In this Episode, Yara and I discuss social media advocacy for Palestine. Yara tells us about her background as a Palestinian, how she started speaking up for Palestine online and what challenges she's faced as a result.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

02:55 - Yara's background

04:26 - Did not start on Oct 7th

05:42 - The PR battle

10:05 - Short form vs. Long form content

13:05 - Advice to people wanting to make a difference

15:20 - Not just an Arab issue

22:20 - Difficulty with social media consumption

28:30 - Complete dystopia

29:59 - NIH boycott of Israel

35:55 - Last messages and book recommendations

Guest Intro:

Yara is a Palestinian advocate who uses her platforms to speak out against the occupation and raise awareness about what's happening in Palestine. She focuses on challenging misinformation and uplifting Palestinian voices. Yara studied criminal justice and legal studies and is now earning her master's in cybercrime and digital investigation hoping to use those skills to fight disinformation and support justice through digital spaces.

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