The Seeking Justice Podcast™
Welcome to The Seeking Justice Podcast, a podcast dedicated to exploring and spotlighting issues of justice and injustice throughout the world. I am your host, Benedict Bloggs, a passionate and dedicated social and environmental justice advocate throughout my entire adult life and now a barrister and international human rights advocate based in Brisbane Australia. I want to use this platform to give a voice to the voiceless, to interview interesting guests working on important human rights and social and environmental justice issues and as an independent media mechanism to clarion call forth positive change in our societies.
The Seeking Justice Podcast™
Episode 1 - Finding Global Friendship in the Midst of Genocide (Mohammed (Gaza) and Isabella (Sydney))
[***Please note we had some technical difficulties with this Episode due to internet lag in Northern Gaza***]
Please donate to help Mohammed and his family in Northern Gaza - every little bit helps even $5 or $10 can make a BIG difference from a lot of people. Please imagine it was your own family and please give generously: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-mohammed-escape-gaza-build-a-better-life-in-australia
Please donate to help Ahmed Al Shanti (who produced the intro video) and his family in Northern Gaza - every little bit helps even $5 or $10 can make a BIG difference from a lot of people. Please imagine it was your own family and please give generously: https://www.gofundme.com/f/please-help-ahmed-alshanti-and-his-family-escape
In the inaugural episode of The Seeking Justice Podcast™, host Benedict Bloggs engages with guests Mohammed Abo Mansour and Isabella Kershaw to discuss the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Mohammed shares his harrowing experiences of living through war, the destruction of his home, and the challenges of continuing his education amidst chaos. Isabella, who has been supporting Mohammed from Australia, highlights the importance of their friendship and the efforts to raise funds for his family. The conversation sheds light on the dire conditions in Gaza, including food shortages and the psychological toll of war, while emphasizing the resilience and spirit of those affected. In this conversation, Mohammed Abo Mansour shares his harrowing experiences living in Gaza amidst ongoing conflict, detailing personal losses and the challenges of finding work as a freelancer in a war-torn region. The discussion also touches on the psychological impact of trauma on activists and the importance of art and expression in times of crisis. The participants emphasize the need for global solidarity and support for those affected by the conflict, highlighting the resilience of individuals like Mohammed who continue to strive for a better future despite overwhelming odds.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Seeking Justice Podcast
05:11 Introducing our guests - Mohammed in Gaza and Isabella in Sydney
08:26 Life in Gaza - Mohammed's Story
12:20 Building a Global Friendship in the Midst of Genocide
16:39 Fundraising and Support Efforts from Australia
18:32 Positive Contribution of Refugees to Our Economies
20:21 Censorship issues with GoFundMe, LinkedIn, UpWork etc
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