In the vibrant neighbourhoods of California’s Oakland, a community of indigenous Mam people has found a new home, bringing with them a rich cultural heritage and a determination to overcome the adversities they continue to face in the United States. Originating from the western highlands of Guatemala, the Mam people’s
In Episode 02, Dr. Riwtik hosts researcher Gabriela Villacis Izquierdo, a doctoral candidate at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam. Gabriela provides a comprehensive insight into her work that revolves around her engagement with former combatants in Colombia, actively involved in the task of humanitarian
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