In this episode, Ciara Regan speaks with social justice and human rights activist Caoimhe Butterly about the essential role of hope, reflection, and rest in sustaining activism. At the time of recording, Caoimhe was based on the island of Lesvos, Greece – a critical point on the migratory journey for tens of thousands seeking refuge and international protection.

Caoimhe reflects on the harsh realities of life in refugee camps, describing the disempowering limbo experienced by so many. Caoimhe also chats about solidarity work and the trial of rescue workers including Seán Binder for their efforts to rescue migrants in the Mediterranean.

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The Irish Global Solidarity in 100 Objects podcast is hosted by Ciara Regan.

This episode was produced by Dylan Creane and Tony Daly. Music by Jump Lead.

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Show notes:

• This episode was recorded on the margins of the rescue workers trial in Lesvos, Greece in early 2023
• News report: Irish man Seán Binder faces 25 years in prison in Greece for helping rescue migrants from the Mediterranean, The Irish Independent (Nov 2021)
• Greece drops espionage charges against Seán Binder, RTÉ News (Jan 13, 2023)

A number of objects from the Irish Global Solidarity in 100 Objects exhibition relate to the topics discussed in this episode:

• RefugeesWelcome Unions Say No to Racism
• A Family’s Journey to Refuge
• Boats at Sea
• Charon’s Boats, XR
• Lifejackets

Teacher resources on developmenteducation.ie

• Mythbuster: 10 Myths About Migration & Refugees
• Post primary & youth resource: Global Rights, Noble Goals: Refugees, Migration, The Sustainable Development Goals And Youth
• Primary resource: Journeys: A Teachers Handbook for Exploring Migration and Migrant Rights in the Primary Classroom

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