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Best podcasts about international solidarity

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Thursday Breakfast
Beyond Bricks and Bars Fundraiser, Migrant Workers Fair Entitlements Guarantee, Public Housing Class Action Update, Solidarity with Bangladesh Garment Industry

Thursday Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025


Acknowledgement of Country//Headlines// Beyond Bricks and BarsWitt Gorrie and two members of the steering committee of Beyond Bricks and Bars, Kate and Gia, spoke with Priya about the importance of this vital trans and gender diverse decarceration project on its 6th birthday.//Beyond Bricks and Bars' birthday fundraiser is coming up this Saturday 1 March from 5-10PM at Kines, 11 Hope Street, Brunswick - get your tickets here. Funds raised will be split between Beyond Bricks and Bars and the Incarcerated Trans and Gender Diverse Community Fund.// Migrant Worker's Centre Matt Kunkel, CEO of the Migrant Worker's Centre, returns to the show to speak about their latest campaign for migrant workers 'Expanding the Fair Entitlements Guarantee' - a scheme that provides workers who lose their job due to employer insolvency or bankruptcy with financial assistance to recover some unpaid entitlements. This includes unpaid wages, accrued leave, and redundancy pay. It provides a critical safety net for workers during what can be a financially difficult time. Sign the petition here.//You can contact the Migrant Worker's Centre if you're looking for support as a worker on 03 7009 6710, www.migrantworkers.org.au, or 54 Victoria St Carlton.// Public Housing Class Action RMIT housing academic Dr David Kelly speaks with us about a joint research project with Priya and Professor Libby Porter that includes an analysis of the forced displacement of public housing tenants in Naarm through estate renewal.//David will also provided updates on the public housing class action case, which resumes in Victoria's Supreme Court today, Thursday 27 February, from 10:30AM.// RAFFWU & Bangladesh Josh Cullinan from the Retail and Fast Food Workers Union (RAFFWU), joined the Asia Pacific Currents team this Saturday with a report on his recent solidarity visit to Bangladesh. They discussed the role of workers in the Bangladesh garment industry, as well as recent political events in Bangladesh, the importance of International Solidarity for Australian Unions, and more. Asia Pacific Currents can be heard every Saturday on 3CR from 9-9:30AM, or on our website: 3cr.org.au/asiapac//

Stick Together
International Solidarity Affairs in Manila

Stick Together

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025


Today's show is about international solidarity, and especially the kind that you build up when you travel to other countries and meet workers involved in struggle. My guest today is Clive Tillman, who attended the International Solidarity Affairs in Manila in the Philippines, that was organised by the militant labour group, the Kilusang Mayo Uno. Plus, some union news!

The Leslie Marshall Show
The Power of International Solidarity

The Leslie Marshall Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 41:30


Leslie is joined by Kevin Mapp, the USW's International Vice President of Human Affairs.  Kevin coordinates bargaining in the union's health care, containers, public sector and ship building sectors. The pair discuss the power of international solidarity in four parts. Part 1: Global Solidarity and Corporate Greed Multinational corporations operate globally, oftentimes attempting to pit workers in different countries against each other in a race to the bottom on wages and working conditions. Unionized workers, however, understand that the only answer to large-scale corporate greed is global solidarity.     - The USW works with global labor federations like IndustriALL and UNI so that they can share information about operations in different countries.     - The USW maintains formal strategic alliances with at least six other unions in Australia, Mexico, Germany, Brazil, and the United Kingdom.     - The USW also maintains relationships with unions in a number of other countries as they work to ensure that workers have a place to succeed in the global economy. All of these relationships are premised on the simple truth that workers the world over confront many of the same challenges, and their greatest strength is solidarity. Part 2: Urgency in Liberia and Bridgestone's Operations Nowhere has this been more urgent than in Liberia, where workers on Bridgestone's massive rubber plantation have been struggling for decades to improve their working conditions. Japanese-owned Bridgestone is one of the world's largest tire and rubber manufacturers. It employs more than 125,000 workers worldwide, including approximately 4,000 members of the USW. Unions in Japan, South Africa, Europe, and Brazil also represent Bridgestone workers. In Harbel, Liberia, Bridgestone operates the world's largest contiguous rubber plantation, covering some 185 square miles. It's owned by Bridgestone subsidiary, Firestone Liberia, and approximately 7,000 workers reside there with their families.     - These workers both live and work on the plantation, buying food from the company store and sending their children to schools run by the company.     - The work is difficult, slashing bush, tapping trees, draining latex into metal buckets that weigh 65 pounds each when full, and carrying them long distances to weigh stations.     - This latex then goes straight into the North American supply chain, serving as the starting point for American-made tires. Part 3: Unionization and Challenges at Firestone Liberia In 1990, Terry Renninger, then president of Bridgestone's Liberia operations, said, “The best way to think of it is as an old Southern plantation.” Indeed, in the years leading up to the formation of their union, the Firestone Agricultural Workers Union of Liberia (FAWUL), workers endured what a 2005 human rights lawsuit called “forced labor, the modern equivalent of slavery.” In 2007, workers successfully organized, and since then they've been making incremental progress in improving working conditions on the plantation, though serious problems remain regarding wages, health care, housing, workplace safety, and more. On top of this, in 2019, Bridgestone fired more than 2,000 workers, forcing them instead to work for contractors, doing the same work but earning significantly lower wages without benefits or other protections provided by FAWUL's contract. According to the U.S.-based Solidarity Center:     - One of the big benefits they lost was the education promised to their children, who now must walk long distances through difficult terrain to attend classes in open-air classrooms without desks or other supplies.     - Workers struggle to afford protective glasses, boots, or gloves.     - Living conditions are cramped, and payment for food comes out of workers' paychecks, which can sometimes leave them with zero or negative balances on their pay slips. Part 4: Current Efforts and Hope for the Future Since then, these workers have pushed back, with the support of unions like the USW, as well as the Solidarity Center and others.     - On Aug. 31, 2024, contractors voted overwhelmingly to unionize and are attempting to rejoin FAWUL.     - FAWUL is currently in negotiations with Bridgestone, and one of the key issues is the fate of contractors. The USW has been proud to provide strategic and bargaining support, but the true strength comes from workers themselves who have shown they're willing to take action. The outcome of these negotiations is still not certain, but it's clear that workers – across the world – are strongest when they're united. Kevin Mapp also serves as a trustee on the USW Health and Welfare Fund, is an advisory board member to the Institute for Career Development, and a member of the Board of Directors for the Michigan AFL-CIO Labor Foundation. He is a graduate of the Harvard Trade Union Program and the Cornell National Labor Leadership Initiative.A committed activist, Kevin also serves on the boards of both the metro-Detroit and national A. Philip Randolph Institutes (APRI), where he works to promote social and economic justice, voting rights and community education. Follow the USW on Facebook, Instagram and X, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at www.USW.org.

Progressive Voices
Leslie Marshall Show -11/22/24 - The Power of International Solidarity

Progressive Voices

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 41:30


Leslie is joined by Kevin Mapp, the USW's International Vice President of Human Affairs.  Kevin coordinates bargaining in the union's health care, containers, public sector and ship building sectors. The pair discuss the power of international solidarity in the case of Bridgestone. Multinational corporations operate globally, oftentimes attempting to pit workers in different countries against each other in a race to the bottom on wages and working conditions. Unionized workers, however, understand that the only answer to large-scale corporate greed is global solidarity.     - The USW works with global labor federations like IndustriALL and UNI so that they can share information about operations in different countries.     - The USW maintains formal strategic alliances with at least six other unions in Australia, Mexico, Germany, Brazil, and the United Kingdom. Nowhere has this been more urgent than in Liberia, where workers on Bridgestone's massive rubber plantation have been struggling for decades to improve their working conditions. Japanese-owned Bridgestone is one of the world's largest tire and rubber manufacturers. It employs more than 125,000 workers worldwide, including approximately 4,000 members of the USW. In Harbel, Liberia, Bridgestone operates the world's largest contiguous rubber plantation, covering some 185 square miles. It's owned by Bridgestone subsidiary, Firestone Liberia, and approximately 7,000 workers reside there with their families.     - These workers both live and work on the plantation, buying food from the company store and sending their children to schools run by the company.     - The work is difficult, slashing bush, tapping trees, draining latex into metal buckets that weigh 65 pounds each when full, and carrying them long distances to weigh stations.     - This latex then goes straight into the North American supply chain, serving as the starting point for American-made tires. In 1990, Terry Renninger, then president of Bridgestone's Liberia operations, said, “The best way to think of it is as an old Southern plantation.” Indeed, in the years leading up to the formation of their union, the Firestone Agricultural Workers Union of Liberia (FAWUL), workers endured what a 2005 human rights lawsuit called “forced labor, the modern equivalent of slavery.” In 2007, workers successfully organized, and since then they've been making incremental progress in improving working conditions on the plantation, though serious problems remain regarding wages, health care, housing, workplace safety, and more. On top of this, in 2019, Bridgestone fired more than 2,000 workers, forcing them instead to work for contractors, doing the same work but earning significantly lower wages without benefits or other protections provided by FAWUL's contract. According to the U.S.-based Solidarity Center:     - One of the big benefits they lost was the education promised to their children, who now must walk long distances through difficult terrain to attend classes in open-air classrooms without desks or other supplies.     - Workers struggle to afford protective glasses, boots, or gloves.     - Living conditions are cramped, and payment for food comes out of workers' paychecks, which can sometimes leave them with zero or negative balances on their pay slips. Since then, these workers have pushed back, with the support of unions like the USW, as well as the Solidarity Center and others.     - On Aug. 31, 2024, contractors voted overwhelmingly to unionize and are attempting to rejoin FAWUL.     - FAWUL is currently in negotiations with Bridgestone, and one of the key issues is the fate of contractors. The USW has been proud to provide strategic and bargaining support, but the true strength comes from workers themselves who have shown they're willing to take action. The outcome of these negotiations is still not certain, but it's clear that workers – across the world – are strongest when they're united.

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 317: International Justice and Solidarity (2024)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 14:39


Internationally, there is often a large gap in the resources between countries. The Catechism explains the justice and solidarity that should exist among all nations, rich and poor. Rich nations have a duty of solidarity, charity, and justice to support nations who are unable to fully ensure their own development. Fr. Mike emphasizes that direct aid is not all the Church advocates for, but that we also have a duty to help reform these nations. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 2437-2442. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

North Korea News Podcast by NK News
Youngah Lee: Why a ‘peace regime' must come before unification with North Korea

North Korea News Podcast by NK News

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 48:04


Youngah Lee of People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy (PSPD) joins the podcast to discuss the progressive civil society group's advocacy for inter-Korean peace and restarting dialogue between Seoul and Pyongyang. The activist explains why she believes establishing a “peace regime” on the peninsula is the first step toward reunification and why the return of wartime operational control of South Korean troops from Washington to Seoul is fundamental to this goal.  She also shares the PSPD's stance on why the presence of U.S. troops on the Korean Peninsula may be hindering inter-Korean relations and the signing of a peace treaty.  Youngah Lee is the manager at the Center for Peace and Disarmament and the Center for International Solidarity at the South Korean civil society group People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists.

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima
Do Progressives Have to Give Up International Solidarity to Save America? w/Bill Fletcher, Jr.

First Things First With Dominique DiPrima

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 41:50


(Airdate 7/16/24) Bill Fletcher Jr is an activist and a former welder who went on to work in a number of labor unions. He is the former president of the TransAfrica Forum. Fletcher is a syndicated columnist and a regular media commentator on TV, radio and the web. X: @BillFletcherJr @diprimaradio @KBLA1580 First Things First w/Dominique DiPrima Streams Live Weekdays 6AM-9AM PDT Instagram: @diprimaradio @KBLA1580 First Things First w/Dominique DiPrima Streams Live Weekdays 6AM-9AM PDT

Digital Discourse ZA
South Africa vs France: Whose Politics Would You Choose?

Digital Discourse ZA

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 65:45


TK Pooe & Marianne Severin | The TK Show This episode was recorded on 15 July 2024. In this episode, TK speaks to Dr. Marianne Séverin about the differences and parallels between South Africa and France. They discuss the impact of political corruption on South Africa, the history of the National Front and Jean-Marie Le Pen in France, what motivates French voters, the legacy of French colonialism in Africa, the virtues of South African media, if the rise of the far right threatens the European Union, and the socio-political challenges facing French society. Marianne Séverin (PhD) is a French researcher of African descent who specializes in South Africa's political context. She has covered South African politics for over 30 years, having written her PhD dissertation on the ANC's political networks. In addition to this, her research encompasses human rights in Africa, including women's rights, disability rights, and the Right to Development, as well as the fight against corruption and Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs). Since 2023, she has been teaching courses on peace processes in Africa and will soon introduce courses on International Development and International Solidarity. LinkedIn TK Pooe (PhD) is a senior lecturer at the Witwatersrand School of Governance; his main fields of research are Public Policy themes such as Local Economic Development, Law and Development, Scenario Planning and Thinking, and Failure Analysis. Over the last ten years, he has lectured and consulted for various institutions like the North-West University's Government Studies Programme, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Gordon Institute of Business Science (University of Pretoria) and the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute. Before joining academia, he worked in various government institutions as a Public Policy research consultant. Twitter LinkedIn Subscribe to our Substack.   Follow us on Social Media: YouTube LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram   Subscribe to the Discourse ZA Podcast: iTunes Stitcher Spotify RSS feed  

Alternative News
May Day International Solidarity Event 2024

Alternative News

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024


This show contains excerpts from speeches and music which were part of the International Solidarity May Day event which was held on Thursday 2nd May, 2024 at Trades Hall.Featuring performances from:Advanced League of People's Artists (ALPA). (facebook)Victorian Trade Union Choir (website)

DRTYBSMNT RADIO
The Listening Room Phili with Priest ilika February 26.2024

DRTYBSMNT RADIO

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 120:00


Welcome to our Musical Therapy Session! As Always, please apply Rule#1 when calling into the show. Call-in 563-999-3050 press 1 to speak.

Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff
Part Two: Israeli & International Solidarity with Palestinian Struggle

Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 68:59 Transcription Available


In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Matt Lieb about the anti-zionist Jews and others who have thrown in their lot with the Palestinian people in their struggle against an apartheid state and genocide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff
Part One: Israeli & International Solidarity with Palestinian Struggle

Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 69:25 Transcription Available


Margaret talks with Matt Lieb about the anti-zionist Jews and others who have thrown in their lot with the Palestinian people in their struggle against an apartheid state and genocide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellness Force Radio
Palestine + Israel: Navigating The Depths of Humanity's Shadow For Self Love Lessons + Collective Healing

Wellness Force Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 28:28


Wellness + Wisdom Episode 594 Wellness + Wisdom Podcast Host and Wellness Force Media CEO, Josh Trent, shares how the Palestine and Israel war is an expression of the collective consciousness and what each of us can do to change the world. Live Life Well from Sunrise to Sunset Save 20% with code "WELLNESSFORCE" on everyone's favorite Superfoods brand, ORGANIFI, including their Sunrise to Sunset Bundle and their Women's Power Stack that includes HARMONY + GLOW for true hormonal balance and great health radiating through your beautiful skin. Click HERE to order your Organifi today. Are You Stressed Out Lately? Take a deep breath with the M21™ wellness guide: a simple yet powerful 21 minute morning system that melts stress and gives you more energy through 6 science-backed practices and breathwork. Click HERE to download for free. Biohack Your Mind & Body with Plunge Ice Baths!Save $150 on your PLUNGE order with code "WELLNESSFORCE" As seen on Shark Tank, Plunge's revolutionary Cold Plunge uses powerful cooling, filtration, and sanitation to give you cold, clean water whenever you want it, making it far superior to an ice bath or chest freezer. *Review The Wellness + Wisdom Podcast & WIN $150 in wellness prizes! *Join The Facebook Group In this solocast about Palestine + Israel, you will learn: Why war is a natural occurrence in nature. How political wars are the expression of the shadow. The conflict between Israel and Palestine. How the change in the world starts within us before it goes to the collective. True peace and self-love are created by forgiveness. How forgiveness liberates people. The path to healing begins with acknowledging our own wounds. Why the only way out is through. War is the darkest part of our collective shadow. The war inside of us leads to more war outside of us. 481 Scott Jackson | Rewire Yourself: How To Create A Life You Love With Freedom From Subconscious Sabotage Humanity is young compared to how long the world exists. How we‘re collectively healing generational wounds. Fear can be both rational and irrational. How to love your fear (coming out in January, 2024) How the conflict between Israel and Palestine is awakening of consciousness playing out as a war. Wellness + Wisdom Store Why constant growth is unnatural. The core of all religions is love and peace. How we need to break down the walls of our internal prejudice. The collective act of self-love. Why war is a mirror to the collective. We need to heal the tyrant inside of us to achieve peace. How we can change the world by healing ourselves. Paul Chek | All Is God: Three Part Series Ask God: "What do I need to learn? And how can I be most humble to learn it?" 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In this special (limited time) offer, you will receive: Lifetime access to BREATHE - Free upgrades to all future training modules - Free additional training modules - Special VIP coupons for safe vape, essential oils, CBD, nootropics and more - Private WF group access This is Josh Trent welcome to the Wellness + Wisdom podcast. This is a special solo cast where every Thursday I speak from the heart about a topic that I and we can all learn from that is both timeless and timely when it comes to our own journey of a life well lived. If you're brand new to the podcast, this may or may not be a perfect place for you to start. On Thursdays, I share an additional bonus episode, either with myself or myself being interviewed that I believe is of true value to one or all of the five sides of what we here at the Wellness + Wisdom podcast call the Wellness Pentagon... These are the five sides of the house we live in - they make up the quality of our life, so starting at the floor with our physical, then moving to the walls of our mental and emotional, and building the roof of our spiritual and financial within ourselves so that essentially we can show up and love our life and love others. I've definitely learned by becoming a father and producing this podcast in almost 10 years and with over 600 episodes that the true embodiment of intelligence only comes with time, compassion, and the work of integration. This is the only way I know it occurs and this is a topic that deserves exploration today. Specifically our spiritual development side of the Wellness Pentagon, now I am not a political activist. I do not choose a side. I am neither Democrat nor Republican so none of this that you were going to hear today on the podcast has anything to do with my political opinion, I'm simply a witness as you are of the shadow of humanity that is playing out right now with Palestine and Israel. Again, I want to remind you that this is not my opinion of which side is right or which side needs more resources, that is not important, what is important is that we all learn individually, and as a collective, as to why war exists specifically wars about religion or politics, which essentially always happen from a place of greed or control or power. The Intention of This Solocast My intention with this is to explore my own personal, and our collective wounding around the shadow of humanity that allows war to continue in the first place so let's begin. War is such a challenging thing, because it is found as a natural organic unfolding process in nature when we see bears at war or animals at war, or a shark eating a seal. Although grotesque and horrific beyond what many can tolerate, war is a continuation of modernity's shadow expression of greed, power, and control. War, in essence, has been called a continuation of politics by other means. In the heart of the Middle East, amidst the complex tapestry of history and conflict, lies a region that has become synonymous with strife and struggle - Palestine and Israel. For decades, these two entities have been entwined in a bitter and seemingly intractable dispute, leaving scars that run deep. However, beneath the surface of geopolitical tensions and historical grievances, there emerge profound lessons in self-love and self-healing that resonate not only within the borders of these nations but reverberate across the collective consciousness of humanity. Understanding the Context The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a mosaic of historical complexities, territorial disputes, and clashing national identities. Rooted in a history that spans centuries, the struggle for land and recognition has given rise to a cycle of violence that has left both Palestinians and Israelis grappling with the weight of their shared past. Yet, within this crucible of conflict, there lies an opportunity for self-reflection and growth, individually and collectively. Self-Love Amidst Adversity One of the most poignant lessons that emanate from the heart of this conflict is the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Palestinians, despite enduring decades of displacement and hardship, are exemplifying a self-determined and profound form of self-love. In the persistent pursuit of justice and recognition, they find strength within themselves, cultivating a deep-seated belief in the validity of their existence and the right to self-determination. Similarly, Israelis navigating a complex socio-political landscape marked by constant security concerns and historical trauma must confront their own journey towards self-love. The recognition of the need for security is intertwined with the acknowledgment that true peace is born out of understanding and empathy, both for oneself and the "other." The Power of Forgiveness In the quest for self-healing, forgiveness becomes a powerful tool for individuals and nations alike. The wounds inflicted by decades of conflict can only begin to heal when both Palestinians and Israelis acknowledge the pain of the past and extend empathy to one another. The olive branch must be extended, and I am not here to say that I know how it would be especially if I was a family member, who lost a brother, sister, mother, father, daughter, son, grandparent, or close relative. I can't even begin to imagine what that might feel like, and that deserves a deep breath and the deepest depth of compassion. The ability to forgive, while not forgetting, is an act of self-love that liberates individuals from the shackles of hatred and resentment. While this journey towards forgiveness is fraught with challenges, it offers an invaluable lesson for humanity at large. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict teaches us that the path to healing begins with acknowledging our own wounds and finding the strength to let go of the burden of hatred. What is happening right now in the Middle East deserves a global deep breath and there are really no words that I can say to assuage the pain that both sides are feeling and experiencing with levels of loss that most people cannot even comprehend or contend with here in North America for the most part. But it is the truth that the only way out is through what I believe is really happening right now in the Middle East, and really anywhere where there is bloodshed and children being killed, and families being separated, is the darkest part of our collective shadow that we are not willing to take an honest look at. The Darkest Part of our Shadow That dark part of our Shadow is the thing that makes me control, others, where I don't feel safe and myself, so I project that lack of safety onto other people, and then I start telling myself a story that the only way I can be safe is if I attack the person who I perceive may attack me. And so on and so forth, you can see how the spiral feeds itself how war leads to more war which leads to war, and the only way out is through. I remember we were talking about this on multiple podcasts, but one of them hit me the hardest when I was speaking with Scott Jackson in episode number 481 which you can find by going over to JoshTrent.com/481, where we were discussing neural linguistic programming, and this critical factor, which is essentially the barrier between our conscious and unconscious integration of self. It made me reflect on so many times in my life when I have harmed others, even when I didn't want to or when I was young, and I had a lack of awareness around my behaviors, which is essentially a microcosm that is playing out in a microcosm of this conflict in the Middle East, and also conflict across the planet. One thing I was reminded of by this podcast was how young we are as humanity. When you look at how old the world is and how old animals and different species are that have lived here on the planet. Humanity's Maturation We are essentially a teenager, young teenager, who is finding their way of love and fear of scarcity and abundance of dark and light, and although painful this is all designed by the creator, otherwise, it would not be happening, and that is the meaning that I rest upon. This meaning of mystery is that we don't know why the creator allows these things to occur, but we know that a part of ourselves is maturing, and it happens through thousands of generations just like it always has and always will. So I can take solace in the fact that you and I are here in this compensation hearts connected from this podcast that I know will ripple out to the hearts and minds of people who need to hear this most. But honestly what we need now is a different conversation of our micro behaviors because over time. Those micro behaviors are the very thing that will unravel the gauntlet of war. It may not seem like that now, especially if you look at the history of all of the world wars we've had, and all of the conflicts on the planet but what I know to be true is that within myself there is a tyrant, a general, a king, a lover, a magician, a warrior, and all the things, and it is only where I place my attention, that archetype grows within me. Where Do We Go From Here? So what does all this truly mean, what is the solution to this war, and the death, and tragedy, and trauma that is happening in the Middle East? I believe it is an awakening, an awakening of consciousness, and an awakening of a deeper awareness of self, and it is coming through violence and bloodshed, which, although incredibly sad beyond words, is playing out in the mysterious unfolding of life here on planet Earth. So the solution right now is that there is no solution other than the behaviors that we take in every single city that we live in with every moment of our lives with our children with our brothers and sisters, with the food that we eat the water that we drink the products that we buy the things that we believe in shape the reality of our lives, literally, and figuratively. What we need now is to start building schools and homes and families that return to a conservative nature and abide by and respect the laws of nature. The source of so many of these wars is a fear that you believe something different than I believe, specifically, when it comes to religion. Holy wars and religious wars are so ironically blind to themselves into their motivations for war in the first place. Because if you look at any religious text whether it's from China Israel Palestine, or even the depths of the Bible and Christianity at the core foundational teachings there is love acceptance and compassion. So how ironic is it that in any holy war where people are being killed because they do not believe what the other side believes, that they themselves have forgotten the very core foundation of their own religions, and that is, God is love. Building Bridges To The WE The physical and metaphorical walls that have been erected between Israelis and Palestinians symbolize the deep-seated divisions that exist within their societies. Yet, the very existence of these barriers serves as a stark reminder of the need to dismantle the walls within ourselves. The journey towards self-love and self-healing requires breaking down the walls of prejudice, bias, and fear that inhibits our ability to connect with others on a fundamental human level. As Palestinians and Israelis seek to build bridges of understanding, it prompts a global audience to reflect on their own internal barriers. The notion that true peace is achieved not through separation but through connection is a profound lesson that transcends borders. International Solidarity and Collective Healing The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not isolated from the broader context of global politics and human rights. In supporting the quest for justice and peace in the region, the international community participates in a collective act of self-love—a recognition that our fates are intertwined, and the healing of one part of the world contributes to the healing of the whole. The Crucible of Humanities Healing Palestine and Israel serve as a crucible of humanity's capacity for both darkness and light. The lessons in self-love and self-healing that emerge from this tumultuous region resonate with a universal call for introspection and transformation. As Palestinians and Israelis navigate the arduous path towards reconciliation, they provide humanity with a mirror through which we can examine our own prejudices, fears, and capacity for forgiveness. In embracing the profound lessons offered by this enduring conflict, we, as a global community, can move towards a future built on empathy, understanding, and the collective healing of wounds that transcend borders. The journey towards self-love and self-healing is, ultimately, a shared odyssey that unites us in our common humanity. I really hope this podcast allows your heart to expand and your mind to see things in a different way through a new set of eyes. As I said, this is not a political podcast, and I am not here to choose sides, my goal and intention with this episode is simply to give, a resounding call to myself, and all of us to heal the tyrant inside of us and the warmonger inside of us the one that controls by domination and power when we know if we've done any spiritual work, that true power only comes from peace. War of Self: The Journey Towards Forgiveness Because the power that comes from peace can be trusted and power that is taken by force never can be trusted because down the road one day that power will eventually be taken back by the people it was taken from because that power did not come from peace. So the way forward is, through the darkness, through this shadow of humanity through this incredibly what feels like insane time, the only way out is through so my wish is that all of us do our deep, spiritual work starting with ourselves our friends our families are community. Our cities are country, and that is what will shift the tide. Maybe in our lifetime maybe not but everything that we do now ripples forward to our children who will teach their children and eventually I do believe that a beautiful world we all know is possible that still has challenges but that has much less bloodshed is absolutely possible, and it starts in our hearts today with this conversation. You are loved you are supported, and you are on the right path. Even at times when it seems like, you are not, you are, and the deeper you can choose to connect with God, or higher power, or the universe, or whatever nomenclature you like to put on the very thing that created you, the very thing that when you hold your children or you hug your friends, or you put your hand on your own heart that feeling of love you have that awareness of love, that is God and God is love, and God has a plan for all of and so let us meditate or pray or just take space right now for a deep breath, and a moment for all the loss and the tragedy in the Middle East, and know that we can begin the healing here many many miles away in our own hearts by asking ourselves this powerful question: God, what do I need to learn and how can I be most humble to learn it? From that question, we start to unravel the war in ourselves, and eventually over time with compassion, and effort, and love, and showing day after day, I do trust in my heart that the war will unravel when we choose to turn and look inside of ourselves. That is my wish for both of us, for all of us, so take that with you as you're going into your life and make sure that you enjoy this podcast. You share it with somebody that you care about who may be struggling with some of these concepts and if you're looking for a deeper spiritual practice, it begins with the way that you breathe. I want to invite you to consider joining our BREATHE: Breath and Wellness program. You can find it at breathwork.io. It is a three-week journey where you can begin to understand what is going on in your body through the power of your own breath you can clear the stress that is hurting you. It's a beautiful place to begin with your breath. That is where all things come from we breathe life, and then we die, and in the middle of that we learn so much about ourselves and the way that we can use breath to regulate and regulate, but none of it ever starts unless we take the first step towards regulating ourselves. The window of spirituality can only come into a body and a heart and a mind that has a genuine desire for spiritual energy and spiritual awareness to come in, and so if you have been looking for a new toolset to clear out your physical body and use your own breath to clear your own stress. Head over to breathwork.io and use the code "PODCAST33" to get 33% off the 3 week, breathe breath and wellness journey where I guide you through all the fundamentals of breath work if you've been looking for a no-nonsense program that allows you to practically apply breath for spiritual growth. Thank you for being here and I'm wishing you and Wellness. 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First Take SA
Marches to take place as part of International Solidarity Day with Palestine

First Take SA

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 7:20


Different organisations are today expected to participate in pro-Palestinian marches as part of International Solidarity Day with Palestine. The organisations are calling for a permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas citing the violation of human rights in the ongoing conflict. Last week Parliament voted in favour of a motion to close the Israeli embassy in Pretoria and to suspended all diplomatic ties with Israel. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Director of Africa4Palestine, Muhammed Desai

China Insider
#35 | Taiwan International Solidarity Act, the Luocha Haishi Craze, and Beijing Responds to Devastating Flooding

China Insider

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 22:24


China Center Program Manager Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the Taiwan International Solidarity Act, which passed the US House of Representatives on July 25, and what it could mean for Taiwan's position on the global stage if signed into law. They then talk about the Luocha Haishi Craze, a musical sensation taking China by storm which critiques the regime with incredible subtlety and has garnered over 9 billion views so far. Finally, they discuss the devastating flooding in northern China, and the popular resentment toward the government's callous and insufficient response.  Follow the China Center's work at https://www.hudson.org/china-center and subscribe to our newsletter China Digest.

Justice Rising
Bridging Faith, Organizing, and International Solidarity with Jessica Valdez

Justice Rising

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 41:52


In this episode, Cecilia gets to know Jessica Valdez, who organizes with the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) in Seattle. Jessica shares how organizing around issues in the Philippines helped her to reconnect with her identity as a Filipina in the diaspora, discusses how her recent learning tour to the Philippines has helped fuel her desire to continue in the fight, and invites our listeners to lean into curiosity so that we can recognize that we need each other in the long haul fight for justice.

Free City Radio
156, Filmmaker Malcolm Guy on international solidarity today

Free City Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 30:00


On this edition of Free City Radio, a conversation with documentary filmmaker Malcolm Guy who speaks on possibilities of international solidarity at a time of major global conflict between Russia and the United States. This conversation explores how to build points of active unity within left networks globally in order to express solidarity with peoples around the world who are facing militarization and violence, including in Ukraine. This interview is an attempt to explore some difficult points that face progressive networks globally today as major points of division remain as it comes to addressing the war in Ukraine. This interview is not about clear answers, but is about trying to have a conversation around this difficult point. Music on this edition is the track "Mountains at Night" by Anarchist Mountains, which is out on this album: https://anarchistmountainsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/macedonians Free City Radio is hosted and produced by Stefan @spirodon Christoff and airs on @radiockut 90.3FM at 11am on Wednesdays and @cjlo1690 AM in Tiohti:áke/Montréal on Tuesdays at 1pm on @ckuwradio 95.9FM in Winnipeg at 8am on Tuesdays, on @cfrc 101.9FM in Kingston, Ontario at 11:30am on Wednesdays and broadcasting on @cfuv 101.9 FM in Victoria, BC on Wednesdays at 9am. Also Free City Radio is a podcast through both Spotify and Apple Podcasts, please encourage a friend to tune-in !

The Final Straw Radio
Feminist Anti-War Resistance to the Russian Invasion

The Final Straw Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 108:45


This week, we're sharing an interview with Leo, an anarchist and eco-feminist from Russia who has temporary relocated to Europe after facing political repressions. Leo is a co-organizer with the Feminist Anti-War Resistance movement (Facebook in English, Telegram in Russian, LinkTr.Ee), a network of activists in and outside of Russia involved in struggling against the war in Ukraine and the Putin regime. Transcript PDF (Unimposed) – pending Zine (Imposed PDF) – pending For the hour we speak about Russians facing repression for speaking out against the war inside the country, supporting anti-war initiatives such as sabotage and counter-recruitment, Imperialism and anti-Imperialism, forefronting the voices and experiences of Ukrainians experiencing the invasion, Ukrainians who've been forcibly re-settled into Russia and supporting Ukrainians resisting the Russian military within their own country, growing hetero-patriarchy within Russia and more. Past Eps on the war include: Interview with BOAK about sabotage in Russia & a journal in Ukraine about life during war Russian anarchist from Autonomous Action against the war A Russian anarchist living in Ukraine against the war Ukrainian punk & member of Kyiv ABC about organizing to survive the invasion We have quite a few interviews with Russian anarchists, antifascists, queer folks and ecological activists over the years of increasing repression by Putin's regime at our website as well. Initiatives that you can support with donations or with reposts (from Leo): Ukraine: • Колективи Солідарності (Solidarity Collectives) – anti-authoritarian volunteer network from Ukraine – https://www.solidaritycollectives.org/en/main-page-english/ Russia: Зона Солидарности (Solidarity Zone) - Russian activist project providing help for political prisoners in Russia. https://www.instagram.com/solidarity.zone/ Вывожук (Vivozhuk) – grassroot initiative helping with emergency evacuation to Russian activists in danger and political prisoners https://t.me/vyvozhuk/48 Золотой Ключик (Golden Key) – grassroot intiative providing help to Russian anti-war activists who is in current danger https://zolotoykluchik.org/ Идите Лесом (Go by the forest) – initiative that helps russian citizens escape mobilization and conscription https://iditelesom.org/en/ International: • Квiр Свiт (Queer Svit) – a black queer-run independent team of volunteers from all over the world helping LGBTQ+ and BAME (Black, Asian & Minority Ethnicity) people affected by the war in Ukraine and/or political repressions get to safety by providing consultations, purchasing tickets, finding free accommodation and providing humanitarian aid. https://queersvit.taplink.ws/ From Us: Ukraine Episodes Russian Episodes Avtonom.Org is an online portal in a few languages (including English) with participation of various antifascist and anarchist groups from Russia (many now in diaspora) and it's a great way to find information on prisoners in Russia (via Moscow ABC). [The content in Russian is pretty easily translated these days by copying the URL address, visiting google and pasting it into the google search bar. Then you just click the “translate this page” link.] There is a Russian language podcast from Belarusian anarchists in exile in Warsaw that you may want to share with Russian-speaking folks called Dogma. Uncomfortable talks about war. From the producers: “This podcast presents conversations with anarchists from across Europe about the war in Ukraine. We will discuss uncomfortable issues of unreflected coloniality, imperialist sentiments, lack of solidarity in the international anarchist movement, as well as the weakness of anarchist theory and practice in the face of the war.” Telegram: https://t.me/ostanovivagonyy Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bel-anarchist Announcements South Florida Anti-Repression Committee Launches Solidarity Campaign In an unprecedented use of the FACE Act (a law intended to protect abortion access and abortion clinics), two pro-choice community activists in Florida have been charged under the FACE Act. In addition to the two charged, community members across Florida have been the target of FBI harassment that has included showing up at people's places of employment, approaching family members, and even executing a “No Knock Warrant,” with armed agents raiding the home of a family with children in the home. The FACE Act has been used to prosecute individuals who murdered abortion providers, physically threatened or attacked those seeking reproductive healthcare, barricaded abortion clinic entrances, and other anti-choice actions that have served to limit lawful access to abortion and other reproductive health care. Prosecuting two community activists for alleged graffiti is a shameful and disgusting use of the law.  In response, community members have formed the South Florida Anti-Repression Committee (SFLARC) and are launching a solidarity campaign and defense fundraiser. The funds raised will go to support those facing state repression, both those charged and those who experience harassment by law enforcement. More info on this and how to support at sflarc.blogspot.com Call for International Solidarity with Jorge from Mexico City Anarchist Black Cross Jorge "Yorch" Esquivel is a beloved compañero of the punk community, and a long-time participant of the Okupa Che Guevara. He was arrested on December 8, 2022 by plainclothes police as he was leaving the campus of the Ciudad Universitaria (of the UNAM university) in Mexico City as part of a campaign of criminalization against the Okupa. He was framed up on drug charges in 2016 and Jorge was re-arrested on in a related case in 2022. CNA-DF is fundraising to cover his needs inside the cartel run prison he's housed in as well as his legal fees. Go Fund Me Atlanta Forest / Stop Cop City Fundraising The struggle to support folks facing ridiculous domestic terrorism charges in Atlanta in a clear situation of state over-reach continues to escalate and they need support. One easy way to kick in is with a donation to the Atlanta Solidarity Fund. You can learn more at ATLSolidarity.Org Four Comrades in Greece Finally, there is a fundraiser online to support four anarchists accused by the Greek state of participation in a terrorist group the state is calling “comrades”, a case which has stretched out for nearly 3 years now, and they're still in pre-trial. Learn more about how to support them at Firefund.net/4pretrial . ... . .. Featured Tracks: Human Being by Erik Truffaz and Murcoff on Being Human Being П​о​д п​р​и​ц​е​л​о​м by JESUS SISTER from М​е​с​т​о д​л​я в​с​я​к​о​г​о г​а​д​к​о​г​о Т​о​л​п​а е​б​а​н​ы​х м​у​ж​и​к​о​в by Позоры  from Д​е​в​и​ч​ь​е Г​о​р​е

The Looking Glass
International Law and The Global South

The Looking Glass

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 43:46


Perhaps the most important critique of modern international law has been the charge that it is a Eurocentric regime, which has helped to erect and defend a world of deep injustice characterized by violence, exploitation, and inequality.To reorient the discussion on international law, this episode of The Looking Glass explores International Law and the Global South with Professor Obiora Chinedu Okafor. Professor Okafor is the Edward B. Burling Chair in International Law and Institutions at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Professor Okafor has served, since August 2017, as the UN Independent Expert on Human Rights and International Solidarity (one of the principal groups of human rights experts who advise and report annually to the UN Human Rights Council and General Assembly) and a former Chairperson of the United Nations Human Rights Council Advisory Committee (a Geneva-based committee of experts elected by the Human Rights Council to serve as its think tank and principal subsidiary organ).This episode was produced by Kosi Ogbuli.Articles/ Reports referenced: Re-defining legitimate statehood: international law and state fragmentation in Africa The third world and international order: Law, politics and globalization Poverty, agency and resistance in the future of international law: An African perspectiveRemember to leave 5-stars and share with a friend!

KBS WORLD Radio News
News(Top News : President Yoon Suk Yeol stresses international solidarity against global supply chain disruptions at the Davos Forum before wrapping up his latest overseas trip.) - 2023.01.20 PM5

KBS WORLD Radio News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023


IRISE RAGE
S6E5 - ”They tried to bury us; They didn't know we were seeds.”: The Revolution in Iran, Storytelling, and the Importance of International Solidarity

IRISE RAGE

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 55:23


In today's episode, we will be talking to Poupeh Missaghi and Berfîn Marx. Poupeh Missaghi is an assistant professor in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at the University of Denver and the author of Trans(re)lating House One. Berfîn Marx is a freelance journalist who is currently a student at the University of Denver. The ongoing revolution happening in Iran has been noticeably absent within western media. On September 13th, 2022, Mahsa Amini or Jina Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman, was arrested by morality police in Tehran for allegedly violating Iran's strict rules requiring women to cover their hair with a hijab or headscarf. There were reports that officers beat her head with a baton. The police said she suffered a heart attack. The first protests took place after Amini's funeral in the western city of Saqqez, when women ripped off their headscarves in solidarity. Since then, the protests have swelled, with demands for more freedoms and the end to the dictatorship. In this dialogue, we will discuss the ongoing revolution in Iran, storytelling, and international solidarity. Resources The RAGE Website: theragepodcast.com DU Health & Counseling Center: studentaffairs.du.edu/health-counseling-center Crimson Connect: crimsonconnect.du.edu/home_login

The People's Forum
What Is Happening In Haiti? Us Intervention And The Fight For Sovereignty

The People's Forum

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 59:26


For the past 4 years, the Haitian people have continuously mobilized in protest against inhumane living standards, rapid inflation and skyrocketing fuel prices, and most recently, rejecting calls for foreign intervention and demanding the resignation of U.S.-backed Prime Minister Ariel Henry. As significant sectors of the US media and foreign policy elite prepare the ground for further intervention, we ask, what would military intervention mean for the Haitian people?  What has led to the protracted crisis we are witnessing today? What does the Haitian fight for sovereignty look like, and what do the people demand? Listen to this conversation with historian Vijay Prashad, Haitian-American professor and activist Mamyrah Prosper and on-the-ground journalist Jackson Jean as they give us insight into the reality of the crisis in Haiti and the state of the people's struggle. 

KBS WORLD Radio News
News(Top News : President Yoon Suk Yeol stresses international solidarity in realizing freedom and peace in his first speech at the UN General Assembly.) - 2022.09.21 PM5

KBS WORLD Radio News

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022


Last updated : 2022.09.21 The latest news from home and abroad, with a close eye on Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula in particular

8 O'Clock Buzz
International Solidarity in Action

8 O'Clock Buzz

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 15:37


WORT 89.9FM Madison · International Solidarity In Action For thirty years, the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America, or UE, and the Frente Auténtico de Trabajo, or FAT, […] The post International Solidarity in Action appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Us with Dr. Crystallee Crain - Critical Conversations On The Challenges Of Our Time
The International Observer Mission (IOM) of the Philippines National Election: International Solidarity Part II

Us with Dr. Crystallee Crain - Critical Conversations On The Challenges Of Our Time

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 51:53


As reported in the IOM Interim report - The International Observer Mission, sponsored by the ICHRP, found that the May 9 Philippine National Elections were marred by a higher level of failure of the electronic voting systems than ever before, along with a higher level of blatant vote-buying, disturbing levels of red-tagging and a number of incidents of violence. According to the IOM report, the election did not meet the standard of “free and fair” because of voters having restricted access to reliable information, access to the voting places without intimidation, and a credible vote counting system. The results gave the Marcos-Duterte team a massive victory that has been met with widespread skepticism and a growing protest. Violations against the people of the Philippines include political killings, shootings, abductions, death threats, political arrests, harassment and surveillance of candidates and supporters, very large-scale red tagging, widespread vote-buying, media manipulation and repression, fake news and harassment of journalists by the Marcos campaign. ____ Today we have the National Coordinator of ICHRP, Drew Miller, and ICHRP members Laila Macfoy and Mack Miller.

Transformation Talk Radio
The International Observer Mission (IOM) of the Philippines National Election: International Solidarity Part II

Transformation Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 51:54


As reported in the IOM Interim report - The International Observer Mission, sponsored by the ICHRP, found that the May 9 Philippine National Elections were marred by a higher level of failure of the electronic voting systems than ever before, along with a higher level of blatant vote-buying, disturbing levels of red-tagging and a number of incidents of violence. According to the IOM report, the election did not meet the standard of free and fair because of voters having restricted access to reliable information, access to the voting places without intimidation, and a credible vote counting system. The results gave the Marcos-Duterte team a massive victory that has been met with widespread skepticism and a growing protest. Violations against the people of the Philippines include political killings, shootings, abductions, death threats, political arrests, harassment and surveillance of candidates and supporters, very large-scale red tagging, widespread vote-buying, media manipulation and repression, fake news and harassment of journalists by the Marcos campaign.____Today we have the National Coordinator of ICHRP, Drew Miller, and ICHRP members Laila Macfoy and Mack Miller.

Community Voz
CV S8 Ep 22: International Solidarity Conversation with Mylene Cabalona

Community Voz

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 64:19


In this episode, Edgar Franks from Familias Unidas por la Justicia and Jill Mangaliman from Front and Centered talk with Mylene Cabalona, president of BIEN (BPO Industry Employees Network) about the efforts of BIEN to organize call center workers in the Philippines and the need for international solidarity.  Mylene was visiting Seattle as part of the Kapit-Bisig Solidarity Tour. You can donate to support that tour here.Learn more about the Philippine Human Rights Act (PHRA) here.Songs in this episode:Born In Flames by The Red CrayolaInternasyonal (Filipino Lyrics Version)Support the show

Labor Express Radio
Show: Labor Express for 5-22-2022 - WWJ Good Jobs & Clean Air study, Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh murdered, new book by Robin Alexander on the UE, FAT relationship.

Labor Express Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 59:59


This is the full 5-22-2022 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. Warehouse Workers for Justice releases a new Good Jobs & Clean Air study which examines the impact of warehouses in Will County and alternatives for the future. Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh murdered by the IDF in the Occupied Territories. And new book by Robin Alexander of the UE entitled International Solidarity in Action on the UE, FAT relationship. Labor Express Radio is Chicago's only English language labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page... laborexpress.org and our homepage on Archive.org at: http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadio Labor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org #laborradionetwork #LaborRadioPod #1u #UnionStrong

CovertAction Bulletin
International Solidarity Threatens Biden's Summit of the Americas

CovertAction Bulletin

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 64:23


On today's episode, we are joined by Claudia de la Cruz of the People's Forum in New York City to discuss developments around President Biden's Summit of the Americas.Scheduled for June 6-10 in Los Angeles, the legitimacy of the gathering and the role of the U.S. in Central & South American is being severely threatened by announcements from Mexico, Bolivia, Honduras and Antigua and Barbuda that they will not attend if the governments of Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua are not invited.Claudia gives us a history of the Summit of the Americas, and discusses the People's Summit for Democracy, a grassroots event happening at the same time in Los Angeles, where people from across the Americas will come together for three days of art, music, speakers, debates, workshops, panel discussions, performances and mobilizations to uplift the voices of the people. The U.S. government is going as far as refusing visas to a 23-person delegation from Cuban civil society, including artists and academics, preventing them from participating.We also discuss the dissolution of the short-lived Disinformation Governance Board of the Department of Homeland Security, following up on our story from last week. And, as Biden threatens China over Taiwan, is it really a gaffe? We review a brief history of U.S.-China relations and the real threat a war would pose to humanity and the world. Finally, we expose the New York Times' recent multi-part series on Haiti, which serves U.S. interests not fully ignoring the recent crimes of the Clintons and others against the country.To sign the petition demanding the Biden administration approve the visas, go to https://www.change.org/p/let-them-in-stop-the-exclusion-of-cuban-artists-academics. Support the show

Capital Musings
S03.31 Deciphering Doha: Mobilizing International Solidarity

Capital Musings

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 21:16


In this miniseries, our host, Edoardo Tancioni, deciphers the first part of chapter 6 of the #DPoA around mobilizing international solidarity, reinvigorated partnerships and innovative tools, looking into support for domestic resource mobilization and fight against illicit financial flows, international public and external finance to contribute to sustainable development in LDCs and Foreign Direct Investment.  Websites: https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/www.un.org/ldc5/doha-programme-of-action (www.un.org/ldc5/doha-programme-of-action ) Hashtags: #CapitalMusings | #DPoA Leave a ReviewThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funcdf.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D565a555b66f6c4de99f3bd48a%26id%3D41770e0ed0%26e%3D017f46cadf&data=04%7C01%7Cfernando.zarauz%40uncdf.org%7C436c8e936a144a6af1b808d9faba243a%7Cb3e5db5e2944483799f57488ace54319%7C0%7C0%7C637816500258542558%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=rU%2F%2F8%2Fvjq1OKMe%2Ff%2Fuyi38U%2FH0xYpK3AlfiWV6gyvYc%3D&reserved=0 (#CapitalMusings), or leave us a review on iTunes.  Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover our podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes. Here's how: 

Super-Exploitation and Resistance
Latin America roundup

Super-Exploitation and Resistance

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 45:09


In this episode, we touch on electoral politics and the impacts of the Ukraine/Russian war in the region. We speak with Pamela Arancibia Toronto labour activist and researcher and Michelle Munjanattu an International Solidarity organizer living in New York City.

Us with Dr. Crystallee Crain - Critical Conversations On The Challenges Of Our Time
The Philippines, the U.S. and International Solidarity with Dr Crystallee Crain

Us with Dr. Crystallee Crain - Critical Conversations On The Challenges Of Our Time

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 52:52


International solidarity is not a new notion for me as an activist and as a person who identifies as a global citizen. I ve had a long interest in how we identify what self determination and governance means to us. I m curious about how people use or misuse power in the name of a government or in the name of the people . I want to see a world where people have the right to choose how they are governed and how they are able to Because of this, I traveled to the Philippines and spent time in Manila (the capitol) and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanoa to get a historical perspective on the importance of this years (2022) presidential election and beyond. During this episode you will hear from education leaders, government leaders, and others who have witnessed the changes and often tumultuous social and political changes. These brave leaders will discuss their country and how the U.S. imperial relationship impacts the livelihood of people in the Philippines. Stay with us for the next hour and learn about the relationship between the U.S. and the Philippines, tap into the importance of the May 9th election, and what the results may mean for the people of the Philippines. I m your host, Dr Crystallee Crain and this is US on Transformation Talk Radio.

Capitalism Nature Socialism Journal Podcast
Ep 3: Rojava Struggle and International solidarity

Capitalism Nature Socialism Journal Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 97:17


In this episode of the Capitalism Nature Socialism podcast, join members of the Emergency Committee for Rojava (ECR), Anya, and Alptekin in a conversation about the history and geography of Rojava's struggle, the need for international leftist solidarity, and what we can learn from Rojava.

Free City Radio
59. Human Rights in Palestine Today: New Perspectives on International Solidarity

Free City Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 69:26


Listen to the 59th edition of Free City Radio, for this episode we hear perspectives and reflections from human rights activists around the world on the current state of the global solidarity movement supporting the Palestinian struggle for freedom and liberation. In the podcast we hear from : Emmanuel Dror, BDS France. Samir Eskanda, Palestinian musician. Mostafa Henaway, Labour for Palestine, Academics for Palestine. Michael Lynk, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Occupied Territories, Palestine. Jessie Stein, Musicians for Palestine. These presentations were shared within the context of an ongoing series of webinars co-presented by Free City Radio and Alternatives, looking at human rights around the world, the corresponding social movements which are struggling for justice and the ways that activist movements connect on local and global levels. In the context of the pandemic this series of conversations aims to also highlight the ways that social movements globally are responding to the crisis of the pandemic and how community activism has played an essential role in supporting communities struggling to survive the pandemic in the face of pre-existing systemic oppression, exclusion and racism. Free City Radio is hosted by Stefan @spirodon Christoff.

Women Fight Back!
No Contract, No Snacks! Nabisco Workers on Strike Get International Solidarity

Women Fight Back!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 34:25


On today's episode we say No Contract, No Snacks! Mondelez Nabisco workers across the country are on strike. On August 10th union members walked off the company's cookie plant in Portland Oregon demanding fair treatment and a fair contract. Since then over 1,000 other Nabisco workers are on strike nationwide. Jesus Martinez, the President of BCTGM Local 364 and Corey Waddy, a Packing Technician at Mondelēz/ Nabisco join us today to discuss their demands and their ongoing and growing movement.The end of extended unemployment assistance this week marks the largest cutoff of unemployment benefits in history, and spells disaster for the over 7.5 million jobless Americans struggling to pay their bills. Jenna Gerry, Senior Staff Attorney with the National Employment Law Project joins the show to explore what this means for working class people across the country, and why the mainstream media continues to pretend like this isn't devastating for working people and instead treats this cutoff as some marker of “normal”. 

1Hood Power Hour
POWER Hour | Building International Solidarity and Community | JUN.14.2021

1Hood Power Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 83:28


1Hood Power Hour is a virtual public affairs forum featuring elected officials, policymakers and thought leaders discussing current events, legislative action, and electoral politics.1HOOD Power is a 501c4 organization with the mission of building political power, holding politicians accountable, and developing effective political leadership through electoral organizing, issue advocacy, and civic education efforts. 1HOOD Power is the advocacy arm of 1 HOOD Media, A collective of socially conscious artist and activist who utilize art to raise awareness. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed during this presentation are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of 1Hood Media, 1Hood Power, and or its affiliates.

World to Win - International Socialist Alternative
Horrific Bloodshed in Gaza: International Solidarity & Rebellion of Palestinian Youth

World to Win - International Socialist Alternative

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 51:45


This episode we are discussing the situation in Gaza and Palestine with members of Socialist Struggle Movement (ISA in Israel & Palestine) who have been at protests on the ground and are actively building solidarity against the brutal oppression taking place.

The Fire These Times
Special Episode: A Conversation on Israel-Palestine, (Anti)Zionism and International Solidarity

The Fire These Times

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 140:25


A conversation with my good friend Maya Schkolne on (anti)Zionism and international solidarity. Also: having multiple identities, Jewish supremacists in Israel, erasing the Nakba, apartheid (South Africa/Israel), and more. Get early access + more perks at Patreon.com/firethesetimes Blog: https://thefirethisti.me You can follow on Twitter or Instagram @ firethesetimes too. List of resources: Jehad Abusalim's thread Gaza march leader to conscientious objectors: ‘Turn your words into weapons' Reclaiming The PLO, Re-Engaging Youth The Holocaust and the Nakba: A New Grammar of Trauma and History The Kahanist revenge song of a few days ago Revolutionary Yiddishland: A History of Jewish Radicalism Returning to Haifa by Ghassan Kanafani Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Twitter list of Palestinian writers, activists etc Sources for Updates, Resources, Info on Israel and Palestine Palestine will not be liberated in isolation: a look back at the 2011 uprisings

World to Win - International Socialist Alternative
World to Win Special: Solidarity Against Repression in China & Hong Kong || Ep 36

World to Win - International Socialist Alternative

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 61:37


This week we have a special about the new solidarity campaign launched by International Socialist Alternative, which calls for International Solidarity against Repression in China and Hong Kong. We'll hear from activists on the ground how workers and youth around the world can organise in solidarity against repression, for worker's rights and against the developing New Cold War between the US and China.

Red Star Over Asia
International Solidarity w/ Nokdu

Red Star Over Asia

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 70:37


The Red Star crew discusses the challenges of doing meaningful 'international solidarity' - with Korean-American organizer and special guest 'Nokdu'.

The Fire These Times
55/Lessons from Workers' Resistance in China (with Zhongjin Li & Eli Friedman)

The Fire These Times

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 63:13


This is a conversation with Zhongjin Li and Eli Friedman, co-editors of the book 'China on Strike: Narratives of Workers' Resistance', with the original Chinese edition edited by Hao Ren. Through the story of Labor insurgency in China we go into the world of narratives and ideas. We explore the contrast between a government's projected image, and its reality. My guests do an excellent job at exploring what is essentially impossible to do in an hour or so: modern China, or at least parts of it. This episode was first published for monthly Patreon supporters. To become a monthly Patreon supporter, please click here. For other ways of supporting, including one-off donations, please click here. If you can't donate anything, you can still support this project by sharing with your friends and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts! This will be the last original episode of 2020. There will be one episode released next week which will be the edited version of the recent book I contributed to - 'A Region in Revolt: Mapping the Recent Uprisings in North Africa and West Asia' - and which examines the recent uprisings in Sudan, Algeria, Lebanon, Iran and Iraq. I have a lot of exciting things planned for 2021 folks so stay tuned. If you enjoy this podcast please do share it with your friends and family, especially that annoying uncle of yours. See you in 2021. The Fire These Times is available on Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Radio Public, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Castro and RSS. Music by Tarabeat. Key words: China; Labor; Capitalism; Chinese Communist Party; International Solidarity; Socialism; Strikes; Hong Kong; Leftwing politics; Working Class

The World Transformed
Healthcare in crisis: Building international solidarity #TWT20

The World Transformed

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 102:30


Decades of cuts and privatization in health care left us vulnerable to coronavirus. How can we ensure that health care workers have the protections they need and ensure that testing, treatments, and a future vaccine are available to all? Join us to hear how nurses and health justice activists around the world are fighting back to protect themselves, their patients, and their communities and discuss what it could mean to build meaningful international solidarity in response to this global pandemic. With Vijay Prashad, Tobita Chow, Hermes Torres Font, Rachel Ambrose, Izzie Jani-Friend & Deborah Burger.

Pan-African Journal
Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast

Pan-African Journal

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2016 171:00


Listen to this edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the current situations Zimbabwe where the ruling ZANU-PF party has stressed that it has taken a unified position on fundamental issues impacting the country; the International Criminal Court says it will look into the unrest following the disputes surrounding the recent elections; the Democratic Republic of Congo is opposing the sanctions imposed by the United States; and the people of Mozambique and other Southern African states are commemorating the upcoming 30th anniversary of the assassination of former President Samora Machel. During the second hour we will begin a monthlong recognition of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense. We will revisit audio files from the history of the organization and its significance in the present era.

Pan-African Journal
Pan-African Journal: Special Worldwide Radio Broadcast

Pan-African Journal

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2016 180:00


Listen to this episode of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the continuing political fallout from the United States airstrikes on Syria that resulted in multiple civilian casualities; a crackdown in Turkey has resulted in the detention of thousands of members of the government and military in the aftermath of an attempted July 15; the ruling ZANU-PF party in the Southern African nation of Zimbabwe has called for discipline among the war veterans association where controversy has esclated over the release of a documnent critical of the government; and the South African government is preparing for local governmental elections this coming week. In the second hour we will interview Toronto bluesologist Norman Otis Richmond on the life, legacy and contributions of Al Hamilton. Finally we will continue our review of the history of the imperialist war against Vietnam waged by the French colonialists who were defeated at Dien Bien Phu in 1954.

Pan-African Journal
Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast

Pan-African Journal

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2016 180:00


Listen to this edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW reports with dispatches on the US airstrikes in Syria which killed over 100 civilians since July 19; Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe held a meeting with the war veterans association just this last past week at ZANU-PF headquarters in Harare; South African government officials are preparing for the local governmental election during early August; and the National Democratic Convention inside the United States was marked by rancour and instability between the proponents of Hillary Clinton and the supporters of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. In the second hour we look back at the circumstances surrounding the 1964 DNC in Atlantic City where the Mississippi Freedom Demnocratic Party challenged the status quo on the questions of voting rights and self-determination. Finally we also review the history of the US war against Vietnam and its impact on the Democratic Party during the 1960s.

Pan-African Journal
Pan-African Journal: Special Worldwide Radio Broadcast

Pan-African Journal

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2016 180:00


Listen to this episode of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the continuing demonstrations demanding an end to police violence against African Americans across the United States; striking civil servants in the Southern African state of Zimbabwe have returned to work after receiving their delayed salaries from the ZANU-PF government; there are reports that the AMISOM occupation of Somalia will end by 2018 amid ongoing attacks against the federal government in Mogadishu; and the South Sudanese coalition administration is attempting to stop an apparent mutiny by some elements of the military. Finally we take a look at the history of policing in the U.S. and its racist origins during the 19th century.

Pan-African Journal
Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast

Pan-African Journal

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2016 180:00


Listen to this edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program will feature our regular PANW report with dispatches on the nationwide demonstrations against police violence across the United States; the shooting of 12 police officers and the deaths of five have sent shockwaves throughout the country and internationally; the suspect in the ambush of police in Dallas was a former army reserve soldier who served during the US-NATO occupation of Afghanistan; and a new generation of African American youth have emerged in mass protests denouncing police brutality and the use of lethal force. In the second hour we look at the role of the Caribbean island-nation of Cuba in the provision of healthcare domestically and globally. The final segment will continue to highlight the role of Ida B. Wells-Barnett in bringing to the fore the struggle against racist violence beginning over 130 years ago.

Pan-African Journal
Pan-African Journal: Special Worldwide Radio Broadcast

Pan-African Journal

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2016 161:00


Listen to this special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the recent killing of an African American by police in Tupelo, Mississippi; the Egyptian government is saying that more remains have been found from the EgyptAir MS804 flight that went down in a flight from Paris to Cairo; an update on developments leading up to the local governmental elections in South Africa; and Africans continue to respond to the Brexit vote and its subsequent turmoil in the UK and Europe. In the second segment we review the historical speech by abolitionist Frederick Douglass from 1852 on the irony of the 4th of July to African people. Later we talk with Toronto Bluesologist Norman Otis Richmond on the life and legacy of African-Caribbean writer Austin Clarke. Our final segment looks back at the contributions of Ida B. Wells-Barnett in the struggle against lynching and for women's rights during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Pan-African Journal
Pan-African Journal: Special Worldwide Radio Broadcast

Pan-African Journal

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2016 180:00


Listen to this special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the the legacy of Kwame Nkrumah and regional affairs in Southern Africa; the state-run media in Harare is examining the possibility of a third force in the border violence between Zimbabwe and South Africa; Somalia's first woman presidential candidate seeks to open dialogue with Al-Shabaab; and Africans continue to weigh-in on the Brexit vote and its aftermath. In the second hour we pay tribute to African-Caribbean journalist Austin Clarke through a 1963 interview with Malcolm X. The final segment of this episode reviews the contributions of journalist and anti-lynching crusader Ida B. Wells-Barnett. 

Pan-African Journal
Pan-African Journal: Special Worldwide Radio Broadcast

Pan-African Journal

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2016 180:00


Listen to the Pan-African Journal: Special Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW reports with dispatches on the policies enacted by the Zimbabwe government to adddress the liquidity crisis in the Southern African state by introducing a basket of currencies into the economy; the ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has been sentenced to life plus fifteen years in prison some three years after he was overthrown in a military coup in July 2013; divisions continue to plaugue the post-Gaddafi era in the North African state of Libya where the United Nations imposed Government of National Accord (GNA) remains a fragile entity and the hope of United States imperialism; and the Pentagon is maintaining its war against the people of Somalia through airstrikes and support for the surrogate federal regime. In the second hour we continue our monthlong commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Black Power Movement through a classic speech by Stokely Carmichael delivered at the University of California at Berkely in Oct. 1966. Finally we are extending our recognition of the 40th anniversary of the national student uprising in South Africa which began on June 16, 1976.