Breaking the code of silence

打破沉默的枷锁

People Fixing the World

2026-10-20

23 分钟
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We travel to the Italian island of Sicily to see how Palermo residents are fighting back against the influence of the Mafia. Presenter Myra Anubi meets people from the charity Addiopizzo, which encourages residents to stop paying protection money known as "pizzo" and visit a neighbourhood in Palermo where the organisation is working to stop young people being tempted to join the mafia. People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk. We release a new edition every Wednesday - just search for The Documentary wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: Myra Anubi Producer: Alex Collins Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Hal Haines (Image: Myra Anubi with the staff of La Braciera, a Palermo restaurant)
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  • Buona giornata anche a voi.

  • Scusi, grazie.

  • Grazie.

  • I'm enjoying an iced coffee in an open cafe overlooking Teatro Massimo, one of the most famous opera houses in Italy.

  • Now these cobblestone streets are buzzing with activity, both from locals

  • and tourists visiting this historic city of Palermo.

  • It's the capital of Sicily, a popular island in the south of Italy.

  • At first glance, everything here feels normal.

  • But beneath what you can see is another story.

  • For decades, the mafia, a criminal group made of several families,

  • built a network of power through fear, extortion and silence.

  • Since the 1990s, one organization has been fighting back.

  • So I'm here to dig out a new story from Palermo,

  • a story of courage and community that's standing up against the mafia.