The Cold War ended, but the arms trade didn’t. The U.S. now leads global weapons exports, with defense spending tied to jobs, trade, and influence. Peace, in this model, threatens profit. Militarism has become an economic engine, quietly normalized through policy. Challenging it means redefining security itself—less about firepower, more about stability, diplomacy, and resilience.
#PeaceEconomy #Geopolitics #ArmsTrade #ForeignPolicy #SystemicChange
Icons of Change Awards 2025
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Excellence in Governance & Anti-Corruption Leadership
Greco Belgica
#SDG16 #PeaceAndJustice #GovernanceReform #AntiCorruption #Transparency #EthicalLeadership #SystemicChange #JusticeForAll
ICYMI: Daddy Freeze Explains His Stance on Hushpuppi Despite Fraud Conviction https://www.rainsmediaradio.com/2025/03/daddy-freeze-explains-his-stance-on.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon Follow, Like & Share #DaddyFreeze #Hushpuppi #FraudAwareness #SystemicChange #Empathy
To summarize, the problem with inclusion efforts is that everything is fine until it inconveniences someone who is not used to be inconvenienced.
But if we changed the system to disable them, they might see it clearly.
So, let’s assume everyone needs something, and clear the way.
If we want our organizations to thrive, then we all need to thrive.
This powerful quote has been shared widely across the internet and in motivational speeches, though its exact origin remains unclear. What *is* clear is its message: the decline of education threatens the very foundation of society.
Capitalism, with its privatisation of education, is creating a deeply unequal future. America is a stark example—where a privileged minority now holds disproportionate control, while the majority is systematically left behind. The result? A society where opportunity is hoarded, and the potential of millions is stifled.
Education is the key to justice and progress. Let’s fight for a system that uplifts everyone, not just the few.
#educationmatters #socialjustice #inequality #capitalism #systemicchange #futureofeducation #equality #society #progress #auspol #globalissues
🤝It's time to ask: Are we truly serving citizens or just filtering them out?
Government systems claim to safeguard resources, but at what human cost? When our gates become walls, we risk blocking the very people who need support most.
Let's amplify the voices of those building bridges, not barriers.
@marthaedwards #PublicService #SystemicChange #TrustInGovernment #SocialEquity
🌟 Meet five regional women’s foundations driving equity and transformation.
Inside Philanthropy highlights their impactful work for women and girls. 💡
📖 Read more: https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/five-regional-womens-foundations-to-know
#GenderEquity #EmpoweringWomen #Philanthropy #LocalizedGiving #SystemicChange
Homelessness in the U.S. has reached record highs, fueled by affordable housing "shortages" and economic inequality. What policy reforms are needed to tackle these issues to provide stable housing for all?
https://buff.ly/4h4UdUQ
#HomelessnessCrisis #AffordableHousing #EconomicInequality #PolicyReform #SocialJustice #EndHomelessness #HousingForAll #PovertyAwareness #HumanRights #CommunitySupport #SystemicChange #UrbanChallenges #EconomicDisparity #PublicPolicy #SocialIssues #HousingCrisis
New Year, Same Me—But Better: Lessons from Audrie & Daisy
#saturdayreads #saturdaywatch
As we step into 2025 with a commitment to growth and reflection, I want to share my thoughts on a documentary that shook me to my core: Audrie & Daisy (2016). This heartbreaking film spotlights the stories of two teenagers who became victims of sexual assault, only to be further victimized by a society that prioritized protecting perpetrators over seeking justice for those harmed. It’s a story that lingers, sparking a deep conversation about systemic failure and the urgent need for change.
A System Rigged for Perpetrators
Watching the documentary, I was struck by how much effort and institutional power is directed toward shielding perpetrators. Daisy Coleman’s case, in particular, revealed an unsettling reality: the judicial system is often incapable or unwilling to deliver justice for survivors of sexual assault.
The prosecutor’s statement—“Daisy’s case was just too hard to prove within the court system”—wasn’t just an excuse; it was a chilling reminder of how ingrained biases and structural inadequacies perpetuate harm. This isn’t about individual perceptions or isolated incidents. It’s about a judicial framework that places an unbearable burden of proof on survivors, while perpetrators benefit from loopholes, societal complicity, and the unspoken presumption of innocence.
An Epiphany About Change
This realization led me to an epiphany: justice for survivors cannot begin and end with public outrage or individual accountability. It must start with laws. Comprehensive legal reform is needed to:
We also need widespread education on consent, digital responsibility, and bystander intervention—starting at a young age. Change isn’t just a legal battle; it’s a cultural one.
Remembering Daisy Coleman
Daisy Coleman’s tragic death in 2020 added another layer of heartbreak to her story. Her passing reminds us that the trauma of sexual assault and the subsequent victim-blaming can have lasting effects, often leading to mental health struggles. Daisy’s advocacy work and bravery deserve to be remembered, not just as a cautionary tale, but as a rallying cry for action.
As you reflect on the year ahead, I encourage you to watch Audrie & Daisy. It’s not an easy watch, but it’s a necessary one. The documentary forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about how we, as a society, handle sexual violence. Let’s take that discomfort and channel it into meaningful action.
Where Do We Go From Here?
We can start by having these hard conversations in our communities. Support organizations like RAINN that provide resources for survivors and push for legal reform. Hold schools, workplaces, and online platforms accountable for their roles in perpetuating harmful environments. Most importantly, let’s commit to raising the next generation to value empathy, respect, and justice.
2025 is the year of learning and growth. Let’s make it a year where we show up for survivors, challenge the status quo, and work toward a world where justice is not an exception but the rule.
#AudrieDaisy #justiceForSurvivors #lawReform #mustWatch #NetflixDocumentaries #SaturdayReads #saturdaywatch #sexualAssaultAwareness #survivorSupport #systemicChange
🌍 The environmental movement must break out of its echo chamber to drive real change. IP Guest Contributors explore how funders can lead the way. 🌱
#Philanthropy #EnvironmentalImpact #ClimateChange #InclusiveFunding #SystemicChange
One thing is clear: healthcare systems are failing the people they’re supposed to serve.
But this isn’t just about healthcare - it’s about systemic exploitation, which is also reflected in housing, food, labor, and beyond. But there’s a way forward.
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#Degrowth #UniversalHealthcare #SystemicChange #HealthEquity
The news from global politics isn’t promising, but we can respond by dedicating ourselves to what we believe in. Costanza Chock’s Design Justice offers essential guidelines. Let’s work towards a fairer, more inclusive future. @schockolatl @mitpress
#GlobalPolitics #DesignJustice #CostanzaChock #SocialJustice #Activism #EquityInDesign #JusticeMatters #InclusiveDesign #SocialChange #BuildBetter #CommunityDriven #EquityAndJustice #SystemicChange #Empowerment #design #book #mitpress
Why Managers Throw People Under the Bus to Save Themselves – A Systemic Issue!
Managers often shift blame to others when things go wrong. But is it really just their fault? Or does the system they operate in encourage this behavior? Let’s rethink responsibility in organizations by focusing on trust, not fear.
What structures in your organization foster blame-shifting instead of collaboration? #SystemicChange #Leadership
Hey there, chatventurers! 🎉 Some of you might have already caught on, but just in case you haven’t, we’ve officially changed our channel name from "KingdomBalance" to "PrincessBalance"!
We’re super excited about this shift as it really resonates with our values.
To us, a #Princess isn’t really a royal position, but more like a powerful femme archetype who brings about #systemicchange, fueled by #compassion and #empathy.
Stay tuned because we’ve got more exciting changes in store for our channel in the coming months! 🌟
https://www.twitch.tv/PrincessBalance
- Lily&
Beyond RUOK Day: Alternative Approaches to Mental Health Awareness
#BeyondRUOK #SystemicChange #WholeSchoolApproach #StudentLedInitiatives #PolicyAdvocacy
#EcosystemicAdvocacy #CommunityEngagement
#AddressingSystemicBarriers #ActiveListening #DiverseRepresentation #ClimateChangeAndMentalHealth
Dr Fatima's A Practical Guide to Systemic Change gaat wat verder dan JeKuntWelWatDoen punt NL
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3NCSY85FqVQ
#SystemicRacism #SystemicOppression #SystemicChange #ABetterWorldIsPossible #JeKuntWelWatDoen #schoof1 #Wilders1 #antiracisme
#micdrop 🎤
"But we cannot benevolence our way out of problems we’ve injusticed our way into.
If my congregation feeds 10 hungry people in a year but supports public policies that create 100 more, we are none the closer to the reign of God."
Hearts Based #Education and #AntiColonial #Learning in #Healthcare (H.E.A.L) Project is using the #arts to combat #HealthcareBiases.
“The H.E.A.L. #HealthcareProject provides #SystemicChange that is long overdue. I often think about the extractive ways that we talk about #CulturalSensitivity and #CulturalCompetency,” said Nicole Halbauer, H.E.A.L. Healthcare Project Manager.
The project will use #poetry, #storytelling, and #VisualArts to better understand patient experiences with a goal of #humanizing the healthcare system by bringing together #FirstNations #creators and #activists based in #PrinceGeorge.
They will work to create #ArtsBased and #AntiOppressive learning materials for healthcare staff including #nurses and #doctors.
The #FreeLessons will be available on the H.E.A.L Healthcare website.
The program is being organized by the Health Arts Research Centre in partnership with the Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health.
The project is part of the federal government’s plan to create better and safer health systems for Indigenous people with $126.7 million being committed to the project over three years.
#BCHealthCare #BCPublicHealth #IndigenousLed #MedicalCare #StopSystematicRacism #decolonialism
New blog post: 4strat’s own Nike Sudikatis is highlighting some key learnings from an ongoing collaboration with the EU Environment Agency www.4strat.com/blog/foresig...
#Foresight
#EU
#EnironmentalPolicy
#SystemicChange
#SustainableTransitions
Soul Boom Podcast @Rushkoff
Do we need Jobs? No, here's a small explanation.
You can start at 20:00 ↓↓↓
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFbJy-Iw7b8
#rainnwilson #douglasrushkoff #Freeeconomy #resourcebasedeconomy #rbe #ubi #gifteconomy #monopoly #gafam #eattherich #tradelesssociety #moneylesssociety #monopolies #conglomerates
#spirituality #theoffice #SoulBoomPodcast #CommunityBuilding #SharingEconomy #CollectiveAction #HumanConnection #SystemicChange #CompassionateLiving #DigitalDetox
