Women's Liberation Radio News

Edition 92: Women in the Cross Hairs - Palestine & Israel with Cindy Sheehan

Dec 7, 2023

Explore the impact of the Israel-Palestine conflict on women and children. Hear insights from anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan. Discuss current events like protests, struggles in Gaza, and global news. Learn about a peace march and empowering song 'Prayer of the Mothers'. Challenge the necessity of war and advocate for peaceful conflict resolution. Unpack the masculine influence on warfare and address global perspectives on antisemitism and gender-based violence.

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Cindy Sheehan

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Women bear the brunt of caregiving in war-torn regions, facing heightened challenges and risks.

Legal protection and prevention measures against sex-based violence are essential for women's safety during conflicts.

Antisemitic and anti-Muslim sentiments fuel violence, denying women their rights and humanity in the conflict zone.

Deep dives

Impact of the War on Women and Children

The podcast discusses the profound impacts of the ongoing war in the Middle East on women and children. Women find themselves as primary caregivers for children, the elderly, and the wounded. Displacement due to the conflict exacerbates challenges faced by women, including grief, anxiety, sexual assault, pregnancy, and post-traumatic stress. Conditions in Gaza have left pregnant women delivering without essential resources, putting lives at risk.

Introduction

2min

Protests at School, Gaza Hospital Struggles, Ceasefire Updates, and Global Events

6min

Facing Violence and Hostility at an Event

37sec

Erin Jackson's Triumph in Pan-American Games and 'Prayer of the Mothers' Song Featured Singers

5min

Peace March and Interview with Anti-War Activist

41sec

Challenging the Necessity of War and Advocating for Peaceful Conflict Resolution

28min

Unpacking the Masculine Influence on Warfare

23min

Global Perspectives on Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Gender-based Violence in the Palestine-Israel Conflict

3min

First up, hear WLRN's greeting with member Mary O'Neill who later on in the show, delivers her commentary on the situation women are facing in the regions known as Israel and Palestine. This month, one of our newest members, Kathleen Miles, wrote and delivered WLRN's World News segment. Hear stories from around the world before listening to the song Prayer of the Mothers by Yael Deckelbaum. Next up, hear excerpts of a discussion WLRN's Thistle Pettersen and Emily Faye had with long-time American anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan. Cindy lost a child to the US war with Iraq in 2004 and has been a peace advocate and anti-war campaigner ever since. She gives us her take on the origins of the conflict and the underlying imperialism she sees at the root of it. Finally, stay tuned 'til the very end for Mary O'Neill's commentary on the subject wherein she examines the impacts the conflict is having on innocent women and children. Thanks for staying tuned to WLRN, YOUR feminist community-powered media service.

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Women's Liberation Radio News

Edition 92: Women in the Cross Hairs - Palestine & Israel with Cindy Sheehan

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Impact of the War on Women and Children

Challenges Faced by Women in the Conflict Zone

Addressing Bigotry and Injustices

Call for Dignity and Respect for Women

Fostering Community of Care and Empowerment

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