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Philadelphia Community PodcastInsight Pt. 2: Annual Black and Minority Business Expo, NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants, Girl Scouts: GirlzDayWe’re excited to highlight an event that’s all about economic empowerment and uplifting local Black and minority-owned businesses. I speak to Lori Noel —Chair of the Economic Development Committee of the South Jersey Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She’s here to talk about the Annual Black and Minority Business Expo, happening in collaboration with Cherry Hill West and East High Schools’ African American Culture Clubs. It’s a powerful day of community, connection, and commerce you won’t want to miss.Event Details:🗓️ Saturday, April 5th🕚 11 AM – 4 PM📍
2025-03-2829 min
(In)JusticeBehind The Sun: S1 E2 -The PlaybookDiab & Riyad tell the story of their experience during the ten-month-long riot and rebellion inside Sednaya military prison in 2008. Nadia explains how the regime’s brutal response during the upheaval reveals the tactics used by Assad's regime to crush any form of dissent.Behind the Sun is co-produced by Message Heard and The Syria Campaign, in collaboration with the Association of Detainees and the Missing (ADMSP) and the Syrian Center for Justice and Accountability (SJAC) under its project On the Margins No More.Archive used:Arab Summit. Inside Story...
2025-03-1342 min
(In)JusticeBehind The Sun: S1 E6 - From Behind the SunAfter receiving an unexpected visit, Riyad is finally free and wants his life back after being imprisoned for 21 years. We learn more about Riyad and Diab's joint work to fight for those still trapped behind the sun and to support survivors and families of the missing, as they continue to search for their friend Abu Hassan, whose wife - like many other Syrian families - is uncertain of what happened to her loved one.Behind the Sun is co-produced by Message Heard and The Syria Campaign, in collaboration with the Association of Detainees and...
2025-03-1336 min
(In)JusticeBehind The Sun: S1 E5 - The SearchDiab returns to Syria to be part of the revolution and witness a dream come true but is faced with what he fears the most. Another tragedy hits Ghufran's family, but a defected officer named Caesar has offered families some answers. We also hear the heartbreaking story of Noor, an expectant mother, who realises that not taking part in the revolution doesn’t mean that she’s safe.Behind the Sun is co-produced by Message Heard and The Syria Campaign, in collaboration with the Association of Detainees and the Missing (ADMSP) and the Syrian Cent...
2025-03-1348 min
(In)JusticeBehind The Sun: S1 E4 - ErebusStill in detention, Riyad needs surgery but has no family in Syria to help him. Diab, now free, ignores his family's pleas and participates in the revolution. The regime's Intelligence takes Abu Emad, a former army engineer, along with Majd and Abed (Ghufran's brothers) to the same place, Sednaya. With increasing executions and disappeared persons ending up in Sednaya, the detention camp's reputation as a dark abyss continues to grow.Behind the Sun is co-produced by Message Heard and The Syria Campaign, in collaboration with the Association of Detainees and the Missing (ADMSP) and...
2025-03-1350 min
(In)JusticeBehind The Sun: S1 E3 - IcarusDuring the revolution, Syrians rise and fill the streets calling for freedom and dignity, while the Assad regime used detention and torture as tools, including Sednaya, to crush the peaceful uprising. Nadia explores how the 2011 revolution changed Riyad and Diab's living conditions inside Sednaya. We hear from Ghufran, who tells us about her family’s activism, who see promise in the uprising but will face the heavy hand of Assad’s regime.Behind the Sun is co-produced by Message Heard and The Syria Campaign, in collaboration with the Association of Detainees and the Missing (ADMS...
2025-03-1347 min
(In)JusticeBehind The Sun: S1 E1 - Unsafe HavenNadia and Riyad explore the true meaning of "safety and justice" in Syria. He tells her the story of his disappearance in Syria for 21 years and how he formed a close friendship with Diab between the walls of the infamous prison Sednaya. Behind the Sun is co-produced by Message Heard and The Syria Campaign, in collaboration with the Association of Detainees and the Missing (ADMSP) and the Syrian Center for Justice and Accountability (SJAC) under its project On the Margins No More. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
2025-03-1345 min
The Quality Horizon PodcastUnlocking the Benefits of IAQG Membership: Insights from Industry ExpertsJoin us in this episode as we delve into the multitude of benefits that come with IAQG membership. Our esteemed guests, Akiko Hattori, Susie Neal, and Guiseppe Leoni, who have been long-time IAQG participants, will shed light on the advantages of joining the IAQG.One of the remarkable aspects of IAQG membership is that there is no fee associated with joining. However, the value it brings is immeasurable. By becoming a member, you open yourself up to a world of possibilities, including:1. Networking and collaborative opportunities that can broaden your professional connections and foster innovation....
2023-05-3018 min
Sharayet | شرايطوراء الشمس: ما بعد النجاةفي الحلقة الأخيرة من سلسلة «وراء الشمس»، نحكي عن الدعم النفسي الذي يحتاجه المعتقلون والمعتقلات بعد خروجهم من السجن، وعن سبل السعي للعدالة في سوريا. هذه الحلقة من إعداد وتقديم دلير يوسف، وأشرف على إنتاج وتحرير الحلقة فريق «صوت». .ھذه السلسلة هي إنتاج مشترك بین صوت وحملة من أجل سوریا بالتعاون مع المركز السوري للعدالة والمساءلThis series was co-produced by Sowt and The Syria Campaign in collaboration with The Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC).صفحات صوت على مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي:تويتر: twitter.com/sowtإنستجرام: instagram.com/sowtpodcastsفيسبوك: facebook.com/SowtPodcastsللانضمام إلى عضويّة صوت بلس https://sow.tl/PlusApple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-2216 min
Sharayet | شرايطوراء الشمس: المقاومة من خارج أسوار السجننتعرّف في هذه الحلقة إلى الطرق التي يقاوم بها أهالي المساجين من خارج السجن، إضافة إلى الناجيين من هذه السجون، لإيصال أصوات ومعاناة من ظلّوا من بعدهم.هذه الحلقة من إعداد وتقديم دلير يوسف، وأشرف على إنتاج وتحرير الحلقة فريق «صوت». .ھذه السلسلة هي إنتاج مشترك بین صوت وحملة من أجل سوریا بالتعاون مع المركز السوري للعدالة والمساءلThis series was co-produced by Sowt and The Syria Campaign in collaboration with The Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC).صفحات صوت على مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي:تويتر: twitter.com/sowtإنستجرام: instagram.com/sowtpodcastsفيسبوك: facebook.com/SowtPodcastsللانضمام إلى عضويّة صوت بلس https://sow.tl/PlusApple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-1520 min
Sharayet | شرايطوراء الشمس: المقاومة من داخل أسوار السجننسمع في هذه الحلقة عن سبل المقاومة التي ابتكرها المعتقلون من داخل المعتقلات والسجون السورية، مثل ممارسة الصحافة وكتابة الشعر وأداء المسرحيات، في محاولة لإيجاد الحياة داخل هذا المكان الذي يسعى بشكل ممنهج لانتزاعها منهم. هذه الحلقة من إعداد وتقديم دلير يوسف، وأشرف على إنتاج وتحرير الحلقة فريق «صوت». .ھذه السلسلة هي إنتاج مشترك بین صوت وحملة من أجل سوریا بالتعاون مع المركز السوري للعدالة والمساءلThis series was co-produced by Sowt and The Syria Campaign in collaboration with The Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC).صفحات صوت على مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي:تويتر: twitter.com/sowtإنستجرام: instagram.com/sowtpodcastsفيسبوك: facebook.com/SowtPodcastsللانضمام إلى عضويّة صوت بلس https://sow.tl/PlusApple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-0819 min
Sharayet | شرايطوراء الشمس: رياض ودياببعد قضاء ٢١ سنة في السجن في سوريا، يخرج رياض ويمشي تحت أشعة الشمس التي لم يكن قد رآها منذ ثلاث سنوات، وبعد ترحيله لبلده تركيا، يلتقي بصديق السجن، دياب، ليقررا بعدها إنشاء رابطة لمساعدة غيرهم من المعتقلين السابقين. هذه الحلقة من إعداد وتقديم دلير يوسف، وأشرف على إنتاج وتحرير الحلقة فريق «صوت». .ھذه السلسلة هي إنتاج مشترك بین صوت وحملة من أجل سوریا بالتعاون مع المركز السوري للعدالة والمساءلةThis series was co-produced by Sowt and The Syria Campaign in collaboration with The Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC).صفحات صوت على مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي:تويتر: twitter.com/sowtإنستجرام: instagram.com/sowtpodcastsفيسبوك: facebook.com/SowtPodcastsللانضمام إلى عضويّة صوت بلس https://sow.tl/PlusApple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-0119 min
Sharayet | شرايطسلسلة «وراء الشمس»نروي في هذه السلسلة قصصًا من سجن صيدنايا العسكري، قصص نجاة ومقاومة من داخل وخارج هذا المبنى الذي سرق حياة عشرات آلاف السوريين خلال سنوات طويلة. ھذه السلسلة هي إنتاج مشترك بین صوت وحملة من أجل سوریا بالتعاون مع المركز السوري للعدالة والمساءلة.This series was co-produced by Sowt and The Syria Campaign in collaboration with The Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-1802 min
The Syria TrialsS1E2: No Longer a Place to HealThe trial of Alaa M is one of the only cases in the Syrian justice and accountability space to currently be ongoing in a criminal court. Alaa M is a Syrian medical doctor, who was arrested in Germany on suspicion of complicity in crimes against humanity. Fritz Streiff delves into the key topic this trial has highlighted - the Syrian regime’s use of doctors, their medical knowledge, and the medical sector more widely, to oppress, torture, and eliminate anyone who dared to oppose them.The Syria Trials is a 75 Podcast production. This episode is hosted by Fr...
2022-10-0728 min
Justice VisionsBridging Syrian and International Justice EffortsThe Syrian conflict has underlined some of the weaknesses of the international justice system: the lack of formal justice avenues has left victims of international crimes largely in the cold. Conversely, this stalemate has also led to a transnational justice scene, arising from creative and innovative Syrian and international justice initiatives. This last Syria podcast episode sheds a light on some of the pitfalls and achievements that could inform justice actors in other conflicts.
While local civil society’s efforts to document crimes and collect evidence are remarkable, Mohammad Al Abdallah, director of the Syria Justice and Ac...
2022-08-3034 min
Behind the SunEpisode 6: From Behind the SunAfter receiving an unexpected visit, Riyad is finally free and wants his life back after being imprisoned for 21 years. We learn more about Riyad and Diab's joint work to fight for those still trapped behind the sun and to support survivors and families of the missing, as they continue to search for their friend Abu Hassan, whose wife - like many other Syrian families - is uncertain of what happened to her loved one.Behind the Sun is co-produced by Message Heard and The Syria Campaign, in collaboration with the Association of Detainees and...
2022-05-1736 minBehind the SunEpisode 5: The SearchDiab returns to Syria to be part of the revolution and witness a dream come true but is faced with what he fears the most. Another tragedy hits Ghufran's family, but a defected officer named Caesar has offered families some answers. We also hear the heartbreaking story of Noor, an expectant mother, who realises that not taking part in the revolution doesn’t mean that she’s safe.Behind the Sun is co-produced by Message Heard and The Syria Campaign, in collaboration with the Association of Detainees and the Missing (ADMSP) and the Syrian Cent...
2022-05-1048 minBehind the SunEpisode 4: ErebusStill in detention, Riyad needs surgery but has no family in Syria to help him. Diab, now free, ignores his family's pleas and participates in the revolution. The regime's Intelligence takes Abu Emad, a former army engineer, along with Majd and Abed (Ghufran's brothers) to the same place, Sednaya. With increasing executions and disappeared persons ending up in Sednaya, the detention camp's reputation as a dark abyss continues to grow.Behind the Sun is co-produced by Message Heard and The Syria Campaign, in collaboration with the Association of Detainees and the Missing (ADMSP) and...
2022-05-0350 minBehind the SunEpisode 3: IcarusDuring the revolution, Syrians rise and fill the streets calling for freedom and dignity, while the Assad regime used detention and torture as tools, including Sednaya, to crush the peaceful uprising. Nadia explores how the 2011 revolution changed Riyad and Diab's living conditions inside Sednaya. We hear from Ghufran, who tells us about her family’s activism, who see promise in the uprising but will face the heavy hand of Assad’s regime.Behind the Sun is co-produced by Message Heard and The Syria Campaign, in collaboration with the Association of Detainees and the Missing (ADMS...
2022-04-2647 min
CONFLICTEDIntroducing: Behind the SunBefore the next episode, we have something a little different for your ears - an introduction to a whole new podcast - Behind the Sun.In Behind the Sun, Nadia, a young Syrian woman in the diaspora, struggles to come to terms with what the world knows about what’s happening in her country. She speaks with Riyad - her father's friend - whom she had first met in the strangest of circumstances.In episode 1, Nadia and Riyad explore the true meaning of "safety and justice" in Syria. He te...
2022-04-2046 minBehind the SunEpisode 1: Unsafe HavenNadia and Riyad explore the true meaning of "safety and justice" in Syria. He tells her the story of his disappearance in Syria for 21 years and how he formed a close friendship with Diab between the walls of the infamous prison Sednaya. Behind the Sun is co-produced by Message Heard and The Syria Campaign, in collaboration with the Association of Detainees and the Missing (ADMSP) and the Syrian Center for Justice and Accountability (SJAC) under its project On the Margins No More. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
2022-04-1945 minBehind the SunEpisode 2: The PlaybookDiab & Riyad tell the story of their experience during the ten-month-long riot and rebellion inside Sednaya military prison in 2008. Nadia explains how the regime’s brutal response during the upheaval reveals the tactics used by Assad's regime to crush any form of dissent.Behind the Sun is co-produced by Message Heard and The Syria Campaign, in collaboration with the Association of Detainees and the Missing (ADMSP) and the Syrian Center for Justice and Accountability (SJAC) under its project On the Margins No More.Archive used:Arab Summit. Inside Story...
2022-04-1942 min
Branch 251You Have Nice HandwritingWhether they run into ex-militia fighters on the streets or receive anonymous threats over the phone- for many Syrians abroad, the Assad regime is never too far away. In this episode, Naya and Noor explore the insidious ways in which fear and intimidation permeate the Syrian diaspora. Our guests are Mohammad Al Abdallah, the executive director of the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre, and Ahmad Helmi, a Syrian activist and human right defender living abroad.For more information and regular updates on the trial, follow us on TwitterFollow Mohammad Al Abdallah on Twitter
2021-10-2226 minBranch 251Do No HarmWhen you think of dictatorial regimes, you might think of state-controlled media, or of the army on the side of the state- but what about the healthcare sector? Do they side with the regime? And what does that even look like? Since the uprising in Syria began, regime-aligned doctors have played a powerful role within Assad's torture apparatus. In this episode, we're taking a first look at the darker side of medicine within the context of war-torn Syria. Article of Annsar Shahhoud in the Journal Of Genocide Research.Annsar Shahhoud’s Master’s Thes...
2021-10-0828 minBranch 251The Koblenz Trial - 1 Year LaterIn a Branch 251 first, the whole team discusses where we stand, one year after the start of the Al-Khatib-, or Koblenz trial. How have expectations lived up to reality? But also, what is everyone's favorite episode? This is the final episode of season 2. We'll be back before you know it with season 3. Follow us on TwitterSJAC and ICWC report on one year of the Koblenz trialECCHR trial reportsSyria Justice and Accountability Centre's monitoring of the trialSupport for our podcast comes from German Federal Foreign Office...
2021-05-1448 minBranch 251A Long Trip, Long RoadKoblenz is a small step on the long road to what, exactly?In this episode, Fritz talks to Syrian lawyer and human rights defender Mazen Darwish about justice for Syria and Syrians, its forms and challenges, and what the trial in Koblenz means to him.For regular updates, you can follow us on Twitter @Branch_251, @Fritz_Streiff , @KaramShoumali and @PaulinepeekAdditional information on the topics discussed in the episode:Mazen Darwish on twitter: @mazenadarwish3His organization SCM: https://twitter.com/SyrianCenter; https://scm.bz/en/SCM's press...
2020-08-2130 minBranch 251Recording KoblenzThe Koblenz court recently rejected two motions regarding translation and audio recording of the trial. While the court argues these decisions protect witness testimonies and the road to justice, NGOs and legal scholars worry that denying translation and recording could diminish the impact of the trial.You can follow us on Twitter @Fritz_Streiff , @KaramShoumali and @paulinepeekAdditional information on the topics discussed in the episode:Mohammad al Abdallah on Twitter: @mohammad_syriaMore on SJAC's work: https://syriaaccountability.org/what-we-do/Prof. Dr. Stefanie Bock on Twitter: @Stefanie_Bock_Article about the recent court decision...
2020-08-0722 minBranch 251Abu AyoubEyad A. is the second defendant in the trial. The smaller fish. The less interesting accused. Or is he? Karam and Fritz go on a journey to find answers to this question.We talked to friends, family, a colleague of his from Branch 251, and a court reporter to find out more. And we discovered some pretty interesting insights and contradictions in the various versions of events.When did Eyad A. really join Branch 251? Did he fight with the rebels before he left Syria? Is justice going after the wrong guy? And how does he come a...
2020-06-0530 minBranch 251Colonel, Defector, DefendantIn this week’s episode, Fritz and Karam speak to Der Spiegel’s Christoph Reuter about Anwar R. Christoph Reuter interviewed him in 2013 over two days and tells us "how he ticks".And in court this week, Eyad A.’s police statement from August 2018 was admitted as evidence while his lawyers tried to dismiss it as inadmissible. Why? Tune in and find out.Subscribe to keep every episode coming to you automatically every week. If you would like to support the podcast, go to our website and click 'Support This Podcast'.You can follow...
2020-05-2927 minBranch 251It Wasn't MeThis week in court, the main accused Anwar R. reacted to the accusations against him with a statement that his lawyers read to the court. His defense in short: there was no torture when I was in charge, later others did it, I tried to help but couldn't do more, and then I fled the country.How did this go down in court and how did the public gallery react to his statement? Listen to Karam and Fritz discuss his lengthy and detailed statement. And get comments from survivors of Branch 251 and their lawyer.Subscribe...
2020-05-2217 minBranch 251The Two AnwarsHow did the Branch 251 trial actually come about? Your hosts Karam and Fritz talked to someone who played an important role in transforming the terrible stories of these crimes into legal cases: Anwar Al Bunni. He has been instrumental in building the case and kick-starting this first criminal trial against Syrian officials. He was also imprisoned himself simply because he was doing his job as a human rights lawyer defending political prisoners in Syria. Eight years ago, he was detained in Branch 251 and was face to face with the main accused Anwar R. who slapped hi...
2020-05-1518 minBranch 251Al Khatib Street or "Hell on Earth"This episode takes you into Branch 251. Or Al Khatib Branch, as it is known among survivors.Your hosts Karam and Fritz talked to them. Based on their accounts, this is how a detainee's journey looks like from arrest and arrival at the Branch, to the cells and interrogation rooms -- or better: torture chambers.A word of warning: better not listen with kids or just before going to bed. This will likely be the most gruesome episode of the entire podcast. But it is reality. It is the 21st century. In Syria. It is Branch 251.
2020-05-0727 min