City Rights Radio

Samen Tegen Racisme S6E2 – The Far Right Playbook

Anti-immigration rhetoric is surging across Europe, with far-right governments enacting policies that threaten migrants, democracy, and human rights. In this episode, we uncover the tactics and strategies of the far-right in the Netherlands and beyond. Host Mohamed Bah is joined by Kim Van Eekelen from De Goede Zaak, a Dutch NGO advocating for progressive policies. Together, they discuss the rise of Geert Wilders’ PVV, the role of fear-driven propaganda, and how migration has been weaponized to gain power. We explore:The far-right’s objectives and dynamicsThe normalization of migration “crises”Scare tactics in policy-making How civil society can counter hate and misinformation Want to learn more? Tune in to City Rights Radio for this thought-provoking conversation on Spotify and YouTube. Let’s challenge hate, resist misinformation, and build a society where everyone belongs. @cityrightsradio Heretosupport.nl 🎙 City Rights Radio is a platform amplifying the voices of migrants, undocumented people, and marginalized communities. Through raw and insightful conversations, we explore stories of resilience, activism, and the fight for equal rights. Our episodes feature artists, advocates, and everyday people sharing their experiences, struggles, and triumphs. 📢 Join us every Friday live on TikTok (@MrNieGuy224) for exciting programs like inter-school debate competitions, live episode discussions, and episode suggestions. As a fan of City Rights Radio, your recommendations matter—we listen to your ideas and, with our team, try to bring them to life! Tune in for deep discussions on migration, social justice, and community empowerment—because every voice matters. 🎧 Follow us and be part of the conversation! #CityRightsRadio #MigrantVoices #StoriesFromTheMargins

OUR VOICES S7E3 - The beginning of Amsterdam City Rights

In this episode, we dive into the Amsterdam City Rights movement—a unique bottom-up movement in Amsterdam fighting for the rights of undocumented people in the city. We’ll talk with Hidaya Nampiima, Ugandanhuman rights advocate, once the most famous undocumented person and today one of the most outspoken refugee activists in Amsterdam, and Savannah Koolen, founder and director of Here to Support and with more than ten years experience in advocating for undocumented people’s rights.  Amsterdam City Rights is a coalition of people with and without residency permits, created in 2018 from a grassroot community protesting against the unjust asylum system and xenophobic migration policies. The community meets twice a month to discuss common projects and ideas, participates in demonstrations, conferences and workshops. Amsterdam City Rights has been creating many projects and today manages the City Rights Radio and the City Rights App, with the help of the NGO Here to Support. This is Our Voices, a series about the stories of different migrant movements that stood the test of time and made history in Amsterdam. Hosted by Mohamed Bah, produced by Riccardo Biggi and brought to you by Here to Support, and supported by Action for Visibility, an alliance of Amsterdammers committed to social justice.  This is more than just a conversation—it’s a call to action! 🎙 City Rights Radio is a platform amplifying the voices of migrants, undocumented people, and marginalized communities. Through raw and insightful conversations, we explore stories of resilience, activism, and the fight for equal rights. Our episodes feature artists, advocates, and everyday people sharing their experiences, struggles, and triumphs. 📢 Join us every Friday live on TikTok (@MrNieGuy224) for exciting programs like inter-school debate competitions, live episode discussions, and episode suggestions. As a fan of City Rights Radio, your recommendations matter—we listen to your ideas and, with our team, try to bring them to life! Tune in for deep discussions on migration, social justice, and community empowerment—because every voice matters. 🎧 Follow us and be part of the conversation! #CityRightsRadio #MigrantVoices #StoriesFromTheMargins

OUR VOICES S7E2 - The We Are Here movement

Fighting for visibility and basic human rights in 2012 In this episode, we talk with Yoonis Osman Noor, activist from Somalia, about the We Are Here movement—a landmark protest in Amsterdam’s activist history that sparked change for undocumented communities across the Netherlands. Yoonis is a human rights defender andone of the spokesmen of the movement.  We Are Here started in 2012 when a group of squatting migrants began protesting against the lack of shelters for undocumented people and the unjust asylum system. This protest resulted in the rise of public awareness and recognition of the issues faced by rejected asylum seekers, with the opening of shelters known as BBB (Bed, Bad, Brood), and the LVV (Landelijke Vreemdelingenvoorzieningen [https://www.dienstterugkeerenvertrek.nl/over-dtv/leidraad-terugkeer-en-vertrek/opvanglocaties/de-landelijke-vreemdelingenvoorzieningen-lvv]). This is Our Voices, a series about the stories of different migrant movements that stood the test of time and made history in Amsterdam. Hosted by Mohamed Bah, produced by Riccardo Biggi and brought to you by Here to Support, and supported by Action for Visibility, an alliance of Amsterdammers committed to social justice.  This is more than just a conversation—it’s a call to action! 🎙 City Rights Radio is a platform amplifying the voices of migrants, undocumented people, and marginalized communities. Through raw and insightful conversations, we explore stories of resilience, activism, and the fight for equal rights. Our episodes feature artists, advocates, and everyday people sharing their experiences, struggles, and triumphs. 📢 Join us every Friday live on TikTok (@MrNieGuy224) for exciting programs like inter-school debate competitions, live episode discussions, and episode suggestions. As a fan of City Rights Radio, your recommendations matter—we listen to your ideas and, with our team, try to bring them to life! Tune in for deep discussions on migration, social justice, and community empowerment—because every voice matters. 🎧 Follow us and be part of the conversation! #CityRightsRadio #MigrantVoices #StoriesFromTheMargins

OUR VOICES S7E1 – From the White Illegals to Undocumented Activism in the ‘90s

In this episode, with Hans Krikke, a journalist and historian, we dive into the history of migrant activism in the Netherlands. Hans is an activist, founder and director of Ru Paré, and author of the book "Witte Illegalen in Hongerstaking" (White Illegals in Hungerstrike). The Witte Illegalen (White Illegals), were Turkish, Moroccan and Kurdish people who were invited to the Netherlands to work in the 60s and 70s, but then the Dutch state wanted to send them back to their countries. Without other options, they had to fight for their rights to be recognised in this country. This is Our Voices, a series about the stories of different migrant movements that stood the test of time and made history in Amsterdam. Hosted by Mohamed Bah, produced by Riccardo Biggi and brought to you by Here to Support, and supported by Action for Visibility, an alliance of Amsterdammers committed to social justice.  This is more than just a conversation—it’s a call to action! 🎙 City Rights Radio is a platform amplifying the voices of migrants, undocumented people, and marginalized communities. Through raw and insightful conversations, we explore stories of resilience, activism, and the fight for equal rights. Our episodes feature artists, advocates, and everyday people sharing their experiences, struggles, and triumphs. 📢 Join us every Friday live on TikTok (@MrNieGuy224) for exciting programs like inter-school debate competitions, live episode discussions, and episode suggestions. As a fan of City Rights Radio, your recommendations matter—we listen to your ideas and, with our team, try to bring them to life! Tune in for deep discussions on migration, social justice, and community empowerment—because every voice matters. 🎧 Follow us and be part of the conversation! #CityRightsRadio #MigrantVoices #StoriesFromTheMargins

Samen Tegen Racisme S6E3 – A Talk with Rutger, Deputy Mayor of Amsterdam on Migration & Politics

"For me, politics is all about helping people who are having the hardest time." - Rutger Groot Wassink, Deputy Mayor of Amsterdam In this episode of City Rights Radio, we dive deep into the challenges and rewards of fighting for the rights of marginalized groups within the political system.  Our guest, Rutger Groot Wassink, shares his insights on navigating the complexities of local politics, collaborating with grassroots movements, and advocating for a more just and inclusive society. We discuss: How to fight back the far-right from within the political system The shelters for undocumented people The potential of city-level governments. Understanding how politics works from within can be instrumental in community building. Listen to the full episode now and take action in your own community! Want to learn more? Tune in to City Rights Radio for this thought-provoking conversation on Spotify and YouTube. Let’s challenge hate, resist misinformation, and build a society where everyone belongs. 🎙 City Rights Radio is a platform amplifying the voices of migrants, undocumented people, and marginalized communities. Through raw and insightful conversations, we explore stories of resilience, activism, and the fight for equal rights. Our episodes feature artists, advocates, and everyday people sharing their experiences, struggles, and triumphs. 📢 Join us every Friday live on TikTok (@MrNieGuy224) for exciting programs like inter-school debate competitions, live episode discussions, and episode suggestions. As a fan of City Rights Radio, your recommendations matter—we listen to your ideas and, with our team, try to bring them to life! Tune in for deep discussions on migration, social justice, and community empowerment—because every voice matters. 🎧 Follow us and be part of the conversation! #CityRightsRadio #MigrantVoices #StoriesFromTheMargins