As Henry Kissinger turns 100 years old today, what can we say? Will we praise his diplomacy skills or will we choose to see what’s behind those potential praises? I invite you to do the latter.
Author Archives: Justina Kevi
#JusticeForShireen, A Year Later
Exactly a year ago, Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was murdered by an Israeli sniper. What happened in a year in Palestine? And what lenses can help us understand what’s been happening in Palestine for decades, as seen through Shireen’s painful example?
Ramadan in Palestine: Disregarding Human Rights is Democracy; Criticising Those Same Abuses Is Antisemitism
The Palestinian town of Huwara was just violently attacked by a big mob of Israeli settlers. This is not an incident – it’s is all part of what a brutal system of military occupation, ethnic cleansing, and apartheid entails.
What Are Political Prisoners And Why Should We Care About Them?
Why can it seem problematic at first sight to even define the concept of ‘political prisoner’? What can help us to do so? And, most importantly, why should we care? In short, we should care about our political prisoners if we care about human rights and our humanity. In my episode, I talk about the broader implication of it, I give examples of political prisoners we’ve had historically, and the ones we have now. I also invite you to take action!
The Brutality and The Illegality of The War in Iraq, 20 Years Later
If you’re an empire, you can destroy another nation and continue preaching about international law and human rights. Twenty years after the US-led invasion of Iraq, the country remains struggling and the war criminals unpunished.
International Women’s Day: Flowers Are Great, But What About End of Oppression?
What’s better than flowers on International Women’s Day?
In short, a lot.
That’s what I talk about in my episode.
An Explosion of Settler Violence in Huwara and What It Means
The Palestinian town of Huwara was just violently attacked by a big mob of Israeli settlers. This is not an incident – it’s is all part of what a brutal system of military occupation, ethnic cleansing, and apartheid entails.
Israel’s Attack on Nablus: Yet Another Massacre in Palestine
As Israeli forces raid Jenin and murder nine Palestinians – making it ten in a day – will we see any international condemnation? And what’s the role of the media here?
Stand with The People of Turkey And Syria
After the devastating earthquake, the people of Turkey and Syria desperately need our help. In invite you not to remain indifferent and support them in the ways that you can.
Massacre in Jenin: The World Continues to Look Away as Israeli Forces Murder Palestinians in a Refugee Camp
As Israeli forces raid Jenin and murder nine Palestinians – making it ten in a day – will we see any international condemnation? And what’s the role of the media here?
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