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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Ep 35 - Girls in STEM: A Talk with Eleonora Svanberg Mathematical Physics PhD Student
In today’s episode of Who Rules the World?, host Giulia Tariello European Union Youth Delegate, talks with Eleonora Svanberg, an inspiring woman reshaping the narrative around women and girls in STEM. Eleonora is a half-Swedish, half-Persian writer, speaker, founder, and advocate, currently pursuing a PhD in mathematical physics at the University of Oxford. Beyond her groundbreaking academic pursuits, Eleonora is a prominent social media influencer with over 300,000 followers on her platform, where she inspires the next generation of women to explore the world of science, technology, and mathematics. Despite progress, the gender gap in STEM remains significant, with systemic barriers often discouraging women from entering or advancing in these fields. Eleonora’s mission is to change this narrative. By sharing her experience and advocating for inclusivity, she empowers young women and girls globally to follow their aspirations and thrive in STEM careers. This episode will explore her work and how platforms like hers can inspire a new generation. Together, they delve into actionable ways to bridge the gender gap in STEM and highlight the importance of creating a more inclusive and equitable future for women in science.
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Episode 34 - On Human Rights Day, Let’s Talk About Women’s Reproductive Rights!
On Human Rights Day, which brings the #16DaysofActivism to end gender-based violence to a close, we want to talk loudly about Women’s Reproductive Rights! Today’s episode of Who Rules the World?, hosted by the EU Youth Delegate Giulia Tariello, delves into a topic that sits at the heart of health, equality, and human rights: women’s reproductive rights. Our guest is Adina Nivukoski, Finland's UN Youth Delegate to the UN. At just 24 years old, Adina has dedicated her mandate to championing women’s rights and education, drawing from her experience with UNESCO, UN Women, and OECD. She’s a writer, a speaker, and a passionate voice for justice, having addressed audiences from Finnish Public Broadcasters to high-level foreign policy events hosted by the President of Finland. Adina and Giulia will explore the challenges and opportunities in the fight for reproductive rights, the role of young advocates in pushing for change, and how international collaboration can create a world where every woman has control over her own body and future.
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