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longroadhomesblog · 6 months

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REMEMBER THEIR NAMES

#free palestine #palestine #gaza #gaza genocide #free gaza #gaza strip #free palestine 🇵🇸#free palestine now #humanitarian crisis #human rights #humanity #social justice #social justice now

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harmonyhealinghub · 7 months

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Unleashing the Power of Your Voice: Standing up for Yourself and Others

Shaina Tranquilino

October 21, 2023

Throughout history, individuals who have used their voices to stand up for themselves and others have played a pivotal role in shaping societies. From civil rights activists like Martin Luther King Jr. to Malala Yousafzai advocating for girls' education, these courageous individuals remind us of the immense power that lies within our own voices. Speaking up is not always easy; it requires courage, resilience, and determination. However, in this blog post, we will explore why using your own voice to stand up for yourself and others is crucial and how it can create positive change.

Advocating for Yourself:

Speaking up for oneself is an empowering act that allows individuals to assert their needs, boundaries, and beliefs confidently. When you use your voice to advocate for yourself, you establish healthy relationships built on mutual respect and understanding. Moreover, expressing your thoughts and opinions openly fosters personal growth by challenging self-doubt and building confidence.

Empowering Others:

Using your voice to speak up on behalf of others who may be marginalized or oppressed is an act of solidarity that holds immeasurable value. By amplifying unheard voices, we help create a more inclusive society where every individual's experiences are acknowledged and respected. A powerful example is the #MeToo movement, which empowered survivors of sexual assault to break their silence while shedding light on the pervasiveness of such issues.

Catalyst for Change:

History has proven time and again that when people unite behind a common cause with a collective voice, they become unstoppable forces for change. It was the resolute voices of suffragettes that won women the right to vote in many countries worldwide. Similarly, civil rights leaders fought against racial segregation through peaceful protests and speeches that ultimately led to significant legal reforms.

Inspiring Others:

When you find the courage to speak up and share your experiences, you inspire others to do the same. Your voice can become a catalyst for change in someone else's life, encouraging them to confront their own challenges and advocate for themselves or stand up against injustice. By using your voice authentically and fearlessly, you create a ripple effect that spreads empowerment throughout your community.

Overcoming Challenges:

Speaking up is not always easy; it often comes with risks and hurdles. However, by embracing discomfort, we grow stronger and more resilient. When faced with adversity or opposition, remember that every great movement encountered resistance before achieving success. Use these challenges as opportunities to refine your message, learn from differing perspectives, and build bridges of understanding.

The power of using your own voice cannot be understated. Whether standing up for yourself or advocating for others, speaking out has the potential to transform lives and shape societies. It may feel daunting at times, but remember that even small acts of courage can have profound impacts in creating positive change. So let us embrace our voices, unleashing their power to uplift ourselves and those around us. Together, we can make a difference by speaking up, even when it is hard to do so.

#power of voice #stand up for yourself #stand up for others #unleash your voice #use your voice #speak up #empowerment #self advocacy #advocate for change #raise your voice #be heard #amplify voices #strengthen in unity #equality matters #social justice now

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intersectionalpraxis · 2 months

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#feminist #social justice #free palestine #palestine #free gaza #current events #palestinian liberation #palestine will be free #children of gaza #end the occupation #end the genocide #ceasefire now #ceasefire #gaza strip #gaza #gaza news

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historyandmemes · 5 months

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RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — More than half a million people in Gaza — a quarter of the population — are starving, according to a report Thursday by the U.N. and other agencies that highlights the humanitarian crisis caused by Israel’s bombardment and siege on the territory in response to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack. The extent of the population’s hunger eclipsed even the near-famines in Afghanistan and Yemen of recent years, according to figures in the report. The report warned that the risk of famine is “increasing each day,” blaming the hunger on insufficient aid entering Gaza. “It doesn’t get any worse,’’ said Arif Husain, chief economist for the U.N.’s World Food Program. “I have never seen something at the scale that is happening in Gaza. And at this speed.” ... At the start of the war, Israel stopped all deliveries of food, water, medicine and fuel into the territory. After U.S. pressure, it allowed a trickle of aid in through Egypt. But U.N. agencies say only 10% of Gaza’s food needs has been entering for weeks. (Dec. 21, 2023 | Source)

DON'T LOOK AWAY.

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totallynotcensorship · 3 months

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flango87 · 3 months

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#activism #social justice #human rights #climate change #free palestine #ceasefire now

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guesswhojusttt · 3 months

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#apartheid #ceasefire now #end the occupation #free palestine #humanitarian crisis #i stand with palestine #israel is an apartheid state #israeli war crimes #stop the genocide #colonialism #human rights #Palestine #social justice #humanitarian aid #israel

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witchywitchy · 4 months

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Here's a map of the original names of Palestinian cities before its colonization.

Why does it matter to know this? Because changing the names as part of colonialism is not new in history.

Learning about the history of colonialism and imperialism is important. When we say educate yourself on these matters, it's because you need to learn to recognize patterns and prevent them from reoccurring.

The idea of the West being civilized is all a sham. The idea of Arabs being terrorists is a mere lie similar to the endless lies that have been told about Native Americans and many other indigenous groups.

If you're going to use the word 'terrorist', it's about time you use it on the real enemy.

Free Palestine.

#free palestine #palestine #gaza #from the river to the sea palestine will be free #signal boost #social justice #palestine resources #colonialism #imperialism #jerusalem #the west bank #happy new year #human rights #united nations #United States #gaza strip #ceasefire #ceasefire now #nye

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thevvitchbitch · 1 month

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#free palestine #gaza #west bank #palestine #palestine news #ceasefire now #usa news #us politics #jerusalem #social justice #free west bank #free gaza #middle east #human rights

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kaapstadgirly · 3 months

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I'm so speechless. To think there are so much more trapped underneath the rubble just like this, but they are not found 💔

eye.on.palestine

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untexting · 5 months

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Tweet by Director-General of the World Health Organization. DON'T LOOK AWAY. The carnage must stop.

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longroadhomesblog · 6 months

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I prayed to Allah today.

I prayed that Palestine would be free. Free from colonialism, from the evil hand that is Isr*al. They do not deserve that land, their olive trees, their sea, their joy.

Robbing children of their innocence, and childhood. A crime alone. So much knowledge, love and creativity…lost.

فلسطين الحرة

#فلسطين الحرة #free palestine now #free palestine 🇵🇸#free gaza #end genocide #humanity #humanitarian crisis #human rights #palestine #social justice now #social justice

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freedom-in-truth · 6 months

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#jews for palestine #jews for ceasefire #rabbis 4 ceasefire #rabbis #jewish #gen z for change #gen z #free gaza #ceasefire #ceasefire now #ceasefirenow #free palestine #freepalastine🇵🇸#israel is committing genocide #palestine #israel #usa #gazaunderattack #social justice

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intersectionalpraxis · 4 months

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Palestinian people who are suffering immensely in so many ways are still taking the time to rescue and help animals in Gaza for months now... and those who turn their backs on what is happening to Palestinian people... ya'll disgust me.

#feminist #feminism #social justice #free palestine #palestine #freepalastine🇵🇸#free gaza #current events #war on gaza #gaza news #gaza strip #gaza #gazaunderattack #gaza genocide #end the genocide #end the occupation #ceasefire now

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historyandmemes · 5 months

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(Note: See updated post) The new DRAFT U.N. Resolution, set to be voted on today, calls for:

• ... “urgent and extended humanitarian pauses” in the fighting throughout Gaza and the opening of corridors inside the enclave “for a sufficient number of days to enable full, rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access.” • U.N. Secretary General António Guterres to appoint a senior coordinator “with responsibility for facilitating, coordinating, monitoring, and verifying in Gaza, as appropriate, the humanitarian nature” of all assistance, and demands that “the parties to the conflict cooperate with the coordinator to fulfill their mandate without delay or obstruction.” • ... “immediate and unconditional” release of the hostages. It also demands that “all parties to the conflict comply with their obligations under international law ... including with regard to the conduct of hostilities and the protection of civilians and civilian objects.” • It reiterates the council’s “unwavering commitment” to a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians and “stresses the importance of unifying the Gaza Strip with the West Bank under the Palestinian Authority.” (12/22/23 | Source: WaPo)

Although the resolution's language was toned down, this is a sign of progress. While such measures are long overdue and should have been honored from the start, we must do everything possible to meet the urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza and relieve unfathomable suffering.

DON'T STOP POSTING. KEEP UP THE PUBLIC PRESSURE. DEFEND HUMAN RIGHTS.

Stay tuned for today's vote.

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totallynotcensorship · 6 months

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there are NO tunnels under al shifa hospital

the IDF is LYING to excuse their war crimes

don't stop talking about palestine

#gaza #palestine #free gaza #free palestine #social justice #imperialism #colonialism #ceasefire now #palestine resources #jerusalem #palestine genocide #from the river to the sea palestine will be free #palestinian genocide #israel #israel is a terrorist state #fuck israel #al shifa hospital #genocide

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