🎙️ Join Yasmine @yasmineouir and our latest guest Aymeric @farafinamasade on the newest episode of the We Belong podcast as we explore the journey marked by resilience and pride of a French citizen who self-identifies as “Afropean” and a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ Community living in Luxembourg. 🌍🇱🇺⚧️🏳️🌈
In this episode, it becomes clear that the tale of cultural exchange and cross-cultural identity is one of many Europeans. Acknowledging how systemic mechanisms and unaddressed inequalities directly impact the lives of minority groups in Europe is crucial in adapting institutional policies and providing sustainable change. Aymeric’s narrative exemplifies the emergence of a new generation of European Citizens who are determined to bring all aspects of their unique being to the table. The intricate and complex geopolitical dynamics at the origin of the creation of European Nations are visibly shaping people’s perceptions of themselves and others and must be integrated into the current conversations. 🇪🇺✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
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For the #28 episode of We Belong, we met YEИDRY, a Dominican-Italian singer and songwriter.
Born in Santo Domingo, YEИDRY recalled her journey of migrating to Italy at age 4, after a year spent apart from her mother, and the tribute she paid to her in the song Nena.
YEИDRY composes in Spanish, English and Italian and she collaborated with reggae legend Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and Congolese-Belgian singer Lous and The Yakuza.
For the past year, YEИDRY has been busy working on her debut album in Latin America and in Miami, she shared with us her ambition to experiment different genres and bridge her Caribbean and European cultures through music.
She also described her reaction when she learned that she was featured on Barack Obama’s “Favorite Music of 2021” and how this recognition inspired other young women.
Listen here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTbQVrw-frM
From our latest episode with Elozi Lomponda! @elozilomponda
Elozi is a woman in diplomacy and a fervent activist. She is the founder of @dlsp_congo, an initiative providing young people with the tools to take control of their lives and write their own history. Her story is powerful & inspiring!
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For the #25 episode of We Belong, we met Elozie Lomponda, a professional in foreign policy and founder of @dlsp_congo , a Charity enabling young people and women living in areas located near the Congo River to access quality education. 📚
Since 2013, Elozie has held a position at the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 🇧🇪
In 2015, it was the news that nine school children had died when their canoe overturned on the Congo River that spurred her to set up the Charity DLSP. 👏🏽
AVAILABLE ON ALL PODCAST PLATFORMS! 🎙 @elozilomponda
Inspired by @ghazalmia brave quest to find a new place to call home after she lost hers in Syria, we decided to reach out to her and ask for some word of advice for our community.
Hers is a story of resilience, excellence and above all it stands as proof that nothing can come in the way of your dreams.
"If you want to get the best out of [#refugees], who are actually resources and they can add value to the community, you should start accepting them. Because otherwise, you have the problem that you have this group of people who does not feel at home here, not at home back where they were born. That's just a waste of space, of human resources and a waste of talent."
In our latest podcast episode, football superstar Nadia Nadim talks about the challenges she faced in #Denmark, in acquiring Danish citizenship and in feeling part of Danish society. Despite growing up in Denmark, going to school there and working there, it took her 7-8 years to become Danish on paper, while at heart, she already was Danish. Unfortunately, this is the reality of many people around the world and also in Denmark.
Recent articles published in November 2021 by DR Nyheder state that some 71,000 people in Denmark have to go through this years-long process of gaining Danish citizenship, despite being born in Denmark, growing up in Denmark, building a career in Denmark, and ultimately despite Denmark being their home. Interviewees in the articles describe this process as extremely challenging and discriminative, as it sends the message that they do not belong to Danish society.
We are here to remind Denmark and countries around the world, that we, #BIPOC and people from marginalized groups, BELONG 🌎 and most of all, we are here to shape the future of our countries!
#dkpol #dkpolitik #dkmedier #dkkultur #folketinget #nadianadim #womeninfootball #webelongtoeurope #newpodcastepisode #newpodcastalert
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We are beyond excited to share a sneak peek of our upcoming podcast episode with football superstar Nadia Nadim, to be released TOMORROW 😉
Thank you Nadia for meeting with us and for talking about your story, your story of belonging, your story of proving people wrong and most of all, for sharing your resilience and ambition 💙
Stay tuned ⏩
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For the #23 episode of We Belong, we met Mariya Atanasova (@mariya_at_) from Bulgaria! As an activist, she was recognised Young European of the Year 2020 by the @schwarzkopfstiftung for her efforts to increase the visibility of young Roma people, and she also received the Woman in Youth Activism Award the same year. 🏆
As a young Roma in Bulgaria, Mariya experienced discrimination at an early age. She then became a member of the Roma Youth Volunteer Network where her mentorship work contributes to uplifting one of Europe’s most disadvantaged minorities.
In conversation with Mariya, we discussed her journey as an activist, the importance of receiving such a title as the Young European of the Year, the impact these recognitions have for broader communities and the importance to occupy spaces in spheres of power and influence. 💪🏽 AVAILABLE ON ALL PLATFORMS 🎧🎧🎧
Youth Ideas Report @ Conference Plenary
Tune in to watch the presentation of the Youth Ideas Report by #EYE2021 participants Greta Adamek, Martina Brambilla and Tommy Larsen, who are taking part in the Conference Plenary in Strasbourg!
We are excited to share the episode #22 of We Belong with @itsnunaa , from Portugal!
As an intersectional activist, Nuna unpacks what it means to be a Black woman in her society. She is also a multidisciplinary artist and she defines herself as a revisionist: she challenges traditional narrations on colonialism and she reflects on how history shapes privilege and equality in our societies.
In conversation with Nuna, we discussed her journey as a neurodiverse person, the endless ambition that defines her and how she takes courage to tackle injustice and racism through social media. AVAILABLE ON ALL PLATFORMS 🔥 #podcast #europe #portugal
🗣 For the #21 episode of We Belong, we met the resilient and inspiring Kamilla Sultanova ( @kamillasultanovaworld ) Born in Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 raised in Denmark 🇩🇰 and now living in Finland 🇫🇮, Kamilla is an entrepreneur and powerful keynote speaker, running her own culturally responsive consulting company ConnectUz. 🚀
Passionate about promoting tolerance in Europe, she hosts online and offline workshops on different topics from diversity and inclusion, to cultural onboarding and event facilitation. 💪🏽
In conversation with Kamilla, we discussed her journey to Europe, the region of her roots and the current growing instability with the Taliban threat in Afghanistan. Finally, we reflected on how to navigate multiple identities and the importance of finding a mentor to help us grow. 💥🎙AVAILABLE ON ALL PLATFORMS🎙💥 #podcast #europe
Ready? 💥Dropping the #20 episode of We Belong, where we travel to Poland 🇵🇱 to meet Dr. Margaret Amaka Ohia-Nowak, a linguist, a human rights activist and a cross-cultural training facilitator. 🗣
As a critical discourse analyst, her research focuses on the manifestation of racism against black people in language and discourse. 📚
Committed to contribute to a more inclusive society, she is president of “Word Idea”, a training company for promoting diversity, cross-cultural communication, combating racial discrimination, and the violation of human rights of people of African descent in Poland. 👏🏽
In conversation with Margaret, we discussed the representation of Black Polish people, the importance of understanding gaslighting and recognizing minorities’ lived experiences in countries where they are constantly alienated. AVAILABLE ON ALL PLATFORMS 🎙
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Did you know that our latest podcast guest released a new song? 🥳
In her own words Thérèse describes 'Skin Hunger' as "the heartbreaking wail of a lack of skin, flesh and humanity that our algorithms wish to silence. Limbs turned into landscapes. Beautiful, diverse, abstract, absent, noisy, virtual. Which more than ever disturb. Because they say too much while showing nothing, in a world used to showing everything while saying so little."
To listen to #skinhunger , follow @tcommetherese!
To listen her podcast episode, check the link in bio!
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Bonjour with the episode #19 of We Belong 🔥 Today we take you to France to meet the singer, activist
and artist Thérèse Sayarath ( @tcommetherese ).
Through her songs, Thérèse wants to contribute to the construction of another image of the
French "universality", one that includes all the people. 🙌🏽
Born in a Parisian suburb from Asian parents, she refuses to be put into a box: she sees herself as a rainbow. The encounter between the sun and the rain. Visible but uncatchable. 🌈
In conversation with Thérèse, we remembered her early days, growing up in a multicultural neighborhood, but also the identity crisis she faced when she studied in a business school and finally how she found an harmony and a way to express herself through music. 🎶 Available on all platforms! 💪🏽 #podcast #episode #france #webelong #music #arts
Microaggressions refer to daily verbal behaviors/communications or environment actions considered small, common and often ambiguous, maybe even trivial. They are often delivered by well-intentioned people not even conscious of committing an aggression. Whether intentional or unintentional, these actions cause hurt and pain, especially as they build up over a day and a lifetime.
They are a daily reminder to minorities that they don’t belong. Microaggressions can be more or less subtle, yet they build exclusion.
@jazmynjw shares useful content related to micro aggressions on TikTok and instagram - check her out 🥰
Morning 🤩 For the #18 episode of We Belong, we take you to the UK 🇬🇧 to meet the activist @safaa_charif , a disability activist, content creator and aspiring producer, with a huge passion for storytelling. 🗣
Safaa has a keen interest in bringing to life multifaceted stories that challenge the mainstream narratives and stereotypes surrounding disability and Islam. 👐🏽
During the first lockdown, Safaa explored new formats to share her daily life and break some stereotypes related to her multiple identities and her TikToks went viral. 🤳🏽
In conversation with Safaa, we discussed the importance of accessibility, how to sparkle educational conversations while using irony and how to better include people with disabilities and narrate their stories with authenticity. 📝 Available on all platforms! 🎧 #podcast #europe #uk #activism #monday #mondaymotivation
Dropping the #17 episode of We Belong 🙌🏽 Today we take you to Germany 🇩🇪 to meet the activist Sara Mardini @sarahmardini_x a Syrian refugee, but most importantly an humanitarian activist, a swimmer 🏊♀️ and a human rights defender. ✊🏽
In 2015 she was hailed as a hero along with her sister Yusra after saving 18 people from drowning on the hazardous journey from Turkey to the Greek islands. Back to Greece as a volunteer, she has been accused of people smuggling and she risks facing up to 25 years in prisons for having helped people.
Far from giving up, Sara was listed in the TIME 100 Next List for her humanitarian work and she shared with us some details of their journey, from Syria to Berlin.
Her story reflects the silent struggles that thousands of refugees face and helps us reflect on the future of Europe and its values. Available on all platforms! 🎧
