Podcasts about Global Witness

Mesaj pentru moderații sufocați. De ce voi vota duminică (SpotMedia) - Cum mobilizează AUR mașinăria de linșaj împotriva celor care vorbesc despre violul de la școala de vară (PressOne) - Investigație Global Witness: TikTok promovează în România de trei ori mai mult conținut de extremă dreaptă decât alte curente politice (Europa Liberă) Un mesaj pentru susținătorii lui Simion, pentru cei care nu votează și nehotărâți (G4Media)Jurnalistul Dan Tăpălagă scrie "știu ce simțiți. Chiar știu. Înțeleg toată revolta, nemulțumirea și frustrarea. Știu bine de unde vine, am trăit-o și noi, la fel ca voi. Ani la rând am scris aproape degeaba despre corupție, despre jeturi private, despre afaceri murdare, despre democrația cu epoleți, despre politicieni analfabeți sau submediocri puși să conducă țara, despre contraselecția cruntă din partidele mari, despre inversarea valorilor.Din rău în mai rău, de la un președinte la altul, de la o guvernare la alta, exasperarea a crescut... Nemulțumirile s-au transformat treptat în furie. Apoi în ură. Față de toți: clasa politică, presa plătită să tacă, sistemul de putere închis la orice reformă.Și în loc să găsiți o soluție, ați căzut în extrema cealaltă: fie radicalizare totală, fie nepăsare totală. Nici una, nici cealaltă nu ne ajută. Nici pe voi, nici pe noi, nici pe țară.Ce soluții reale v-au pus pe masă, în afară de lozinci, de scandal, de haos? Cum va construi Simon „casele la 35.000 de euro”, cum veți primi de la Georgescu „hrană, apă, energie” când economia pică, leul se prăbușește, investitorii fug, iar fondurile europene sunt tăiate și nu mai are cine să le aducă înapoi?Când a fost statul român un bun administrator? De ce ar fi brusc capabil să gestioneze companii naționalizate, soluția tuturor populiștilor și dictatorilor în devenire?Ce poate aduce bun un guvern condus de Călin Georgescu, omul promovat de propaganda Kremlinului? Legăturile lui cu oamenii Moscovei sunt clare, publice, documentate. Soros, LGBT, vaccinurile, USAID — toate astea sunt petarde. Perdele de fum. Nu țin de foame. Nu plătesc facturile. Nu vă aduc copiii acasă. Nu vă salvează viitorul.”Eliberarea din sclavie”, ”împărțirea resurselor”, ”alungarea ciocoilor”, ”trezirea în conștiință”, ”puterea poporului”, ”suveranitate” sună bine ca lozinci electorale, dar nu înseamnă nimic altceva în afară de marketing electoral.Ei vor puterea. Pentru ei și atât. Și sunt dispuși să sacrifice țara ca să o obțină".Integral pe pagina G4Media.Mesaj pentru moderații sufocați. De ce voi vota duminică (SpotMedia)"Textul se adresează celor care în mod normal nu simt că au niciun motiv electoral să se ducă la vot pe 18 mai și care nu se identifică cu isteria generală.În mod normal. Dar nu suntem în mod normal. Și problema nu este că vom ieși din UE sau NATO. Nu poate să ne scoată un președinte, nu are prerogativele necesare. Ungaria și Slovacia sunt în UE și NATO.Problema este a ajunge sau nu ca Grecia în 2015, adică falimentul economic. Pericolul cel mare este a nu se mai plăti pensii și salarii, a pierde toate economiile din bănci, titlurile de stat, a sta la coadă la bancomate pentru câțiva lei pe zi, devalorizarea istorică a leului".Jurnalista Ioana Ene Dogioiu scrie pe SpotMedia că "unicul obiectiv încă din primul tur, a fost împiedicarea riscului de prăbușire economică a României. Despre asta va fi votul meu de duminică și vă îndemn să meditați dacă nu ar trebui să fie la fel și al dvs".Cum mobilizează AUR mașinăria de linșaj împotriva celor care vorbesc despre violul de la școala de vară (PressOne)PressOne a intrat în posesia unor informații conform cărora, într-un grup privat de WhatsApp, membrii AUR sunt îndemnați să dea „raport maxim” unei postări de pe TikTok în care Andreea Raicu vorbește despre violul fetei de 17 ani de la școala de vară AUR.Mesajul este distribuit în grup de George Stănculescu, membru AUR Ilfov, și fost candidat din partea alianței suveraniste la primăria comunei 1 Decembrie din Ilfov. Totodată, el este și unul dintre administratorii grupului.Un alt administrator este și deputata AUR de Ilfov Gianina Șerban, vicepreședintă AUR și vicepreședintă a Camerei Deputaților. În legislația trecută, parlamentara a fost și vicepreședinta Comisiei de egalitate de șanse pentru femei și bărbați din cadrul Camerei Deputaților.Informațiile ajunse la redacție vin în contextul în care tot mai mulți influenceri reclamă faptul că le-au dispărut clipuri în care vorbeau despre viitorul României și acuză o acțiune coordonată a celor de la AUR.Investigație Global Witness: TikTok promovează în România de trei ori mai mult conținut de extremă dreaptă decât alte curente politice (Europa Liberă)O investigație a organizației Global Witness arată, cu câteva zile înainte de turul II al alegerilor prezidențiale din România, că algoritmul TikTok direcționează utilizatorii din România în proporție de trei ori mai mare către conținut politic de extremă dreaptă decât către alte curente politice, informează Europa Liberă.Studiul a fost realizat între 7 și 8 mai 2025, în București, prin crearea a trei conturi TikTok noi, „politic echilibrate”, care au urmărit în mod egal conturile oficiale ale celor doi candidați finali din cursa prezidențială: George Simion (extrema dreaptă) și Nicușor Dan (centru).Timp de 30 de minute cumulat pe pagina „For You”, TikTok a afișat 65 de postări politice, arată investigația:74% au promovat sau prezentat favorabil viziuni sau persoane asociate cu extrema dreaptă;Doar 26% au fost despre alte curente politice.„Rezultatele au fost profund dezechilibrate. Indiferent de cum am structurat conturile, TikTok ne-a recomandat conținut pro-extremă dreaptă în mod constant și dominant”, a transmis, într-un comunicat de presă, echipa Global Witness, care a realizat investigația.Experimentul a fot repetat de trei ori. Disproporția de aproape 3 la 1 în favoarea conținutului de extremă dreapta a fost constantă în toate cele trei repetări.

315: Lessons Nonprofit Leaders Can Teach the Business World (Nick Grono)SUMMARYSpecial thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking.Let's flip the usual script! Rather than learning from business practices, what if the business world learned from you? In episode #315 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Nick Grono shares powerful insights on why purpose-driven leadership is nonprofits' greatest strength, and why corporations are striving to replicate it. Drawing from his work leading the Freedom Fund, he explores how nonprofit leaders master the art of stakeholder balance, measure complex impact, foster true collaboration without competition, and build resilient, mission-aligned teams. Nick offers candid advice on strategic planning, board relationships, fundraising with authenticity, and navigating tough leadership decisions. Grounded in optimism and hard-won experience, this conversation reminds nonprofit leaders of the transformational role they play, and how the world needs their example now more than ever.ABOUT NICKNick Grono is an Australian human rights campaigner and author. His book “How to Lead Nonprofits” was published in July 2024. Nick has been the CEO of the Freedom Fund, a collaborative fund dedicated to ending modern slavery and human trafficking around the world, since its founding in 2014. He has twenty years of leadership experience of US and international nonprofits, and another decade working in corporate law, government, and investment banking. He was CEO of the Walk Free Foundation, Deputy President of the International Crisis Group, and Chief of Staff and National Security Adviser to the Australian Attorney-General. He is a member of the advisory council of Global Witness. Nick has briefed the United Nations Security Council and testified before parliamentary committees in the UK, Australia and the Netherlands. He has appeared on national and international tv and radio shows, and written for international publications including the New York Times, The Guardian and the Stanford Social Innovation Review. EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESWant to chat leadership 24/7?  Go to delphi.ai/pattonmcdowellReady for your next leadership opportunity? Visit our partners at Armstrong McGuireJames: A Novel by Percival Everett Have you gotten Patton's book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector – Now available on AudibleDon't miss our weekly Thursday Leadership Lens newsletter!

From the workings of financial markets to our response to the ecological crisis, economic theory shapes the world. But where do these ideas come from? Ricardo's Dream: How Economists Forgot the Real World and Led Us Astray (Bristol University Press, 2024) tells the fascinating story of David Ricardo, Adam Smith's only real rival as the ‘founder of economics'. The wealthiest stock trader of his day, Ricardo introduced the study of abstract models to economics. He also developed the theory of trade that underpinned globalization and hides, behind its mathematical facade, a history of power, empire, and slavery. Brimming with fresh ideas and stories, Ricardo's Dream shows how too many economists, from Ricardo's day to our own, have turned away from observing the real world and led us astray. Nat Dyer is a writer and researcher specialising in global political economy. He is a Fellow of the Schumacher Institute and the Royal Society of Arts. He has worked for Global Witness and for Promoting Economic Pluralism and his stories have been reported on by the BBC, the New York Times and Bloomberg Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

From the workings of financial markets to our response to the ecological crisis, economic theory shapes the world. But where do these ideas come from? Ricardo's Dream: How Economists Forgot the Real World and Led Us Astray (Bristol University Press, 2024) tells the fascinating story of David Ricardo, Adam Smith's only real rival as the ‘founder of economics'. The wealthiest stock trader of his day, Ricardo introduced the study of abstract models to economics. He also developed the theory of trade that underpinned globalization and hides, behind its mathematical facade, a history of power, empire, and slavery. Brimming with fresh ideas and stories, Ricardo's Dream shows how too many economists, from Ricardo's day to our own, have turned away from observing the real world and led us astray. Nat Dyer is a writer and researcher specialising in global political economy. He is a Fellow of the Schumacher Institute and the Royal Society of Arts. He has worked for Global Witness and for Promoting Economic Pluralism and his stories have been reported on by the BBC, the New York Times and Bloomberg Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

From the workings of financial markets to our response to the ecological crisis, economic theory shapes the world. But where do these ideas come from? Ricardo's Dream: How Economists Forgot the Real World and Led Us Astray (Bristol University Press, 2024) tells the fascinating story of David Ricardo, Adam Smith's only real rival as the ‘founder of economics'. The wealthiest stock trader of his day, Ricardo introduced the study of abstract models to economics. He also developed the theory of trade that underpinned globalization and hides, behind its mathematical facade, a history of power, empire, and slavery. Brimming with fresh ideas and stories, Ricardo's Dream shows how too many economists, from Ricardo's day to our own, have turned away from observing the real world and led us astray. Nat Dyer is a writer and researcher specialising in global political economy. He is a Fellow of the Schumacher Institute and the Royal Society of Arts. He has worked for Global Witness and for Promoting Economic Pluralism and his stories have been reported on by the BBC, the New York Times and Bloomberg Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

From the workings of financial markets to our response to the ecological crisis, economic theory shapes the world. But where do these ideas come from? Ricardo's Dream: How Economists Forgot the Real World and Led Us Astray (Bristol University Press, 2024) tells the fascinating story of David Ricardo, Adam Smith's only real rival as the ‘founder of economics'. The wealthiest stock trader of his day, Ricardo introduced the study of abstract models to economics. He also developed the theory of trade that underpinned globalization and hides, behind its mathematical facade, a history of power, empire, and slavery. Brimming with fresh ideas and stories, Ricardo's Dream shows how too many economists, from Ricardo's day to our own, have turned away from observing the real world and led us astray. Nat Dyer is a writer and researcher specialising in global political economy. He is a Fellow of the Schumacher Institute and the Royal Society of Arts. He has worked for Global Witness and for Promoting Economic Pluralism and his stories have been reported on by the BBC, the New York Times and Bloomberg Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the workings of financial markets to our response to the ecological crisis, economic theory shapes the world. But where do these ideas come from? Ricardo's Dream: How Economists Forgot the Real World and Led Us Astray (Bristol University Press, 2024) tells the fascinating story of David Ricardo, Adam Smith's only real rival as the ‘founder of economics'. The wealthiest stock trader of his day, Ricardo introduced the study of abstract models to economics. He also developed the theory of trade that underpinned globalization and hides, behind its mathematical facade, a history of power, empire, and slavery. Brimming with fresh ideas and stories, Ricardo's Dream shows how too many economists, from Ricardo's day to our own, have turned away from observing the real world and led us astray. Nat Dyer is a writer and researcher specialising in global political economy. He is a Fellow of the Schumacher Institute and the Royal Society of Arts. He has worked for Global Witness and for Promoting Economic Pluralism and his stories have been reported on by the BBC, the New York Times and Bloomberg Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

From the workings of financial markets to our response to the ecological crisis, economic theory shapes the world. But where do these ideas come from? Ricardo's Dream: How Economists Forgot the Real World and Led Us Astray (Bristol University Press, 2024) tells the fascinating story of David Ricardo, Adam Smith's only real rival as the ‘founder of economics'. The wealthiest stock trader of his day, Ricardo introduced the study of abstract models to economics. He also developed the theory of trade that underpinned globalization and hides, behind its mathematical facade, a history of power, empire, and slavery. Brimming with fresh ideas and stories, Ricardo's Dream shows how too many economists, from Ricardo's day to our own, have turned away from observing the real world and led us astray. Nat Dyer is a writer and researcher specialising in global political economy. He is a Fellow of the Schumacher Institute and the Royal Society of Arts. He has worked for Global Witness and for Promoting Economic Pluralism and his stories have been reported on by the BBC, the New York Times and Bloomberg Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

From the workings of financial markets to our response to the ecological crisis, economic theory shapes the world. But where do these ideas come from? Ricardo's Dream: How Economists Forgot the Real World and Led Us Astray (Bristol University Press, 2024) tells the fascinating story of David Ricardo, Adam Smith's only real rival as the ‘founder of economics'. The wealthiest stock trader of his day, Ricardo introduced the study of abstract models to economics. He also developed the theory of trade that underpinned globalization and hides, behind its mathematical facade, a history of power, empire, and slavery. Brimming with fresh ideas and stories, Ricardo's Dream shows how too many economists, from Ricardo's day to our own, have turned away from observing the real world and led us astray. Nat Dyer is a writer and researcher specialising in global political economy. He is a Fellow of the Schumacher Institute and the Royal Society of Arts. He has worked for Global Witness and for Promoting Economic Pluralism and his stories have been reported on by the BBC, the New York Times and Bloomberg Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/economics

From the workings of financial markets to our response to the ecological crisis, economic theory shapes the world. But where do these ideas come from? Ricardo's Dream: How Economists Forgot the Real World and Led Us Astray (Bristol University Press, 2024) tells the fascinating story of David Ricardo, Adam Smith's only real rival as the ‘founder of economics'. The wealthiest stock trader of his day, Ricardo introduced the study of abstract models to economics. He also developed the theory of trade that underpinned globalization and hides, behind its mathematical facade, a history of power, empire, and slavery. Brimming with fresh ideas and stories, Ricardo's Dream shows how too many economists, from Ricardo's day to our own, have turned away from observing the real world and led us astray. Nat Dyer is a writer and researcher specialising in global political economy. He is a Fellow of the Schumacher Institute and the Royal Society of Arts. He has worked for Global Witness and for Promoting Economic Pluralism and his stories have been reported on by the BBC, the New York Times and Bloomberg Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/finance

From the workings of financial markets to our response to the ecological crisis, economic theory shapes the world. But where do these ideas come from? Ricardo's Dream: How Economists Forgot the Real World and Led Us Astray (Bristol University Press, 2024) tells the fascinating story of David Ricardo, Adam Smith's only real rival as the ‘founder of economics'. The wealthiest stock trader of his day, Ricardo introduced the study of abstract models to economics. He also developed the theory of trade that underpinned globalization and hides, behind its mathematical facade, a history of power, empire, and slavery. Brimming with fresh ideas and stories, Ricardo's Dream shows how too many economists, from Ricardo's day to our own, have turned away from observing the real world and led us astray. Nat Dyer is a writer and researcher specialising in global political economy. He is a Fellow of the Schumacher Institute and the Royal Society of Arts. He has worked for Global Witness and for Promoting Economic Pluralism and his stories have been reported on by the BBC, the New York Times and Bloomberg Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

From the workings of financial markets to our response to the ecological crisis, economic theory shapes the world. But where do these ideas come from? Ricardo's Dream: How Economists Forgot the Real World and Led Us Astray (Bristol University Press, 2024) tells the fascinating story of David Ricardo, Adam Smith's only real rival as the ‘founder of economics'. The wealthiest stock trader of his day, Ricardo introduced the study of abstract models to economics. He also developed the theory of trade that underpinned globalization and hides, behind its mathematical facade, a history of power, empire, and slavery. Brimming with fresh ideas and stories, Ricardo's Dream shows how too many economists, from Ricardo's day to our own, have turned away from observing the real world and led us astray. Nat Dyer is a writer and researcher specialising in global political economy. He is a Fellow of the Schumacher Institute and the Royal Society of Arts. He has worked for Global Witness and for Promoting Economic Pluralism and his stories have been reported on by the BBC, the New York Times and Bloomberg Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day

In this episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Nadia Bunyan MCIPD, Director of People and Impact at Global Witness, and Tatiana Pignon, Associate Director at Autonomy.They discuss how to implement a 4-day working week in a way that supports both staff wellbeing and organisational performance. Nadia shares lessons from leading a successful 4-day week pilot at Global Witness, while Tatiana brings insights from supporting over 100 organisations through similar transitions.Together, they explore:✔️ What organisations get wrong when moving to a shorter week✔️ How to build trust and ensure leadership models healthy behaviours✔️ Why co-creating the model with staff matters✔️ How a shorter week supports working parents✔️ What to consider when navigating global teams, peak periods, and emergencies✔️ The mindset shift needed to move away from presenteeism✔️ Practical steps for organisations starting their 4-day week journeyWhether you're a senior leader or a working parent curious about flexible working, this episode offers practical advice and real-world experience to inspire change.What You'll Learn in This Episode:✔️ How to move to a 4-day week without compromising impact✔️ Why wellbeing and performance can go hand-in-hand✔️ The role of culture, leadership, and trust in making it work✔️ How flexible working can support inclusion and equityShow Notes:Learn more about Global Witness: globalwitness.orgLearn more about Autonomy: autonomy.workConnect with Nadia Bunyan on LinkedInConnect with Tatiana Pignon on LinkedInLearn more about the Leaders Plus: Big Careers, Small Children podcast and explore additional resources at leadersplus.org.Follow Leaders Plus on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Bluesky.Connect with our CEO, Verena Hefti MBE on LinkedIn.Find out more about the work of Leaders Plus by signing up to our Newsletter.Our multi-award-winning Leaders Plus Fellowships support parents committed to career growth while enjoying family life. Expertly designed to keep parents on the leadership path, our programme tackles gender pay gap issues and empowers parents to thrive. Learn more here: Leaders Plus Fellowship.More BCSC episodes you might love:Episode 190: Does the Four Day Week Really Work?Episode 178: [Future of Work]...

Om hur pressen på den gröna omställningen, och upprustningen i världen, är en del av uppblossande strider i östra Kongo-Kinshasa nu. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Den senaste tiden har USA, med Trump i spetsen, trappat upp striden om de viktiga mineraler som behövs för den gröna omställningen, och i mycket av framtidens teknik. Veckans Konflikt fokuserar på ett av dom länder som är allra rikast på dessa naturtillgångar som nu hela världen vill åt - Kongo-Kinshasa. Vi följer i rebellernas spår i landets östra delar - där korrespondent Mona Ismail Jama får en exklusiv intervju med rebelledaren som nu tar över stad efter stad. Och där i bakgrunden finns smugglingen av mineraler som tenn och coltan - som till sist hamnar i våra mobiltelefoner - eller som komponenter inom försvarsindustrin.Medverkande: Olivier Milland, forskare vid Totalförsvarets Forskningsinstitut FOI, Corneill Nangaas, ledare för rebellgruppen M23 i östra Kongo-Kinshasa, Phil Clark, professor i internationell politik vid School of Oriental and African studies i London, Emily Iona Stewart, på organisationen Global Witness, Ken Mathyssen, mineral-expert på den belgiska tankesmedja, IPIS.Reporter i Kongo-Kinshasa: Mona Ismail JamaProgramledare: Kajsa Boglindkajsa.boglind@sr.seProducent: Ulrika Bergqvistulrika.bergqvist@sr.seTekniker: Lisa Abrahamsson

Le conflit dans l'Est de la RDC et la mainmise de la rébellion pro-rwandaise du M23 sur ses richesses minières était dans toutes les conversations lors de Mining Indaba, le sommet annuel consacré au secteur minier africain, du 9 au 12 février au Cap. Comme chaque année, la délégation congolaise était bien représentée au Cap. Le ministre des Mines, Kizito Pakabomba, présent en personne, ainsi que la Première ministre Judith Suminwa Tuluka, dans un message vidéo, ont pu dénoncer ce qu'ils qualifient de « pillage des ressources » dans l'Est de la RDC. Des accusations que rejette le président du Rwanda Paul Kagame, mais qui ont été bien documentées par les experts de l'ONU, ainsi que par Global Witness.« Il y a toujours eu un marché international pour ces minerais et toutes les personnes qui ont successivement eu le pouvoir dans la région ont contribué à ce problème, reconnaît Emily Stewart, membre de l'ONG. Ce n'est donc pas un phénomène qui aurait émergé avec le M23. Mais la façon dont ces minerais sont de plus en plus demandés a contribué à augmenter la présence de groupes comme le M23 dans la région. Seulement 10% du coltan certifié rwandais provient vraiment du Rwanda. Le reste vient de RDC. Il passe clandestinement de l'autre côté de la frontière et est ensuite certifié comme s'il venait d'une mine rwandaise. »Investisseurs exposésLe trafic, qui a pris de l'ampleur à partir de la mine de Rubaya, échappe donc aux outils de traçabilité mis en place jusqu'à présent. Une administration parallèle permet de vendre ce coltan, qui esquive les taxes publiques congolaises et se retrouve dans les téléphones et les ordinateurs du monde entier. Un circuit illégal qui interroge la responsabilité des investisseurs.« À mon avis, il est complètement naïf de penser qu'en tant qu'investisseurs, nous ne sommes pas exposés à des industries et des secteurs qui utilisent des minerais venant de différentes zones de guerre dans le monde, souligne Adam Matthews, qui supervise les placements du fonds de pension de l'Église d'Angleterre. En RDC, on observe l'escalade d'un conflit ouvert à Goma, avec certains minerais de la région qui rejoignent les chaines d'approvisionnement mondiales. On doit tous se pencher là-dessus. »« Dommageable pour l'image de la RDC »La crise dans l'Est congolais pourrait aussi avoir un impact sur l'attrait des investisseurs pour le secteur minier du pays, alors que la RDC avait déployé beaucoup d'efforts, ces dernières années, pour améliorer le climat des affaires. « Dire que ça n'a pas d'impact sur le moral des gens à Kinshasa, le moral des investisseurs, que ce n'est pas un frein aujourd'hui à l'ouverture de la RD Congo, serait faux, observe Henri Wazne, le directeur général de la SofiBanque. La vérité c'est que, certes, l'est du Congo est loin du Katanga, mais c'est le même pays, et c'est dommageable pour l'image de la RD Congo. »Les parlementaires européens ont, depuis, voté en faveur d'une résolution pour réclamer que l'Union européenne suspende l'accord sur les minerais, signé l'année dernière avec le Rwanda.

Meta elimina verificadores de datos en Facebook e Instagram. ¿Qué significa para el futuro de la moderación de contenido?  Por Félix Riaño @LocutorCoMark Zuckerberg anunció la eliminación del programa de verificación de datos de Meta en EE. UU., reemplazándolo con un sistema de 'notas comunitarias' similar al de X, antes Twitter.Sigue el Flash Diario en SpotifyLa decisión marca un cambio radical hacia la libertad de expresión al tiempo que aviva el debate sobre desinformación y censura. La medida, anunciada antes de la toma de posesión de Donald Trump, parece buscar reparar relaciones con el presidente electo y sus aliados republicanos. Esta estrategia, aplaudida por figuras como Elon Musk, preocupa a defensores de derechos digitales y podría impactar la seguridad de las marcas en redes sociales. ¿Cómo afectará este movimiento el futuro del contenido en Facebook e Instagram?  ¿Es posible que una medida así reduzca la desinformación o simplemente deje espacio para más teorías conspirativas? Esta es la pregunta que genera más debate.  El martes, Meta anunció el fin de su programa de verificación de datos independiente en Facebook e Instagram. El sistema, implementado en 2016 tras el auge de la desinformación durante las elecciones presidenciales de EE. UU., se apoyaba en verificadores externos para identificar publicaciones falsas o engañosas. Ahora, la corrección de publicaciones dependerá de los usuarios mediante "notas comunitarias", un enfoque inspirado en la plataforma X de Elon Musk. Zuckerberg defendió la medida argumentando que los verificadores eran "demasiado sesgados" y que la política de moderación había "ido demasiado lejos".  Esta decisión llega en un contexto políticamente cargado. Trump y sus aliados han criticado duramente a Meta, acusando a la compañía de censurar voces conservadoras. La eliminación de los verificadores y el traslado de los equipos de moderación de contenido de California a Texas, estado con leyes conservadoras, alimenta la narrativa de un giro hacia la derecha. Por otro lado, activistas de derechos digitales y organizaciones contra la desinformación advierten sobre los riesgos de confiar en un modelo donde los usuarios controlan la precisión de la información. Ava Lee, de Global Witness, lo describió como "un intento descarado de complacer al próximo gobierno".  El cambio ha sido celebrado por figuras como Elon Musk, quien afirmó que la medida es "un paso inteligente" hacia la libertad de expresión. Sin embargo, expertos como Jasmine Enberg, de eMarketer, alertan sobre el impacto en la seguridad de marca y la posible disminución de anunciantes preocupados por el contenido controversial. Mientras tanto, Meta asegura que seguirán moderando contenido relacionado con autolesiones y desórdenes alimenticios. Pero la incertidumbre persiste: algunos temen que al eliminar restricciones, aumenten los discursos de odio y la desinformación. En Europa, la medida podría ser inviable debido a regulaciones más estrictas.  La influencia política también ha marcado otros movimientos de Meta. Recientemente, la empresa reemplazó al centrista Nick Clegg por Joel Kaplan, exasesor de George W. Bush, conocido por apoyar causas conservadoras. Además, la incorporación de Dana White, aliado de Trump y CEO de la UFC, al directorio de Meta refuerza la percepción de un sesgo político. Zuckerberg también se reunió con Trump en Mar-a-Lago semanas antes de anunciar la eliminación de los verificadores. Por otro lado, la organización Full Fact, parte del programa de verificación en Europa, calificó la decisión como un "retroceso".  Wikipedia, por ejemplo, se autoregula mediante editores voluntarios y revisiones comunitarias rigurosas con reglas claras para garantizar calidad y neutralidad. En cambio, X confía en un sistema de "notas comunitarias" donde los usuarios aportan contexto de manera colaborativa, pero algunos críticos advierten que puede amplificar ciertas perspectivas.¿Qué opinas de este cambio? ¿Crees que aumentará la libertad de expresión o abrirá la puerta a más desinformación? Déjanos tus comentarios y sigue el Flash Diario en Spotify para más análisis.Flash Diario en Spotify

Camille Massey is President and CEO of Synergos, a global organization that has pioneered the use of bridging leadership, which builds trust and collaboration to solve complex problems. She joined the organization in this role in November 2023. Camille combines decades of experience working on complex development challenges together with deep recognition of the values of inclusion, of listening, and of supporting people and institutions that are most proximate to those challenges. Previously, she was Founding Executive Director of the Sorensen Center for International Peace and Justice. She also previously served as Vice President for Global Strategy and Programs at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, and has served in senior positions at Human Rights First and the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative, working in 23 countries with a concentration in Africa and Asia. Camille founded Cue Global, a consulting business that designed and implemented strategic policy, legal, advocacy, communications, and resource mobilization plans for global organizations, was appointed a Human Rights Fellow at The Carter Center in Atlanta, and worked with musician Peter Gabriel to help establish WITNESS, an international human rights organization supporting local groups in the use of video. As a long-time board member of Breakthrough, she works on projects worldwide to stop violence against women and girls. She also serves on the board of Outright International and the advisory boards of Global Witness, the Center for Business and Human Rights at New York University and House of SpeakEasy, a literary nonprofit organization. Camille Massey earned her J.D. from CUNY School of Law, and a B.S. from Syracuse University's Newhouse School where she currently sits on the Advisory Board. She is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the American Bar Association, and the New York City Bar Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's round-up of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike and Ben cover:He was suicidal and needed help. A 15-year-old girl pushed him to kill himself on a live stream (Washington Post)Romania's top court annuls presidential election result (CNN)Continuing to protect the integrity of TikTok during Romanian elections (TikTok)Covert Facebook Network Found Targeting Romanian Voters (Bloomberg)TikTok pushes far right candidate content in Romanian election, Global Witness investigation shows (Global Witness)Romania annulled its presidential election results amid alleged Russian interference. What happens next? (Atlantic Council)X's Yaccarino Praises Child Safety Bill and Urges House Backing (Bloomberg)Elon Musk's X comes out in favor of pro-censorship law (Mashable - January 2024)Kenya's President Wades Into Meta Lawsuits (TIME)Attacker Has Techdirt Reclassified As Phishing Site, Proving Masnick's Impossibility Law Once Again (Techdirt)No actual moles were harmed in the making of this episode, which is brought to you with financial support from the Future of Online Trust & Safety Fund. Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast from Techdirt and Everything in Moderation. Send us your feedback at podcast@ctrlaltspeech.com and sponsorship enquiries to sponsorship@ctrlaltspeech.com. Thanks for listening.

Host Joe DeMare talks about his eco-observation on a trip to Colorado including droughts, Sandhill cranes and wind turbines. Next he interviews Dr. Andy Hoffman about the ways culture influences people's beliefs about global warming. Rebecca Wood talks about World AIDS Day, and the ecological ramifications. Ecological News includes weird world weather and Global Witness's annual report on environmental activists who've been martyred for protecting the environment. 

The clean energy transition has a dirty underside. To move away from fossil fuels and toward solar, wind, batteries, and other alternative sources of energy, we have to intensify mining operations for critical minerals like lithium, copper, and cobalt. According to a Global Witness analysis of S&P Global data, copper mining will increase more than 25% between 2021 and 2028. Cobalt mining will be up more than 100%. Lithium, more than 300%. And all that mining has serious environmental and social impacts, particularly in developing countries. This week, host Bill Loveless talks with Vince Beiser about his latest book “Power Metal: The Race for the Resources That Will Shape the Future.” Vince is an author and journalist whose work has appeared in Wired, Harper's Magazine, The Atlantic, and The New York Times, among other publications. They discuss cleaning up the chase for critical minerals, advancing the clean energy transition while minimizing mining impacts globally, and what role the U.S. government can play, particularly with an incoming Trump administration.

Climate advocacy is a dangerous business. According to Global Witness, every week, somewhere in the world, between three and four environmental activists are killed. And even when they don't suffer bodily harm, they are routinely arrested and jailed for speaking out. They are also sued in civil cases, bogging them down for years or even bankrupting them and their families.  Each personal story in this episode is unique, but the physical threats and legal weapons fossil fuel companies and governments wield against them are eerily similar. And yet, the voices of climate defenders will not be silenced. Guests:  Alfred Brownell, Founding President, Global Climate Legal Defense (CliDef)  Laura Furones, Senior Advisor, Land and Environmental Defenders Campaign, Global Witness Nicole Figueiredo de Oliveira, Executive Director, Arayara Sarah Benn, Medical Doctor and Climate Activist

Climate advocacy is a dangerous business. According to Global Witness, every week, somewhere in the world, between three and four environmental activists are killed. And even when they don't suffer bodily harm, they are routinely arrested and jailed for speaking out. They are also sued in civil cases, bogging them down for years or even bankrupting them and their families. Each personal story in this episode is unique, but the physical threats and legal weapons fossil fuel companies and governments wield against them are eerily similar. And yet, the voices of climate defenders will not be silenced. Guests:  Alfred Brownell, Founding President, Global Climate Legal Defense (CliDef)  Laura Furones, Senior Advisor, Land and Environmental Defenders Campaign, Global Witness Nicole Figueiredo de Oliveira, Executive Director, Arayara Sarah Benn, Medical Doctor and Climate Activist

Leaders at the United Nations' COP29 climate change summit are being pressed this year to address the rising threats to environmentalists and defenders of human rights. Ali Rogin looks at the challenges facing these activists around the world and speaks with Laura Furones, a senior adviser at the environmental watchdog and advocacy group Global Witness, to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Leaders at the United Nations' COP29 climate change summit are being pressed this year to address the rising threats to environmentalists and defenders of human rights. Ali Rogin looks at the challenges facing these activists around the world and speaks with Laura Furones, a senior adviser at the environmental watchdog and advocacy group Global Witness, to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

President Poetin heeft een decreet getekend om de krijgsmacht uit te breiden met 180.000 militairen, waardoor het totale aantal militairen stijgt naar 1,5 miljoen. Dit is de derde keer dat Poetin de Russische strijdkrachten vergroot sinds het begin van de invasie in Oekraïne, begin 2022. Hoe gaat het Kremlin deze nieuwe rekruten werven? En wie gaat het betalen? Rusland-deskundige Helga Salemon van het Haags Centrum voor Strategische Studies over de Russische rekruteringsplannen. (11:05) Aantal vermoorde milieuactivisten wereldwijd blijft stijgen Vorig jaar zijn wereldwijd bijna 200 milieuactivisten vermoord. Volgens een rapport van mensenrechtenorganisatie Global Witness behoren Brazilië, Colombia en Mexico tot de gevaarlijkste landen voor deze activisten. In de meeste gevallen voeren zij actie tegen mijnbouw- en houtkapbedrijven en tegen grootschalige landbouw. Wie zitten er achter de moorden en waarom is juist Latijns-Amerika zo gevaarlijk? Latijns-Amerika redacteur Edwin Koopman sprak met de samenstellers van het rapport en met de zoon van een vermoorde activist in Colombia. (21:52) Fragment Europa Draait Door: Bas Heijne In onze podcast Europa Draait Door spreken we deze week met schrijver en essayist Bas Heijne. Dat gin gonder andere over de Franse politieke chaos de afgelopen weken. Presentatie: Tim de Wit

Los asesinatos y agresiones contra defensores del medioambiente siguen creciendo. Es lo que refleja el último informe de Global Witness. Hablamos con Laura Furones, una de sus autoras.Escuchar audio

Pocos presidentes o candidatos a la presidencia de los EEUU pueden "presumir" de ser objeto de dos atentados en pocas semanas. Donald Trump es uno de ellos. A lo largo de la historia ha habido muchos otros intentos de asesinato, algunos han conseguido su objetivo no solo en Estados Unidos. Vamos a hablar de ellos. Estaremos en Italia donde Giorgia Meloni y Keir Starmer se han reunido para tratar la cuestión migratoria y en Alemania en el primer día del endurecimiento del control de sus fronteras terrestres. Además tendremos una entrevista sobre los asesinatos a defensores del medio ambiente con una de las autoras del informe de Global Witness sobre esta cuestión.Escuchar audio

Secondo l'ultimo rapporto dell'ong Global Witness, in tutto il mondo almeno 196 persone sono state uccise nel 2023 per aver cercato di difendere l'ambiente. Un'inchiesta del New York Times rivela che alcune delle regioni visitate dal pontefice in questi giorni hanno avuto un ruolo particolare nello scandalo degli abusi dei preti molestatori.CONFerdinando Cotugno, giornalistaStefania  Mascetti, editor di Europa di InternazionaleJunko Terao, editor di Asia di InternazionaleFilm: Love lies bleeding, di Rose GlassSe ascolti questo podcast e ti piace, abbonati a Internazionale. È un modo concreto per sostenerci e per aiutarci a garantire ogni giorno un'informazione di qualità. Vai su internazionale.it/podcastScrivi a podcast@internazionale.it o manda un vocale a +39 3347063050Consulenza editoriale di Chiara Nielsen.Produzione di Claudio Balboni e Vincenzo De Simone.Musiche di Tommaso Colliva e Raffaele Scogna.Direzione creativa di Jonathan Zenti.

Diesmal: Nachtrag zum legislativen / exekutiven Fußabdruck, ein langer Rant zum Sicherheitspaket und den Debatten rund um Migration und Grenzschließungen, Ukraine-News, Sham Jaff zu Global Witness, Venezuela-News, Stefan Nau, Kamala Harris und Ig Nobel. Mit einem Faktencheck von Nándor Hulverscheidt und einem Limerick von Jens Ohrenblicker.

De acuerdo a Global Witness en 2023, 18 defensoras de la tierra fueron asesinadas  Se reducen solicitudes de asilo en México: ComarA juicio ex presidente de Perú Pedro Castillo por fallido golpe de Estado   Más detalles en nuestro Podcast

On this episode of The Organisational Inclusionist podcast, Grace Mosuro is joined by Ettie Bailey-King, an Inclusive and accessible comms educator.  Ettie is an award-winning inclusive and accessible communication educator. She delivers joyful, interactive and deeply practical learning sessions. Organisations like Amnesty International, Decathlon, Global Witness, Harrods and Savills trust her to help make inclusive and accessible communication simple to understand and easy to put into practice. We discussed: 1. Perceptions and challenges of EDI 2. The impact of White women driving the EDI agenda 3. The discomfort of EDI and the need for change 4. Small steps we can take for progress   People can connect with Ettie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ettie-bailey-king/   If you want to know where you currently are with your Inclusion efforts, take our Inclusion scorecard now: https://aquaintzconsulting.scoreapp.com   Join our waiting list for updates on new episodes and insights on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion   Thank you soooo much for listening and please do like, follow and share!   #inclusion #affirmativeaction

Today we welcome Patrick Alley, co-founder of Global Witness.  Patrick Alley and his team at Global Witness are credited with countering multiple autocrats and kleptocrats worldwide. The most notable is collapsing the Khmer Rouge by exposing the illegal timber trade that was bankrolling the rebels. They created the Blood Diamond campaign to counter the De Beers diamond cartel and multiple rebel groups in Africa that used the conflict to fund some of the most brutal civil wars in the late 1990s.  Their findings were also critical for getting the UN Security Council to impose sanctions on Charles Taylor in Liberia and trials for crimes against humanity.  Patrick and Global Witness conducted similar operations in Europe and the Americas before he retired and published his first book, Very Bad People in 2022, and now his second book, Terrible Humans, which is available online and will be in bookstores around mid-August. This is part two of a two part episode with Mariah Yager from SMA to cohost the discussion on DOD Integrated Influence.  Patrick Alley: Global Witness: https://www.globalwitness.org/ Book, Terrible Humans: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/patrick-alley/terrible-humans/9781800962385/  Book, Very Bad People: https://www.globalwitness.org/en/blog/very-bad-people-inside-story-fight-against-corruption/ Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/lUIrYBtkfl4  SMA version of the interview: SMA version of the interview: https://nsiteam.com/smaspeakerseries_31july2024/  --- One CA is a product of the civil affairs association  and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership. We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations.  To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com  or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www civilaffairsassoc.org --- Special thanks to the Juanes Channel for the intro sample of Desde Que Despierto Hasta Que Duermo. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZCeqUVeRMU

Today we welcome Patrick Alley, co-founder of Global Witness.  Patrick Alley and his team at Global Witness are credited with countering multiple autocrats and kleptocrats worldwide. The most notable is collapsing the Khmer Rouge by exposing the illegal timber trade that was bankrolling the rebels. They created the Blood Diamond campaign to counter the De Beers diamond cartel and multiple rebel groups in Africa that used the conflict to fund some of the most brutal civil wars in the late 1990s.  Their findings were also critical for getting the UN Security Council to impose sanctions on Charles Taylor in Liberia and trials for crimes against humanity.  Patrick and Global Witness conducted similar operations in Europe and the Americas before he retired and published his first book, Very Bad People in 2022, and now his second book, Terrible Humans, which is available online and will be in bookstores around mid-August. This is a two part episode. Next week we bring in Mariah Yager from SMA to cohost the discussion on DOD Integrated Influence. So, stay tuned.  LInks: Today we welcome Patrick Alley, co-founder of Global Witness.  Patrick Alley and his team at Global Witness are credited with countering multiple autocrats and kleptocrats worldwide. The most notable is collapsing the Khmer Rouge by exposing the illegal timber trade that was bankrolling the rebels. They created the Blood Diamond campaign to counter the De Beers diamond cartel and multiple rebel groups in Africa that used the conflict to fund some of the most brutal civil wars in the late 1990s.  Their findings were also critical for getting the UN Security Council to impose sanctions on Charles Taylor in Liberia and trials for crimes against humanity.  Patrick and Global Witness conducted similar operations in Europe and the Americas before he retired and published his first book, Very Bad People in 2022, and now his second book, Terrible Humans, which is available online and will be in bookstores around mid-August. This is part two of a two part episode with Mariah Yager from SMA to cohost the discussion on DOD Integrated Influence.  Patrick Alley: Global Witness: https://www.globalwitness.org/ Book, Terrible Humans: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/patrick-alley/terrible-humans/9781800962385/  Book, Very Bad People: https://www.globalwitness.org/en/blog/very-bad-people-inside-story-fight-against-corruption/ Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/lUIrYBtkfl4  SMA version of the interview: https://nsiteam.com/smaspeakerseries_31july2024/  --- One CA is a product of the civil affairs association  and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership. We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations.  To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com  or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www civilaffairsassoc.org --- Special thanks to the Juanes Channel for the intro sample of Desde Que Despierto Hasta Que Duermo. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZCeqUVeRMU

CLIMATE ACTION SHOWJuly 22nd 2024 PRODUCED BY VIVIEN LANGFORDS A V I N G   F O R E S T S   I S   C L I M A T E   A C T I O N (rpt)Immediate protection of Australia's native forests is one of the most effective ways to tackle climate and biodiversity crises. Our Federal government could do it. NZ has banned Native forest logging since 2002. Why are we logging the Great Koala National Park? Video 11mins with Mark Graham, Gumbaynggir man Uncle MIcklo Jarrett and Environmentalist Meredith Stantonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQu-8Y05bWkUpdate : https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-10/nsw-forestry-court-decision-logging-nefa/103300986  Guests:Mark Graham -  Meet the team: Mark Graham, ecologist — The White Bluff Project(link is external) Dorothee Babeck - Bob Brown Foundation Campaigner NSW End Native Forest Logging Now - Bob Brown Foundation  Sue Higginson - MLC NSW Parliament. Former CEO of Environment Defenders OfficeSaving Forests is Climate Action - Sue Higginson MLC(link is external)“I have been on the frontline of forest defence myself and I have represented countless other forest defenders through the courts as they seek to protect the environment from senseless destruction.NSW has the highest rates of extinction in the country and the Forestry Corporation is directly driving these extinctions through destruction of habitat in forests that are either struggling to recover from the 2019/20 bushfires or are the last remaining unburnt areas in the landscape." Dr Kim Loo - Doctors for the Environment ABC: Scientists say WA government's prescribed burns targets have no scientific basis - DEAChats for Change Episode One: Can Trees Save Us? | WWF-Australia | Chats for Change Episode One: Can Trees Save Us? | WWF Australia Senator Dr.Mehreen Faruqui - Green Party Federal Government- Animal Welfare PortfolioEnvironmental activists rally in Sydney to end native forest logging (cityhub.com.au)(link is external)“We know that it is reckless regional forestry agreements, and weak and broken federal environmental laws that have allowed native forest logging to go on indiscriminately, which has put our wildlife at the brink of extinction,”  An Environmental Activist Has Been Killed Every Other Day for the Past Decade (globalcitizen.org)(link is external)At least 1,733 environmental activists and land defenders have been killed for their work over the past decade, according to a new report from the nonprofit Global Witness. That means that a person defending the environment is killed every other day, a harrowing statistic especially in the context of the worsening climate and biodiversity crisis. To take climate action with a focus on human rights AI might be the group for you : Environmental Crisis - Amnesty International Australia. You can receive  urgent action requests which give you all you need to write in defence of environmental activist round the world. GROUPS YOU CAN SUPPORT TO BAN NATIVE FOREST LOGGING1. LEAN -  A_National_Forest_Protection_and_Workforce_Plan_for_Australia_LEAN.pdf (nationbuilder.com)2. NORTH EAST FOREST ALLIANCE -Time to stop Logging Koalas to Extinction - North East Forest Alliance (nefa.org.au)3.  SOUTH EAST REGION CONSERVATION ALLIANCE INC. – A record of the endeavours to save the native forests of south east NSW from logging. (serca.org.au)4. Wilderness Society | DeforestationLet us know of other groups you recommend : vivienclerc@hotmail.com(link sends e-mail)Remember : SAVING FORESTS IS CLIMATE ACTION 

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Welcome to another episode of "The Power Of God's Whisper Podcast," where today, we're diving deep into the heart of our mission as followers of Christ: witnessing and evangelism. In a world that often seems indifferent or even hostile to Christian values, how do we stand firm and share the transformative power of the gospel? Let's explore this together.Our springboard for today's discussion is: Acts 1:8: "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."Acts 1:8 isn't just a mandate; it's a promise of divine empowerment. It reminds us that we're not alone in our efforts to share our faith—God's Spirit is with us, fueling our words and actions. This verse calls us to be witnesses not just locally but globally, stepping out in faith to reach every corner of the world with the message of Jesus Christ.Focus Points to Work/Study On:* Start Local, Think Global:* Begin your evangelism efforts in your own community—your "Jerusalem." Engage with neighbors, participate in community events, or volunteer. As you grow in confidence, expand your vision to wider areas—your "Judea and Samaria"—and even consider supporting or participating in missions across the globe.* Cultivate Spiritual Boldness:* Ask the Holy Spirit to empower you with boldness. Evangelism often requires stepping out of comfort zones, whether that means initiating a conversation about faith or responding to opportunities to speak about Christ in public settings. Boldness, coupled with humility, can open hearts and doors.* Be Informed and Inclusive:* Understand the cultural and spiritual backgrounds of the people you interact with. This knowledge can help you communicate the gospel in a way that is respectful and relevant. Embracing cultural sensitivity increases the effectiveness of your message and reflects the inclusive heart of the gospel.Conclusion: Being a witness for Christ is about more than just speaking words; it's about living out the gospel in such a way that others are drawn to Him. The power we're promised in Acts 1:8 is not just for overcoming personal challenges but for transforming the world, one heart at a time.Call to Action: This week, challenge yourself to share your faith with someone new. It could be a friend, a coworker, or even a stranger. Remember, the Holy Spirit is with you, providing the words and the opportunities.Question of the Day: What's one step you can take this week to move out of your evangelistic comfort zone?Let's Pray: Lord, thank You for entrusting us with the mission to be Your witnesses across the earth. Fill us with Your Spirit's power, so we can speak Your truth boldly and lovingly. Help us to start where we are but always keep our eyes on the broader horizon. Amen.Thanks for joining today's session on "The Power Of God's Whisper Podcast." Remember, every interaction is a chance to be a light. Keep pushing the boundaries, keep praying, and keep living the faith. Catch you on the next wave of inspiration!My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

In 2016, journalist Clare Hammond embarked on a project to study the railways of Myanmar–a transportation network that sprawls the country, rarely used and not shown on many maps, and often used at the pleasure of the country's military. In her book On the Shadow Tracks; A Journey Through Occupied Myanmar (Allen Lane, 2024), Clare travels the lengths of Myanmar's railways, from the south of the country through the conflict-riven border areas, finally ending up at Naypyidaw, the nation's planned capital. In this interview, Clare and I talk about Myanmar's railways, her travels along them, and how they act as a symbol for Myanmar's governments, past and present. Clare Hammond is a British journalist. Based in London, she works for non-profit Global Witness, investigating issues relating to natural resources, conflict and corruption. In Yangon, where she lived for six years, Hammond was most recently the digital editor of Frontier, Myanmar's best-known investigative magazine, where she oversaw daily news coverage. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of On the Shadow Tracks. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In 2016, journalist Clare Hammond embarked on a project to study the railways of Myanmar–a transportation network that sprawls the country, rarely used and not shown on many maps, and often used at the pleasure of the country's military. In her book On the Shadow Tracks; A Journey Through Occupied Myanmar (Allen Lane, 2024), Clare travels the lengths of Myanmar's railways, from the south of the country through the conflict-riven border areas, finally ending up at Naypyidaw, the nation's planned capital. In this interview, Clare and I talk about Myanmar's railways, her travels along them, and how they act as a symbol for Myanmar's governments, past and present. Clare Hammond is a British journalist. Based in London, she works for non-profit Global Witness, investigating issues relating to natural resources, conflict and corruption. In Yangon, where she lived for six years, Hammond was most recently the digital editor of Frontier, Myanmar's best-known investigative magazine, where she oversaw daily news coverage. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of On the Shadow Tracks. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies

In 2016, journalist Clare Hammond embarked on a project to study the railways of Myanmar–a transportation network that sprawls the country, rarely used and not shown on many maps, and often used at the pleasure of the country's military. In her book On the Shadow Tracks; A Journey Through Occupied Myanmar (Allen Lane: 2024), Clare travels the lengths of Myanmar's railways, from the south of the country through the conflict-riven border areas, finally ending up at Naypyidaw, the nation's planned capital. In this interview, Clare and I talk about Myanmar's railways, her travels along them, and how they act as a symbol for Myanmar's governments, past and present. Clare Hammond is a British journalist. Based in London, she works for non-profit Global Witness, investigating issues relating to natural resources, conflict and corruption. In Yangon, where she lived for six years, Hammond was most recently the digital editor of Frontier, Myanmar's best-known investigative magazine, where she oversaw daily news coverage. Those in London can join a photo exhibition of Myanmar's railways on July 5-6, with prints sold to raise money for educational charity Prospect Burma. Details (and ways to buy prints for those in not in London) here. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of On the Shadow Tracks. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/asian-review

In 2016, journalist Clare Hammond embarked on a project to study the railways of Myanmar–a transportation network that sprawls the country, rarely used and not shown on many maps, and often used at the pleasure of the country's military. In her book On the Shadow Tracks; A Journey Through Occupied Myanmar (Allen Lane, 2024), Clare travels the lengths of Myanmar's railways, from the south of the country through the conflict-riven border areas, finally ending up at Naypyidaw, the nation's planned capital. In this interview, Clare and I talk about Myanmar's railways, her travels along them, and how they act as a symbol for Myanmar's governments, past and present. Clare Hammond is a British journalist. Based in London, she works for non-profit Global Witness, investigating issues relating to natural resources, conflict and corruption. In Yangon, where she lived for six years, Hammond was most recently the digital editor of Frontier, Myanmar's best-known investigative magazine, where she oversaw daily news coverage. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of On the Shadow Tracks. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/journalism

Someone dies every other day protecting the environment, according to data gathered by the campaign group, Global Witness. Even higher numbers of people are attacked or threatened. To understand why this is happening, the BBC's East and Central Europe Correspondent, Nick Thorpe travels to the foothills of the Carpathians in Romania, to show us how important the forests there are in fighting climate change, why they're subject to high levels of illegal logging and consequently, clashes with environmentalists. One activist, Gabriel Păun of Agent Green, describes the numerous and brutal attacks he's experiences whilst out documenting illegal logging. We also hear from a mother, whose son was murdered when he confronted a ‘wood thief' in 2019. Laura Furones from Global Witness tells host Graihagh Jackson why this is happening around the world and what we can do about it. Got a question, comment or experience you'd like to share? Email: TheClimateQuestion@BBC.com Produced and presented by Graihagh Jackson. Additional production by Osman Iqbal. Editor: Simon Watts Mixing: Tom Brignell

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.Rare earth element boom poisoning MyanmarGrowing demand for electric vehicles and wind turbines might look good for emissions, but there's an environmental cost too. Regions, habitats and livelihoods in Myanmar are facing significant damage because the surge in demand for permanent magnets is driving up mining for rare earth elements according to a report from Global Witness.  CEO Mike Davies tells us more. SOEPSUDS and your comments and questsions We catch up with our SOEPSUDS numbers and update the database.  We're also checking out your comments and thoughts – do keep us posted on our socials and WhatsApp: Facebook Twitter/X Instagram Threads YouTube LinkedIn TikTok WhatsApp: +44 7846 329 484 The programme is presented by Gareth Mitchell and the studio expert is Peter Guest. More on this week's stories: Rare earth boom poisoning MyanmarEditor: Ania LichtarowiczProduction Manager: Liz Tuohy Recording and audio editing : Lansons | Team Farner For new episodes, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or via this link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2265960/supporters/newFollow us on all the socials: Join our Facebook group Instagram Twitter/X If you like Somewhere on Earth, please rate and review it on Apple PodcastsContact us by email: hello@somewhereonearth.coSend us a voice note: via WhatsApp: +44 7486 329 484Find a Story + Make it News = Change the World

Send us a Text Message.Rare earth element boom poisoning Myanmar Growing demand for electric vehicles and wind turbines might look good for emissions, but there's an environmental cost too. Regions, habitats and livelihoods in Myanmar are facing significant damage because the surge in demand for permanent magnets is driving up mining for rare earth elements according to a report from Global Witness.  CEO Mike Davies tells us more. SOEPSUDS and your comments and questsionsWe catch up with our SOEPSUDS numbers and update the database.  We're also checking out your comments and thoughts – do keep us posted on our socials and WhatsApp: FacebookTwitter/XInstagramThreadsYouTube LinkedIn TikTok WhatsApp: +44 7846 329 484The programme is presented by Gareth Mitchell and the studio expert is Peter Guest. More on this week's stories:  Rare earth boom poisoning MyanmarEveryday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AICan't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.Editor: Ania LichtarowiczProduction Manager: Liz Tuohy Recording and audio editing : Lansons | Team Farner For new episodes, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or via this link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2265960/supporters/newFollow us on all the socials: Join our Facebook group Instagram Twitter/X If you like Somewhere on Earth, please rate and review it on Apple PodcastsContact us by email: hello@somewhereonearth.coSend us a voice note: via WhatsApp: +44 7486 329 484Find a Story + Make it News = Change the World

A massive general election is currently underway in India. It’s been described as the “largest democratic exercise in history.” And tech platforms are a big part of it. Many Indian voters get their information online, where misinformation and disinformation can spread quickly. That includes deepfakes of prominent public figures, like Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, spreading false information about who or which political parties they are endorsing. Marketplace’s Lily Jamali spoke with Raman Jit Singh Chima, Asia Pacific policy director and senior international counsel with the international human rights group Access Now, about how deepfakes and online misinformation have become a problem for voters in India. They also discuss a recent report from Access Now and Global Witness, an environmental and human rights nonprofit, about YouTube’s advertisement moderation standards in India.

A massive general election is currently underway in India. It’s been described as the “largest democratic exercise in history.” And tech platforms are a big part of it. Many Indian voters get their information online, where misinformation and disinformation can spread quickly. That includes deepfakes of prominent public figures, like Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, spreading false information about who or which political parties they are endorsing. Marketplace’s Lily Jamali spoke with Raman Jit Singh Chima, Asia Pacific policy director and senior international counsel with the international human rights group Access Now, about how deepfakes and online misinformation have become a problem for voters in India. They also discuss a recent report from Access Now and Global Witness, an environmental and human rights nonprofit, about YouTube’s advertisement moderation standards in India.

After Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. and European allies banned the import of Russian oil and natural gas. But a new report reveals that fuel made in part from Russian crude is still ending up in American gas tanks. Nick Schifrin and producer Teresa Cebrian report on a new investigation released by the organization, Global Witness. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Send us a Text Message. “A diamond is forever,” has gone down in history as one of the greatest advertising slogans of all time. It has appeared in every single De Beers diamond ad since 1948 and was ranked the number one slogan of the century by AdAge marketing journal in 1999. But, did you know, the company that hired Frances' ad agency to come up with this slogan, De Beers, used it to trick the entire world into thinking diamonds are worth way more than they actually are? And that this made up illusion of value - this complete scam - has been used to fuel violence, tyranny, and oppression in developing countries? Let's fix that. Sources: The Atlantic "Have You Ever Tried to Sell a Diamond?"The Atlantic "How An Ad Campaign Invented the Diamond Engagement Ring"Time Magazine "Blood Diamonds" BBC "De Beers myth: Do people spend a month's salary on a diamond engagement ring?"New York Times "How Diamonds Became Forever"CNN "What are 'conflict diamonds?'"American Enterprise Institute "On the Economics of Diamonds, the Biggest Marketing Scam in History Orchestrated by the Most Successful Cartel EverGaleries du Daimant "Diamonds Timeline"Galeries du Daimant "Who Mines Diamonds"CBS News "Diamonds: a History"geology.com "How Do Diamonds Form?"Global Witness "Conflict Diamonds"Human Rights Watch "Central African Republic"Vice "The Untold Story of a Legendarily Topless Mistress Who Saved France""The Engagement Ring Story: How De Beers Created a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry From the Ground UpSupport the show! Buy Me a CoffeeVenmo @Shea-LaFountaine

*Killing the Messenger: But not the message! Hear how Dr. Baugh and the Paluxy footprints have survived the slings and arrows of worldly fortune to remain in the battle at the Creation Evidence Museum of Texas in Glen Rose.   *Death of an Atheist: Dr. Baugh talks about his ministry opportunity with former atheist Stephen J. Gould & current atheist Richard Dawkins in Glen Rose, (he was too busy, but his 17 year old assistant got it done), and his open invitation to Lawrence Krauss and Neil "Inhale" deGrasse Tyson. (as long as they behave themselves).   *Global Witness: The global limestone layer is a witness to the global flood of Noah's day.   *Glen Kuban Footprint Iconoclast: Dr. Baugh doesn't name names, but here at RSR we know Glen Kuban as the Footprint Iconoclast!   *Collagen Found in Dinosaur Bones: Despite efforts to discredit the suggestion of a young age for dinosaurs implied by the human footprints found with them at Paluxy, skeptics will not overcome Mary Schweitzer's discoveries & the irrefutable evidence of Dinosaur Collagen.

Patrick Alley, co-founder of Global Witness and author of Very Bad People: The Inside Story of the Fight Against the World's Network of Corruption, joins the podcast to discuss the early days of his Global Witness investigations, how their efforts gained momentum and where we should be focusing our attention next. (This episode was originally published in 2022.)

Air Date 2/5/2023 Today, we take a look at the threat to the lives of environment protectors around the world with a special focus on the first environmental activist in the U.S. to lose their life at the hands of police while defending the environment and the people who depend on it as part of the Defend the Atlanta Forest movement against the construction of what they have dubbed "Cop City." Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com  Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Get AD FREE Shows and Bonus Content) Join our Discord community! OUR AFFILIATE LINKS: ExpressVPN.com/BestOfTheLeft GET INTERNET PRIVACY WITH EXPRESS VPN! BestOfTheLeft.com/Libro SUPPORT INDIE BOOKSHOPS, GET YOUR AUDIOBOOK FROM LIBRO! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Record number of environmental activists murdered - BBC News - Air Date 9-13-21 227 people were killed around the world in 2020, the highest number for a second consecutive year. The victims were called "environmental defenders" by the report – killed for protecting natural resources that need to be preserved, Ch. 2: Cop City - The Takeaway - Air Date 1-17-23 Digital producer Zachary Bynum reports from Atlanta, talking with activists, organizers, and elected officials from the city to determine what this all means about race, land stewardship, and power. Ch. 3: 200 environmental activists murdered in 2021 Global Witness report - Down to Earth - Air Date 10-4-22 According to Global Witness' report titled ‘Decade of Defiance', 1733 activists were killed between 2012 and 2021. 227 of them were killed in the year 2020. Last year, 200 environmental defenders were murdered. Nearly 4 people a week! Ch. 4: SWAT Teams Attack Atlanta Forest Encampments, Activists Charged with "Terrorism" - Unicorn Riot - Air Date 12-17-22 SWAT teams and other armed police officers from eight different federal, state, county, and city police agencies conducted a raid on those camping out in the Atlanta forest Ch. 5: Six Charged in Atlanta with Domestic Terrorism for Protesting Cop City Training Facility - Democracy Now! - Air Date 12-21-22 Six people in Atlanta have been charged with domestic terrorism for taking part in protests against a massive new police training facility known as Cop City. Ch. 6: Environmentalists in danger Part 1 - DW Documentary - Air Date 10-29-22 Around the globe, people are risking their lives to protect the environment and climate. When environmentalists' activities disrupt organized crime and other illegal profiteers, they are sued, threatened and even murdered. Ch. 7: Atlanta's Cop City Moves Ahead After Police Kill 1 Protester & Charge 19 with Domestic Terrorism - Democracy Now! - Air Date 2-2-23 Just weeks ago, law enforcement officers — including a SWAT team — were violently evicting protesters who had occupied a wooded area outside the center, when they shot and killed a longtime activist and charged 19 with domestic terrorism. Ch. 8: Environmentalists in danger Part 2 - DW Documentary - Air Date 10-29-22 Ch. 9: Cop City: Forest Defender Killed by Police in Forest Raid - The Takeaway - Air Date 1-25-23 We checked in with Founder of Community Movement Builders Kamau Franklin and Sean, a participant in the Defend the Atlanta Forest movement, for an update on the situation. Ch. 10: Former Energy Executive Charged In Connection To Environmental Activist's Murder - NBC news - Air Date 6-22-22 Former energy executive Roberto David Castillo has been sentenced in Honduras for orchestrating the murder of environmental activist Berta Cáceres in 2016. MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S) Ch. 11: Cop City Part 2 - The Takeaway - Air Date 1-17-23 Ch. 12: Activists at COP26 Honor 1,000+ Environmental Defenders Killed Since Paris Accord 1 in 3 Indigenous - Democracy Now! - Air Date 11-8-21 Glasgow memorial honors 1,005 land and environmental defenders who have been murdered since the 2015 Paris Agreement. One in three of those defenders killed was an Indigenous person. 2020 was the most dangerous year on record for environmental defenders. FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 13: Final comments and conversation with Ben about his fallen friend Bonus clip: More training not enough to reform police culture says whistleblower - MSNBC - Air Date 1-31-23 Whistleblower Katie Sponsler, former National Park Service ranger, U.S. Air Force veteran, and advocate for police reform, joins Joy Reid on why more training alone is not enough to reform police culture. MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions): Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr  Voicemail Music: Low Key Lost Feeling Electro by Alex Stinnent Activism Music: This Fickle World by Theo Bard (https://theobard.bandcamp.com/track/this-fickle-world) Closing Music: Upbeat Laid Back Indie Rock by Alex Stinnent   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com