Francesca Albanese

✨Big thanks to our sponsors:  Palestine Drinks Shop: https://www.palestinedrinksshop.com/ | @palestinedrinks_shop on Instagram Visualizing Palestine: https://visualizingpalestine.org/ | @visualizing_palestine on Instagram 🎧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 host, @DrEdHasan for this insightful conversation Special thanks to Zeina Ashrawi 🔗 Find out more about Sumud: https://sumudpod.com 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices