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Latest Episodes on #OUR_racism
Last month, your host, Fumi, was invited by the United Nations (UN) in Geneva to speak before the Group of Independent Eminent Experts on the Implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA), one of the UN's most powerful moral compasses for addressing racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance.
In this 60th episode, listen to Fumi's presentation at the UN - she relied on the stories and reflections from #OUR_racism to create her presentation.
You can find the full presentation at bit.ly/4jqFpRY (Fumi is the third speaker, and she also gives a final statement at the very end).
The presentation is available in the official languages of the UN - Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish – via simultaneous interpretation.
What does it mean to be a Colombian woman growing up in Bogotá, Colombia, and studying in Denmark and Ireland? Listen to Natalia share her journey of navigating stereotypes, understanding the differences and commonalities of places and their history, and pursuing her passion for anthropology, health, and the natural sciences.
What does it mean to be an Australian born to two Chinese parents in Sydney, Australia? Listen to Kevin share his stories of what it meant growing up as someone being perceived as “a dark-skinned Asian”, and his experiences as an elementary school teacher in Sydney.
What does it mean to be a woman born to two Taiwanese parents, growing up in Auckland and working as a musical director in London? Listen to Amy share her stories of her different identities intertwining with her passion for musical theatre and interest in societal phenomena.
What does it mean to be a Māori man pursuing a career in sports aerobics and diplomacy? Listen to Kane share his stories of growing up as a farmer’s child in New Zealand and pursuing careers in professional sports and diplomacy, as well as his experiences living in Denmark.
What does it mean to be a woman who identifies as Brazilian and Black? Listen to Letícia share her stories of navigating predominantly White spaces in both Brazil and Switzerland, and how her experiences made her into the person she is today.
What does it mean to be a man from Bihar, a state known as the “Africa of India”? Listen to Anantveer share his stories of living in New Delhi and London with a Bihari identity, and his reflections on what “being woke” means today.
What does it mean to a Greek woman who speaks fluent German? Listen to Nina share her stories of growing up in Athens before the 2009 financial crisis, teaching music in a village in east Switzerland, and her reflections about how our environments shape our perceptions of people who have backgrounds different to ours.
What does it mean to be a Lebanese and Protestant man with an Armenian father? Listen to Tony (alias) share his stories of growing up as a minority during the Lebanese Civil War and how it shaped his perspective on the experiences he would make living in Denmark as an adult, as well as his understanding of "belonging".