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In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Samit D'Cunha, a legal advisor at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), about the innovative Digital Emblem Project. For over 160 years, the Red Cross emblem has symbolized protection in conflict zones, designating medical and humanitarian organizations as safe from attack. Now, as warfare increasingly extends into cyberspace, the ICRC is developing a digital version of this emblem to provide the same legal protections for online infrastructure. We examine the increasing frequency of cyberattacks on hospitals and aid organizations during armed conflict, and why the Digital Emblem is more crucial now than ever. Samit explains the technical side of the project, including the use of cryptographic certificates and DNS systems to ensure global, decentralized protection. He also discusses the importance of legal recognition and trust-building across governments, tech companies, and humanitarian sectors. As the digital battleground expands, this emblem could play a crucial role in safeguarding lives and ensuring that humanitarian operations continue uninterrupted. We also explore the challenges of implementing this system without increasing organizations' vulnerability, and why support from over 100 tech companies and states is crucial for its success. If you're interested in the intersection of cybersecurity, law, and humanitarian efforts, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Send us a textAs part of the 75th anniversary series on the Gevena Conventions, Lauren Sanders speaks to André Smit - the ICRC Regional Legal Adviser on Maritime Matters (Asia-Pacific) when he visited Australia in September 2024. They discuss the applicability of Geneva Convention II (GC II) on the Amerlioraton to the region and challenges for states in applying their obligations under GC II in the event of a maritime conflict in the region. André supports the work of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Asia and the Pacific region from the ICRC Regional Resources Network (RRN) in Thailand. The role focusses on advancing the regional understanding of international humanitarian law applicable to armed conflict at sea, strengthening the application of other legal protection regimes at sea, supporting the work of other ICRC métiers and ICRC Delegations on related files, and supporting the ICRC institutional thinking on its future positioning in Asia and the Pacific. His work experience includes practising law; serving as officer in the South African National Defence Force; and service in the South African Foreign Ministry as counsel to Government on International Law. In the military, he served at unit-, training-, Joint Operations-, and Defence Headquarters-levels retiring as a senior officer supporting policy and international law. He provided operational legal support to operations and supported the force preparation of naval infantry, maritime air operations squadrons (helicopter and fixed wing), the submarine service. The culmination of his time as an instructor was serving as Director of the Departmental Course on International Humanitarian Law. After military service, as State Law Adviser (International Law) in the foreign Ministry, he fulfilled legal and diplomatic functions (at the level of counsellor), represented the Government in various bilateral and multilateral diplomatic forums, and co-drafted South Africa's submissions to the International Court of Justice. He was a long-standing member of the South African National Committee on International Humanitarian Law. He lectured at various universities and other training institutions on topics including air and space law, law of the sea, the interfaces of human rights and international humanitarian law in military operations, and at different diplomatic academies with minor publications on related topics of maritime operations. 

Goma is cautiously starting to come back to life after several days of fighting between Congolese forces and M23 fighters, but the morgues are overflowing and members of the Congolese Red Cross and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) are still collecting dozens of bodies a day. At least 700 people were killed and 2,800 wounded in the fighting for control of Goma between Sunday and Thursday, according to the UN. Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed Monday to continue providing support to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the face of nationwide calls to withdraw troops following the death of 14 South African soldiers.M23 fighters have made substantial gains in the eastern DRC, taking the major city of Goma last week and vowing to march across the country to the capital Kinshasa.

//The Wire//2300Z January 31, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: RECOVERY EFFORTS CONTINUE AT CRASH SITE IN WASHINGTON, FALSE INFORMATION SURROUNDING THE INCIDENT BECOMES MORE PERVASIVE. AMERICAN TRADE TARIFFS ON CHINA, MEXICO, AND CANADA ANNOUNCED.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Sweden: Wednesday night, local counter-Islam activist Salwan Momika was murdered in Stockholm. Five assailants were arrested after one shot him in his apartment that evening. AC: Momika was a highly controversial figure who gained notoriety for being the pro-Israel activist at the heart of the Koran burnings in Sweden in 2023, and for his legal activism with regards to Islam in Sweden. Of note, local media did not know of his murder until the next morning, as he was scheduled to appear in court for one of the many cases he was the defendant in. When he did not show up, the court noted that the defendant was deceased, leading to the media inquiry. No further details have been provided regarding the details of this murder.Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): The conflict has continued to escalate, both domestically and internationally. The Rwandan-backed M23 rebels are in complete control of Goma, which has led to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to voice concerns regarding their medical facilities in the city. Specifically, the ICRC facility in Goma was partnered with the local medical institute that served as the leading authority for Ebola research throughout the region. The ICRC is concerned that the instability throughout the region could result in a lab leak.-HomeFront-Washington D.C. - Recovery operations continue in the Potomac, with more wreckage and remains being recovered overnight. The remains of 41x people have been recovered so far, with 28x being identified as of this afternoon.Throughout the continent, American trade policy is taking form, with the White House announcing the implementation of a 25% tariff on most Canadian and Mexican trade imported into the United States. A separate 10% tariff on trade with China has also been announced as being in the works. AC: As of right now, these trade polices are not in place, however press statements this afternoon have suggested that at least some of the tariffs will be implemented tomorrow. However, the documentation pertaining to these policies has not been published, so the exact impact of these trade policies (and also the impact of negotiations) is unknown at this time.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: On the information front, the false information circulating on social media surrounding the aircraft collision in Washington D.C. has become staggering. Overnight, seemingly out of nowhere, many well-known engagement farming accounts on Twitter/X made posts claiming that the pilot of the crashed Blackhawk was a transgender individual. By morning, all big accounts had deleted their posts citing this news story.The source of this claim can be traced back to a handful of single accounts (all of which bear many markers of deception) who made these claims without a single shred of evidence. For one, the female pilot of the Blackhawk has not yet been identified by authorities. The transgender person claimed to have been the pilot during this incident did not match the unit either; he was from a completely different unit and service branch altogether (National Guard vs. the Active Duty pilots involved in the crash). Perhaps the most damning bit of evidence to prove that this story is false is that the transgender pilot is still alive, and he is making the rounds on the media circuit, having been granted a platform to speak by this story surging through social media.Though largely speculative, this could have been the general plan for the scam, which is in line with fairly typical con jobs within the realm of information exchange.1 - Rand

Welcome to a bonus episode of What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, with host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur. This week, we answer a slew of listeners' responses to our conversation last week, "Excruciating dilemmas as murderers set to be released," about the painful issue of the release of Palestinian security prisoners as part of the hostage release-ceasefire deal. We received dozens of emails from listeners who asked how an Israeli implementation of the death penalty for mass murderers may shift future terrible negotiations as the nation currently reels from the reality that terrorists with blood on their hands are being freed. We speak about the two cases in which Nazis were sentenced with the death penalty and one case in which an Israeli IDF officer was executed by a firing squad in 1948 after being falsely accused of treason. The death penalty is still on the books in Israel, ostensibly. If it were enacted for terrorists who are serving multiple life sentences, could it reduce the "exchange value" for Israeli hostages? And so this week, we ask Haviv Rettig Gur, what matters now. What Matters Now podcasts are available for download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: Zakaria Zubeidi, 49, a Palestinian prisoner and former a top commander in the Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades who was released by Israel, waves a Palestinian flag as he is cheered by people after arriving in Ramallah aboard buses of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), on January 30, 2025. (AHMAD GHARABLI / AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Depriving any person caught up in fighting of their basic human dignity, is nothing less than a “moral failure” on the part of the international community.That's the view of the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric, whose neutral, impartial and independent aid teams – among many other things – support those trapped in conflict through no fault of their own.UN News's Liudmila Blagonravova spoke to Ms. Spoljaric at UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, after she addressed the UN General Assembly on the issue, making a call for international law to be made an urgent political priority.

Private businesses that operate in situations of armed conflict, do business with a government or other entity involved in an armed conflict, or may do so in the future, should be aware of relevant rules of international humanitarian law (IHL). In this post, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Australian Red Cross Society and French Red Cross Society describe a new publication that introduces the most relevant rules of IHL and explains why and how private businesses need to respect them.

This episode is part two of a two-part series which captures the live recording of a panel held at the 1st Emerging Technologies in the Law Course. In this episode, LTC(R) Laura West, Former Chair of the National Security Law Department, wraps up her conversation with the panelists and ends by fielding questions from the audience. Tune is as the esteemed panelists, Professor Gary Corn, Director of the Technology, Law & Security Program at American University Washington College of Law, Mr. Jonathan Horowitz, Legal Advisor at International Committee of the Red Cross-ICRC, and Mr. Matt Fussa, Trust Officer at Cisco Systems, finish the fascinating conversation they started last episode! NSL Practitioners interested in reviewing resources and scholarship produced by ADN should check out the Operational Law Handbook and LOAC Documentary Supplement and other significant military legal resources available at The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School website under publications - https://tjaglcs.army.mil/. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/ or on Facebook (tjaglcs), Instagram (tjaglcs), or LinkedIn (school/tjaglcs).

Send us a textIt's been one year since the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel. Twelve months of violent conflict have followed, with tens of thousands dead. We look back at our coverage over the past year.“What we have to deal with is the immense stupidity of the wars that currently are in place. And here we are having to deal with wars of a sort that were better found in the history books devoted to the 20th century and ought not to have a place in the 21st,” said Zeid Ra'ad al Hussein, former United Nations Human Rights Commissioner.How have the aid agencies coped?“People tend to believe we can do things that we cannot do. We have no army. We have no weapons,” said Fabrizio Carboni, regional director for the Near and Middle East at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).How do they respond to critics who believe they should do more?“If we could release them all we would do it as soon as possible. If we could visit them we would visit them. And at the same time it takes place in an environment which is Gaza,” added Carboni.Why are we so quick to war, and so slow to peace?“There's a focus on the centrality of my pain, the pain my community feels and I feel, and I want the world to stand with me whoever I may be, and I demand it as a recognition of my suffering. But then the obvious question is, but how often do we, as individuals, side with others who are experiencing pain,” said al Hussein.Join host Imogen Foulkes for this special episode of the Inside Geneva podcast.Get in touch! Email us at insidegeneva@swissinfo.ch Twitter: @ImogenFoulkes and @swissinfo_en Thank you for listening! If you like what we do, please leave a review or subscribe to our newsletter. For more stories on the international Geneva please visit www.swissinfo.ch/Host: Imogen FoulkesProduction assitant: Claire-Marie GermainDistribution: Sara PasinoMarketing: Xin Zhang

This episode is part one of a two-part series which captures the live recording of a panel held at the 1st Emerging Technologies in the Law Course. Moder-ated by, LTC(R) Laura West, Former Chair of the National Security Law De-partment, the panel discusses the private sector's emerging role in current and future conflict, as well as how government practitioners should consider working alongside big tech companies in future warfare. The esteemed panel-ists, Professor Gary Corn, Director of the Technology, Law & Security Pro-gram at American University Washington College of Law, Mr. Jonathan Hor-owitz, Legal Advisor at International Committee of the Red Cross-ICRC, and Mr. Matt Fussa, Trust Officer at Cisco Systems, all provide different, expert perspectives on the increasing and complex role of big tech in conflict. NSL Practitioners interested in reviewing resources and scholarship produced by ADN should check out the Operational Law Handbook and LOAC Documentary Supplement and other significant military legal resources available at The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School website under publications - https://tjaglcs.army.mil/. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/ or on Facebook (tjaglcs), Instagram (tjaglcs), or LinkedIn (school/tjaglcs).

The situation in the Middle East is rapidly deteriorating. Though not officially termed a war, the escalating conflict across Gaza, northern Israel, and southern Lebanon suggests a new regional conflict in the Middle East is rapidly taking shape.Israel's operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and Beirut, which resulted in the death of one of Hezbollah's leaders, has triggered missile retaliation and caused severe civilian casualties. More than 550 people, among them dozens of children have died, and thousands have fled the violence since Israel's most intense barrage. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is urging immediate de-escalation, civilian protection, and unhindered humanitarian aid to prevent further catastrophe, particularly in Gaza, where the situation is already dire.In today's episode, host Evi Kiorri brings you a voice from Gaza: Hisham Mhanna, spokesperson of the ICRC, discusses the situation on the ground. Our senior editor, Georgi Gotev, joins us to unpack the current situation in southern Lebanon and north Israel.This headline has been updated to reflect the fact that ICRC are urging protection of civilians, in addition to an end to hostilities.

During armed conflict and other situations of violence, timely access to reliable information can save lives. Affected people need to know where danger and risks come from, how and where they can find assistance, and how to protect themselves and access needed services. At the same time, the information dimensions of conflict have become part of the digital frontlines, where harmful information can spread at greater scale, speed, and reach than ever before. The information space can be riddled with narratives that distort facts that are essential for people to make decisions regarding shelter or their security, that undermine humanitarian operations, or that influence people's behavior, fueling polarization and hate speech or triggering or inciting violence against civilian populations. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is concerned that the spread of misleading or hateful narratives may undermine the protection and safety of people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. The ICRC focuses on the potential for harmful effects resulting from the distortion of information or the absence of reliable information. In this post, ICRC Digital Risks Adviser Joelle Rizk presents four risks associated with the spread of harmful information in situations of armed conflict and elaborates on the ICRC approach that focuses on addressing its harmful effects on people.

The desire to develop technological solutions to help militaries in their decision-making processes is not new. However, more recently, we have witnessed militaries incorporating increasingly complex forms of artificial intelligence-based decision support systems (AI DSS) in their decision-making process, including decisions on the use of force. The novelty of this development is that the process by which these AI DSS function challenges the human's ability to exercise judgement in military decision-making processes. This potential erosion of human judgement raises several legal, humanitarian and ethical challenges and risks, especially in relation to military decisions that have a significant impact on people's lives, their dignity, and their communities. It is in light of this development that we must urgently and in earnest discuss how these systems are used and their impact on people affected by armed conflict. With this post, Wen Zhou, Legal Adviser with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and Anna Rosalie Greipl, Researcher at the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, launch a new series on artificial intelligence (AI) in military decision-making. To start the discussion, they outline some of the challenges and risks, as well as the potential, that pertain to the use of AI DSS in preserving human judgement in legal determinations on the use of force. They also propose some measures and constraints regarding the design and use of AI DSS in these decision-making processes that can inform current and future debates on military AI governance, in order to ensure compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL) and support mitigating the risk of harm to people affected by those decisions.

Over the last decade, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and its Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement partners, as well as other humanitarian actors responding to sexual violence, have increasingly raised concerns about mandatory reporting policies and whether they may, in fact, be harming rather than helping victims/survivors of sexual- and gender-based violence. Following its 2020 multi-country study on the unintended humanitarian consequences of mandatory reporting, the ICRC and the British Red Cross (BRC) have continuously advocated for a more cohesive survivor-centered approach that harmonizes the legitimate aims of such laws with victims/survivors' rights to safe and confidential care. To help practitioners and policymakers navigate these complexities, the ICRC and BRC hosted a half-day hybrid conference on 19 June 2024, during which expert panelists provided insights into the research, lived experiences, legal and law enforcement frameworks, as well as operational impact of mandatory reporting. In this post, the ICRC's Adviser for Humanitarian Diplomacy and Policy Maria Carolina Aissa de Figueredo analyzes some of the key outcomes of these discussions while proposing concrete recommendations for how states, humanitarian actors, and communities can start to reconcile some of the existing challenges around mandatory reporting.

At least 22 Palestinians have been killed in shelling near the Gaza office of Red Cross, the agency says. We hear from William Schomburg, the head of the ICRC delegation in Gaza.Also in the programme: The lawyer for a Florida family suing Nasa for space junk that fell on their property; and why the King of the Competitive Eating circuit has been banned from taking part in the annual Fourth of July Nathan's Hot Dog Eating competition.(Photo: A delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) inspects a makeshift displacement camp in Rafah's Mawasi area in the southern Gaza Strip on 29 May 2024. Credit: Bashar Taleb/AFP via Getty Images)

Send us a Text Message.Geneva is the home of international law, the rules that are supposed to stop the worst violations in war. But does anyone respect it anymore? Andrew Clapham, Professor of International Law at the Geneva Graduate Institute, says: “It's quite blatant that when we like what the International Criminal Court is doing we will support it, but as soon as it steps out of line we will call it a ridiculous institution. So, it is a bit of a crossroads for international law.” The Geneva Conventions are 75 years old – are young people even aware of them? “We have the law, and at least my generation or younger generations tolerate much less those types of violations, and we are reporting more,” says Cristina Figueira Shah, international law student and co-President of the Human Rights, Conflict and Peace Initiative. Are there any rules of war that work? Laurent Gisel, Head of the Arms and Conduct of Hostilities Unit at the Legal Division of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), explains that “far fewer people know about the prohibition of blinding laser weapons than the mine ban treaty. Why? Because it has been prohibited before they were developed. And it was prohibited 50 years ago.” Does indicting a political leader achieve more than headlines? “Naming somebody as a potential war criminal has a huge effect because if the leader is named as a war criminal, like President Putin or Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, that means that assisting them to do what they are doing means that you are aiding and assisting, potentially, in a war crime,” says Clapham. How can we encourage more respect? “I think we should go back and understand all the reasons why we got to this point in the first place. How we wrote all the international treaties and understand from that what our generation can do to improve it,” says Shah.“Violation of international humanitarian law creates even more hatred. And if you want to live in peace afterwards, it helps to respect international humanitarian law during the conflict,” says Gisel. Join Imogen Foulkes for an Inside Geneva special from Geneva's Graduate Institute where experts and audience ask: “Is international law dead”? Please listen and subscribe to our science podcast -- the Swiss Connection. Get in touch! Email us at insidegeneva@swissinfo.ch Twitter: @ImogenFoulkes and @swissinfo_en Thank you for listening! If you like what we do, please leave a review or subscribe to our newsletter. For more stories on the international Geneva please visit www.swissinfo.ch/Host: Imogen FoulkesProduction assitant: Claire-Marie GermainDistribution: Sara PasinoMarketing: Xin Zhang

We mark Memorial Day with the  PFC Lawrence Gordon Foundation's Jed Henry (https://www.pfclawrencegordonfoundati...) who, along with Operation Benjamin (https://www.operationbenjamin.org/nat..., recently recovered the remains of 1st Lt. Nathan Baskind, who was killed in Normandy near Utah Beach in 1944. In June 1944, Baskind was assigned to Company C, 899th Tank Destroyer Battalion, as a platoon commander of four M-10 tank destroyers. According to historical war records, 1st Lt. Baskind and another man from his company were scouting ahead of their tank destroyers when enemy forces descended upon them in an ambush. The other soldier, heavily wounded, escaped the firefight and made his way back to the main U.S. force, believing Baskind was killed in the attack. Several attempts were made to retrieve Baskind's body from the ambush point, but they could not locate his remains. Following the end of the war, the American Graves Registration Command (AGRC) was tasked with investigating and recovering missing American personnel in Europe. Investigators discovered a death and burial report for 1st Lt. Baskind among the foreign records recovered from the Germans, evidently filed after the war on May 29, 1945, in Meiningen, Germany. The record revealed 1st Lt. Baskind was captured and later died at a hospital for German air force personnel near Cherbourg on June 23, 1944. German forces then buried him in the military cemetery in the city. In early 1948, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) sent the U.S. Army one of 1st Lt. Baskind's identification tags. It is believed the German government likely submitted the tag to the ICRC, along with a death and burial report, following the war. In November 1957, the Volksbund, the German War Grave Commission, contacted the U.S. Army regarding 1st Lt. Baskind. While disinterring a mass grave of what were believed to be 24 Germans buried in the Cherbourg cemetery, a Volksbund team discovered one of 1st Lt. Baskind's identification tags and remnants of an American-type shirt with a first lieutenant rank and tank destroyer insignia. The remains in the mass grave were commingled, and the German team was unable to separate them into individual sets. The German investigators therefore placed the remains in seven burial pouches and then re-interred them in the Marigny German War Cemetery, 40 miles south of Cherbourg. Subsequent attempts to identify the remains of 1st Lt. Baskind by U.S. and German investigators were not successful. In 2023, the Volksbund and other interested private research organizations exhumed the commingled remains from Marigny War Cemetery for analysis. By February 2024, these researchers contacted DPAA to inform the agency that 1st Lt. Baskind's remains had been analyzed by a private U.S. laboratory and sought DPAA's concurrence. To verify Baskind's remains, scientists from the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System reviewed the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), Y chromosome DNA (Y-STR), and autosomal DNA (auSTR) analysis previously performed. 1st Lt. Baskind's name is recorded on the Walls of the Missing at Normandy American Cemetery, an American Battle Monuments Commission site in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, along with the others still missing from World War II. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for. We also talk with veterans about whom they remember on Memorial Day. We're grateful to UPMC for Life and Tobacco Free Adagio Health for sponsoring this event! #memorialday #missinginaction #wwii #greatestgeneration  #happyhour #history #interview #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #virtualevents #virtual #zoomevents #liveevents #webinar #militaryhistory #military #army #navy #marinecorps #marines  #coastguard #vbc #nonprofit #501c3  #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #vietnam #usnavy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview #greatestgeneration #wwii #ww2 #worldwarii #worldwar2 #war #americanhistory #oralhistory #veteraninterview

Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode of our Inside Geneva podcast, we revisit our coverage of laws that changed the world. Save the Date for a live recordingWe'd like to invite you to a live recording session of our Inside Geneva podcast about the role of the Geneva Conventions and international law. Mark your calendars - June 5, 2024, from 12:30am to 13:30pm - at the Geneva Graduate Institute. Registration is required to secure your spot here. If you have any questions, please email us at event@swissinfo.ch.From the Convention against Landmines: "The very day that I entered the hospital for war victims, I realised that all these patients were without one or two legs," said Dr Alberto Cairo from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). "Every day, just about, somebody was injured by a landmine, and they were rushed off to Khao-I-Dang hospital to have their legs amputated," said nurse Denise Coghlan, in Cambodia.The convention was adopted in 1997. Steve Goose, from Human Rights Watch, says: "This has been an extremely successful treaty, because it has saved so many lives, and so many limbs, and so many livelihoods."But landmines still cause huge harm."Every morning when I get up in the morning I put on my artificial leg. That's something that I will do every day for the rest of my life," said Stuart Hughes, a landmine survivor.We have a convention against genocide, but is it enough?Ken Roth, human rights expert, says: "People feel like, if you don't call it genocide, then it's not serious. And that's a mistake.""We have a genocide convention, and we don't have a crimes against humanity convention, at least not yet," said Paola Gaeta, professor at the Geneva Graduate Institute. And the Convention against Enforced Disappearances – a protection for families as well as the disappeared.Cordula Droege, from the ICRC, says: "Victims of enforced disappearances are not only those who are disappeared but also those who suffer directly from it, such as the relatives.""He was taken by armed men, and taken to a car, a red car without a plate number, and he disappeared," said Aileen Bacalso. Olivier de Frouville, UN expert on enforced disappearances, adds: "That's why we describe also for the relatives, who are victims of enforced disappearances, we describe it as torture, because this is real torture."Inside Geneva hears from the people who campaigned to make our world safer, and asks, are we honouring their laws and their sacrifices?Please listen and subscribe to our science podcast -- the Swiss Connection. Get in touch! Email us at insidegeneva@swissinfo.ch Twitter: @ImogenFoulkes and @swissinfo_en Thank you for listening! If you like what we do, please leave a review or subscribe to our newsletter. For more stories on the international Geneva please visit www.swissinfo.ch/Host: Imogen FoulkesProduction assitant: Claire-Marie GermainDistribution: Sara PasinoMarketing: Xin Zhang

Episode 23 of Borderlines features our guest host, Chancellor's Clinical Professor of Law Laurel E. Fletcher (Berkeley), in conversation with Professor of Practice Gabor Rona (Cardozo) on the Israel/Hamas conflict from an international law perspective. Fresh off of speaking at Berkeley Law on 22 February 2024 as part of a Bay Area campus lecture series on the crisis, Professor Rona sat down with Professor Fletcher to discuss the relevant frameworks of international law and its institutions, including the UN Charter and the Geneva Convention on Genocide, as well as current cases before the International Court of Justice regarding Israel/Palestine. Listeners will learn how the laws of armed conflict and international humanitarian law are invoked, how historically pressure is brought to bear on governments from international organizations and actors, and why the Red Cross/Red Crescent has been prevented from aiding both Israeli hostages and Palestinian civilians in Gaza despite human suffering. Students in particular will take away powerful lessons about the need to combat misinformation and to seek “justice for an eye” in their pursuit of peaceful solutions to war and violence. Professor Rona has worked in armed conflict settings for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), and as International Legal Director at Human Rights First. He now teaches various international law subjects at both Cardozo and Columbia Law Schools. Professor Fletcher is the International Human Rights Law Clinic Co-Director and the Faculty Co-Director of the Miller Institute for Global Challenges and the Law at Berkeley Law. For a transcript of this episode, please visit the episode page on Berkeley Law website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this first episode of Global Shocks, we speak to humanitarian leader Yves Daccord, former Director General of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Geneva. Tune in to hear Yves share his first-hand experience with how the ICRC dealt with humanitarian crises in Yemen, how social media affects the work of ICRC staff, and how 9/11 has affected the work of Red Cross organisations around the world.More about the ICRC: https://www.icrc.org/enThe history of the Red Cross: Caroline Moorehead (1999), Dunant's Dream: War, Switzerland and the History of the Red Cross (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dunants-Dream-Switzerland-History-Cross/dp/0786706090); History of the ICRC in 5 volumes (https://blogs.icrc.org/cross-files/history-of-the-icrc-in-5-volumes/); Boyd van Dijk (2023) Preparing for War: The Making of the 1949 Geneva Conventions (https://global.oup.com/academic/product/preparing-for-war-the-making-of-the-1949-geneva-conventions-9780198912613)More about Yves Daccord: https://edgelands.institute, https://principlesforpeace.org/, www.linkedin.com/in/YDaccord1 Global Shocks is the official podcast of the Oxford Martin Programme on Changing Global Orders, University of Oxford. Changing Global Orders is a collaboration of members of the Faculty of History and the Department of Politics and International Relations. Our co-directors are Professor Andrew Thompson, Professor Patricia Clavin, Professor Louise Fawcett, and Professor Andrew Hurrell. Our postdoctoral fellows are Dr Boyd van Dijk and Dr Jan Eijking. Host and producer: Jan Eijking (University of Oxford)Music: “Space!” by HoliznaCC0 / CC0 1.0Logo: Roger Gray (Oxford Martin School)Audio consultant: Melissa FitzGerald (Zinc Media)Website: changingglobalorders.web.ox.ac.ukTwitter/X: twitter.com/OxGlobalOrdersChanging Global Orders is a programme of the Oxford Martin School. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Israel's military response to the 7 October 2023 attack by Hamas has been subject to much discussion. In a two-part series, we consider specific questions related to the use of force, jus ad bellum, and the laws governing the conduct of hostilities, means, and methods of warfare, referred to as jus in bello. In this episode, Dr Maria Varaki, Lecturer in International Law at King's College London talks to Dr Emily Crawford, Professor at the University of Sydney Law School, about the application of International Humanitarian Law in armed conflicts and the role of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in conflict zones. -- In response to the ongoing situation and humanitarian crisis, all those at King's College London affected by the events in Israel and Gaza can access support here: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/students/support-for-students-and-staff-affected-by-the-israel-and-gaza-conflict

This is a special episode of Tech Mirror on the imperative to protect civilians from digital threats during war. Johanna is in conversation with Dr. Cordula Droege, Chief Legal Officer and Head of the legal division of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and Dr. Tilman Rodenhäuser, Thematic Legal Adviser at the ICRC.   The trio discuss the work of a high-level ICRC Advisory Board, which was convened by the ICRC to develop concrete recommendations on the legal and policy challenges to protect civilians from digital threats during armed conflict. The trio also discuss the influential blog post, co-authored by Rodenhäuser, on the rules for ‘civilian hackers' during war - and the fascinating responses the post generated from hacktivist groups and states.     Relevant Links: Final report from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). 'Global Advisory Board on digital threats during conflict 2023' https://www.icrc.org/en/document/global-advisory-board-digital-threats    The Geneva Conventions and their commentaries via the ICRC https://www.icrc.org/en/war-and-law/treaties-customary-law/geneva-conventions    8 rules for “civilian hackers” during war, and 4 obligations for states to restrain them, by Tilman Rodenhäuser and Mauro Vignati, via the Humanitarian Law & Policy, hosted by the ICRC https://blogs.icrc.org/law-and-policy/2023/10/04/8-rules-civilian-hackers-war-4-obligations-states-restrain-them/   ‘Governments and hackers agree: the laws of war must apply in cyberspace', by Johanna Weaver, via The Conversation https://theconversation.com/governments-and-hackers-agree-the-laws-of-war-must-apply-in-cyberspace-216202    ‘Frankissstein', by Jeanette Winterson (2019) https://www.penguin.com.au/books/frankissstein-9781784709952   ‘Machines Like Me', by Ian McEwan (2019) https://www.penguin.com.au/books/machines-like-me-9781473568020    ‘Offensive Cyber Operations: Understanding Intangible Warfare', by Daniel Moore (2022) https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/offensive-cyber-operations/   Cyber Law Toolkit https://cyberlaw.ccdcoe.org/wiki/Main_Page    

We dive deep into a hot topic that's been buzzing in the online world: the abuse of embedded streams. First, we'll kick things off with the weirdest happenings from my week and explore the exciting digital discourse. Then, it's time for a Ninja check-in where we discuss Trevor May's bold retirement statement from MLB, the scorching world of Hot Ones, and the unexpected pairings of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. The main event is all about the abuse of Twitch embedded streams. We'll unravel the concept of stream embedding for newcomers, explain why it's a big deal, and discuss its implications for both streamers and viewers. Every solo episode ends with Ninja's favorite community submitted questions and comments, drop us a line in the reviews.--Humanitarian organizations on the ground are working to support the countless civilian casualties among Israelis and Palestinians. Please consider supporting these humanitarian relief efforts, and sharing with your clients and network.Our non-profit partners will continue to assess where resources are most needed in the coming days.TO DONATE:  American Friends of Magen David Adom is supporting33,000 paramedics, EMTs, first responders, and first-aid providers who are on the ground with the training, equipment, and medical supplies they need to treat injured people in Israel. To donate, click here.American Committee for Shaare Zedek Medical Center is a Jerusalem-based hospital serving those that have been injured in recent attacks. They have also opened a mental health unit within the emergency room for individuals suffering from shock and other emotional issues. To donate, click here.British Red Cross staff and volunteers from Magen David Adom (MDA), Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS),and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have been working around the clock to respond to urgent needs, in addition to treating casualties. The ICRC are ready to provide further humanitarian assistance to the thousands injured as a result of the escalating conflict. For donations from the UK, click here.UJA Federation of New York is providing emergency cash, critically needed trauma counseling, care for children in shelters, and support to relocate people affected to safe areas. To donate, click here.TO LEARN:  Stay up to date on the evolving situation by visiting American Jewish Committee's resources, here.Learning for Justice, a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center, has assembled resources to learn about Israel and Palestine. To access these resources, click here.TO SHARE:  Click here to share our Take Action toolkit on Instagram with your network.----AFK w/ Ninja is hosted by professional streamer and gamer Tyler "Ninja" Blevins. Join Ninja twice a week as he dives into the internet and the ever changing realms of music, sports, comedy, gaming, and entertainment to uncover the latest projects and excitement brewing within these industries.AFK w/ Ninja drops Tuesdays and Thursdays on Apple Podcasts and everywhere you get your podcast fix.FOLLOW the Official AFK Instagram: @afkwithninjaGRAB some official #TeamNinja merch: teamninja.comHANG with me on more socials: https://pillar.io/ninjaEmail the show at podcast@teamninja.com Produced by SALTExecutive Producers: Nick Panama, Jamie Schefman, and Noah GershCreative Producer: Cameron TaggeAssociate Producer: Andre RojasSpecial Thanks: Liz LeMay and Farrah Safari

Following Hamas's offensive in southern Israel on October 7, the Israeli army has targeted apartment blocks, hospitals, mosques and churches in Gaza, killing thousands of Palestinians.Only on October 21, 14 days into the war, a few trucks carrying food, medicine and water were allowed into the Gaza Strip.Will there be unconditional access to life-saving aid in Gaza as the conflict escalates?We spoke to one of the regional heads of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) involved in the emergency response.Mamadou Sow talks to Al Jazeera.

Join host Bex Deadman in this week's episode of Talk'n TRM, as she's joined by the distinguished Jamie Williamson, Executive Director of the International Code of Conduct Association (ICoCA). With a remarkable background in international, legal, and security matters, Jamie brings a wealth of experience to the discussion. He has held significant roles, including heading the Relations with Arms Carriers Unit at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), where he advised and trained State and non-State weapons bearers, including multinational forces and private military and security contractors. In this episode, Bex and Jamie delve into the critical topic of security within Travel Risk Management (TRM). With Jamie's extensive expertise in humanitarian law and justice, they explore the essential role of security in safeguarding travellers and how it integrates into the broader TRM framework.   Contact Bex: bex.deadman@assent1.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bex-deadman-aka-travel-risk-bex-70b92419/www.assent1.com   Contact Jamie: https://icoca.ch/contact-us/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiewilliamson1/  

Get ready to embark on a delectable culinary journey, as we are joined by none other than Joshua Weissman, the renowned YouTube chef, and New York Times bestselling author, who's been turning food lovers' worlds upside down. With over 8 million subscribers, Joshua's 'But Better' series and his latest sensation, 'Texture Over Taste,' have redefined cooking. Joshua and Ninja dive into Joshua's journey from a curious 3-year-old playing with kitchen tools to a culinary sensation. They uncover the secret recipe behind his recent marriage to Kate, the challenges of balancing work and personal life, and the lessons he'd pass on to aspiring chefs. Whether you're a cooking enthusiast or just hungry for a good conversation, this episode is bound to tantalize your taste buds and inspire your inner chef.--Humanitarian organizations on the ground are working to support the countless civilian casualties among Israelis and Palestinians. Please consider supporting these humanitarian relief efforts, and sharing with your clients and network.Our non-profit partners will continue to assess where resources are most needed in the coming days.TO DONATE:  American Friends of Magen David Adom is supporting33,000 paramedics, EMTs, first responders, and first-aid providers who are on the ground with the training, equipment, and medical supplies they need to treat injured people in Israel. To donate, click here.American Committee for Shaare Zedek Medical Center is a Jerusalem-based hospital serving those that have been injured in recent attacks. They have also opened a mental health unit within the emergency room for individuals suffering from shock and other emotional issues. To donate, click here.British Red Cross staff and volunteers from Magen David Adom (MDA), Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS),and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have been working around the clock to respond to urgent needs, in addition to treating casualties. The ICRC are ready to provide further humanitarian assistance to the thousands injured as a result of the escalating conflict. For donations from the UK, click here.UJA Federation of New York is providing emergency cash, critically needed trauma counseling, care for children in shelters, and support to relocate people affected to safe areas. To donate, click here.TO LEARN:  Stay up to date on the evolving situation by visiting American Jewish Committee's resources, here.Learning for Justice, a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center, has assembled resources to learn about Israel and Palestine. To access these resources, click here.TO SHARE:  Click here to share our Take Action toolkit on Instagram with your network.--AFK w/ Ninja is hosted by professional streamer and gamer Tyler "Ninja" Blevins. Join Ninja twice a week as he dives into the internet and the ever changing realms of music, sports, comedy, gaming, and entertainment to uncover the latest projects and excitement brewing within these industries.AFK w/ Ninja drops Tuesdays and Thursdays on Apple Podcasts and everywhere you get your podcast fix.FOLLOW the Official AFK Instagram: @afkwithninjaGRAB some official #TeamNinja merch: teamninja.comHANG with me on more socials: https://pillar.io/ninjaEmail the show at podcast@teamninja.com Produced by SALTExecutive Producers: Nick Panama, Jamie Schefman, and Noah GershCreative Producer: Cameron TaggeAssociate Producer: Andre RojasSpecial Thanks: Liz LeMay and Farrah Safari

In this  solo episode of AFK with Ninja, we dive headfirst into the jaw-dropping rumor that's sending shockwaves through the gaming world: Fortnite Chapter 1's Epic Return?! Join Ninja as he unveils the latest insights, fan theories, and insider info on this sensational development. But that's not all; he takes you on a whirlwind tour through his digital adventures and shares the weirdest moments of his week, serves up scorching hot takes on the Detroit Lions' new found glory, and touches on everything from Drake's new album to his favorite community comments and questions. --Humanitarian organizations on the ground are working to support the countless civilian casualties among Israelis and Palestinians. Please consider supporting these humanitarian relief efforts, and sharing with your clients and network.Our non-profit partners will continue to assess where resources are most needed in the coming days.TO DONATE:  American Friends of Magen David Adom is supporting33,000 paramedics, EMTs, first responders, and first-aid providers who are on the ground with the training, equipment, and medical supplies they need to treat injured people in Israel. To donate, click here.American Committee for Shaare Zedek Medical Center is a Jerusalem-based hospital serving those that have been injured in recent attacks. They have also opened a mental health unit within the emergency room for individuals suffering from shock and other emotional issues. To donate, click here.British Red Cross staff and volunteers from Magen David Adom (MDA), Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS),and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have been working around the clock to respond to urgent needs, in addition to treating casualties. The ICRC are ready to provide further humanitarian assistance to the thousands injured as a result of the escalating conflict. For donations from the UK, click here.UJA Federation of New York is providing emergency cash, critically needed trauma counseling, care for children in shelters, and support to relocate people affected to safe areas. To donate, click here.TO LEARN:  Stay up to date on the evolving situation by visiting American Jewish Committee's resources, here.Learning for Justice, a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center, has assembled resources to learn about Israel and Palestine. To access these resources, click here.TO SHARE:  Click here to share our Take Action toolkit on Instagram with your network.----AFK w/ Ninja is hosted by professional streamer and gamer Tyler "Ninja" Blevins. Join Ninja twice a week as he dives into the internet and the ever changing realms of music, sports, comedy, gaming, and entertainment to uncover the latest projects and excitement brewing within these industries.AFK w/ Ninja drops Tuesdays and Thursdays on Apple Podcasts and everywhere you get your podcast fix.FOLLOW the Official AFK Instagram: @afkwithninjaGRAB some official #TeamNinja merch: teamninja.comHANG with me on more socials: https://pillar.io/ninjaEmail the show at podcast@teamninja.com Produced by SALTExecutive Producers: Nick Panama, Jamie Schefman, and Noah GershCreative Producer: Cameron TaggeAssociate Producer: Andre RojasSpecial Thanks: Liz LeMay and Farrah Safari

Step into the wild world of content creation with the irrepressible Jordan "Legiqn" Payton as he takes us on a journey from his days as a burgeoning Best Buy employee to becoming the sensation known as "Country Greg." With a passion for music, comedy, and gaming, Legiqn shares his adventures in creating country-hip-hop crossovers and how 21 Catfish became an internet sensation. Discover the pivotal moment when he decided to quit his job, leaving Best Buy in the rearview mirror. This episode is a rollercoaster ride of humor, gaming, and the rise of one of the internet's most captivating personalities, complete with unexpected twists, because nothing is ordinary with Legiqn around!--Humanitarian organizations on the ground are working to support the countless civilian casualties among Israelis and Palestinians. Please consider supporting these humanitarian relief efforts, and sharing with your clients and network.Our non-profit partners will continue to assess where resources are most needed in the coming days.TO DONATE:  American Friends of Magen David Adom is supporting33,000 paramedics, EMTs, first responders, and first-aid providers who are on the ground with the training, equipment, and medical supplies they need to treat injured people in Israel. To donate, click here.American Committee for Shaare Zedek Medical Center is a Jerusalem-based hospital serving those that have been injured in recent attacks. They have also opened a mental health unit within the emergency room for individuals suffering from shock and other emotional issues. To donate, click here.British Red Cross staff and volunteers from Magen David Adom (MDA), Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS),and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have been working around the clock to respond to urgent needs, in addition to treating casualties. The ICRC are ready to provide further humanitarian assistance to the thousands injured as a result of the escalating conflict. For donations from the UK, click here.UJA Federation of New York is providing emergency cash, critically needed trauma counseling, care for children in shelters, and support to relocate people affected to safe areas. To donate, click here.TO LEARN:  Stay up to date on the evolving situation by visiting American Jewish Committee's resources, here.Learning for Justice, a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center, has assembled resources to learn about Israel and Palestine. To access these resources, click here.TO SHARE:  Click here to share our Take Action toolkit on Instagram with your network.----AFK w/ Ninja is hosted by professional streamer and gamer Tyler "Ninja" Blevins. Join Ninja twice a week as he dives into the internet and the ever changing realms of music, sports, comedy, gaming, and entertainment to uncover the latest projects and excitement brewing within these industries.AFK w/ Ninja drops Tuesdays and Thursdays on Apple Podcasts and everywhere you get your podcast fix.FOLLOW the Official AFK Instagram: @afkwithninjaGRAB some official #TeamNinja merch: teamninja.comHANG with me on more socials: https://pillar.io/ninjaEmail the show at podcast@teamninja.com Produced by SALTExecutive Producers: Nick Panama, Jamie Schefman, and Noah GershCreative Producer: Cameron TaggeAssociate Producer: Andre RojasSpecial Thanks: Liz LeMay and Farrah Safari

Ep. 97 of the Op-Ed Page podcast: War in the Middle East.  1. Main story: My myriad thoughts on the war in the Middle East @Rootsmetal, a Jewish Latina scholar of Jewish history: https://www.instagram.com/rootsmetals/ From McPherson Strategies: Vetted ways to help: IsraAID The Jewish Agency for Israel  Alliance for Middle East Peace - ALLMEP Save the Children International Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières - USA NATAN Worldwide Disaster Relief UNRWA (UN Relief and Works Agency) Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC 2. Quick takes My newsletter on how to break through the 2% cap on venture capital going to companies founded solely by women: https://open.substack.com/pub/elisacp/p/2percent?r=1egsl&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Where to find me: My website: https://elisacp.com Sign up for my newsletter, This Week-ish with Elisa Camahort Page: https://elisacp.substack.com Calendly: Schedule an intro session with me!: https://calendly.com/elisacp Thanks to Ryan Cristopher for my podcast music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ryan-cristopher/1479898729 Road Map for Revolutionaries by me, Carolyn Gerin and Jamia Wilson: https://elisacp.com/books Social media handles (I'm on the other platforms too, but this is where I'm spending my time): Threads: @ElisaCP TikTok: @ElisaCP Insta: @ElisaCP LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisacamahortpage/   Please share, subscribe, rate and review!

Today, the spotlight shines on gaming experiences outside of Fortnite. Ninja kicks off the show with a quick update on the latest in the gaming world, from Epic Games' employee changes to Nadeshot's exciting baby news. And for the main attraction, Ninja shares his passion for games like Digimon, Pokemon Go, and Final Fantasy, detailing what makes each one a standout in his gaming journey. He also dives into the captivating influence these games have had on the gaming universe. In a whirlwind round of quickfire questions, Ninja shares personal insights on topics from travel preferences to gaming goals. The episode wraps up with a visit to the AFK chat room, where Ninja responds to your burning questions and comments left in the comments section.---Humanitarian organizations on the ground are working to support the countless civilian casualties among Israelis and Palestinians. Please consider supporting these humanitarian relief efforts, and sharing with your clients and network.Our non-profit partners will continue to assess where resources are most needed in the coming days.TO DONATE:  American Friends of Magen David Adom is supporting33,000 paramedics, EMTs, first responders, and first-aid providers who are on the ground with the training, equipment, and medical supplies they need to treat injured people in Israel. To donate, click here.American Committee for Shaare Zedek Medical Center is a Jerusalem-based hospital serving those that have been injured in recent attacks. They have also opened a mental health unit within the emergency room for individuals suffering from shock and other emotional issues. To donate, click here.British Red Cross staff and volunteers from Magen David Adom (MDA), Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS),and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have been working around the clock to respond to urgent needs, in addition to treating casualties. The ICRC are ready to provide further humanitarian assistance to the thousands injured as a result of the escalating conflict. For donations from the UK, click here.UJA Federation of New York is providing emergency cash, critically needed trauma counseling, care for children in shelters, and support to relocate people affected to safe areas. To donate, click here.TO LEARN:  Stay up to date on the evolving situation by visiting American Jewish Committee's resources, here.Learning for Justice, a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center, has assembled resources to learn about Israel and Palestine. To access these resources, click here.TO SHARE:  Click here to share our Take Action toolkit on Instagram with your network.---- AFK w/ Ninja is hosted by professional streamer and gamer Tyler "Ninja" Blevins. Join Ninja twice a week as he dives into the internet and the ever changing realms of music, sports, comedy, gaming, and entertainment to uncover the latest projects and excitement brewing within these industries.AFK w/ Ninja drops Tuesdays and Thursdays on Apple Podcasts and everywhere you get your podcast fix.FOLLOW the Official AFK Instagram: @afkwithninjaGRAB some official #TeamNinja merch: teamninja.comHANG with me on more socials: https://pillar.io/ninjaEmail the show at podcast@teamninja.com Produced by SALTExecutive Producers: Nick Panama, Jamie Schefman, and Noah GershCreative Producer: Cameron TaggeAssociate Producer: Andre RojasSpecial Thanks: Liz LeMay and Farrah Safari

Communications Manager and Spokesperson for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Zara Amatuni, speaks to EVN Report about the work of the ICRC following the mass exodus of the indigenous Armenian population of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) after Azerbaijan's large-scale attack, the challenges facing the forcibly displaced who are now in Armenia and the fate of the missing.

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In this episode, Justin Bassi speaks to Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Robert Mardini. They discuss the importance of neutrality to the ICRC's work, how the development of technology is impacting conflict and the challenges international humanitarian actors face in getting access to affected populations. Dr Alex Bristow speaks to Vice Admiral Louise Dedichen, Norwegian Military Representative to NATO. They discuss opportunities for progress in the global Women, Peace and Security agenda, NATO's online presence and how they are combating disinformation and NATO's views on Russia's war on Ukraine. Guests (in order of appearance): Justin Bassi: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/justin-bassi Robert Mardini: https://www.icrc.org/en/document/icrc-directorate Dr Alex Bristow: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/dr-alex-bristow VADM Louise Dedichen: https://www.nato.int/nato_static_fl2014/assets/pdf/2021/1/pdf/210128-cv-nor-milrep-dedichen.pdf Music: "Just Wondering" by Maarten Schellekens, licensed with permission from the Independent Music Licensing Collective - imlcollective.uk

July 14th 2022 Yuriy's daughter has COVID but in Ukraine they have more things to worry about than a pandemic... Do you want to ask Yuriy a question? Email your question to him: fightingtherussianbeast@gmail.com  Yuriy's Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: ​​https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy  Yuriy's GoFundMe campaign to support his family: https://gofund.me/6bef49ba  ----more---- Here are some organizations where you can donate: World Central Kitchen WCK is currently stationed in several locations near the Ukranian border. WCK provides fresh, nourishing meals for communities in need of relief from war and climate disasters. https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkout    Red Cross The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will continue to respond to existing and emerging humanitarian needs. https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal   Voices of Children Voices of Children helps children affected by the war in eastern Ukraine. They provide psychological and psychosocial support to children. It helps them overcome the consequences of armed conflict and develop. https://voices.org.ua/en/donat/   Save the Children Save the Children is Distributing essential humanitarian aid to children and their families https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/where-we-work/europe/ukraine   Revived Soldiers of Ukraine Revived Soldiers Ukraine (RSU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing aid to the people of Ukraine so that they may fulfill fundamental rights and freedoms such as right to life, right to appropriate and affordable medical care, freedom of belief and freedom for an adequate standard of living. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=EECANTTJNHN7Y

July 12th 2022 Yuriy answers a pragmatic and important question from a listener about cash and money during this invasion and how Yuriy can access cash. July 10th 2022 Yuriy answers some questions from listeners about how he writes his episodes and what he thinks about NATO. Do you want to ask Yuriy a question? Email your question to him: fightingtherussianbeast@gmail.com  Yuriy's Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: ​​https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy  Yuriy's GoFundMe campaign to support his family: https://gofund.me/6bef49ba  ----more---- You can show your support for the Kyiv Declaration here: https://kyivdeclaration.org   Here are some organizations where you can donate: World Central Kitchen WCK is currently stationed in several locations near the Ukranian border. WCK provides fresh, nourishing meals for communities in need of relief from war and climate disasters. https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkout    Red Cross The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will continue to respond to existing and emerging humanitarian needs. https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal   Voices of Children Voices of Children helps children affected by the war in eastern Ukraine. They provide psychological and psychosocial support to children. It helps them overcome the consequences of armed conflict and develop. https://voices.org.ua/en/donat/   Save the Children Save the Children is Distributing essential humanitarian aid to children and their families https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/where-we-work/europe/ukraine   Revived Soldiers of Ukraine Revived Soldiers Ukraine (RSU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing aid to the people of Ukraine so that they may fulfill fundamental rights and freedoms such as right to life, right to appropriate and affordable medical care, freedom of belief and freedom for an adequate standard of living. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=EECANTTJNHN7Y

July 10th 2022 Yuriy answers some questions from listeners about how he writes his episodes and what he thinks about NATO. Do you want to ask Yuriy a question? Email your question to him: fightingtherussianbeast@gmail.com  Yuriy's Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: ​​https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy  Yuriy's GoFundMe campaign to support his family: https://gofund.me/6bef49ba  ----more---- You can show your support for the Kyiv Declaration here: https://kyivdeclaration.org   Here are some organizations where you can donate: World Central Kitchen WCK is currently stationed in several locations near the Ukranian border. WCK provides fresh, nourishing meals for communities in need of relief from war and climate disasters. https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkout    Red Cross The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will continue to respond to existing and emerging humanitarian needs. https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal   Voices of Children Voices of Children helps children affected by the war in eastern Ukraine. They provide psychological and psychosocial support to children. It helps them overcome the consequences of armed conflict and develop. https://voices.org.ua/en/donat/   Save the Children Save the Children is Distributing essential humanitarian aid to children and their families https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/where-we-work/europe/ukraine   Revived Soldiers of Ukraine Revived Soldiers Ukraine (RSU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing aid to the people of Ukraine so that they may fulfill fundamental rights and freedoms such as right to life, right to appropriate and affordable medical care, freedom of belief and freedom for an adequate standard of living. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=EECANTTJNHN7Y

July 6th 2022 Parts of Europe are calling for Ukraine to come to a compromise with Russia and concede parts of the country to Russian rule. Yuriy explains why this is not a good idea and how he feels about it. Do you want to ask Yuriy a question? Email your question to him: fightingtherussianbeast@gmail.com  Yuriy's Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: ​​https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy  Yuriy's GoFundMe campaign to support his family: https://gofund.me/6bef49ba  ----more---- You can show your support for the Kyiv Declaration here: https://kyivdeclaration.org   Here are some organizations where you can donate: World Central Kitchen WCK is currently stationed in several locations near the Ukranian border. WCK provides fresh, nourishing meals for communities in need of relief from war and climate disasters. https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkout    Red Cross The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will continue to respond to existing and emerging humanitarian needs. https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal   Voices of Children Voices of Children helps children affected by the war in eastern Ukraine. They provide psychological and psychosocial support to children. It helps them overcome the consequences of armed conflict and develop. https://voices.org.ua/en/donat/   Save the Children Save the Children is Distributing essential humanitarian aid to children and their families https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/where-we-work/europe/ukraine   Revived Soldiers of Ukraine Revived Soldiers Ukraine (RSU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing aid to the people of Ukraine so that they may fulfill fundamental rights and freedoms such as right to life, right to appropriate and affordable medical care, freedom of belief and freedom for an adequate standard of living. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=EECANTTJNHN7Y

July 5th 2022 Yuriy talks about the army of Ukrainians living in Russia and former friends of his in Russia in journalism who are turning a blind eye or are doing as they are told by the Russian propaganda machines. Follow @fightingforukraine on instagram. Yuriy's Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: ​​https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy  Yuriy's GoFundMe campaign to support his family: https://gofund.me/6bef49ba  ----more---- You can show your support for the Kyiv Declaration here: https://kyivdeclaration.org   Here are some organizations where you can donate: World Central Kitchen WCK is currently stationed in several locations near the Ukranian border. WCK provides fresh, nourishing meals for communities in need of relief from war and climate disasters. https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkout    Red Cross The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will continue to respond to existing and emerging humanitarian needs. https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal   Voices of Children Voices of Children helps children affected by the war in eastern Ukraine. They provide psychological and psychosocial support to children. It helps them overcome the consequences of armed conflict and develop. https://voices.org.ua/en/donat/   Save the Children Save the Children is Distributing essential humanitarian aid to children and their families https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/where-we-work/europe/ukraine   Revived Soldiers of Ukraine Revived Soldiers Ukraine (RSU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing aid to the people of Ukraine so that they may fulfill fundamental rights and freedoms such as right to life, right to appropriate and affordable medical care, freedom of belief and freedom for an adequate standard of living. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=EECANTTJNHN7Y

July 4th 2022 Yuriy notes the connection of American Independence Day and Ukraine's own fight to Independence from the Russian Invaders and the Americans and the British, once enemies in their own fight for America's Independence are the strongest allies of Ukraine. Follow @fightingforukraine on instagram to see a photo of Yuriy flying the Ukrainian flag today. Yuriy's Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: ​​https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy  Yuriy's GoFundMe campaign to support his family: https://gofund.me/6bef49ba  ----more---- You can show your support for the Kyiv Declaration here: https://kyivdeclaration.org   Here are some organizations where you can donate: World Central Kitchen WCK is currently stationed in several locations near the Ukranian border. WCK provides fresh, nourishing meals for communities in need of relief from war and climate disasters. https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkout    Red Cross The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will continue to respond to existing and emerging humanitarian needs. https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal   Voices of Children Voices of Children helps children affected by the war in eastern Ukraine. They provide psychological and psychosocial support to children. It helps them overcome the consequences of armed conflict and develop. https://voices.org.ua/en/donat/   Save the Children Save the Children is Distributing essential humanitarian aid to children and their families https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/where-we-work/europe/ukraine   Revived Soldiers of Ukraine Revived Soldiers Ukraine (RSU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing aid to the people of Ukraine so that they may fulfill fundamental rights and freedoms such as right to life, right to appropriate and affordable medical care, freedom of belief and freedom for an adequate standard of living. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=EECANTTJNHN7Y

July 2nd 2022 Today Yuriy is in a nomadic area of Ukraine in a pick-up truck with a machine gun in the back, and a black dog called Petron. He gives the story of the wild areas of Ukraine and the people who lived there and why there's a dog named Petron joining him on patrol. Follow @fightingforukraine on instagram to see a photo of Petron in the truck. Yuriy's Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: ​​https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy  Yuriy's GoFundMe campaign to support his family: https://gofund.me/6bef49ba  ----more---- You can show your support for the Kyiv Declaration here: https://kyivdeclaration.org   Here are some organizations where you can donate: World Central Kitchen WCK is currently stationed in several locations near the Ukranian border. WCK provides fresh, nourishing meals for communities in need of relief from war and climate disasters. https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkout    Red Cross The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will continue to respond to existing and emerging humanitarian needs. https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal   Voices of Children Voices of Children helps children affected by the war in eastern Ukraine. They provide psychological and psychosocial support to children. It helps them overcome the consequences of armed conflict and develop. https://voices.org.ua/en/donat/   Save the Children Save the Children is Distributing essential humanitarian aid to children and their families https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/where-we-work/europe/ukraine   Revived Soldiers of Ukraine Revived Soldiers Ukraine (RSU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing aid to the people of Ukraine so that they may fulfill fundamental rights and freedoms such as right to life, right to appropriate and affordable medical care, freedom of belief and freedom for an adequate standard of living. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=EECANTTJNHN7Y  

June 30th 2022 Yuriy wants to thank his generous listeners who donated to his GoFundMe because he was able to buy his bulletproof vest that he talked about a few episodes ago. Bulletproof vests in Ukraine have become such a commodity they are even given as wedding presents. Yuriy mentions in this episode that he is now the host of a Youtube Channel called Look Up where he talks about the war in Ukraine and debunks myths that are circulating. First episode is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyTs7mKsvJM  Yuriy's Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: ​​https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy  Yuriy's GoFundMe campaign to support his family: https://gofund.me/6bef49ba  ----more---- You can show your support for the Kyiv Declaration here: https://kyivdeclaration.org   Here are some organizations where you can donate: World Central Kitchen WCK is currently stationed in several locations near the Ukranian border. WCK provides fresh, nourishing meals for communities in need of relief from war and climate disasters. https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkout    Red Cross The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will continue to respond to existing and emerging humanitarian needs. https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal   Voices of Children Voices of Children helps children affected by the war in eastern Ukraine. They provide psychological and psychosocial support to children. It helps them overcome the consequences of armed conflict and develop. https://voices.org.ua/en/donat/   Save the Children Save the Children is Distributing essential humanitarian aid to children and their families https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/where-we-work/europe/ukraine   Revived Soldiers of Ukraine Revived Soldiers Ukraine (RSU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing aid to the people of Ukraine so that they may fulfill fundamental rights and freedoms such as right to life, right to appropriate and affordable medical care, freedom of belief and freedom for an adequate standard of living. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=EECANTTJNHN7Y

June 27th 2022 Yuriy's daughter has some worrying news for him, and one of the listeners asked Yuriy a question about whether aid from the US is really reaching soldiers on the front line. Yuriy responds with a plea for help, if you can donate to help Yuriy, please sign up on Podbean as a Patron or you can give to his GoFundMe page. Yuriy's Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: ​​https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy  Yuriy's GoFundMe campaign to support his family: https://gofund.me/6bef49ba  ----more---- You can show your support for the Kyiv Declaration here: https://kyivdeclaration.org   Here are some organizations where you can donate: World Central Kitchen WCK is currently stationed in several locations near the Ukranian border. WCK provides fresh, nourishing meals for communities in need of relief from war and climate disasters. https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkout    Red Cross The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will continue to respond to existing and emerging humanitarian needs. https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal   Voices of Children Voices of Children helps children affected by the war in eastern Ukraine. They provide psychological and psychosocial support to children. It helps them overcome the consequences of armed conflict and develop. https://voices.org.ua/en/donat/   Save the Children Save the Children is Distributing essential humanitarian aid to children and their families https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/where-we-work/europe/ukraine   Revived Soldiers of Ukraine Revived Soldiers Ukraine (RSU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing aid to the people of Ukraine so that they may fulfill fundamental rights and freedoms such as right to life, right to appropriate and affordable medical care, freedom of belief and freedom for an adequate standard of living. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=EECANTTJNHN7Y

June 26th 2022 Yuriy and his friends go quite a distance to find some comfort food in the form of a slice of pizza. Though it was not up to usual standards, it was a welcome taste of something familiar before the war. If you have any questions for Yuriy he would love to hear from you. Send an email or a voice note to fightingtherussianbeast@gmail.com ----more---- Yuriy's Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: ​​https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy  Yuriy's GoFundMe campaign to support his family: https://gofund.me/6bef49ba  You can show your support for the Kyiv Declaration here: https://kyivdeclaration.org   Here are some organizations where you can donate: World Central Kitchen WCK is currently stationed in several locations near the Ukranian border. WCK provides fresh, nourishing meals for communities in need of relief from war and climate disasters. https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkout    Red Cross The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will continue to respond to existing and emerging humanitarian needs. https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal   Voices of Children Voices of Children helps children affected by the war in eastern Ukraine. They provide psychological and psychosocial support to children. It helps them overcome the consequences of armed conflict and develop. https://voices.org.ua/en/donat/   Save the Children Save the Children is Distributing essential humanitarian aid to children and their families https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/where-we-work/europe/ukraine   Revived Soldiers of Ukraine Revived Soldiers Ukraine (RSU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing aid to the people of Ukraine so that they may fulfill fundamental rights and freedoms such as right to life, right to appropriate and affordable medical care, freedom of belief and freedom for an adequate standard of living. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=EECANTTJNHN7Y

June 24th 2022 Yuriy tells a story about when he wrote a headline article for a big newspaper in Ukraine that is no longer running because of the war. If you have questions for Yuriy send a question or a voice note to fightingtherussianbeast@gmail.com and follow on instagram for photos of Yuriy's journey http://instagram.com/fightingforukraine  ----more---- Yuriy's Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: ​​https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy  Yuriy's GoFundMe campaign to support his family: https://gofund.me/6bef49ba  You can show your support for the Kyiv Declaration here: https://kyivdeclaration.org   Here are some organizations where you can donate: World Central Kitchen WCK is currently stationed in several locations near the Ukranian border. WCK provides fresh, nourishing meals for communities in need of relief from war and climate disasters. https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkout    Red Cross The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will continue to respond to existing and emerging humanitarian needs. https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal   Voices of Children Voices of Children helps children affected by the war in eastern Ukraine. They provide psychological and psychosocial support to children. It helps them overcome the consequences of armed conflict and develop. https://voices.org.ua/en/donat/   Save the Children Save the Children is Distributing essential humanitarian aid to children and their families https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/where-we-work/europe/ukraine   Revived Soldiers of Ukraine Revived Soldiers Ukraine (RSU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing aid to the people of Ukraine so that they may fulfill fundamental rights and freedoms such as right to life, right to appropriate and affordable medical care, freedom of belief and freedom for an adequate standard of living. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=EECANTTJNHN7Y

June 23rd 2022 Yuriy enjoys some small gifts sent by civilians of countries around the world. With the help and kindness of people all over the world, Yuriy and the Ukrainian army feel remembered and strengthened in their fight against Russia. ----more---- Yuriy's Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: ​​https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy  Yuriy's GoFundMe campaign to support his family: https://gofund.me/6bef49ba  You can show your support for the Kyiv Declaration here: https://kyivdeclaration.org   Here are some organizations where you can donate: World Central Kitchen WCK is currently stationed in several locations near the Ukranian border. WCK provides fresh, nourishing meals for communities in need of relief from war and climate disasters. https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkout    Red Cross The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will continue to respond to existing and emerging humanitarian needs. https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal   Voices of Children Voices of Children helps children affected by the war in eastern Ukraine. They provide psychological and psychosocial support to children. It helps them overcome the consequences of armed conflict and develop. https://voices.org.ua/en/donat/   Save the Children Save the Children is Distributing essential humanitarian aid to children and their families https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/where-we-work/europe/ukraine   Revived Soldiers of Ukraine Revived Soldiers Ukraine (RSU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing aid to the people of Ukraine so that they may fulfill fundamental rights and freedoms such as right to life, right to appropriate and affordable medical care, freedom of belief and freedom for an adequate standard of living. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=EECANTTJNHN7Y

June 22 2022 Yuriy brings us into his world of sleep that he's become and expert in, and what his dreams are like in the midst of a war raging outside. ----more---- Yuriy's Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: ​​https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy  Yuriy's GoFundMe campaign to support his family: https://gofund.me/6bef49ba  You can show your support for the Kyiv Declaration here: https://kyivdeclaration.org   Here are some organizations where you can donate: World Central Kitchen WCK is currently stationed in several locations near the Ukranian border. WCK provides fresh, nourishing meals for communities in need of relief from war and climate disasters. https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkout    Red Cross The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will continue to respond to existing and emerging humanitarian needs. https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal   Voices of Children Voices of Children helps children affected by the war in eastern Ukraine. They provide psychological and psychosocial support to children. It helps them overcome the consequences of armed conflict and develop. https://voices.org.ua/en/donat/   Save the Children Save the Children is Distributing essential humanitarian aid to children and their families https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/where-we-work/europe/ukraine   Revived Soldiers of Ukraine Revived Soldiers Ukraine (RSU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing aid to the people of Ukraine so that they may fulfill fundamental rights and freedoms such as right to life, right to appropriate and affordable medical care, freedom of belief and freedom for an adequate standard of living. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=EECANTTJNHN7Y

June 20th 2022 Yuriy talks about the kindness of gas station owners who help out the soldiers with fuel and the occasional free hot dog and a hot drink. Yuriy relies on the kindness and gratitude of his countrymen, and from patrons. If you can, please consider becoming a regular patron on Podbean or you can donate to his GoFundMe, links below. ----more---- Yuriy's Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: ​​https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy  Yuriy's GoFundMe campaign to support his family: https://gofund.me/6bef49ba  You can show your support for the Kyiv Declaration here: https://kyivdeclaration.org   Here are some organizations where you can donate: World Central Kitchen WCK is currently stationed in several locations near the Ukranian border. WCK provides fresh, nourishing meals for communities in need of relief from war and climate disasters. https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkout    Red Cross The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will continue to respond to existing and emerging humanitarian needs. https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal   Voices of Children Voices of Children helps children affected by the war in eastern Ukraine. They provide psychological and psychosocial support to children. It helps them overcome the consequences of armed conflict and develop. https://voices.org.ua/en/donat/   Save the Children Save the Children is Distributing essential humanitarian aid to children and their families https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/where-we-work/europe/ukraine   Revived Soldiers of Ukraine Revived Soldiers Ukraine (RSU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing aid to the people of Ukraine so that they may fulfill fundamental rights and freedoms such as right to life, right to appropriate and affordable medical care, freedom of belief and freedom for an adequate standard of living. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=EECANTTJNHN7Y

June 18th 2022 Yuriy meets a woman who recognises him from the radio show he used to have. Now he wants to connect with listeners from this podcast and invites you to submit voicenotes to him by email to fightingtherussianbeast@gmail.com If you'd rather not submit a voicenote please feel free to send an email and ask your question that way also. ----more---- Yuriy's Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: ​​https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy  Yuriy's GoFundMe campaign to support his family: https://gofund.me/6bef49ba  You can show your support for the Kyiv Declaration here: https://kyivdeclaration.org   Here are some organizations where you can donate: World Central Kitchen WCK is currently stationed in several locations near the Ukranian border. WCK provides fresh, nourishing meals for communities in need of relief from war and climate disasters. https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkout    Red Cross The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will continue to respond to existing and emerging humanitarian needs. https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal   Voices of Children Voices of Children helps children affected by the war in eastern Ukraine. They provide psychological and psychosocial support to children. It helps them overcome the consequences of armed conflict and develop. https://voices.org.ua/en/donat/   Save the Children Save the Children is Distributing essential humanitarian aid to children and their families https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/where-we-work/europe/ukraine   Revived Soldiers of Ukraine Revived Soldiers Ukraine (RSU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing aid to the people of Ukraine so that they may fulfill fundamental rights and freedoms such as right to life, right to appropriate and affordable medical care, freedom of belief and freedom for an adequate standard of living. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=EECANTTJNHN7Y

June 17th 2022 Yuriy and his comrades are toughing it out in hot weather with their gear and considering the future of the war in the longer term... ----more---- Yuriy's Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: ​​https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy  Yuriy's GoFundMe campaign to support his family: https://gofund.me/6bef49ba  You can show your support for the Kyiv Declaration here: https://kyivdeclaration.org   Here are some organizations where you can donate: World Central Kitchen WCK is currently stationed in several locations near the Ukranian border. WCK provides fresh, nourishing meals for communities in need of relief from war and climate disasters. https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkout    Red Cross The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will continue to respond to existing and emerging humanitarian needs. https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal   Voices of Children Voices of Children helps children affected by the war in eastern Ukraine. They provide psychological and psychosocial support to children. It helps them overcome the consequences of armed conflict and develop. https://voices.org.ua/en/donat/   Save the Children Save the Children is Distributing essential humanitarian aid to children and their families https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/where-we-work/europe/ukraine   Revived Soldiers of Ukraine Revived Soldiers Ukraine (RSU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing aid to the people of Ukraine so that they may fulfill fundamental rights and freedoms such as right to life, right to appropriate and affordable medical care, freedom of belief and freedom for an adequate standard of living. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=EECANTTJNHN7Y

June 16th 2022 Yuriy has a conversation with an American journalist which prompts him to think about the separate parts of Ukraine and how they are very differently affected by the war. ----more---- Yuriy's Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: ​​https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy  Yuriy's GoFundMe campaign to support his family: https://gofund.me/6bef49ba  You can show your support for the Kyiv Declaration here: https://kyivdeclaration.org   Here are some organizations where you can donate: World Central Kitchen WCK is currently stationed in several locations near the Ukranian border. WCK provides fresh, nourishing meals for communities in need of relief from war and climate disasters. https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkout    Red Cross The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will continue to respond to existing and emerging humanitarian needs. https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal   Voices of Children Voices of Children helps children affected by the war in eastern Ukraine. They provide psychological and psychosocial support to children. It helps them overcome the consequences of armed conflict and develop. https://voices.org.ua/en/donat/   Save the Children Save the Children is Distributing essential humanitarian aid to children and their families https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/where-we-work/europe/ukraine   Revived Soldiers of Ukraine Revived Soldiers Ukraine (RSU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing aid to the people of Ukraine so that they may fulfill fundamental rights and freedoms such as right to life, right to appropriate and affordable medical care, freedom of belief and freedom for an adequate standard of living. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=EECANTTJNHN7Y