Vegans for Palestine Podcast - Episode 19 - Animal Rights are Political

Dalal has an interesting conversation with Georges that turns deeply personal and political, tracing how witnessing violence and injustice from the genocide in Gaza to the everyday cruelty of industrial farming transformed one activist’s understanding of ethics and liberation. Georges reflects on the interconnectedness of human rights, animal rights and environmental justice, arguing that the struggle for freedom must include all beings. Through vivid stories of activism, from running a vegan restaurant to campaigning in Lebanese politics, they show both the hope and the heartbreak of trying to change entrenched systems of power. The episode also delves into trauma, recalling the experience of living through war and finding solidarity in global networks like Vegans for Palestine. Enjoy this one!This episode is captioned for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. Available here. Further reading:Veganism: Why we should see it as a political movement rather than a dietary choice – The ConversationThe four Ns of meat justification – The Psychologist (BPS)Timeline: Israel’s attacks on hospitals throughout its war on Gaza – Al JazeeraWhat do we know about the strike on the hospital in Gaza? – Al JazeeraThis episode features the music of Reem Kelani, who is a Palestinian singer, musicologist and cultural activist known for preserving and reinterpreting traditional Palestinian music. Born in Manchester and raised in Kuwait, she blends Arabic folk traditions with jazz and contemporary sounds. Her work celebrates Palestinian identity, resistance, and women’s voices through powerful performances and meticulous musical research. Check out Reem's music here https://www.reemkelani.com The Vegans for Palestine Podcast team thanks Georges for joining us for this special episode. We cannot wait until Palestine is free and you can drive from Lebanon to visit us! Send us Fan Mail