Environmental casualties
MIDDLE EAST
It is said that truth is the ‘first casualty’ in war, but it may be that the environment is the ‘final casualty’. Even when the armed conflict in Gaza and Lebanon subsides, the environmental damage done by the Israeli bombardment is likely to provide a lasting legacy. In a call for assistance, the Palestinian Environmental NGOs Network points to a destroyed power plant integral to Palestinian water supply with repercussions for both agriculture and fisheries. Contaminated water affects not only water supply during the hot Gazan summer but also run-off to fields and off-shore areas, undermining the already precarious livelihoods of farmers and fishers. In addition there is ‘a health threat due to an increase in waterborne acute and infectious diseases as a result of additional viruses, bacteria and protozoa in the water. These are likely to cause serious illnesses ranging from gastroenteritis and cholera to liver failure and death.’
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Voices from the margins:
Multimedia: video, podcasts, and more.
- Poetry Slam in Zimbabwe
- The House of Hunger poetry slam held in Zimbabwe in 2006, and organised by the Pamberi Trust, showcased young artists performing inspirational work on issues from corporate power to child soldiers. The video features four of the poets.
Published by Pambazuka News.
- Iranian women speak out
- 3 March 2007, London. Women's rights activists marched through the English capital last week to celebrate International Women's Day with a protest against the misogyny of the Islamic regime in Iran and the threat of invasion by the US. Hear the voices of Iranian feminists Azar and Leila Parnian and the sounds of the demonstration as it passed through the heart of the city. Click here to learn more about the campaign.
Produced by Heidi Bachram.
- Raised Voices audio:
- Benny from West Papua on Corporate Power
- Vinayan from India on agriculture
