Social Justice Salon

Marianne Moore

Welcome to the Social Justice Salon with Marianne Moore. Evoking the grand revolutionary salons of the past, Marianne and her guests explore the social justice themes that have emerged through her work, showcase grass roots activism and deep dive into theoretical and practical methods to affect change in society. Subscribe and listen to boost your knowledge about social justice, and leave energised and clear about how we can re-create our world..

  1. 20. The Women's Revolution in Rojava, Syria

    MAR 25

    20. The Women's Revolution in Rojava, Syria

    Welcome to Episode 20 of the Social Justice Salon. In this episode, we learn about the amazing Women’s Revolution that emerged in Rojava in Syria during 2010s. We discuss how the Kurdish women set up an egalitarian society at the same time as fighting the forces of ISIS. Marianne is joined by Rahila Gupta who has been to Rojava and learned all about this region first hand Rahila is an author and activist. She is a patron of Peace in Kurdistan and on the management committee of Southall Black Sisters. She has authored a huge range of books, articles, short stories, poetry, essays, screenplays and plays for theatre, for names such as The Guardian, New Internationalist, Feminist Dissent, The Independent on Sunday, Asian Times, Spare Rib, Disability Now, The Lancet, and Poetry Salzburg. Most recently, with Beatrix Campbell, she has authored the book Planet Patriarchy a continent-crossing panorama of women’s rights, women’s oppression and women’s politics in the twenty-first century. Marianne and Rahila discuss the context that the Rojava women’s revolution emerged in, the hideous threat that ISIS posed to women in the region, and how this new society instigated new values, new institutions and a new way of life in northern Syria. It is an episode not to miss. Links and more info Buy Rahila’s latest book Planet Patriarchy Visit her website Follow the podcast on Instagram Follow Marianne on Instagram and TikTok Become a member of Marianne’s Patreon Music by Luke Fraser at The Tonic and Artwork was by Marianne

    1 hr
  2. 17. Monopoly Power

    12/17/2025

    17. Monopoly Power

    Welcome to Episode 17 of the Social Justice Salon. In this episode, Marianne is joined by the titan of financial and economic activism Nicholas Shaxson. We delve into predatory finance, tax havens and his latest research into monopoly power. Nicholas Shaxson is a journalist, author, and activist focusing on finance & economics, and their relationships to people and societies. He’s written for numerous publications including the Financial Times, the Guardian, the Economist, and the New York Times and has written a number of fantastic books: Poisoned Wells (2007), about oil, politics and conflict in West Africa; Treasure Islands (2011), about tax havens; and The Finance Curse (2018), about the domestic impacts of oversized financial sectors. He was a foundational member of the global tax justice movement and in 2021 co-founded the Balanced Economy Project (BEP), the first general international anti-monopoly NGO of the modern age. He is currently writing a new book on monopolies. We focus on the history and impact of monopolies, how pervasive and dangerous they are to our financial and overall health, and how it is actually very possible to curb their control and revitalise our local economies. Links and more info Follow Nicholas Shaxson on LinkedIn Buy his book The Finance Curse Buy his book Tresure Islands Buy his book Poisoned Wells Follow the podcast on Instagram Follow Marianne on Instagram and TikTok Become a member of Marianne’s Patreon Music by Luke Fraser at The Tonic and Artwork was by Marianne

    1h 9m
  3. 15. Running a Social Justice Consultancy

    06/17/2024

    15. Running a Social Justice Consultancy

    Welcome to episode 15 of Justice Studio Sessions. In this concluding episode of series one, we have a frank discussion about what it means to run a consultancy focused on social justice. In this episode we discuss the challenges of running a small values based business in an industry that favours the big boys. For this episode Marianne Moore, foundress of Justice Studio, is joined by Dr Irum Ali a social scientist and consultant who runs the organisation Inclusive Growth with her co-founder. Irum has nearly two decades of experience in both the academic and charity fields, working on a range of projects across research, policy and evaluation areas. Her current areas of interest lie in diversity, equity and inclusion in the charity sector, the impact of poor public service provision on marginalised communities and race equality policy. In this no holds barred episode, Irum and Marianne talk about their personal experiences and frustrations running a consultancy committed to social justice and equity in a capitalist world. We hope the topics raised will resonate with other consultants and small business owners and can be a force for more community rather than competition amongst us. Links for this episode: Follow Irum on Linkedin: Irum Ali Visit her website: www.inclusivegrowth.co Justice Studio’s website: www.justicestudio.org Follow Justice Studio on Instagram: @justicestudio Follow Justice Studio on Twitter: @justicestudio Follow Marianne on Instagram @creatrix.london

    1h 7m
  4. 14. International Safeguarding Scandals

    05/26/2024

    14. International Safeguarding Scandals

    Welcome to episode 14 of Justice Studio Sessions. In this episode we discuss three international safeguarding scandals. In 2018 it was discovered that senior Oxfam staff had paid local young women for sex whilst working in the response to the Haiti earthquake. The Oxfam Haiti incident was not an isolated incident, however. In this episode Marianne talks about the Oxfam Scandal as well as two other scandals that shook the international aid community but took place earlier: These are the UN DynCorp Trafficking case in Bosnia in early 2000s, and the UNHCR Peacekeepers scandal in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone around the same time. Please be advised that this episode contains distressing content. References Bosnia: Bolkovac, K & Lynn, C. 2011. The Whistleblower. Palgrave Macmillan: New York. Human Rights Watch. Nov 2002. HOPES BETRAYED. Volume 14 No. 9 (D) Jennings, K. 2017. The Immunity Dilemma. E-International Relations p.1 Simm, G. ‘Regulating sex in peace operations: Dyncorp in Bosnia.’ Open Access: https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt1q1crtm Martina Vandenberg, Complicity, Corruption, and Human Rights Available at: https://scholarlycommons.law.case.edu/jil/vol34/iss3/3 West Africa UNHCR and Save the Children-UK Sexual Violence & Exploitation in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone 2001 to 2002. IASTC Report 13 June 2002 UK House of Commons. Sexual exploitation and abuse in the aid sector. 23 July 2018. Haiti Oxfam GB Haiti Investigation Final Report – Confidential 2011 Charity Commission. 2019. ‘Summary Findings and Conclusions Oxfam.’ Charity Commission. 2019. ‘Statement of the Results of an Inquiry into Oxfam .’ The New Humanitarian: https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/investigations/2018/02/13/exclusive-oxfam-sexual-exploiter-haiti-caught-seven-years-earlier-liberia FCDO progress report on safeguarding against sexual exploitation abuse and harassment (SEAH) in the international aid sector. Links: Justice Studio’s website: www.justicestudio.org Follow Justice Studio on Instagram: @justicestudio Follow Justice Studio on Twitter: @justicestudio Follow Marianne on Instagram @creatrix.london

    51 min

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Welcome to the Social Justice Salon with Marianne Moore. Evoking the grand revolutionary salons of the past, Marianne and her guests explore the social justice themes that have emerged through her work, showcase grass roots activism and deep dive into theoretical and practical methods to affect change in society. Subscribe and listen to boost your knowledge about social justice, and leave energised and clear about how we can re-create our world..