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Eps 38 - Mohammad Ali Amini | Marriage Celebrant | موضوع بحث: دلایل افزایش آمار طلاق

این جمعه را بهتر بساز! 🎙️ در این قسمت از قصه پادکست، گفت‌وگویی بسیار جالب و آموزنده با محمد علی امینی داشتیم، جایی که به بررسی آمار بی‌سابقه افزایش طلاق در میان جامعه افغانستانی و هزاره در استرالیا پرداختیم. آقای امینی که به عنوان Marriage Celebrant در ملبورن خدمات ارائه می‌دهند، تجربیات و دیدگاه‌های ارزشمندی در مورد ازدواج، چالش‌ها، و راه‌های تقویت روابط زناشویی به اشتراک گذاشتند. اگر نیاز به خدمات مشاوره ازدواج یا برگزاری مراسم عقد دارید، می‌توانید از طریق صفحه فیسبوک ایشان @Amini Marriage Celebrant با او در ارتباط باشید. 🎧 حتما این قسمت را گوش دهید و دیدگاه‌های خود را با ما به اشتراک بگذارید!

Eps 37 - Jawad Erfani | Candidate for Kowan Ward | کاندید شورای شهری (شاروالی) در جنوب شرق ملبورن

In this episode, we sit down with #Jawad Erfani, who’s running in the 2024 local government elections for Kowan Ward (covering Narre Warren South, Cranbourne North, and Berwick). Jawad talks about why political engagement is so important, especially for Hazaras and other minority communities in Australia. He’s passionate about making sure our voices are heard, advocating for transparency, inclusivity, and ensuring that local decisions truly reflect the diverse needs of the community. If you’re interested in how local government can shape a better future for all of us, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Join us as we explore how Jawad’s vision could lead to a more connected and empowered community for Kowan Ward and beyond.

Eps 36 - Ustad Haj Borhani Ghaznawi | استاد حاج برهانی غزنوی

در برنامه قصه میزبان استاد برهانی غزنوی بودیم و روی موضوعات مهمی پرداختیم.

Eps 35 - Ahmad Shuja Jamal | Lawyer | Co-author of The Decline and Fall of Republican Afghanistan

We had the pleasure of hosting Ahmad Shuja Jamal on the Qessa Podcast. Shuja’s story is truly remarkable—from studying in the US on prestigious scholarships to his role in Afghanistan's National Security Council before the Afghan Administration's fall in August 2021, and co-authoring a book on this experience with Emeritus Professor William Maley from Australian National University (ANU). Now, he offers a unique perspective on our growing community here in Australia. We had an amazing conversation with Shuja and would love to have him back on the show.
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ما افتخار میزبانی از احمد شجاع جمال را در پادکست قصه داشتیم. — از تحصیلات شجاع در ایالات متحده با بورسیه‌های معتبر گرفته تا وظیفه او در شورای امنیت ملی افغانستان پیش از سقوط دولت افغانستان در آگوست ۲۰۲۱؛ و نوشتن کتابی در مورد این تجربه با استاد برجسته دانشگاه ملی ویلیام مالی. شجاع دیدگاهی منحصر به فرد در مورد جامعه‌ی رو به رشد ما در استرالیا ارائه می‌دهد. برای شنیدن به این بحث به پادکست قصه سر بزنید.
 
پادکست قصه را میتوانید در کانال های یوتیوب؛ سپاتیفای؛ اپل پادکست بشنوید و در همه صفحات اجتماعی دنبال کنید.
 
We also recommend checking out his book, which you can grab using the link below / کتاب شان را میتوانید از لینک پایین تهیه کنید.
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/0197694721?ref_=mr_referred_us_au_au

Eps 34 - Roghayeh Sadeghi | Public Speaker and a Paralegal at a leading international law firm

We had the pleasure of having Roghayeh Sedeghi on Qessa where we delved deep into her journey as a refugee in Iran to a success story in Australia. Roghayeh is in the last semester of her double degree in Law and International Relations, has secured many scholarships and works as a paralegal for a leading global law firm. 
You can connect with Roghayeh through her LinkedIn account below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roghayeh-sadeghi-192001/

Eps 33 - Dr. Farnaz Shahimi: PhD Researcher, تاب آوری و هویت در بین نوجوانان هزاره در استرالیا

Dr. Farnaz Shahimi has done her PhD titled 'Resilience and Sense of Identity among Hazara youth in Australia.'
 
This is the second time we have Farnaz at Qessa Podcast. The Hazara community has a lot to learn from her work. Farnaz's work has been published in Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Studies.
 
Link to the published paper: https://doi.org/10.1080/15562948.2023.2290644

Eps 32 - Barat Batoor: Award Winning Photographer/ Film Maker, Refugee Activist

Batoor talks about his photography work in Afghanistan, specifically The Dancing Boys project where he showcased Bacha Bazi in Afghanistan.
We also talk about his failed boat journey to Australia the photos he took along the way. His work titled: Searching for Sanctuary: A journey of survival by Barat Ali Batoor is currently on exhibition at State Library of Victoria in Australia.
Link: https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/searching-sanctuary
Furthermore, we talk about the Hazara community in Melbourne and raise political awareness within the State of Victoria. Batoors website:
https://www.batoor.com/

Eps 31 - Helena Zeweri: Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia

In this episode of the Qessa Podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Helena Zeweri. We delved into her research, her journey into Cultural Anthropology, and much more.Helena's book, Between Care and Criminality: Marriage, Citizenship, and Family in Australian Social Welfare, is available through Rutgers University Press. This ethnographic analysis explores social policy around forced marriage prevention in Australia, examining the perspectives of case workers, migrant community leaders, and first and second-generation women.
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Eps 30 - Belinda Wilson State MP: Her Journey into Politics and Insights on Australian Democracy

Join us on the Qessa Podcast as we chat with Belinda Wilson, State MP for Narre Warren North! In this episode, Belinda shares her inspiring journey into politics.
Discover her thoughts on the importance of political engagement for Australians, the current challenges facing the Labour Party, and her experiences with leadership and politics. Whether you're a political enthusiast or simply curious about Australian politics, this episode is packed with insights and stories you won't want to miss!
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Episode 028 - From Struggles to Success: The Untold Stories of Afghan-Australian Youth & VASA's Impact!

Join Mortaza in an engaging conversation with Sajad and Sina on the Qessa Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the motivations behind establishing VASA, explore their personal journeys, and tackle significant social and political issues affecting young Australians of Afghan descent. Don't miss this insightful discussion!