ACTivate - NZ Government: Do More For Sudan. Stand with Sudan and Help Stop the Violence Against Civilians. Now.

Listen to Sarah Morris, Advocacy and Policy Manager at Amnesty Aotearoa, tell us about this exciting new big picture campaign that aims to strengthen community decision-making as a powerful way to protect human rights. This campaign is a response to what Amnesty's been noticing NZers talk about; Are our politicians really listening to a diverse range of views? Is NZ a fair place to live for everyone? What about respect for Te Tirti o Waitangi? Amnesty is getting curious and asking kiwis around the motu what they think is needed to improve how decisions are made. This campaign is about people being able to meaningfully participate in the decisions that shape their lives, not just once every three years, but every day, in workplaces, schools, community halls, and all types of public life. Go to https://morevoices.nz to share your thoughts and get involved.

Listen to Catherine speak with Sanat Singh from, "On a Roll", a non partisan rangitahi-led campaign urging young people to get on the roll before the 25 October deadline. Sanat explains that it's a myth that young people are apathetic; Instead he suggests older people and politicians should, "get curious about what they care about" and "talk with" instead of "talking about" young people. Hear Sanat speak about strengthening and honouring the fundamental right to vote so that it becomes a part of our cultural identity. If you want to help the movement go to: https://onaroll.nz, volunteer, go to an event, and check in with the young people in your life and ask them if they are enrolled. What if we all showed up? And, keep showing up for the people of Sudan. Go to https://amnesty.org.nz/humanitarian-catastrophe-in-sudan/ and demand that the NZ government do more. Now.

Let's not forget the people of Myanmar where a drop in humanitarian assistance is worsening the suffering of millions of people after five years of conflict-related violence, says a UN report from June 2026. ASEAN leaders meet with military backed negotiators and rebel groups. Also, a conversation from the archives - listen to Dr Mariana Cifuentes talk about her experience of the 2021 coup, reflections on Aung San Suu Kyi and a hopeful message, "art and culture actually can be a way to foster peace." Check out Dr Cifuentes' new project: yaygyiyar.org

The #NoHarmware campaign led by Amnesty International and Tāhono Trust (an organisation seeding and supporting cross-sector action across Aotearoa) is proud to release an open letter signed by businesses, media organisations, and not-for-profits across the motu calling on the government to strengthen tech accountability for online harm.

In this episode Catherine speaks with Dylan Chand, winner of the 2025 Gary Ware Legacy Award, an Amnesty NZ award supporting people under 25 who are passionate about protecting and promoting human rights. With the support of the award, Dylan will develop and host the Girmitiya Exhibition, a project sharing the experiences of Indian indentured labourers who were taken to Fiji under the British colonial system between 1879 and 1916. Known as Girmitiya these communities played a significant role in shaping Fiji’s culture and history, yet many of their stories have remained unheard. For Dylan this project is about identity, belonging, and creating opportunities for future generations to better understand where they come from.