The Global Citizen: a podcast by Katoikos.world

Katoikos.world
The Global Citizen: a podcast by Katoikos.world

Welcome to the Earth! The Global Citizen is an interview-based podcast focusing on the human world and its inhabitants. With this podcast, we aim to shine the spotlight on the people engaged with some of the most fascinating goings-on in our human world, from UN officials to storytellers, and from grassroots activists to social justice advocates. We believe that big change comes one small step at a time, and we actively try to also provide a platform for the most underrepresented voices of the global community that are bravely taking these steps, in spite of the odds. FOGGS Katoikos.world

  1. CHANGE MAKERS #5 - Arreglar el sistema electoral mexicano | José Woldenberg

    1 DAY AGO

    CHANGE MAKERS #5 - Arreglar el sistema electoral mexicano | José Woldenberg

    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 como Consejero Presidente del IFE durante los años 1996 a 2003. José nos cuenta sobre su experiencia de construir y hacer funcionar una institución electoral autónoma e independiente, y de ahí, organizar elecciones transparentes, legítimas e imparciales por primera vez en la historia de México. Lo que escuchamos de esa experiencia nos pareció de gran relevancia actual, ya que el día de hoy, estamos viendo cómo el cuestionamiento del papel de los órganos de administración de elecciones está alimentando una erosión de confianza en la democracia en varias partes del mundo. En el mismo México, ha venido causando mucha polémica unas propuestas de reformas significativas al Instituto Nacional Electoral impulsadas por el actual gobierno. Justo en tiempos como estos, nos parece bueno conocer y aprender de un esfuerzo colectivo monumental y a la vez gradual y minucioso que llevó a México a la democracia contra todo pronóstico. Sponsored and published by: 📰 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠katoikos.world⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📰 🏛️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOGGS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🏛️  The opinions expressed in this podcast by the host(s) and/or guest(s) do not in any way represent the official positions of FOGGS, katoikos.world, or any other affiliated organization.

    1h 19m
  2. CHANGE MAKERS #4 - The first woman at the helm of UNICEF | Carol Bellamy

    JAN 27

    CHANGE MAKERS #4 - The first woman at the helm of UNICEF | Carol Bellamy

    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 the Convention on the Rights of the Child? How did she deal with the management challenges of running an organization with over 10,000 people working all over the world? What do you do when you are faced with serious wrongdoing by your own staff? And what did these experiences tell her about her own strengths and weaknesses as a leader? Thanks for tuning in, and we hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did! Sponsored and published by: 📰 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠katoikos.world⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📰 🏛️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOGGS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🏛️  The opinions expressed in this podcast by the host(s) and/or guest(s) do not in any way represent the official positions of FOGGS, katoikos.world, or any other affiliated organization.

    40 min
  3. CHANGE MAKERS #3 - Guatemala vs Israel: how to recognise the state of Palestine | Fernando Carrera

    JAN 9

    CHANGE MAKERS #3 - Guatemala vs Israel: how to recognise the state of Palestine | Fernando Carrera

    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 himself, how Israel publicly reacted to the move in the wake of the announcement, and much more. You can listen to part 1 of this discussion by following this link. Sponsored and published by: 📰 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠katoikos.world⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📰 🏛️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOGGS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🏛️  The opinions expressed in this podcast by the host(s) and/or guest(s) do not in any way represent the official positions of FOGGS, katoikos.world, or any other affiliated organization.

    37 min
  4. CHANGE MAKERS #2 - Guatemala vs the War on Drugs | Fernando Carrera

    12/25/2024

    CHANGE MAKERS #2 - Guatemala vs the War on Drugs | Fernando Carrera

    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 Primer Minister of Israel who is unhappy about your country recognizing the State of Palestine? And what drives you to call on your own President to step down? These were some of the questions Jason and Yoriko asked Fernando Carrera, former Foreign Minister of Guatemala, in this second episode of CHANGE MAKERS. The answers were always fascinating and often surprising, with some valuable lessons about how politics – particularly geopolitics – works in real life. In fact, the conversation was so engrossing that we decided to extend it over two episodes! Thanks for tuning in! Sponsored and published by: 📰 ⁠⁠⁠⁠katoikos.world⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📰 🏛️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠FOGGS ⁠⁠⁠⁠🏛️  The opinions expressed in this podcast by the host(s) and/or guest(s) do not in any way represent the official positions of FOGGS, katoikos.world, or any other affiliated organization.

    1h 14m
  5. CHANGE MAKERS #1 - Incorporating sex education in Costa Rica's schools | Leonardo Garnier

    12/11/2024

    CHANGE MAKERS #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 decisions they have taken part in as they sought to transform the world around them.  Our guests share firsthand accounts of how they navigated the stormy waters of local, national and international politics in order to bring about change, often in the face of daunting challenges, including, in some cases, threats to their lives. For our first episode, we interviewed Leonardo Garnier, former Minister of Education of Costa Rica. Leonardo told us about how he sought to turn Costa Rican schools into places of learning, not only of the skills needed to get a good job, but about how to live well, including how to love and to take pleasure in sex, responsibly. This was a radical change in a Catholic country where conservative and authoritarian views of education still prevailed. Leonardo faced vehement opposition, including numerous lawsuits brought before the Constitutional Court.  Our chat was a captivating exploration of how you take a transformative vision and turn it into tangible change through public policy, winning support from key actors and overcoming resistance both big and small. At the same time, it was also a reflection on the limits of policy and politics in sustaining such changes in the face of shifting political currents. Thanks for tuning in! Sponsored and published by: 📰 ⁠⁠⁠katoikos.world⁠⁠⁠ 📰 🏛️ ⁠⁠⁠FOGGS ⁠⁠⁠🏛️  The opinions expressed in this podcast by the host(s) and/or guest(s) do not in any way represent the official positions of FOGGS, katoikos.world, or any other affiliated organization.

    50 min

  6. 11/29/2024

    #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 discussed about the impact of El Sistema on social inclusion, and the transformative power of music in building community and fostering emotional connections. Zoe shared personal anecdotes and insights into how music serves as a tool for empowerment and change, particularly for children from disadvantaged backgrounds, and how it can connect people's hearts on a profound level. We hope you enjoy our conversation! Sponsored and published by: 📰 ⁠⁠katoikos.world⁠⁠ 📰 🏛️ ⁠⁠FOGGS ⁠⁠🏛️  The opinions expressed in this podcast by the host(s) and/or guest(s) do not in any way represent the official positions of FOGGS, katoikos.world, or any other affiliated organization.

    29 min

  7. 09/11/2024

    #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 a journey through some of the most pressing structural challenges facing the UN, steering away from discussions on the Summit of the Future to focus on the “elephant in the room” — the entrenched power dynamics of the P5 veto system and the need for a more inclusive Security Council. ☑️ In this episode, we explore pragmatic approaches to reforming the UN, why past efforts have struggled to deliver meaningful change, and what can realistically be done to achieve a more balanced and representative global governance structure. Tune in to hear Daryl’s insights on how to create a UN that reflects the realities of today's world. Thanks once again for tuning in, and we hope you enjoy this episode! Sponsored and published by: 📰 ⁠⁠⁠katoikos.world⁠⁠⁠ 📰 🏛️ ⁠⁠⁠FOGGS ⁠⁠⁠🏛️ The opinions expressed in this podcast by the host(s) and/or guest(s) do not in any way represent the official positions of FOGGS, katoikos.world, or any other affiliated organization.

    55 min

  8. 09/04/2024

    #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 over 30 years of experience. Cilene has worked extensively with UNESCO and the Brazilian government on projects aimed at enhancing disaster preparedness through media and communication strategies. Her work focuses on how global institutions, media, and civil society can collaborate to improve disaster readiness and foster resilience, especially in vulnerable regions. ☑️ In this episode, we explore the role of disaster communication in global governance, the lessons learned from her extensive career, and what the Summit of the Future can achieve in addressing the growing need for disaster preparedness in the face of climate change and other global challenges. Thanks once again for tuning in, and we hope you enjoy this episode! Sponsored and published by: 📰 ⁠⁠⁠katoikos.world⁠⁠⁠ 📰 🏛️ ⁠⁠⁠FOGGS ⁠⁠⁠🏛️ The opinions expressed in this podcast by the host(s) and/or guest(s) do not in any way represent the official positions of FOGGS, katoikos.world, or any other affiliated organization.

    55 min
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Welcome to the Earth! The Global Citizen is an interview-based podcast focusing on the human world and its inhabitants. With this podcast, we aim to shine the spotlight on the people engaged with some of the most fascinating goings-on in our human world, from UN officials to storytellers, and from grassroots activists to social justice advocates. We believe that big change comes one small step at a time, and we actively try to also provide a platform for the most underrepresented voices of the global community that are bravely taking these steps, in spite of the odds. FOGGS Katoikos.world

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