The Roma people have been living in the European continent for centuries. Yet, they still face rampant discrimination, racism, significantly fewer opportunities for integration, and more often than not, a background of poverty and exclusion. Still, their contribution to the European cultural tapestry is as enormous as it is neglected and unacknowledged. In this episode,…
This is a special episode in Spanish. En este episodio, entrevistamos a Claudia Julieta Duque, una connotada y valiente periodista y defensora de derechos humanos de Colombia. Claudia Julieta lleva una larga y distinguida trayectoria de investigar y escribir sobre varios casos sensibles. En esta entrevista, nos enfocamos en uno de los más emblemáticos y…
In this episode, we spoke with Joah, host of the Insight Myanmar podcast and founder of Better Burma, a humanitarian organization supporting the people of Myanmar under military rule. Joah shared how his first visit to Myanmar in 2003 as a Vipassana meditator sparked his passion for the country’s spiritual traditions, inspiring him to create…
This is a special episode in Spanish. Please stay tuned for the English version, coming soon! En este episodio, conversamos con José Woldenberg, connotado politólogo mexicano que desempeñó un papel clave en la transición democrática de su país como uno de los primeros consejeros ciudadanos del Instituto Federal Electoral – el IFE – y luego…
In this episode, we spoke to Carol Bellamy, former Executive Director of UNICEF. Carol spoke to us with admirable candor about her experience of leading UNICEF at a pivotal time in the organization. In particular, what was it like to try to broaden the focus of the organization toward fully embracing the all-encompassing vision of…
In the 2nd part of our interview, Fernando Carrera shared with us how he navigated the treacherous geopolitics of recognising the State of Palestine as minister of foreign affairs of Guatemala. Fernando recounted a tricky encounter with the Jewish American Committee during Guatemala’s push for the recognition of Palestine, a tense diplomatic showdown with Netanyahu…
What makes you agree to work for a right wing, ex-military President when you have spent much of your life working to defend and promote human rights? What is it like to work with that President to change the longstanding international strategy of waging a War on Drugs? How do you face down the Prime…
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…
🌎 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…
🌎 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…
