Aliya Danzeisen
@alinasu33.bsky.social
Advocate, Educator, Community Worker, Emeritus National Coordinator of Islamic Women's Council of New Zealand
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Reasons for Israel disqualifying the operation of international NGOs that provide essential humanitarian aid in the OPT- affecting MSF and many other orgs - include expressions of support for any of the international court cases against Israeli soldiers or leaders apnews.com/article/gaza...
Israel says it will halt operations of several humanitarian organizations in Gaza starting in 2026
Israel says it will suspend several humanitarian organizations for failing to meet its new rules to vet international organizations working in Gaza.
apnews.com
December 31, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Reasons for Israel disqualifying the operation of international NGOs that provide essential humanitarian aid in the OPT- affecting MSF and many other orgs - include expressions of support for any of the international court cases against Israeli soldiers or leaders apnews.com/article/gaza...
Also has tax filing implications.
USPS quietly changed its postmark rules — mail is no longer dated when you drop it off. The “official” date is when it hits automated sorting — sometimes days later
Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked
Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked
December 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Also has tax filing implications.
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President Trump’s spiteful defamation suit against the Pulitzer Prize Board may backfire, as the latter is now demanding Trump’s psychological records, prescription medication records, and tax returns in the discovery process. trib.al/LUCScTR
December 25, 2025 at 10:39 PM
President Trump’s spiteful defamation suit against the Pulitzer Prize Board may backfire, as the latter is now demanding Trump’s psychological records, prescription medication records, and tax returns in the discovery process. trib.al/LUCScTR
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Fourteen countries condemn Israel's plans to expand West Bank settlements, express 'resolute support' for Palestinians https://aje.io/vl95me
December 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Fourteen countries condemn Israel's plans to expand West Bank settlements, express 'resolute support' for Palestinians https://aje.io/vl95me
Sanctioning people for countering disinformation... imagine that. 👇
State Department imposes sanctions on former EU official, disinformation group leaders for ‘censorship’ | CNN Politics
The US State Department on Tuesday imposed visa sanctions on a former top European Union official and employees of organizations that combat disinformation for alleged censorship – sharply ratcheting ...
edition.cnn.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Sanctioning people for countering disinformation... imagine that. 👇
People and families come as they are. That’s just real life. Disability is part of human diversity, not something that makes a family less welcome or less deserving of belonging. 🧵1/3
IMHO Immigration NZ is incompetent in refusing a visa to an autistic kid with possible learning delays on fake Health Cost grounds.
Nurse's autistic son could face deportation after Immigration NZ rejects visa
Kid needs supportive education not medical care.
#NZpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Nurse's autistic son could face deportation after Immigration NZ rejects visa
Kid needs supportive education not medical care.
#NZpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Nurse's autistic son could face deportation after Immigration NZ rejects visa
Immigration New Zealand rejected the visa application of Nelson aged care worker Nithin Mankeel's son after he was diagnosed with autism.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 24, 2025 at 6:02 AM
People and families come as they are. That’s just real life. Disability is part of human diversity, not something that makes a family less welcome or less deserving of belonging. 🧵1/3
Call me Cassandra. For yrs, I warned the NZ Govt about rising RWE risks, unchecked tech platforms, resulting harmful narratives unmoderated. After March 15 attack, a widow asked me something I’ve never forgotten: “Why were you able to see what government couldn’t?” This article helps explains it.
The Americans Who Saw All This Coming—but Were Ignored and Maligned
Call them the Cassandras: the people—mostly not white and male—who smelled the fascism all over Trump from jump street. Why were they “alarmists,” and how did “anti-alarmism” become cool?
newrepublic.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Call me Cassandra. For yrs, I warned the NZ Govt about rising RWE risks, unchecked tech platforms, resulting harmful narratives unmoderated. After March 15 attack, a widow asked me something I’ve never forgotten: “Why were you able to see what government couldn’t?” This article helps explains it.
🙄 Oh my goodness👇
And yet New Zealand did not send anyone to last week’s UN convention on anti-corruption. There were 170 nations present, but not NZ.
December 23, 2025 at 7:06 AM
🙄 Oh my goodness👇
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The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
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NZ has joined Canada in designating as terrorist entities two far-right online networks that encourage extremist violence and exploit children.
Two far-right networks designated as terrorist entities
newsroom.co.nz
December 19, 2025 at 5:41 AM
NZ has joined Canada in designating as terrorist entities two far-right online networks that encourage extremist violence and exploit children.
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Al Jazeera asked displaced Palestinian children about their hopes for the new year. I wanted to share their responses here:
December 31, 2023 at 7:45 PM
Al Jazeera asked displaced Palestinian children about their hopes for the new year. I wanted to share their responses here:
Do they not realise, the people redacting... are reading these lines. At some point, one of them will say something.
Nobody works this hard for this long to cover up something this bad unless they are guilty.
December 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Do they not realise, the people redacting... are reading these lines. At some point, one of them will say something.
Such an awesome mahi these last two years. I'd look for it every week. 👇
So, today I'm wrapping up People Watching. Massive thanks to everyone who has supported it & all the cool people I've met and drawn. I wrote an article in the Sunday Magazine today talking about the lessons I've learned doing it - and there were so many.
www.thepost.co.nz/culture/3609...
www.thepost.co.nz/culture/3609...
December 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Such an awesome mahi these last two years. I'd look for it every week. 👇
Let’s shift New Zealand down a better path.
Further thoughts on the UN’s review of NZ’s efforts to eliminate racial discrimination found those efforts were not just lacking, but that key indicators show NZ is regressing.
CERD report here: tinyurl.com/cerdnz1
#PublicPolicy #HumanRights 🧵1/5
Further thoughts on the UN’s review of NZ’s efforts to eliminate racial discrimination found those efforts were not just lacking, but that key indicators show NZ is regressing.
CERD report here: tinyurl.com/cerdnz1
#PublicPolicy #HumanRights 🧵1/5
Is NZ letting human rights slip through our fingers?
Last week, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination(CERD) released a report raising serious concerns about NZ’s efforts to address discrimination.
Media coverage limited (especially for ethnic communities), so I share...🧵1/7
Last week, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination(CERD) released a report raising serious concerns about NZ’s efforts to address discrimination.
Media coverage limited (especially for ethnic communities), so I share...🧵1/7
December 20, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Let’s shift New Zealand down a better path.
Further thoughts on the UN’s review of NZ’s efforts to eliminate racial discrimination found those efforts were not just lacking, but that key indicators show NZ is regressing.
CERD report here: tinyurl.com/cerdnz1
#PublicPolicy #HumanRights 🧵1/5
Further thoughts on the UN’s review of NZ’s efforts to eliminate racial discrimination found those efforts were not just lacking, but that key indicators show NZ is regressing.
CERD report here: tinyurl.com/cerdnz1
#PublicPolicy #HumanRights 🧵1/5
👇An important decision... driven by the advocacy of @pault.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
👇An important decision... driven by the advocacy of @pault.bsky.social
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Take care online today. Following the terror attack in Australia, please be aware of: explicit videos of the attack, AI generated videos of the attack, any disinformation about the shooting, shooter, or victims. Report anything that seems suss to the platform you saw it on and Netsafe. ❤️❤️❤️
December 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Take care online today. Following the terror attack in Australia, please be aware of: explicit videos of the attack, AI generated videos of the attack, any disinformation about the shooting, shooter, or victims. Report anything that seems suss to the platform you saw it on and Netsafe. ❤️❤️❤️
Surrounded by CVE for years, I know this with certainty. No one should ever experience terrorism. Guns have no place in civil society besides tightly regulated hunting. No one should be targeted because of their faith. And the only long term solution to overcome hate is to love thy neighbour. 🧵1/2
December 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Surrounded by CVE for years, I know this with certainty. No one should ever experience terrorism. Guns have no place in civil society besides tightly regulated hunting. No one should be targeted because of their faith. And the only long term solution to overcome hate is to love thy neighbour. 🧵1/2
Asked about my thoughts on social media bans for under 16s->Simply I feel mixed. Some lives saved & some youth will manage better, BUT it's crazy that govts happy to regulate end users, misplacing responsibility, and ignoring the actual producers of the most harm: Big Tech. 🧵1/4
Australia’s social media ban launched with barely a hitch – but the real test is still to come
The policy to cut off social media access for more than 2 million under-16s remains popular with Australians, while other countries look to follow suit
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Asked about my thoughts on social media bans for under 16s->Simply I feel mixed. Some lives saved & some youth will manage better, BUT it's crazy that govts happy to regulate end users, misplacing responsibility, and ignoring the actual producers of the most harm: Big Tech. 🧵1/4
Did you know that a member of the UN CERD has made an oral request encouraging New Zealand to open the door to a country visit? These requests are a recognised way for CERD to signal that on-the-ground engagement would add value to implementation and follow-up. Second 🧵 on CERD reporting 1/3👇
Is NZ letting human rights slip through our fingers?
Last week, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination(CERD) released a report raising serious concerns about NZ’s efforts to address discrimination.
Media coverage limited (especially for ethnic communities), so I share...🧵1/7
Last week, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination(CERD) released a report raising serious concerns about NZ’s efforts to address discrimination.
Media coverage limited (especially for ethnic communities), so I share...🧵1/7
December 13, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Did you know that a member of the UN CERD has made an oral request encouraging New Zealand to open the door to a country visit? These requests are a recognised way for CERD to signal that on-the-ground engagement would add value to implementation and follow-up. Second 🧵 on CERD reporting 1/3👇
Is NZ letting human rights slip through our fingers?
Last week, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination(CERD) released a report raising serious concerns about NZ’s efforts to address discrimination.
Media coverage limited (especially for ethnic communities), so I share...🧵1/7
Last week, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination(CERD) released a report raising serious concerns about NZ’s efforts to address discrimination.
Media coverage limited (especially for ethnic communities), so I share...🧵1/7
December 11, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Is NZ letting human rights slip through our fingers?
Last week, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination(CERD) released a report raising serious concerns about NZ’s efforts to address discrimination.
Media coverage limited (especially for ethnic communities), so I share...🧵1/7
Last week, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination(CERD) released a report raising serious concerns about NZ’s efforts to address discrimination.
Media coverage limited (especially for ethnic communities), so I share...🧵1/7
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Our central, local, and regional govts use MS products for many, many things. So do our universities and Public Research Organisations (former CRIs) along with a whole heck of a lot of private companies all around the motu (e.g. law firms and banks). No guarantee of data sovereignty. None.
#NZPOL
#NZPOL
LOL. No.
December 10, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Our central, local, and regional govts use MS products for many, many things. So do our universities and Public Research Organisations (former CRIs) along with a whole heck of a lot of private companies all around the motu (e.g. law firms and banks). No guarantee of data sovereignty. None.
#NZPOL
#NZPOL
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The University of Alabama on Monday suspended two student magazines — one appealing to women, another to Black students — saying they ran afoul of guidance from the Justice Department on DEI programs.
U. of Alabama Suspends Black and Female Student Magazines, Citing D.E.I. Guidance
Officials told staff members at two student-run publications, called Nineteen Fifty-Six and Alice, that they were not compliant with Attorney General Pam Bondi’s memo on diversity programs.
nyti.ms
December 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The University of Alabama on Monday suspended two student magazines — one appealing to women, another to Black students — saying they ran afoul of guidance from the Justice Department on DEI programs.
Good to see UN at minute 21 with firm questions on NZ’s human rights record and failure to implement key RCOI recommendations from the Christchurch attacks. Goldsmith’s response, starting after minute 38, was difficult to watch, stretched reasoning, and failed to address the core concerns. #painful
Paul Goldsmith (44min) says NZ didn't ban #HateSpeech cos of #FreeSpeech concerns. It banned display of Gang Patches tho Freedom of Expression is in NZ Bill of Rights Act cos freedom from intimidation.
#NZpol
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w...
🙄 Nazi symbols allowed in NZ
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
#NZpol
webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w...
🙄 Nazi symbols allowed in NZ
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
3179th Meeting, 116th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
Consideration of New Zealand
webtv.un.org
November 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Good to see UN at minute 21 with firm questions on NZ’s human rights record and failure to implement key RCOI recommendations from the Christchurch attacks. Goldsmith’s response, starting after minute 38, was difficult to watch, stretched reasoning, and failed to address the core concerns. #painful
Democracy began with expectations, not elections.
From its inception, even in Athenian times, leaders were meant to serve the people, protect the law, act with integrity, stay accountable, and safeguard the wellbeing of the whole community.
That’s the base that everything “democratic” sits on.🧵1/4
From its inception, even in Athenian times, leaders were meant to serve the people, protect the law, act with integrity, stay accountable, and safeguard the wellbeing of the whole community.
That’s the base that everything “democratic” sits on.🧵1/4
a button that says democracy defender on a blue background
ALT: a button that says democracy defender on a blue background
media.tenor.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Democracy began with expectations, not elections.
From its inception, even in Athenian times, leaders were meant to serve the people, protect the law, act with integrity, stay accountable, and safeguard the wellbeing of the whole community.
That’s the base that everything “democratic” sits on.🧵1/4
From its inception, even in Athenian times, leaders were meant to serve the people, protect the law, act with integrity, stay accountable, and safeguard the wellbeing of the whole community.
That’s the base that everything “democratic” sits on.🧵1/4
Big deal alert: 🧵1/7 Meta’s internal research reportedly found that platform usage causes worse mental-health outcomes. And then the results were allegedly buried. This is more than PR trouble; this sounds like could be corporate cover-up based on allegations. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/m...
November 26, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Big deal alert: 🧵1/7 Meta’s internal research reportedly found that platform usage causes worse mental-health outcomes. And then the results were allegedly buried. This is more than PR trouble; this sounds like could be corporate cover-up based on allegations. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/m...