Bad Faith Episode 480 - Towards a New U.N. (w/ Craig Mokhiber)
Jun 14, 2025
Craig Mokhiber, an international human rights law expert and former director at the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, dives into pressing global issues. He discusses the recent Rafah massacre and the Gaza Tribunal's call for accountability. The conversation critiques Western influence in the U.N., especially amid U.S. funding cuts, pushing for reformed power dynamics. Mokhiber also highlights grassroots activism, the need for media accountability, and the urgent humanitarian crises in Gaza, challenging listeners to understand the complexities of these conflicts.
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Gaza Tribunal's Moral Witness
- The Gaza Tribunal is a civil society initiative to bear witness to Israeli genocide in Palestine.
- It draws from the Russell Tribunal tradition to expose injustice when official institutions fail.
Global Outrage and Civil Resistance
- There's universal moral outrage over the live-streamed genocide against Palestinians.
- The failure of states and media to act makes civil society resistance vital.
Harness People Power for Change
- Mobilize society's power against genocide and apartheid to make horrors untenable.
- Learn from past movements that succeeded despite government opposition.
