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CHANGE MAKERS Episode 1 – Incorporating sex education in Costa Rica’s schools | Leonardo Garnier

Welcome to the first episode of Global Citizen: Change Makers. In this special subseries, we interview leaders from diverse walks of life who have worked to achieve big changes. Changes in different spheres, including individual communities, institutions, entire nations or at the global level. We talk to politicians, activists, leaders of international organizations and others about the most challenging…

Episode 23 – Fostering community and social cohesion through music | Zoe Zeniodi

🌎 In this episode of the Global Citizen podcast, we’re talking with Zoe Zeniodi, a conductor and artistic director of El Sistema Greece, a community music project that provides free music education to children and young people in Greece. After a short chat on Zoe’s personal experience as a woman in the world of conducting, we…

Stop the MADness of communal hatred and violence

The anniversary of the 7 October 2023 attack by Hamas and other militant Palestinian factions on southern Israel from Gaza finds the Middle East in a state of generalized warfare, which threatens to spill over globally. The horrendous murders and hostage taking of the initial event were followed by massive killing and destruction, first in…

Episode 22 – P5 and Shifting Power: Is a Realistic Path to UN Reform Possible? | Daryl Swanepoel

🌎 This episode of the Global Citizen podcast presents a deep dive into the critical and complex issue of UN reform, focusing on the need for a more representative and effective Security Council. 🗣️ Today’s guest is Daryl Swanepoel, CEO of the Inclusive Society Institute and an expert in global governance. Daryl takes us on…

Episode 21 – Preparing for the Future: Disaster Risk and Global Sustainability | Cilene Victor

🌎 This episode presents an engaging conversation on the critical intersection of disaster preparedness and global sustainability. As the world faces increasing environmental crises, understanding how to effectively communicate risk and prepare for disasters is more important than ever. 🗣️ Today’s guest is Cilene Victor, a professor, journalist, and expert in disaster risk communication with…

Episode 20 – Building a Global Resilience Council: the Future of Global Governance | Georgios Kostakos

🌎 This episode of the Global Citizen podcast presents an in-depth conversation about the future of global governance and the need for stronger international resilience in the face of non-military threats. Dr. Georgios Kostakos, Executive Director of FOGGS, shares his insights into how the proposed Global Resilience Council could be a game changer in addressing global…

Episode 19 – From Nairobi to the Future: Civil Society’s Role in Global Governance | Nudhara Yusuf

🌎 This episode provides an in-depth conversation about the 2024 UN-Civil Society Conference in Nairobi and its impact on global governance. We are joined by Nudhara Yusuf who co-chaired the conference – one which played a pivotal role in shaping civil society’s contributions to the upcoming Summit of the Future, particularly through the formation of…

Episode 18 – Interfaith Dialogue: An Effective Peace Mechanism? | Mohammd Taher Gholi Tabar

🌎 This episode of the Global Citizen podcast presents a thought-provoking conversation on the significance of interfaith dialogue and religious coexistence. As global divisions rise based on religious and cultural differences, the importance of fostering understanding and cooperation across faiths cannot be overstated. 🗣️ Today’s guest is Mohammd Taher Gholi Tabar, a distinguished academic and…

Episode 17 – Uniting for Change: is Multilateralism Still Alive? | Kerstin Leitner

🌎 This episode of The Global Citizen podcast presents an insightful discussion on the importance of multilateralism and institutional reforms in addressing global challenges. 🗣️ Today’s guest is Kerstin Leitner, an experienced former UN official and senior advisor with extensive experience in global governance and sustainable development. Dr. Leitner shares her perspectives on whether multilateralism…

Theresa May taking part in the Remain campaign

Article 50 and the dictatorship of the “democratic” majority

British voters wishing to remain in the Union or to leave only on consensual terms are deprived of any effective Parliamentary representation whatsoever.