a "white savior." It was quite and interesting conversation and I am glad to be able to serve it to my premium subscribers, who really do help keep the lights on around there.   If you want to become a premium subscriber to unlock this episode and other bonus episodes, and also receive a complimentary subscription to my daily email news clips service then please sign up. I'll post a link in the description field of the podcast and you can also find a link at GlobalDispatchesPodcast.com    https://www.patreon.com/GlobalDispatches   

In this episode of Straight Talk Africa veteran journalist Shaka Ssali explores what can be done to bring peace to South Sudan. After five years of civil war South Sudan is in the middle of an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, affecting seven million people who are struggling to survive. Shaka talks with Brian Adeba, Deputy Director of Policy, Enough Project, Ambassador Gordon Buay, Republic of South Sudan and Dr. Isaac Gang , Official Representative of the SPLM-IO to the United States.

John Prendergast founded the Enough Project, which has worked with the likes of George Clooney and Ryan Gosling, to bring attention to complex humanitarian crises in Africa. In this episode, he talks with Ravi and Grant about his model of political change underpinning Enough, how to work with celebrities, and the lessons he has learned through his advocacy. They reflect on the root causes of conflict, the role of advocacy, and what activists should make of South Sudan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One under-recognized factor is fueling many of the world’s most violent crises—not bitter identity rifts or imperial delusions, but the simple drive to amass lucre. Carnegie hosted for a discussion about how this trait can be exploited to reduce mass atrocities and leverage peace and good governance. We introduced a new report by the Enough Project, Bankrupting Kleptocracy: Financial Tools to Counter Atrocities in Africa’s Deadliest War Zones.

Aired 12/25/11 As an activist, presidential advisor, cofounder of the Enough Project, and the author of ten books on Africa, including his most recent, The Enough Moment, John is passionate about ending genocide and raising awareness about human rights issues in Africa. But the not-so-public face of John Prendergast is the life he’s led as a Big Brother to Michael Mattocks. As an emotionally wounded twenty-one-year-old, John made the life-changing decision to form a “Big Brother/Little Brother” relationship with then seven-year-old Michael, who was living out of plastic bags and roaming from one homeless shelter to the next with his mother and siblings. In a book they wrote together, UNLIKELY BROTHERS: Our Story of Adventure, Loss, and Redemption, John and Michael share their experiences over the past twenty-five years. As John became more and more involved with Africa, he became less and less involved with Michael, who dropped out of school and into drug dealing. The two slowly disconnected and then reconnected at a critical moment for both of them. JOHN PRENDERGAST is the co-founder of the Enough Project, an initiative to end genocide and crimes against humanity affiliated with the Center for American Progress. John has worked for the Clinton White House, the State Department, two members of Congress, the National Intelligence Council, UNICEF, Human Rights Watch, the International Crisis Group, and the U.S. Institute of Peace, and is the author or co-author of ten books.  His previous two books were co-authored with Don Cheadle:  Not On Our Watch,  and  The Enough Moment: Fighting to End Africa's Worst Human Rights Crimes. John is a board member and serves as Strategic Advisor to Not On Our Watch. MICHAEL MATTOCKS lived in homeless shelters as a child and began dealing drugs as a teenager. He is now a husband and father of five boys, working two jobs at once in order to support his family. He helps coach his sons on their football teams.

[Part 1 of a 2-part show] After our show about 'ENOUGH: Friend or Foe', I've received a ton of emails asking me to talk about Friends of the Congo, the organization based in Washington DC., spearheaded of the 'Break The Silence' movement. So on this show, , we'll talk about them. Email in your questions, opinions or just to say "hello."

This show is a rebroadcast of an interview of me conducted by Libradio.com sometime ago in regards to the crisis in Congo. This segment features fellow Congolese Fofo Lukatu. Sadly, the situation today is still matter is still the same today, if not worse...

*This show started 15 minutes late because of technical difficulty*. The ENOUGH Project(www.theenoughproject.org) is an organization based in Washington DC. For sometime now they've advocated on behalf of the suffering people in Darfur. Now they've increased their focused their attention on DRCongo by advocating a boycott of conflict minerals. They've pointed out how the minerals end up in places like Asia. What ENOUGH didn't mention in their press release is that Rwanda plays a large part in the illegal mining of Congo. Why is that? Does it matter? Do they want to further cripple Congo by denying Congo the benefits of their minerals? What do you think? Lets talk about it.....*