In my opinion In Finland, the far-right can be understood as an underlying connection of ideological alignment shared between political parties, political groups within parties, individuals. Ideological outlooks that are characterized by extreme nationalist, anti-immigrant, and too often racist views. These groups typically promote the preservation of a perceived “pure” or “authentic” white Finnish identity,…
Category: Yahya Rouissi
A future in the rearview mirror: Four years of reflection of an immigrant in Finland
As the ‘car’ is effectively unreliable so there were more than just frequent stops to fuel more hate and share some racism to ‘touch base’ and distract the curious followers questioning the destination.
Tales from Europe: From stowaway to advocate: Sheku Amadu Jalloh’s story of activism in Denmark
In November 1990, Sheku Amadu Jalloh arrived in Denmark from Sierra Leone as a stowaway, escaping the political turmoil of his homeland. Over three decades later, the stowaway, Jalloh who has studied journalism at the University of Liberia with a three-month training program in the USA, is a Danish citizen and a dedicated employee at…
Anti-racism cooking with Yahya Rouissi
How to make a zero-tolerance winter recipe for boiled rocks in a pot, spreading fear and throwing the elderly, disabled, and low-income people into the woods. The “meal” is ready.
Tales from Europe: Dr. Faith Mkwesha and the Ubuntu Nordic Academy’s quest for unity in Western societies
Western societies can move toward a more communal and inclusive mindset, breaking down barriers and fostering a sense of shared responsibility. In a world often characterized by individualism, Ubuntu promotes empathy, cooperation, and mutual support – essential elements for addressing societal challenges…
Yahya Rouissi: To whom this may concern
As we navigate daily “a” distorted gallery, the glaring contrast between the spotlight cast on some and
the shadows shrouding others becomes an uncomfortable tableau. The dichotomy echoes the
oppressive silence enforced by the Western media that “beautify and nose-powder”, confining information and strangely by selectively applying censorship.
The abyss of immorality: Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Gaza: Necessary evil or morally indefensible
The quantity of explosives that have been dropped on Gaza has exceeded 12.000 tons, equivalent to the size of the nuclear bomb dropped on Hiroshima. Bear in mind that Gaza (45km²) is one-third the size of Nagasaki. More than 2.2 million Palestinians live in Gaza, an area about 40km long and 10km wide at its…
Yahya Rouissi: Words are weapons and the ones used by the media are mass destruction
“Adagio per sortem, annales se iterum replicabant.” Before ascension, from under the rubbles, Palestinian children with a bitter smile: “In articulo mortis. Morituri te salutant (At the moment of death. Those who are about to die salute you).” From the high seat of human rights and standards Europe replies: “Mors ultima ratio (Death is the…
Tales from Europe: Luxembourg’s first ever Black History Month event
At One People ASBL, our most cherished quote is: “Anti-racism is a team sport.” Celebrating Black History Month is a diverse and inclusive event that highlights and promotes the rich culture and history of the Afro community. It caters to people of all backgrounds, including children, youths, entrepreneurs, and employees. The event includes a wide…
Yahya Rouissi: Finnish government’s plans to ethnically profile racialized youths
Recent discussions by the Finnish government have raised concerns among human rights groups about the possibility of copying Denmark to carry out random spot checks on people in certain neighborhoods. If such a measure were ever implemented, it could lead to France’s controversial Article 24 which restricts videoing the police with the intention of “threatening…