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Dec 30, 2023 • 25min
Nicole Jenes and Rathbone: Social media influencers a new lens on Gaza war | Talk to Al Jazeera
Social media influencers Nicole Jenes and Rathbone discuss the role of social media in shaping public opinion during the Gaza war. They explore using comedy and satire to shed light on the conflict, emphasize double standards and hypocrisy, discuss the power of TikTok as a political messaging tool, and highlight the importance of empathy and speaking out.

Dec 22, 2023 • 26min
UN’s Volker Turk: A quarter of humanity is caught in 55 global conflicts
The United Nations, a longtime advocate for human rights through treaties and laws, faces stark realities.Despite its efforts, rights violations persist, especially in conflict zones like Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine, where life, safety and basic needs are severely compromised.Meanwhile, emerging technologies and the climate crisis further challenge these rights.Addressing these critical issues, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, talks to Al Jazeera.Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribeFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglishFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeeraCheck our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile@AljazeeraEnglish#Aljazeeraenglish#News

Dec 15, 2023 • 25min
UN Humanitarian Chief: 'Gaza is special, not in a good way' | Talk to Al Jazeera
Nine weeks into Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip, the United Nations faces increasing challenges in delivering aid to the besieged and bombarded enclave.Israel’s offensive has displaced 85 percent of the population. About 1.3 million people are crammed into UN facilities there, exceeding their capacity four times over. These facilities have also been frequent targets of Israeli attacks.Additionally, the killings of humanitarian aid workers in air strikes further complicate the crisis.This situation raises concerns about the UN’s ability to operate in Gaza effectively.Martin Griffiths, the UN undersecretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator, provides insights on these issues as he talks to Al Jazeera.Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribeFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglishFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeeraCheck our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile@AljazeeraEnglish#Aljazeeraenglish#News

Dec 14, 2023 • 26min
UN's Philippe Lazzarini: Gaza’s agony - hungry, forsaken, dehumanised | Talk to Al Jazeera
For 74 years, the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, UNRWA, has provided healthcare, education and social services to many.Yet, the war on Gaza has severely affected UNRWA as Israeli air strikes have hit its facilities and killed at least 130 of its humanitarian workers.UNRWA’s work was recognised at the Doha Forum 2023, where we caught up with its commissioner general.Philippe Lazzarini talks to Al Jazeera.

Dec 13, 2023 • 26min
Lazzarini: Gaza’s agony - hungry, forsaken, dehumanised | Talk to Al Jazeera
For 74 years, the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, UNRWA, has provided healthcare, education and social services to many.Yet, the war on Gaza has severely affected the UNRWA as Israeli air strikes have hit its facilities and killed at least 130 of its humanitarian workers.The UNRWA’s work was recognised at the Doha Forum 2023, where we caught up with its commissioner general.Philippe Lazzarini talks to Al Jazeera.

Dec 11, 2023 • 24min
Sergey Lavrov: The Russian approaches to Gaza and Ukraine | Talk to Al Jazeera
In a world grappling with its geopolitics being fragmented, the East versus West competition for power is seemingly threatening to divide and polarise the global order.Russia's ability to selectively influence leaders and events in various parts of the world is vital when discussing international crises.On this special edition of Talk to Al Jazeera, we go to the Doha Forum 2023, where we connect with Russia's top diplomat to discuss the war on Gaza and Ukraine and his country’s apparently contradicting stands on both conflicts.The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, talks to Al Jazeera.

Dec 10, 2023 • 26min
Patrice Evra: 'Not a victim, but a survivor' of sexual abuse | Talk to Al Jazeera
Born in Senegal and raised in France, Patrice Evra rose to fame playing for Manchester United and Juventus, facing racism on and off the pitch.Later in his career, Evra revealed that he was sexually abused as a child by a schoolteacher, a secret he kept for 25 years.Now retired from football, he advocates against child sexual abuse as a UN ambassador and uses his social media presence to fight racism in sports.Evra has also ventured into technology investments, participating in the Web Summit in Lisbon, where we caught up with him.Patrice Evra talks to Al Jazeera.

Dec 4, 2023 • 26min
Iran’s Kharazi: Defining red lines before an Israeli aggression | Talk to Al Jazeera
Former Iranian foreign minister Kamal Kharazi discusses Iran's position on the Gaza conflict, their support for a one-state solution, and Israel's aggression in Syria. It also explores Iran's strained relationship with the UN Atomic Watchdog due to the impact of American withdrawal and European actions on their nuclear program.

Dec 1, 2023 • 26min
Brazil's Lula: Biden has no 'sensitivity' to stop war on Gaza | Talk to Al Jazeera
Brazil, renowned for its cultural diversity and vast rainforests, is experiencing significant political transformation.Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s return to power marked a departure from Jair Bolsonaro’s conservative government. This shift heralds a renewed focus on social welfare, poverty reduction, and inclusive growth, mirroring Lula’s previous term in the 2000s.However, Brazil’s journey is mired in global challenges, from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the war on Gaza. These issues raise important questions about Brazil’s role and position as a major global economy.We explore these complexities as Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva talks to Al Jazeera.Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribeFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglishFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeeraCheck our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile@AljazeeraEnglish#Aljazeeraenglish#News

Nov 25, 2023 • 23min
Finnish FM: Finland's defence deal with Israel vs its stance on Gaza | Talk to Al Jazeera
Finland's pivot towards NATO due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, increased espionage and cyberattacks. The controversy surrounding Finland's defence deal with Israel and its stance on Gaza. Finland's support for a two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and their response to Russian hybrid operations. The changing landscape of neutrality in European countries post-Cold War era.