Tuesday, August 8, 11:00 AM EDT

In the 21st century, as the challenges of climate change and sustainable development more adversely affect indigenous peoples and poorer nations, it is critical that their voices are heard and their rights granted. Given these struggles for indigenous rights around the globe, this week is not just about the struggles of Palestine.

Please read the essay on this issue and the story of Standing Rock. Our guest will be the activists Shadia Qubti and Samuel Munayer.

Shadia Qubti is a Palestinian Christian who has worked in peace building and advocacy initiatives for 15 years. She is particularly focused on amplifying the voices and perspectives of women and other minorities in a variety of ways, one of which was in the Women Behind the Wall podcast. Shadia was born and raised in Nazareth. She studied International Relations and English Language at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and Conflict Resolution and Nonviolent Action at Trinity Dublin College in Ireland.

Samuel S. Munayer is a Palestinian theologian from Jerusalem. After completing a BA in Theology and Philosophy at Durham University, he is pursuing a Master's degree in Middle Eastern Politics at Exeter University under the supervision of Professor Ilan Pappe. Samuel has recently co-authored an article with John Munayer on Palestinian Liberation Theology titled: Decolonising Palestinian Liberation Theology: New Methods, Sources and Voices.

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Background info: Week 32: Indigenous Rights – KUMI NOW