IFMSA Groningen Podcast

IFMSA-Groningen

Find out more about Global Health through the voices of our members and that of experts interviewed by them. Within our channel you will find 2 different podcasts: Let’s Talk Human Rights and BeSus. In the BeSus podcast, our lovely hosts Martina and Toni will talk to you about a wide range of topics all related to sustainability and health as well as personal experiences and lessons from our own journeys. Let’s Talk Human Rights is the podcast by the Standing Committee on Human Rights and Peace. Here they want to educate themselves and you about current events regarding human rights issues.

  1. BeSus 08: Leaders Discuss Our Future

    24/03/2023

    BeSus 08: Leaders Discuss Our Future

    It’s time for our first episode of the new year! Today, we have two great guests: Juliette and Anouk from Act4Health, the climate change and health advocacy group of IFMSA-NL! They will tell us how it was to go to COP27 in Egypt in November of 2022 and all of the vital issues on the table at the event. We’ll talk about critical issues like the loss and damage fund, what the global temperature will look like in the next years according to COP27 predictions and policies, but also what we as students can do to help and advocate. An educational episode of BeSus you do not want to miss!

    40 min

  2. 20/12/2022

    Let's Talk Human Rights: Discussing the Iran Protests

    Welcome back to another episode of Let's Talk Human Rights!  In this episode, we dive into the basics of the ongoing protests in Iran. Listen as we talk about how they started, why they're happening, what the situation on the ground is. Below are some resources to further educate yourself, as well as actions that can be taken to support the protestors in Iran.   How to help:  Stay up to date: Center for Human Rights in Iran  Donate to the CHRI : Link  Sign a petition: Speak up against killing Iranian Women #MahsaAmini (change.org)  Sources:  https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/11/24/un-rights-council-moves-to-investigate-iran-protest-crackdown https://www.memri.org/reports/give-her-back-her-kurdish-name-jina-amini

    18 min
  3. Let's Talk Human Rights! Talking with: Dr. Marco Versluis

    14/11/2022

    Let's Talk Human Rights! Talking with: Dr. Marco Versluis

    Welcome back to another episode of Let’s Talk Human Rights  brought to you by the Standing Committee of Human Rights and Peace from IFMSA Groningen. In this episode, we interviewed Dr. Marco Versluis. Dr. Versluis is a gynecologist and obstetrician who teaches about Reproductive Health, from contraception and female health, through to pregnancy and birth. Since 2012, he has worked as a trainer in a Surgical Training Programme in Masanga, Sierra Leone.  In this episode we dove into topics surrounding safe motherhood, looking at the state of things internationally as well as within the Netherlands. We looked at various factors that are responsible for high maternal and neonatal mortality rates; why they occur, how they can be tackled. We also got deeper into the dutch system, examining how the midwifery system works in comparison to other countries.

    32 min
  4. BeSus 07: Back to Being Sus

    14/10/2022

    BeSus 07: Back to Being Sus

    BeSus is back! After what we hope has been a great summer for y'all, we are back with our first episode of the year 22-23. 🌞📚 Catch up with us as we talk about the latest sustainability updates, including what the owner of Pentagonia🍁 did and how to get through the current energy crisis. Also, get to know our new host! Be there or BeSus👀

    38 min
  5. BeSus 06: Have a Green Summer!

    07/08/2022

    BeSus 06: Have a Green Summer!

    Our lovely hosts Marti and Toni are joined by an expert on tourism and sustainability. Since it's the season, together we discuss the hurdles of trying to be sustainable on our vacations and how to overcome these hurdles and continue our green habits into summer. Enjoy listening and have a happy summer!

    48 min
  6. Let's Talk Human Rights: Safe Motherhood

    06/05/2022

    Let's Talk Human Rights: Safe Motherhood

    Welcome to another episode of Let's Talk Human Rights! This month's episode is devoted to safe motherhood! We unraveled the concept of safe motherhood and how the lack of practice affects the human rights of the mother and the baby. Moreover, we touched upon the impact of societal factors which influence the practice of safe motherhood and family planning such as racial disparities and the decisions on the abortion ban.  We hope you enjoy!

    27 min

  7. 18/04/2022

    BeSus 05: Zero Waste or Waste of Time

    Welcome back to your favourite sustainability podcast BeSus! In this episode, our lovely hosts Marti and Toni are joined by the wonderful Francesca Cofini to talk about how to live your life producing as little waste as possible. Francesca herself is a glowing example on how to live this 'zero waste lifestyle'. In the episode you will hear exactly how much waste she throws away each month, along with why producing less waste is so important and tips on how to reduce your own waste output. Enjoy listening! Follow Francesca on her Instagram: @this.is.how__

    40 min
  8. Let's Talk Human Rights: Women's Month!

    01/04/2022

    Let's Talk Human Rights: Women's Month!

    Welcome to another episode of Let's Talk Human Rights! This month's episode is devoted to all the beautiful women out there!  We collected stories from women and touched upon the topics of; sexual harassment, violations regarding transgender women's rights and the impact of stereotypical societal views on girls.  Moreover we discuss female empowerment and  how to become an advocate for women's rights and bring change!  We hope you enjoy :))

    31 min
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Find out more about Global Health through the voices of our members and that of experts interviewed by them. Within our channel you will find 2 different podcasts: Let’s Talk Human Rights and BeSus. In the BeSus podcast, our lovely hosts Martina and Toni will talk to you about a wide range of topics all related to sustainability and health as well as personal experiences and lessons from our own journeys. Let’s Talk Human Rights is the podcast by the Standing Committee on Human Rights and Peace. Here they want to educate themselves and you about current events regarding human rights issues.

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  • Creator
    IFMSA-Groningen
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © IFMSA-Groningen
  • Show Website
    IFMSA Groningen Podcast