Tuesday 24th August 2021
News Headlines
Death of Tamil refugee // Funeral for Koneshwaran - GoFundMe Fundraiser
Taliban’s new rules impacting women
Covid outbreak in Wilcannia // Far West NSW Fresh Fruit & Veggie Covid-19 - GoFundMe Fundraiser
Capybaras take over gated community
Phuong spoke with Dr Jyhene Kebsi and Macquarie University students Hannah, Talia, Jade, Prashana, Alana and Sophie about their upcoming online conference, Decolonising Identity. Students shared their personal reflections from the unit, challenging negative stereotypes of marginalised communities portrayed in the media. They also shared their ideas on how to turn theory into community action. Decolonising Identity event details //
We heard from Jacqui True (Monash University Professor of International Relations and Director of the Gender, Peace and Security Centre) who spoke with Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn about what the Taliban’s victory in Afghanistan will mean for its people, especially for women and girls. //
Evie spoke to Cam from 3CR’s Yeah Nah Pasaran about the latest reports on the National Socialist Network. You can listen to Yeah Nah Pasaran every Thursday from 4:30pm to 5:00pm. //
We heard from Annie from Solidarity Breakfast who spoke with Sally Thompson about the community campaign that successfully forced the Maribyrnong Council to overturn their no vote to repurpose an unused international student residence into social housing during COVID. Catch Solidarity Breakfast every Friday from 7:30am - 9:00am. //
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Ivka, Frances, Kannagi, and Phuong
