UNFICYP Podcast Out Loud

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09/18/2025

AHDR work in Cyprus

🎙️Tune in to #UNFICYP’s Out Loud podcast! As we gear up to mark #PeaceDay, we invited Loizos Loukaidis, the Director of the Association for Historical Dialogue and Research (AHDR) and their Education Project Officer, Melis Guvensoy Okalper, to discuss their current initiatives as well as their upcoming event to celebrate International Day of Peace. In Cyprus, AHDR contributes to the advancement of historical understanding amongst the public and more specifically amongst children, youth, and educators by providing access to learning opportunities for individuals, based on the respect for diversity and dialogue. Presenter: Ersin Oztoycan
08/12/2025

Youth Day

#PeaceBegins when #YouthLead! Tune in to this edition and listen to a conversation with two inspiring young Cypriots, Emmelia Pitri and Melis Erkmen who are Secretary-Generals of the Inter-Communal Youth Diplomacy Conference, talk about their upcoming conference and how they are advancing the @UN Sustainable Development Goals in #Cyprus.
06/20/2025

World Refugee Day series - Balqees

🎙️Tune in to #UNFICYP’s Out Loud podcast! As we mark #WorldRefugeeDay, we partnered with UNHCR Cyprus to share a series of interviews with refugees and asylum-seekers living in #Cyprus. We hear about the perils of their journeys, their hopes, and dreams and how, despite their challenges, they are building better futures. In our final episode in this series, join us and listen to Balqees, a recognised refugee from Somalia tell us about her journey to Cyprus, alone at age 15, and how she has faced her fears, pursued her education, and, with hope and courage, dreams big for the future as an independent young woman. 🩵 Let’s come together in solidarity with refugees. Today and always. Presenter: Ersin Oztoycan
06/19/2025

World Refugee Day series - Stephane

🎙️Tune in to #UNFICYP’s Out Loud podcast! This week, on the occasion of #WorldRefugeeDay, we partnered with UNHCR Cyprus to share a series of interviews with refugees and asylum-seekers living in Cyprus. We hear about the perils of their journeys, their hopes, and dreams and how, despite their challenges, they are building better futures. In today’s episode, join us and listen to Stephane, a recognised refugee from Cameroon, tell us about his empowerment journey, the challenges faced by the refugee community on the island, and how he has gone from being a volunteer to establishing his own organisation that supports refugee rights and integration. From advocacy for refugees living with disabilities to activities like the 1st African Fashion Show, Stephane’s work gives voice and visibility to refugees in Cyprus. Let’s come together in solidarity with refugees. Today and always. Presenter: Ersin Oztoycan
06/18/2025

World Refugee Day series - Parwana

Tune in to #UNFICYP’s Out Loud podcast! This week, on the occasion of #WorldRefugeeDay, we partnered with @UNHCRCyprus to share a series of interviews with refugees and asylum-seekers living in Cyprus. We hear about the perils of their journeys, their hopes, and dreams and how, despite their challenges, they are building better futures. In today’s episode, join us and listen to Parwana, a young woman from Afghanistan tell us about her passion for education, why she was forced to flee her homeland, what gives her courage and strength, and her hopes and dreams for the future—for herself, and for all refugee women and girls. UNFICYP Let’s come together in solidarity with refugees. Today and always.
06/17/2025

World Refugee Day series - Adam

🎙️Tune in to #UNFICYP’s Out Loud Podcast! This week, on the occasion of World Refugee Day, we partnered with @UNHCRCyprus to share a series of interviews with refugees and asylum-seekers living in Cyprus. We hear about the perils of their journeys, their hopes, and dreams and how, despite their challenges, they are building better futures. In this edition, join us and listen to Adam speak about his journey as a refugee from Syria and how people in #Cyprus and around the 🌍 can support those who are forced to flee their homes. Let’s come together in solidarity with refugees. Today and always. #WorldRefugeeDay Presenter: Ersin Oztoycan
03/07/2025

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Welcome to UNFICYP’s monthly podcast “Out Loud”, in this edition we had a conversation around this year's International Women’s Day theme: “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” This year’s theme calls for action that can unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all and a feminist future where no one is left behind. Join us and listen to as we interview uniformed personnel in UNFICYP and civilians on how to advance women’s and girls’ rights, promote gender equality and foster empowerment. Presenter: Ersin Oztoycan
02/06/2025

UN Youth Champions for Environment and Peace

Welcome to UNFICYP's monthly podcast Out Loud, in this edition we are pleased to speak with two brilliant young Cypriots, Ilayda Taşkaya and Maria Kranou about their participation in the Youth Champion’s for Environment and Peace programme led by the Mission's Civil Affairs Section. Tune in to learn more about their projects and how young people in Cyprus are coming together to tackle environmental issues across the divide and their hopes for the future of the island. The UN Youth Champions for Environment and Peace programme is implemented in collaboration with the British Council in Cyprus. Presenter: Ersin Oztoycan

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2023 - 2025
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45
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