Coming to the Mat
Dr. Mere Tari Sovick
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COMING TO THE MAT is a production of Melanesian Women Today, an organization aimed at telling the stories of courageous,ordinary Pacific Island women from all across the South Pacific (Melanesia, Polynesia & Micronesia and around the globe).
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Episode 40: Workplace Sexual Harassment
Workplace sexual harassment isn’t just about unwanted advances or inappropriate jokes—it’s about power, control, and the violation of personal boundaries. It’s defined by its impact on the victim,…
Episode 39: "One Wave, One Voice": Deep-Sea Minerals and Their Impact on Geopolitical Competition in the Pacific
This episode introduces a new segment in our Coming to the Mat series, spotlighting climate change and other pressing issues reshaping the Pacific's political landscape, such as deep-sea…
S38 Episode 38 "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now" with Koteka Wenda
"Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now" with Koteka WendaThis year’s Human Rights Day theme, “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now,” calls for urgent and collective action to address global human rights…
Episode 37: Own Your Power: Julie Qilabasa Alakalia's Inspiring Path to Success
In this episode of Coming to the Mat, we’re excited to share with you the inspiring journey of Julie Qilabasa Alakalia, a Health Information System professional from the Solomon Islands. Julie, who…
Episode 36: Leading the Charge: Vanuatu, the ICJ, and Global Climate Accountability
This episode of Coming to the Mat with Dr. Mere Tari Sovick features Ralph Regenvanu, Vanuatu's Special Envoy for Climate Change and Environment, a leading advocate for small island nations in the…
Episode 35: Leading the Way: Vanuatu's Success on the Happy Planet Index
In this episode of COMING TO THE MAT WITH Dr. MERE TARI SOVICK, we explore Vanuatu’s exceptional achievement of securing the number one spot on the Happy Planet Index (HPI) for the second time. This…
Journey of Determination: Lydia Garae's Story in Global Education
In this episode of COMING TO THE MAT, hosted by Dr. Mere Tari Sovick, we spotlight Ms. Lydia Garae, a pioneering Ni-Vanuatu student in the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program at Saginaw Valley…
Diversity in Psychology: Bridging Gaps and Breaking Barriers Episode 33
Welcome to 'COMING TO THE MAT,' on Pacific Diaspora in the Spotlight, where we dive deep into the lives and stories of Pacific islanders making waves in the diaspora. In today's episode for 2024,…
Episode 32: Breaking Barriers: The Journey of Malakai Obed
In this episode of "COMING TO THE MAT '' titled "Breaking Barriers: The Journey of Malakai Obed," host Dr. Mere Tari Sovick puts the Pacific diaspora in the spotlight. She shares the incredible story…
Episode 31 - Ralph Reganvanu: Shaping the future of Vanuatu and the Pacific Region
Welcome to another captivating episode of "Coming to the Mat" with your host, Dr. Mere Tari Sovick! In this episode, we have the honor of welcoming Ralph Regenvanu, a prominent advocate from Vanuatu,…
Episode 30 - Vanuatu's ICJ Initiative: Leading the Fight for Climate Justice
In the final episode of our three-part podcast series, we discuss the Republic of Vanuatu's pivotal role in leading a coalition of countries seeking an Advisory Opinion on climate change from the…
Episode 29 - Empowering Youth for Climate Justice: A Conversation with Solomon Yeo, Campaign Director of Pacific Island Students Fighting Climate Change
In the second episode, we hear from Solomon Yeo, who is the campaign director of Pacific Island Students Fighting Climate Change. Yeo is from the Solomon Islands and his concern for the environment…
Episode 28 - The Fight for Climate Justice: Pacific Island Students' Campaign for an International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion
The Coming to the Mat podcast series is a three-part collection of episodes that follows the journey of Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change. The series aims to highlight the inspiring…
Episode 27 - Resilience in the face of Two Cyclones in 2 days
An interview with Joana Bule who suffered through 2 category 4 cyclones in 2 days in Port Vila, Vanuatu.
Episode 26 - Pacific Island Students Fight for Climate Justice with Solomon Yeo
Pacific Island Students Fighting Climate Change: Advocating for Climate Justice and Human Rights - Solomon Yeo (campaign director)Solomon Yeo, a law student from the Solomon Islands, is the campaign…
Episode 25 - Repatriation
Welcome to the Coming to the Mat podcast where we celebrate the stories, history, and perspectives of remarkable Pacific Island women. Each episode is an opportunity to explore new topics that…
Episode 24 - Kava Part 1
In this first of two parts, we discuss Kava as the drink of the gods in the south pacific. Thank you to Kirk Huffman and Jason Sovick for their contribution to the discussion. Music…
Episode 23 - Marylou Mahe
Episode 23In this episode, we talk to Marylou Mahe who is the designer behind the MWT Facebook cover and the COMING TO THE MAT podcast. Ms. Mahe is an indigenous Kanak woman from Houaïlou in the…
Episode 22 - Esther Haluk - West Papuan Activist
West Papuans have struggled for their freedom since they were annexed by Indonesia and robbed of their right to a fair referendum in 1969. While the independence struggle continues, it is the voice…
S2E21 Episode 21 - One woman's quest to restore the Melanesian Hauskuk to its rightful place in a Modern setting, and deconstructing the Western Kitchen.
Episode 21 - One woman's quest to restore the Melanesian Hauskuk to its rightful place in a Modern setting, and deconstructing the Western Kitchen. “But for me, it went more than that. I realize that…
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