In the first episode of “Voices from Gaza,” we witness the raw, unfiltered reality of the genocide unfolding in Gaza, orchestrated by the Israeli occupation. This episode, rooted in the experiences of Palestinian women and girls, transcends mere statistics, delivering deeply personal testimonies that expose indiscriminate killings, systemic destruction, a longstanding blockade and forced displacement. By examining these stories through the lens of the 1948 Genocide Convention, “Voices from Gaza” forces us to confront the brutal truth behind the headlines, as well as the global silence and international complicity that enable it.
We invite you to listen to this powerful episode of “Voices from Gaza.” Hear the voices of those living through genocide, and let their stories compel you to act. The women of Gaza are not just survivors; they are leaders and symbols of resilience, and their voices deserve to be heard. The episode is available now—tune in, share, and bear witness to the truth.
The 1948 Genocide Convention defines “genocide” as “acts committed with the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial or religious group”. These acts include killing members of the group, causing serious bodily or mental harm and deliberately inflicting conditions of life calculated to bring about the group’s physical destruction. “Voices from Gaza” links each of these acts to the daily experiences of the people in Gaza, through a series of testimonies that paint a devastating picture of the genocidal violence that has taken hold of Palestine since 7 October 2023 and long before that.
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