Nonviolence Now Podcast explores nonviolence as the path forward. It's a powerful and proven force that has shaped history, and continues to evolve in response to modern challenges. The podcast is co-hosted by Layal Beyhum and Alisha Foster, who guide thought-provoking conversations on the principles, strategies, and impact of nonviolent action throughout time alongside exceptional guest speakers.
From ancient practices to contemporary movements, each episode sheds light on how nonviolence has effectively addressed social, political, and environmental injustices.
This season showcases how nonviolence continues to be a powerful and transformative tool for creating a more just, equitable, and peaceful world.
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Layal Beyhum
Layal Beyhum (she/her) is a Lebanese human rights defender and social change initiator who is passionate about transformative action, social identities and cultural preservation. Based in Paris, she holds a Master's degree in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action from Sciences Po and a Bachelor's in Political Science from Lebanon.
Layal combines academic expertise in the Levant region, social movements, and their impacts with practical experience in community organizing, resilience building, and on-the-ground campaigning. She is the founder of "Lebnene Ele" (Lebanon is Mine), a youth-led initiative dedicated to advancing education, peace, and social cohesion.
As the host of The Nonviolence Now Podcast, she brings her experience and perspective to explore the different ways nonviolent strategies act as a catalyst for social and political change.
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Alisha Foster
Alisha Foster (they/them) is a multifaceted activist, grounded in deep love for the planet but with branches spreading out into racial justice, anti-war, queer, tenant, labor, and student activism. They graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in Environmental Studies, where they enjoyed talking to custodians about their terrible hours, giving fiery presentations on sinister connections between UW and war-profiteering companies, and once dressing up as the university’s president to act in a play mocking the institution’s corporate ties with strike-breaker Starbucks.
Alisha is honored to be a co-host on the Nonviolence Now Podcast, adding fresh takes and drawing on their broad knowledge base of the activist world.
Nonviolence Now Podcast is supported by Pace e Bene in partnership with the Nonviolence Now Media Project, Nonviolence News, and the MK Gandhi Institute.