Today’s podcast guest is Serap Fišo, an independent researcher, freelance project expert, social activist, and storyteller. She received her Ph.D. in Political Science and Sociology from the International University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in 2023, where she examined forced migration, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and identity construction in post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In this episode, we discuss how the Bosnian war and the subsequent Dayton Peace Agreement affected women’s development in Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially academic challenges faced by women, how socioeconomic issues fueled displacement and migration, and memory and history and their impact on refugees, especially women. In addition, we discuss I Want to Live, a participatory theatre initiative involving migrants from a number of countries living in Sarajevo, exploring womanhood, migration, displacement, family, and belonging.
Listen now; link in bio.
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Serap Fišo is an independent researcher, freelance project expert, social activist, and storyteller, born and raised in Lüleburgaz, Türkiye. She comes from a Macedonian-Turkish family whose roots trace back to Štip, North Macedonia.
She received her Ph.D. in Political Science and Sociology from the International University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in 2023. Her doctoral research examined forced migration, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and identity construction in post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina. From 2014 to 2023, she was engaged in higher education and academic research as a Senior Assistant in the Department of Political Science at the International University of Sarajevo.
She currently works as a freelance project expert and independent researcher. Her research interests include migration studies, women’s and gender studies, memory studies, qualitative research methodologies, participatory and community-based arts, and post-conflict peacebuilding.
Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor have not returned home, fearing for their safety after death threats and an escalating official campaign against them. Culture Minister Miki Zohar has called for revoking their citizenship, while military lawyers have considered legal action. The threat is chilling. A democracy that punishes artists for exposing alleged atrocities is not defending itself—it is silencing conscience.
#Israel #NAZA #Gaza
Israel does not merely tolerate settler violence; it enables and deploys it. These crimes form part of a broader policy of dispossession: driving Palestinians from their land and hastening annexation. Yet, instead of demanding that Israel stop committing these crimes, Trump continues to arm Israel. This is complicity in crimes against humanity.
The next episode of my podcast is this upcoming Tuesday, October 13, at 10:00am EDT with Serap Fišo, an independent researcher, freelance project expert, social activist, and storyteller. She received her Ph.D. in Political Science and Sociology from the International University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in 2023. Her doctoral research examined forced migration, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and identity construction in post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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WHAT A MORAL ABYSS HAVE WE ENTERED?
The proposed livestream of Nidal Hasan’s December 3 execution is not justice strengthened. It is BARBARISM staged for an audience. Defense Secretary Hegseth wants Americans to watch their soldiers shoot a condemned man. Trump approved the execution. Hasan’s crimes were monstrous. Nothing excuses them. But their horror cannot excuse turning punishment into a spectacle of blood. WHAT MORAL ABYSS HAVE WE ENTERED when an administration mistakes the public execution of a human being for a demonstration of national strength? America cannot reclaim its conscience by abandoning it before the cameras. This would not honor the murdered. It would dishonor the living—we the American people. If Trump permits this horror spectacle, history should remember not merely the man executed, but the president who invited the world to watch America shoot its own moral authority.
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I pray that we remain decent people 🙏🙏🙏
And the guy will be in a wheelchair!
Why not we're pirates, we're thieves. We'd kill babies in in school. Why not finish the Terrace application and have somebody shot in public? So we got all 3, we're also paying Russia, for gas that they're gonna take that money to send to Iran to kill Americans.That's called Trump math.\nAnd everything he touches , you know , goes in the s*** , can and a unfortunately , he touched america.
This is not us !…..please don’t do this !
Entered? Hell trump invented the moral abyss
America trains the best terrorists ever because they are racist terrorists. Black history and our Daily struggles continue to show the evil they do. This is nothing new.
Fascism
No
Another Dumbshit Democrat.
trump is a cancer. vote blue so the healing can begin!
Keeping up with the Joneses! Trump's way!
A public execution by firing squad is just SHARIA LAW!
The USA is a moral abyss.
No, We’re giving him a place to sit
NOBEL PEACE PRIZE 2026: A POWERFUL VICTORY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND JUSTICE
A lifetime spent confronting injustice, defending human dignity, and demanding accountability has earned South African human rights champion Navi Pillay the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. From challenging apartheid to pursuing justice for atrocities in Rwanda, Pillay has devoted decades to strengthening international law. As former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and chair of the UN Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, she has confronted some of the world's most difficult human rights crises. As international justice faces mounting political pressure, her recognition sends a powerful message: No leader should be above the law, and no victim should be denied justice. Her achievement reminds us that peace cannot endure without accountability.
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The Nobel committee is choosing Nazi Jew haters who support terrorists, their lies and false propaganda. The Nobel Committee is now WORTHLESS.
This South African anti semite might have been the champion for human rights , women’s rights etc etc . She might have done wonderful work in Ruanda . I would like to know what she has done for world peace to have been granted such an accolade as “ The Nobel Peace Prize “ Says a lot about the the Nobel Foundation . What’s next ? Hamas will get the Nobel prize for Chemistry.
I love it when high school dropouts leave laughing emojis in attempt to mask their anger and frustration.
Today’s podcast guest is Serap Fišo, an independent researcher, freelance project expert, social activist, and storyteller. She received her Ph.D. in Political Science and Sociology from the International University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in 2023, where she examined forced migration, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and identity construction in post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In this episode, we discuss how the Bosnian war and the subsequent Dayton Peace Agreement affected women’s development in Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially academic challenges faced by women, how socioeconomic issues fueled displacement and migration, and memory and history and their impact on refugees, especially women. In addition, we discuss I Want to Live, a participatory theatre initiative involving migrants from a number of countries living in Sarajevo, exploring womanhood, migration, displacement, family, and belonging.
Listen now: soundcloud.com/alon-ben-meir/on-the-issues-episode-170-serap-fiso
Full bio
Serap Fišo is an independent researcher, freelance project expert, social activist, and storyteller, born and raised in Lüleburgaz, Türkiye. She comes from a Macedonian-Turkish family whose roots trace back to Štip, North Macedonia.
She received her Ph.D. in Political Science and Sociology from the International University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in 2023. Her doctoral research examined forced migration, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and identity construction in post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina. From 2014 to 2023, she was engaged in higher education and academic research as a Senior Assistant in the Department of Political Science at the International University of Sarajevo.
She currently works as a freelance project expert and independent researcher. Her research interests include migration studies, women’s and gender studies, memory studies, qualitative research methodologies, participatory and community-based arts, and post-conflict peacebuilding.
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How can we speak of a ceasefire when innocent Ukrainians continue to live under the threat of Russian bombardment? President Trump's proposed energy truce may offer temporary relief, but sparing power facilities while attacks continue elsewhere cannot be mistaken for genuine peace. After more than four years of devastating war, the Ukrainian people deserve far more than selective agreements that leave their lives in constant danger. A meaningful ceasefire must protect civilians, respect Ukraine's sovereignty, and lead to serious negotiations toward a lasting settlement. Peace cannot be measured by which targets are spared while others remain under attack. Measure it by the lives saved and the security restored.
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its ukraine that keeps asking for a cease fire. Russia would prefer a permanent peace treaty that ends the war and eliminates the root causes.
Who said there was a ceasefire? Russia did not agree to one.
Stfu Jew
They want a cease fire! So they can rearm Ukraine. They tricked Putin twice already no cease fire f*ck peace 30 plus gang Note thinks they're out numbered Russia. But one thing they didn't realize is that a full-blown war with Russia it won't be out numbered anymore. France have 290 warheads UK 240 warheads. Mighty Russia 7,200 nuclear warheads and they have better missiles delivery systems. Just f*ck around and find out.
Ukraine wanted to fuk around, now they're learning . 💯 We should have never been apart of helping any side , let them figure it out now. It will be over soon. 👍
Sorry Ukraine they ain’t gonna let you rearm !!!!! KUNTS
Not hearing much about Zelensky’s great summer ‘26 ‘40-day persuasion campaign’ now, eh? Glory days of Wildberries assaults are far in the rear view, and winter’s now coming for Kiev and the Zelensky Gang.
I hope Putin himself drags Zelenskyy out of Ukraine and makes an example out of him.
Fuck ukraine
ELON Your death will come on an ordinary day, in the middle of unfinished plans. The world will go on without you. Live wisely. 🍁
YOU need a new president AMERICA 🇺🇸 NOT UKRAINE 🇺🇦 UKRAINE crushing BOT CENTRES..MAGA GOING TO BE OUT OF WORK😅 You're looking more and more like RUSSIA by the day 🇷🇺 😏....Just waiting for the gas queues
