"Winning this case isn’t just about us—it’s about showing people that you can demand justice and fight for your rights." —Meralney Bomba

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What does it take for a small island community to stand up to a colonial power? How can the law become a weapon of change in the fight for climate justice?

In this episode, we meet Meralney Bomba, a community organizer from Bonaire, who has joined forces with Greenpeace Netherlands in a bold legal battle against the Dutch government. This case—rooted in climate and human rights law—is more than a lawsuit; it’s a rallying cry for empowerment, justice, and resistance.

Merlaney shares her transformation from gym influencer to activist, the challenges of mobilizing a shy and reserved community, and how this court case is already inspiring other island nations to rise for climate action.

Read more about Use the Law, Don’t Be Afraid of It and stay updated on Greenpeace Netherlands’ fight for a sustainable future.

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How do we build numbers? How do we organize at a colossal scale? How do we build mass cooperation amidst our cultural, linguistic, generational, religious diversity? How do we unite around issues affecting us all?

Zakia Soman guides us through how she and other Indian women's rights activists established Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan, the largest nationwide Muslim women’s mass organization. Their network, coordinated through a massive dispersed network, was also able to displace Muslim male leaders as the national voice for Muslim issues.

We speak with Zakia on how she and others were able to mobilize to resist triple talaq (instant divorce) and inhumane acts carried out against Muslim women—and women of other faiths across India.

Read more about Use Organizing Strategies that Scale. Read more about the BMMA’s work at their website.

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We explore with Tunisian trans activist Joséphina Bouden (Jouda) how joy becomes a powerful form of resistance in the face of oppression. We discuss how cultural disobedience transforms everyday acts into powerful protests.

We dive with Josephine into the historical and modern significance of joy as an act of defiance. From enslaved communities creating moments of celebration to the concept of Black Joy reclaiming humanity and dignity, we unpack how joyful resistance has shaped movements around the world.

Read more about Joy is a revolutionary force.

Anyone is allowed to use this podcast for free, with attribution to Troublemakers (the podcast). It is held under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. It can be used for radio or any other media.

Our podcast is inspired by the Beautiful Trouble toolbox.