Francesca Albanese

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🎧On this episode of #SumudPodcast, we uplift, empower, and amplify Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories.

As an international lawyer, researcher, and author, Francesca has emerged as a powerful voice advocating for human rights, inspiring a global audience to critically examine international systems of justice.

➡️ Francesca shares her personal experiences living in Palestine for 3 years, and offers insights into the UN's role, the systemic challenges she faces, and the immense pressures exerted by the U.S. and Israel on those who investigate Israel’s violations of international law.

🎙️ Join our hosts, @DrEdHasan and @ZeinaAshrawi, for this insightful conversation.

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Thumbnail Photo Credit: Ned Mansour

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

02:55 Growing up in Southern Italy: Gender roles and power dynamics

08:15 Francesca’s first encounter with Palestine

12:44 Her family’s connection to Palestine and her mother’s revealing visit

24:23 Israel's laws targeting international organizations

27:07 How Israel undermines the UN’s agency

33:39 The UN's role, challenges, and Francesca’s unique position. 

41:51 Barriers to gathering information for reports

46:00 U.S. and Israeli pressures on international officials

53:47 Her book: Reflections and updates she would make today

01:01:03 Western feminism and intersectionality amidst genocide

01:06:06 The UN’s definition of genocide

01:12:31 Scholasticide in Gaza: The destruction of education systems

01:20:14 The ICJ’s provisional measures and enforcement challenges

01:28:30 Closing statements

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