Ep40 - UN USG Melissa Fleming: UN@80 and the Importance of Multilateralism
We devote the special Europe Day episode to the 80th Anniversary of the United Nation. This year we also celebrate 75th years of Schuman Declaration the foundation of the European Union. It is a great moment to reflect on what multilateralism truly means today and how we can reconnect people, especially youth, with the institutions that are meant to serve them. We are honoured to have UN’s own, USG for Global Communications Melissa Fleming. USG Fleming has been a passionate advocate for the power of truth, information integrity, storytelling, and of course, international cooperation. She has been the heart of how the UN communicates to the world. USG Fleming together with EU YD Giulia explores the evolving role of the UN, cooperation with the EU, and the importance of multilateralism; what it means to communicate hope and action in the age of disinformation, and how we can build trust in institutions that often feel far away but impact our lives every day.
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EP39 - Talks with Erik Martins - Pride and Protection: Defending LGBTQI+ Rights Through Art and Advocacy
This episode highlights the experience and perspective of LGBTQI+ human rights defenders, with a focus on the intersections of activism, mental health, and the power of the performative arts in raising awareness about the LGBTQI+ Community. Erik’s work as a psychologist and cultural facilitator offers a unique lens into how artistic expression can become a tool for resilience, resistance, and community healing. His voice represents a generation of young changemakers advocating for dignity and safety in an increasingly polarized world.
In this episode, we’ll also discuss the role of international institutions, particularly the EU, in amplifying and protecting LGBTQI+ rights.
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EP38 - CSW69-Beijing+30-Youth
In this episode of Who Rules the World?, hosted by the EU Delegation to the United Nations, we're diving into one of the most important events for gender equality this year: the 69th Commission on the Status of Women, or CSW69, and the 30-year anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
Three decades after world leaders gathered in Beijing to set an ambitious agenda for women's rights, where do we stand today? Have we truly made progress, or are we still facing the same systemic barriers? And how can young people play a bigger role in shaping gender equality policies?
To help us answer these questions, Giulia is in coversation with an incredible guest: Ishaan Shah. Ishaan is a young leader deeply engaged in intergovernmental processes and a strong advocate for gender equality, human rights, and multilateralism. He advises UN Women, the UN Youth Office, UNODC, UN Foundation, and the Global Commission on Modern Slavery. His work focuses on building trust in global institutions and ensuring that youth voices are not just included, but meaningfully centred.
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Episode 37 - Youth Policy Dialogue with EU High Representative Kaja Kallas
On 6 March, 2025, High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas hosted her first Youth Policy Dialogue on EU Foreign Policy. This event was organised in response to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's request to hold a Youth Policy Dialogue within the first 100 days of the mandate and then annually.
Youth Policy Dialogues are designed to provide young people with a platform to share their opinions on EU policy initiatives. These dialogues bring together young people and EU Commissioners in an interactive setting, ensuring that youth perspectives are reflected in the EU's work. In March, a group of 25 young community builders, aged 19-30, from diverse backgrounds and regions both inside and outside the EU, gathered in Brussels to discuss with high-level EU representatives around four key themes:
- The EU and its geopolitical priorities
- Peacebuilding and conflict resolution
- Human rights and democracy
- Global and climate diplomacy
But what were the outcomes? What was the process that led to this discussion?
This episode will explore the preparatory meetings, the actions, and the activities that helped participants delve into the discussion topics. This will give insights into the drafting of a document containing 12 preliminary action proposals from these 25 young individuals to foster youth involvement in EU foreign policy. Listen to the voices of the participants and learn more about what happened in Brussels!
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EP36-Women’s Lives and Career Paths: Talks with the EU Gender and Diversity Ambassador Stella Ronner-Grubačić
Today’s episode of Who Rules the World?, hosted by the EU Delegation to the United Nations’ Youth Delegate Giulia Tariello, delves into a topic of women’s career and leadership roles. Our guest is Stella Ronner-Grubačić, EU Ambassador for Gender and Diversity, who attended the UN Commission of Status of Women 69th Session, held from 10-21 March in NYC. Being in the lead of the Gender Equality Ambassador Ronner speaks about gender-balanced roles for women in all management levels of the workforce. She talks about how to balance life and career.
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