Imagine waking up one day as a refugee in your own homeland. Your identity, your roots, your very existence - questioned and threatened. For many in Palestine and parts of the world, this isn't a hypothetical scenario; it's a harsh, daily reality. But why don't these stories reach our ears unfiltered? Why does the truth seem so elusive? In an age of information overload, our inherent biases, preconceived notions cultivated over years, sensationalised news coverage, and surprisingly, even AI systems, have all played a role in confusing truth for falsehood. How did we arrive at this point where the lived experiences of millions can be so easily dismissed ? In this thought-provoking episode with Selma Bichbich we uncover the surprising and often overlooked connections between climate change and regional conflicts, the power of youth in shaping policy, real impact of 'keyboard activism', questioning whether our online efforts are driving meaningful change or simply creating an illusion of progress, limitations of peace negotiations, the changing narratives around international law, and the crucial role of youth in shaping a sustainable future. This conversation will push you to reconsider what you thought you knew, offering fresh perspectives on some of the most pressing issues facing the MENA region and the world at large. Selma Bichbich - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selmaqueen3... Linkedin:   / selma-bichbich-a034431b4   In this Episode: Trailer (0:00) Selma Bichbich- Introduction (01:05) Youth Activism in Crisis (03:28) COP28 and Global Awareness (04:32) Palestine is a global issue (05:21) How does climate change amplify the effects of War (07:53) Complexities of Activism in MENA (09:00) What can we do beyond armchair activism (11:02) Global Indifference to MENA Issues (13:00) Lack of Unity and Collective Action (15:28) Vocality and Backlash (17:20) Human Prioritization in Policy (18:10) Youth as Future Leaders (19:30) Responsibility of Older Generations (22:50) Challenges of Being Gen-Z in MENA (23:30) Colonization and Irony of global priorities (25:20) Women's Rights and Representation of Hijab (29:10) Activism and Leadership Disconnect (31:27) Defining Activism (33:00) Vision for Change (34:58) Intersectionality in Activism (37:12) Bias in AI and information (40:13) Leadership in the MENA Region (43:35) Call to Action for Institutions and Governments (45:30) Message for Policy makers (48:35) Message to Global Youth Activists (49:57) Defining Sustainability (51:41) Gratitude for the Conversation (53:00) Outro (55:33) #youthactivism #menaregion #humanrights #politicalscience #climatechange #agriculture #conflicts #palestine #colonization #cop28 #genderequality #civilsociety #solidarity #intersectionalfeminism #girl #environmentaljustice #systemicissues #emotionalexpression #collectiveaction #marginalizedcommunities #justice #awareness #youthleaders #algeria