In Aotearoa, men who have sex with other men are prohibited from donating blood if they have had sex in the three months before, a practice that has been considered discriminatory against LGBTQ+ men. Today, researchers are launching a study to provide evidence in order to improve this policy. In addition, they hope the research will inform HIV prevention and treatment in Aotearoa. This morning, Christina spoke to Dr Peter Saxton from the University of Auckland, who is leading this study.
We couldn't let him rest until we spoke about him, Cardnell Pell and the strict rules some high up in the Catholic order need to live by on this week's agenda of That's The Spirit: with our spiritual minder - Peter Lineham.
Doug Hood was made an Officer of the NZ Order of Merit - but who is Hood for those who don't know him? Russell Brown tell us more about this kiwi music legend.
Kiwis are being urged to be vigilant about measles to get vaccinated. Measles vaccination for children in Aotearoa is currently sitting at 83.2% when it needs to be 10% higher to be taking full effect. Today I spoke with Microbiologist and PAA ambassador Dr Juliet Elvy about the importance of measles vaccination in Aotearoa, and where we need to be sitting in order to keep our communities safe.
Lee is joined on the phone by Michael Brown and Lukas Rowell discuss the book Eyeliner's Buy Now, vaporwave, and Eyeliner's influence here and abroad on internet music.
James from Half Hexagon joins Rosetta for a kōrero about the re-release of Half Hexagon's two EPs on vinyl! The new wax is available for pre-order now, and each 12-inch vinyl will include a bonus-track. Whakarongo mai nei!
Peter discusses the beatification of first green fairy and founder of the religious order Daughters of Our Lady of Compassion, catholic nun Suzanne Aubert. Whakarongo mai nei!
On 11 November 2019, Gambia filed a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Myanmar of breaching its obligations under the 1948 Genocide Convention. The complaint included an urgent request for the Court to order “provisional measures” to prevent all acts that may amount to or contribute to the crime of genocide against the Rohingya and protect the community from further harm while the case is being adjudicated. De facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi, rejected accusations of genocide, and urged the court to reject the case and refuse the request for provisional measures. At the end of last month, the Myanmar government- established Independent Commission of Enquiry concluded that while the Myanmar security forces may have been responsible for war crimes and “disproportionate use of force”, it found no evidence of genocidal intent. The full report has yet to be made public. However, the International Court of Justice has now officially ordered Myanmar to take “provisional measures” to prevent genocidal acts against the Rohingya community. Lillian Hanly spoke with Francisco Bencosme, the Asia Advocacy Manager for Amnesty USA, about what this means.
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