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Ep. 3.14 Interview with Nicola Kelly
In this episode, Ellie speaks to journalist Nicola Kelly about her varied and exciting career. They discussed changing careers, life in communications and journalism and becoming a mother. If you'd like to hear more from Nicola, you can listen to the Silenced podcast here:https://open.spotify.com/show/1pIzf1GM4oeEU4wjI99jGl?si=25645c705b254a35
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Ep. 3.13 Breaking the Bias
In this month's episode, Tara and Ellie interviews focused on the International Women's Day theme: Breaking the Bias.
Tara spoke to Farah Rasmi, an editor at the Arab Media and Society Journal. Farah has previously worked in research positions at the office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in West Africa and at the Political Capital Institute.
Ellie spoke to Jaya Pathak, co-founder and co-executive director of Yet Again. Yet Again is a UK based youth-led organisation committed to raising awareness and developing an understanding of modern atrocity. Alongside her work at Yet Again, Jaya is Co-chair of Students for Uyghurs, Regional Ambassador for teh Holocaust Education Trust and a Masters of Pharmacy student.
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Ep. 3.12 Interview with Kirthi Jayakumar
Kirthi Jayakumar is Founder of the Gender Security Project, and she shared great insight on feminist foreign policy.
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Ep. 3.11 Interview with Lela Tolajian
This month, Krithiga interviewed Teen Human Rights activist Lela Tolajian. Lela is the architect behind the Global Week of Action on Modern Slavery. They discussed how to engage more young people in activism, the intersection of Modern Slavery with other issues including the climate crisis, and Lela's plan for the future.
This is our last episode of 2021. We wish you all a very Happy Holidays. We look forward to seeing you again in 2022. -
Ep. 3.10 An Interview with Salome Zourabichvilli
In this, slightly shorter, episode Kirithiga interviews Georgia's first female President Salome Zourabichvilli.
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Ep. 3.09 An Interview with Julia Anderson
This month, we interview Julia Anderson, the Chief Executive Officer of CanWaCH. Julia has 15 years of experience in Global Development and has spearheaded a renewed vision of Canada's Global Health approaches. We also introduce the new Women in Foreign Policy Podcast Team!