Working for human rights amid the pandemic (Part 1)

On this second episode (consisting of two parts) we want to share with you about ForumCiv’s experience with the global crisis brought on with the Covid-19 Pandemic. On this first part, we will focus on getting to know our colleagues Marei and Mohammud and their normal work routines in Colombia and Somalia, as well as we share with you the unbelievable impact that the Covid-19 crisis has had on both countries, considering their contexts.Keep your ears wide open for Part 2, next week!Youtube clips used in this episode:ColombiaThe Colombia-FARC Peace Deal Explained (NowThis World)Coronavirus: Bogotá conducts quarantine drill ahead of Colombia lockdown (DW News)Colombia: Bogotá keeping coronavirus lockdown measures (Al Jazeera)Colombia violence: Killings continue during lockdown (Al Jazeera)Five indigenous leaders massacred in Colombia (Democracy Now)SomaliaUN warns of a humanitarian crisis in Somalia due to Covid-19, natural disasters (TRT)Somalia: only one hospital to treat country’s COVID-19 patients (Al Jazeera)Somali troops still vulnerable to al Shabaab outside Mogadishu, Pentagon says (CBA TV)Also, here you can get more information about the current situation of ForumCiv country office in Somalia. 

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In the Forum for Change podcast, we share stories related to the work of Swedish civil society and its partners around the world. Together we will have the opportunity of learning more about the different regions and topics that form the weave of the work for democracy and human rights, towards a sustainable change.This podcast has been produced with the financial support from Sida. However, Sida has not participated in the production of the activity and it is not responsible for the views and opinions expressed here.