Fractured

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A project of ReFOCUS Media Labs citizen journalists, FRACTURED is an informative podcast about the most important events as well as political and social challenges related to the refugee crisis and migration flows in the world with a special focus on Europe. ReFOCUS Media Labs foundation is dedicated to building a global network of media labs to equip asylum seekers and recognized refugees with modern media creation skills. For more go to: https://refocusmedialabs.org/

  1. 2 days ago ·  Bonus

    S05 Summer Short 07: Rohingya - the Largest Stateless Community in the World

    In this episode, we spotlight the plight of the Rohingya, the largest stateless population in the world. We explore the harsh reality of living in overcrowded refugee camps across Bangladesh, where basic rights are stripped away. We discuss the ongoing lack of official refugee recognition, the severe barriers keeping an entire generation out of formal education, and what it truly means to survive without a country to call home. 👉 Watch the full episode now to hear the full story and help raise awareness: https://youtu.be/8muKotWEyfY?si=bjDUWwBoVYSTf89Z

  2. 11 Sept ·  Bonus

    S05 Summer Short E06: Imagine New Lebanon

    In this episode, we sit down with Jad Sleilaty (@JadTalksPolitics) to unpack the current reality in Lebanon and the wider regional tensions affecting the country. We look at the prospects for lasting peace and discuss why Lebanon desperately needs a new way forward. Jad shares his vision for breaking the cycle of crisis and what it takes to build a stable, hopeful future for the Lebanese people. 👉 Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/41OI0-5wUp8?si=I6utWOYnx7wDlF7d

  3. 3 Sept ·  Bonus

    S05 Summer Short E05: SURVIVING VS LIVING. Long displacement in Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya

    In this Summer Short we speak with Claude Jonkmans, founder of EmpowerVan, about their work delivering self-defence training in Kakuma Refugee Camp. Together, we explore what empowerment looks like in one of the world’s largest and most protracted refugee settings and why programs like this are critical in contexts marked by insecurity, poverty and limited opportunity. We unpack daily life in Kakuma, the realities of gender-based violence and how recent cuts to humanitarian aid are reshaping conditions inside the camp. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXjcKOqv6us&list=PLIU3A1qWAMTw2W9iCAhSddO3Rq_XkWTBc&index=8

  4. 27 Aug ·  Bonus

    S05 Summer Short 04: Life in a post-Maduro Venezuela

    In this Summer Short, independent Venezuelan journalist Gabriela Ramírez offers an on-the-ground perspective on societal sentiment following the fall of Nicolás Maduro. We discuss the complex emotions and hopes shaping the nation’s future, while emphasizing that meaningful recovery requires deep structural reform rather than superficial shifts in power.👉 Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/WB740-cdbU8?si=64IdrqHcRzZbQbpy

  5. 20 Aug ·  Bonus

    S05 Summer Short 03: Resettle Afghan Allies

    Since this week marks 5 years since the Taliban took over power in Kabul, we are returning to episode with Shawn VanDiver, founder of #AfghanEvac, who breaks down why international normalisation of relations with the Taliban must never happen without fundamental policy changes protecting women and girls. We discuss the global authority failure to hold the regime accountable and the urgent need for leaders to take action to save vulnerable women, children, and allies on the ground. Shawn highlights why diplomatic pressure and international accountability are critical to preventing further erosion of human rights in Afghanistan. 👉 Watch the full episode now to hear to hear even more: https://youtu.be/RH1G3ZSaz-Y?si=ncU6ISsexEpGuohI"

  6. 13 Aug ·  Bonus

    S05 Sumer Short E02: Free Humanitarians

    In this Summer Short, search and rescue volunteer Seán Binder opens up about his harrowing arrest, pre-trial detention, and the absurd criminal charges he faced simply for saving migrant lives at sea off the coast of Lesvos. We discuss how the EU is failing to uphold its core human rights obligations and why public oversight is so critical in resisting the growing criminalization of humanitarian aid. 👉 Watch the full episode now to hear Seán's story and join the call for justice: https://youtu.be/NaAzpBNDM-w?si=_3tvcJOZ9q06kYPX

  7. 6 Aug ·  Bonus

    S05 Summer Short 01: Spotlight on Iran

    At the very beginning of the civilian protest in Iran, Eli sheds light on the struggle of the Iranian people as they stand up for their fundamental rights against a terrorist regime. We discuss the frustrating silence of the international community in the face of injustice and the unwavering resilience of Iranians fighting for freedom. 👉 Watch the full episode now to hear more of Eli's story and support the conversation: https://youtu.be/oKPCE3ioj5o?si=2XyQic9ujM3qKKtt

  8. 30 Jul ·  Bonus

    HUMANITARIAN WATCH 16: FROM AFGHANISTAN TO UKRAINE. Our 100th episode.

    To mark our milestone 100th episode, we are looking back to where it all began. In our very first episode, recorded just six months after the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, we analyzed a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis and dared to ask a heavy question: What happens if Russia invades Ukraine? Just one week later, the invasion began, shifting the global landscape forever. In this special retrospective, we revisit our initial debates on whether Europe’s welcoming response to Ukrainian refugees would fundamentally alter its approach to displaced people from the Global South. Four years later, we assess our prognostics, examine the reality of modern asylum policies, and reflect on what all of those episodes have taught us about the politics of human empathy. SUPPORT FRACTURED: "Fractured", "Humanitarian Watch” and "DisInfo Watch” are original podcast productions of ReFOCUS Media Labs citizen journalists.  To support this program donate on ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org/donate or join us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/refocusmedialabs HELP US SUPPORT EDUCATION FOR WOMEN IN AFGHANISTAN: Give them their voice back through support for our online media skills training courses.  LEARN MORE- www.refocusmedialabs.org/voices-afghan-women PRODUCTION FAMILY: Hosts:  Sonia Nandzik-Herman Douglas Herman Production Family:  Dawoud Nouri, Yaser Akbari, Ziad Ibrahim, Sonia Nandzik-Herman Wassim Ahmed, Melek Moussa, Angel Sifontes Citizen Journalists:  Yaser Taheri, Milad Ebrahimi, Yaser Akbari, Naqib Rasuli, Mohammad Ali Alami Mentorship:  Douglas Herman  Producers:  Sonia Nandzik-Herman, Douglas Herman  Graphic Design:  Eli Fazlollah  for designs by Eli go to: ⁠https://refocusmedialabs.org/shop⁠  Music:  Theme: "Intro for Legends" by Bonkers Beat Club (Epidemic Sound)  Additional: "Mogul" by Blue Steel (Epidemic Sound) SPECIAL THANKS: To the extended ReFOCUS Family for their dedication, passion and creativity all year long. We’re not where we are today without all the effort from Dominika Pawlik, Weronika Pawlik, Liz Nasyrova, Evi Amersfoort,  Alina Mieniailova, Florian Krauer, Louise Holm, Chryssa Kouroukli, Natalia Tsarenko, Fine Bieler, Tommaso Stingo, Nazanin Foroghi, Dariia Stepanova, Rada Valchanova, Walker Watson, Eleonora Giacomelli, Joseph Murray, Omer Butt, Wojtek Paluch, Matthew Goncalves O’Kelly, Jennifer Perez, Jule Pehnt, Majid Bakhshi, Paul “Al” Simon, Jaime Moro Saavedra, Joëlle Hübscher, Beni Rietmann, Jakob Mayr, Jurek Edel, Francisco Ibanez, Bart Van Son, Federico Bustamente, Myriam Rey, Lotta Luley, Federico Rinaldi, Fatima Al Ali, Karina Kozłowska, Grace Neely, Marion Olang, Beryl Waindi, Dominika Pawlik, Evi Amersfoort, Tess Scott Bell, Weronika Pavlik, Liz Nasyrova, Alina Mieniailova CONTACT:  Thoughts or questions about this episode? Suggestions for topics we can cover later in the season?  Contact: ⁠sonia@refocusmedialabs.org

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A project of ReFOCUS Media Labs citizen journalists, FRACTURED is an informative podcast about the most important events as well as political and social challenges related to the refugee crisis and migration flows in the world with a special focus on Europe. ReFOCUS Media Labs foundation is dedicated to building a global network of media labs to equip asylum seekers and recognized refugees with modern media creation skills. For more go to: https://refocusmedialabs.org/

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  • Creator
    ReFOCUS Media Labs
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    131
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © ReFOCUS Media Labs
  • Show Website
    Fractured