EP 8.1: Meet Youth for Peace: Why SG youths are fighting for the end to genocide

Is the Palestinian issue a Muslim issue? Why should youth in Singapore care about conflicts beyond their borders? Join us in this conversation as we unravel the red tape around the “Israel-Hamas War” and pro-Palestinian activism in Singapore.

In this episode, we meet the duo behind Youth For Peace (YFP) - Garrett and B. They share their journey, motivations and challenges in their justice-centric, pro-Palestinian activism. Youth For Peace is a platform that aims to empower youth voices in Singapore to take a stand for peace. It began in 2023 to call for ceasefire and a halt to the genocide in Palestine. Stay tuned for the next episode 8.2 where we continue the conversation discussing the challenges around peace

Follow their Instagram to learn more about their work: https://www.instagram.com/youthforpeace.sg/

One of their most notable contributions is a proposal to the Prime Minister of Singapore that garnered over 10,000 signatories calling for Singapore to do its part to ensure peace in Palestine. Sign on to their proposal here: bit.ly/ProposaltoPM

Use your voice to stand up for peace through the Youth For Peace platform by submitting a solidarity statement here: tinyurl.com/yfpsgsolidarity (Anonymity can be maintained)

(02:36) Meet the founders of Youth for Peace

(05:13) Why solidarity statements?

(08:07) Perspectives from a Muslim and a Buddhist 

(13:48) Why a climate movement talks about Palestine

(14:35) Why should Singaporeans care?

(20:08) Haters, trolls & other pushback