Ep 57: Seek Safety in Support Networks with Paul Musyimi

Paul Musyimi on what social movements really are, why peaceful organizing wins, and how activists keep each other safe when the work gets dangerous. With Malemi, Paul talks about the principle "Seek Safety in Support Networks": when activists are threatened, national and international networks can provide support and deter violence.

Guest: Paul Musyimi, who works with social movements through Global Platforms P4C program (ActionAid). Passionate about young people strategically organizing and mobilizing for social change, and about keeping activists safe and alive to do that work.

Three takeaways

Social movements aren't automatically troublemakers. They use many tactics, and peaceful ones win better, longer-lasting results.

Safety is collective, not solo. Activists stay safer through support networks that watch over each other.

Good governance needs an active citizenry. Opposing power carries real risk, from surveillance to threats to detention, but staying vigilant is the price of accountability.

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