Been There, Seen That

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The podcast that navigates the messy world of global conflicts and humanitarian crises - told by people who have been there, seen them or lived them. For the young, and the young at heart, who want to know more but don’t know where to start.

  1. 03/13/2022

    Haiti - with Carel Pedre

    Carel Pedre is a Haitian radio and TV personality, journalist, director, producer, and philanthropist.  He joins Nay and Soph on Been There, Seen That this week to discuss the social and political situation in Haiti at the moment and how the country came to be where it is today - with issues like gangs, corrupt leaders and common natural disasters. But as Carel makes very clear in this episode, Haiti is also a cultural hub for art, music and much more, and there are many things you can do to support local artists and learn more about Haiti. Connect with Carel:  - Website: http://www.carelpedre.com - Twitter: https://twitter.com/carelpedre - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carelpedre - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarelPedre - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/carelpedre - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carelpedre/ - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/carelpedre

    57 min

  2. 03/06/2022

    Reporting War - with Clarissa Ward

    Clarissa Ward is CNN's Chief International Correspondent and has reported from places like Syria, Afghanistan, Russia and, at the time of the release of this episode, is currently on the ground in the Ukraine during the Russian invasion.  Clarissa chats with Nay and Soph about what it's like being on the ground during war and conflict from a journalist perspective, how to manage feelings of guilt and trauma when returning home, and much more.  We encourage you to follow Clarissa's work in the Ukraine and around the world on her social media platforms:  - Instagram: @clarissawardcnn - Twitter: @clarissaward - Podcast: Tug of War To learn more about Clarissa's life, you can purchase her book On All Fronts: The Education of a Journalist.

    45 min
  3. 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda - with Bonheur Pacifique and Paul Rukesha

    11/14/2021

    1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda - with Bonheur Pacifique and Paul Rukesha

    Bonheur Pacifique and Paul Rukesha from the Kigali Genocide Memorial (Aegis Trust), join us on Been There, Seen That Podcast this week to discuss the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. We discuss the history and future of Rwanda and how it has evolved into a reconciled and united country. Bonheur and Paul are both survivors of this genocide and are experts on the before and after affects of 1994. There is a lot that the world can learn from Rwanda. Referenced organisations: https://www.aegistrust.org/ https://kgm.rw/ Been There, Seen That socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beenthereseenthatpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beenthereseenthatpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/75596377 Twitter: https://twitter.com/beenseenpodcast

    1h 24m
  4. Venezuela - with Tamara Taraciuk

    11/07/2021

    Venezuela - with Tamara Taraciuk

    Tamara Taraciuk joins us on Been There, Seen That Podcast this week to discuss Venezuela. Tamara is the Acting Deputy Director of the Americas Division of Human Rights Watch. She was born in Venezuela and has closely covered its political and humanitarian crisis. Venezuela isn't getting the attention that it needs- so listen here to learn more about this growing crisis and share with your networks to bring attention to this region.  Been There, Seen That socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beenthereseenthatpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beenthereseenthatpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/75596377 Twitter: https://twitter.com/beenseenpodcast Tamara Taraciuk: Human Rights Watch: https://www.hrw.org/about/people/tamara-taraciuk-broner

    40 min
  5. Nigeria - with Mayeni Jones

    10/31/2021

    Nigeria - with Mayeni Jones

    Mayeni Jones joins us on Been There, Seen That Podcast this week to discuss Nigeria. Mayeni is the BBC News West African Correspondent. She has closely covered Nigerian politics and the activity of Boko Haram including the kidnappings of children. From the kidnappings of the Chibok girls by Boko Haram, to the current Nigerian government, the influence of ISIS and much more - this episode is not one to miss!  Been There, Seen That socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beenthereseenthatpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beenthereseenthatpodcast  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/75596377  Twitter: https://twitter.com/beenseenpodcast

    1h 12m
  6. Lebanon - with Linda Tamim

    10/24/2021

    Lebanon - with Linda Tamim

    This week, we are learning about what life is like in Lebanon at the moment from freelance journalist Linda Tamim. Linda is a radio broadcaster at Virgin Radio International in Lebanon and worked on a podcast DocuSeries called ‘Beirut Blast’, which shed light on the cause, effect, and aftermath of this devastating event in August 2020. Linda takes us through the economic crisis in Lebanon, which has seen their currency fall by 90% in 2 years, the impacts of the Beirut Blast, how COVID-19 has played a role, the different religious actors in politics and society, the refugee influx and many, many other layers that have resulted in Lebanon reaching boiling point today. Linda also shares a number of insightful resources on what Australians, especially those in the Lebanese diaspora, can do to help. Information to vote in Lebanon:  https://www.instagram.com/sawtivoice/ NGOs to donate to (provided by Linda): @beitelbaraka (Instagram) @livelovebeirut (Instagram) @basecampbeirut (Instagram) @idraac_ngo (Instagram) Beirut Blast podcast by Linda Tamim:  https://risinggiantsnetwork.com/project/beirut-blast/

    47 min
  7. Xinjiang (and the Uyghurs) - with Rushan Abbas

    10/17/2021

    Xinjiang (and the Uyghurs) - with Rushan Abbas

    This week, we are discussing the human rights abuses occurring in Xinjiang province, China against the Uyghur population. Our guest, Rushan Abbas is the founder of Campaign for Uyghurs, which advocates and promotes human rights and democratic freedoms for Uyghurs. Rushan was born, lived and studied in Xinjiang and started her activism work while she was a student, organising and leading in the pro-democracy demonstrations at Xinjiang University in 1985 and 1988. Since her arrival in the United States in 1989, Ms Abbas has been an ardent campaigner for the human rights of the Uyghur people. Links Rushan mentions in the episode: End Uyghur Forced Labour in China Now: https://enduyghurforcedlabour.org/ Berlin Beijin Olympics: https://www.berlinbeijingolympics.com/ Campaign for Uyghurs website: https://campaignforuyghurs.org/ Campaign for Uyghurs socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CampaignForUyghurs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cuyghurs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campaignforuyghurs/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOI2HEJ1y1Ipduh4wqqS3JA Been There, Seen That socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beenthereseenthatpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beenthereseenthatpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/75596377 Twitter: https://twitter.com/beenseenpodcast

    50 min
  8. West Papua - with Jim Elmslie

    10/09/2021

    West Papua - with Jim Elmslie

    On this week's episode, we chat with Jim Elmslie about what is happening in West Papua today and all the events that led up to this point. For those like us who are listening and learning from Australia, this situation is unfolding right on our doorstep and, unfortunately, isn't one that is commonly discussed. Jim is the founding Co-convener of the West Papua Project, which started at the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Sydney and is now at the University of Wollongong. He has researched West Papuan politics since his first visit there in 1987. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beenthereseenthatpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/beenseenpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beenthereseenthatpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/75596377/

    1h 19m
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The podcast that navigates the messy world of global conflicts and humanitarian crises - told by people who have been there, seen them or lived them. For the young, and the young at heart, who want to know more but don’t know where to start.

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  • Creator
    Nay & Soph
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Nay & Soph
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    Been There, Seen That