Responsibility to Protect (R2P) & the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza w/ Nina Ng - Ep 161

Fortress On A Hill (FOH) Podcast

Jovanni and Mike discuss the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) doctrine and its controversial principles with guest Nina Ng, an aid worker from Gaza. The conversation explores historical interventions under R2P, the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and inconsistencies in international responses to conflicts. Nina shares her experiences conducting operations of her NGO, Help Me Live USA, while highlighting the immense challenges faced in Gaza. The episode also delves into the global media's portrayal of the conflict, the effect of international interventions, and the personal impacts of prolonged trauma on those living and working in war zones.

Nina Ng is an American nurse, humanitarian health care leader, and founder of the NGO Help Me Live USA. She has over 14 years of experience in various sectors, including emergency nursing, emergency management, both in New York City hospitals and global conflict zones, hospitals administration, humanitarian Currently, she and her non profit organization operate in Gaza to provide aid and are committed to this mission for the next six months.

Nina has served in other combat zones and refugee crisis zones with her NGO in places like Ukraine, in Mosul, Iraq, Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, Haiti, Bangladesh, and Mexico.

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