Al Jazeera English • 28th June 2024

How is Israel using cultural erasure as a weapon of war?

Beyond the human suffering during Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza, what is at stake when centuries-old Palestinian culture is wiped away?

From the destruction of cultural centres such as Gaza’s century-old Archive Building to the targeted killing of artists such as renowned poet Refaat Alareer, Israel is wiping out facets of Palestinian culture in its ongoing war on the besieged territory. Under international law, deliberate targeting of cultural heritage is considered a war crime according to UNE

Al Jazeera English • 28th June 2024

How is Palestine connected to the climate justice movement?

Beyond the devastating aerial and ground offensive in Gaza, how does the Israeli occupation connect to climate justice?

From protests at COP28 in December last year, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, to social media campaigns such as #NoClimateJusticeWithoutHumanRights, climate activists are making a case for the inclusion of Palestine in the global climate justice conversation. According to a recent study published by British and American researchers, the first months of Israel’s war on Gaza prod

Al Jazeera English • 27th June 2024

What Black History Month means for those on the front lines of activism

What does Black History Month mean for those on the front lines of activism and organising?

From the struggles of the civil rights movement to the present day, African Americans have been pivotal in advocating for justice and equality in the face of systemic racism. Throughout history, they have confronted racial inequality, police brutality and the erasure of Black culture. In celebration of Black History Month, this episode spotlights the work of three Black activists who are shaping their co

Al Jazeera English • 27th June 2024

Why is Gen Z rejecting hustle culture and redefining the meaning of work?

Gen Z is redefining what we know today about the workplace as this generation has been rejecting hustle culture.

Modern workplace dynamics have changed globally since the COVID-19 pandemic. But recent reports have labelled Gen Z as the most difficult generation to work with, branding them as entitled, lazy, quiet quitters. However, emerging trends on and off social media suggest a different narrative.

From the “lazy girl job” trend to advocating for a four-day workweek, Gen Z is disrupting tra

Al Jazeera English • 27th June 2024

Why isn’t the world keeping #EyesOnSudan?

The Sudanese youth are again at the forefront of organising online and offline as the country is being ravaged by war.

Five years ago, the Sudanese youth were able to garner the world’s sympathy and support during their revolution. Since then, it has turned into a devastating war, which has led to one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world.

But today, the country is receiving little to no coverage and support. Many are asking: “Why? And what can be done about it?”

Al Jazeera English • 27th June 2024

How will Gen Z react to the TikTok ban in the US?

As the fate of TikTok hangs in the balance in the US, so too does the future of those who’ve turned the platform into an arena for change.

Within a few months, Americans might lose access to TikTok if a bipartisan bill that recently passed the House of Representatives is signed into law. The United States wants the Beijing-based parent company ByteDance, which owns TikTok, to sell the app to a US company over fears of privacy and national security. But how will this ban affect the mostly young

Al Jazeera English • 27th June 2024

How students around the world are taking a stand for Gaza

Students around the world are raising their voices to protest against Israel’s continuing war on Gaza.

More than 50 universities across the United States have now established Palestine solidarity encampments, demanding action to stop Israel’s war on Gaza.

What started as a student encampment at Columbia University in New York City two weeks ago has turned into a global student movement, expanding to Europe, Australia and Canada.

Student protesters have been met with brutal counterprotests, ar

Al Jazeera English • 27th June 2024

How Palestinians are using art as a form of resistance against Israel

With Israel’s war on Gaza, many artists are using their work to demand justice, freedom and an end to the bloodshed.

Throughout history, art has been a vital element of Palestinian resistance and an instrument to reaffirm political existence.

As Israel’s war on Gaza continues, artists across the world have been using their work to show support and solidarity with the Palestinian people.

From graffiti to skateboarding, Palestinian artists have found their own way to connect and share experienc