The Peace Corner Podcast The Peace Corner Podcast

TRIGGER WARNING: this episode includes mention of rape.

In Episode 5 of the Peace Corner Podcast, Larissa, our host, and Guillaume Kalonji, a passionate young climate activist from Youth For Peace DRC, a platform dedicated to promoting peace, security, and development, delve into the complexities of the digital age, shining a spotlight on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Guillaume, our guest, a passionate young climate activist, provides direct insights into the experiences and realities faced by communities in the DRC due to mineral exploitation by tech giants like Samsung, Apple, and Tesla. With a significant portion of the world's cobalt and coltan supply sourced from the DRC, the impact on local communities is profound.

As we navigate the interlinkages between justice, mineral exploitation, gender, and conflict, we discuss the role of young people and the international community in advocating for change and raising awareness about the situation. Join us as Guillaume shares actionable steps towards ethical mineral sourcing, prevention of gender-based violence, and empowerment of affected communities in the DRC.

The 8th season of the Peace Corner Podcast is an initiative of CSPPS and UNOY Peacebuilders.

In this episode of The Peace Corner Podcast, we dive into the unexpected intersection of skateboarding, technology and peacebuilding with Safen Muhammad of Suli Skatepark and Rhianon Bader from The Goodpush Alliance.

Discover how they're using skateboarding and technology to foster peace, teach life skills, and build inclusive communities.

Through their stories, you will learn how digital tools and social media are being used to amplify the impact of skateboarding initiatives, connecting diverse groups across the globe and empowering youth with leadership, resilience, and a sense of belonging.

The 8th season of the Peace Corner Podcast is an initiative of CSPPS & UNOY Peacebuilders.

In Episode 3 of The Peace Corner Podcast, Ines Doumandji engages in a discussion with Charlotte Akin, an activist from Canada with a passion for disarmament, human rights, and gender justice. As the Projects & Logistics Officer at Stop Killer Robots, Charlotte is deeply involved in the global coalition, consisting of over 250 civil society organizations across 70 countries.

The episode explores the challenges and risks associated with autonomous weapons, shedding light on ongoing efforts to ensure human control in the use of force by calling for new international law on autonomy in weapons systems. Gain valuable insights into the concerns surrounding autonomous weapons and learn about how it impacts you and what you can do about it.

For monitoring and research related to autonomous weapons systems, visit Automated Decision Research at automatedresearch.org.

The 8th season of the Peace Corner Podcast is an initiative of CSPPS & UNOY Peacebuilders.

New technologies have the potential to be powerful tools to connect peacebuilders actors across the world, as well as to advocate for sustainable peace at all levels. However, do all peacebuilders have the same access to these resources ? Our second episode will highlight both the opportunities and challenges when it comes to relying on new technologies to work in the field peacebuilding, with a focus on the context of Yemen.

Joins us in an insightful discussion with two peacebuilders from Yemen, Maged Alkholidy, chairman of Youth Without Borders Organisation (YWBOD), and Shaima Almehdhar, co-founder of a digital platform focusing on peacebuilding, inclusion and social cohesion.

The 8th season of the Peace Corner Podcast is an initiative of CSPPS and UNOY Peacebuilders.

As borders evolve into testing grounds for tech experiments, what impact do they have on human lives and rights? Our first episode not only dives into these challenges but is committed to exploring solutions.

Join us in an insightful discussion with lawyer and anthropologist Petra Molnar, data analysis, graphics, and UX designer Simon Droti, and journalist Wael Qarssifi from the Migration +Tech Monitor to explore the dual nature of new technologies on people on the move.

The 8th season of the Peace Corner Podcast is an initiative of CSPPS & UNOY Peacebuilders.

In this final episode of Season 7, Rhea Mahanta, founder of The Peacebuilding Project, shares her story. She describes how climate change affects her work as a peace activist and reflects on new multidisciplinary strategies to address the climate-peace nexus.

"I feel that not only should issues of economic growth, political and social inequality be dealt with simultaneously, but we also need a radical change in strategy of our current models of growth."

The Peace Corner Podcast is a joint initiative of interns at GPPAC, UNOY & CSPPS