The Ripple Effect

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In many parts of the world, assassinations have become a daily occurrence. Data collected by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime shows that at least 2,700 people were victims of contract killings between 2019 and 2020 in 84 countries. Many of which were members of civil society. In this podcast we bear witness to the victims of organized crime by looking at why certain individuals or groups of individuals are at risk of assassination, and what can be done to prevent it.

  1. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Coming Soon: The Ripple Effect...

    The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime presents The Ripple Effect. In this podcast we bear witness to the victims of organized crime. Available soon wherever you get your podcasts.

    1 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Why are journalists vulnerable to killings by organized crime?

    Welcome to The Ripple Effect from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. In this episode, we explore the reasons why journalists are vulnerable to killings by organized crime. HOST: Ana Paula Oliveira, GITOC INTERVIEWEE(S): Guilherme Canela Godoi – who is currently heading the global unit on freedom of expression and safety of journalists at UNESCO Frank Smyth, the Senior Advisor for journalist security at the Committee to Protect Journalists. Pauline Adès-Mével – Editor-in-chief / Spokeswoman at Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Additional Links Global Assassination Monitor Faces of Assassination Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

    13 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Fighting impunity

    Welcome to The Ripple Effect from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. In this episode we look at how civil society can mobilize itself to fight against impunity, and reduce harm to journalists and other civil society actors. HOST: Ana Paula Oliveira, GITOC INTERVIEWEE(S): Andrew Caruana Galizia – co-founder of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation and son of journalist, Daphne Caruana Galizia Guilherme Canela Godoi – who is currently heading the global unit on freedom of expression and safety of journalists at UNESCO Additional Links: Global Assassination Monitor Faces of Assassination Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

    15 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    The Threat Against Human Rights Defenders

    Welcome to The Ripple Effect from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. In this episode we look at the threat against human rights defenders. What makes these brave individuals a target for assassination? HOST: Ana Paula Oliveira, GITOC INTERVIEWEE(S): Michelle Foley, HRD Memorial Project Coordinator, Frontline Defenders Juan Pappier, Senior Researcher for Americas at Human Rights Watch Maureen Meyer, Vice President for Programs at the Washington Office on Latin America. Additional Links: Global Assassination Monitor Faces of Assassination Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime Bloomberg - Did the Avocado Cartels kill Mexico 'Butterfly King'?

    11 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    How can we protect Human Rights Defenders?

    Welcome to The Ripple Effect from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. Following on from the last episodes, we look at how we can protect human rights defenders against violence. HOST: Ana Paula Oliveira, GITOC INTERVIEWEE(S): Roxanna Althoz, Human Rights Lawyer, who was part of the international investigation into the murder of the indigenous environmentalist campaigner, Berta Cáceres in Honduras in 2016. Michelle Foley, HRD Memorial Project Coordinator, Frontline Defenders Juan Pappier, Senior Researcher for Americas at Human Rights Watch Maureen Meyer, Vice President for Programs at the Washington Office on Latin America. Additional Links: Global Assassination Monitor Faces of Assassination Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime Bloomberg - Did the Avocado Cartels kill Mexico 'Butterfly King'?

    13 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Who stands to gain from attacks on Environmentalists?

    In this episode, we guide you through the struggles environmentalists face. These people are on the frontline of the climate crisis, yet they face imminent threats from other powerful forces. Who stands to gain from the attacks on environmentalists? HOST: Ana Paula Oliveira, GITOC INTERVIEWEE(S): Judy Pasimio, Coordinator for LILAK (Purple Action for Indigenous Women’s Rights). Liliana Jauregui, Senior Expert Environmental Justice from IUCN. Rachel Cox, Campaigner and Investigations at Global Witness. Additional Links: Global Assassination Monitor Faces of Assassination Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

    11 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    What needs to change to protect Environmentalists?

    In this episode of The Ripple Effect, Ana looks at the practical steps that can be taken to protect environmentalists from the many threats they face. She also explores alternative approaches governments and corporations can take to make sure environmentalists and indigenous voices are heard. HOST: Ana Paula Oliveira, GITOC INTERVIEWEE(S): Maiara Folly, Co-founder and Programme Director at Plataforma CIPÓ - Twitter Billy Kyte, Independent Consultant on Conflict Mitigation and Peace Building, and member of the GI network of experts - Twitter Rachel Cox, Senior Campaigner and Investigations at Global Witness - Twitter Additional Links: **Update** The Guardian - Brazilian police name alleged ‘mastermind’ behind murders of Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira Global Assassination Monitor Faces of Assassination Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

    14 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Assassination of Politicians: Low Cost, High Gain

    When most politicians are elected to office, public criticism is the worst they will face. But for some politicians, they become targets for assassination. In this episode of The Ripple Effect, Ana explores why this is the case, why politicians are at risk of assassination and the role of organized crime. HOST: Ana Paula Oliveira, GITOC INTERVIEWEE(S): Romain Le-Cour Grandmaison, Senior Expert, Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. Gemma Dipoppa, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Brown University, United States. Antônio Sampaio, Senior Analyst, Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. Additional Links: Global Assassination Monitor Faces of Assassination Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

    13 min

  9. EPISODE 9

    The Road to Protecting Politicians

    In this episode Ana explores how we respond to the assassination of politicians, and what needs to change to make sure that politicians cannot be murdered with impunity. HOST: Ana Paula Oliveira, GITOC INTERVIEWEE(S): Romain Le-Cour Grandmaison, Senior Expert, Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. Gemma Dipoppa, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Brown University, United States. Antônio Sampaio, Senior Analyst, Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. Additional Links: Global Assassination Monitor Faces of Assassination Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

    14 min

  10. EPISODE 10

    Tracing Crime Scene to Mastermind

    When a contract killing is committed it is up to the authorities to find out who is responsible. Not only the person who pulled the trigger, but also the person who ordered the assassination. How do law enforcement investigate this? From crime scene to the ultimate mastermind behind the attack. HOST: Ana Paula Oliveira, GITOC INTERVIEWEE(S): Agnes Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International and former UN Special Rapporteur in Extrajudicial Killing Steve Carmody, the head of investigation of the Wildlife Justice Commission Additional Links: Global Assassination Monitor Faces of Assassination Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

    13 min

  11. EPISODE 11

    How the International Community can help Investigations and end Impunity

    In the last episode, we look at the issue that underpins most contract killings: impunity. With impunity rates so high for the murder of journalists, environmentalists, and others, it can sometimes feel like a losing battle. But convictions can be secured. Corruption that leads to assassinations can be exposed, and the masterminds put behind bars. What changes are needed to disrupt the system of collusion that enables contract killings? And how can the international community step in? HOST: Ana Paula Oliveira, GITOC INTERVIEWEE(S): Agnes Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International and former UN Special Rapporteur in Extrajudicial Killing Steve Carmody, the head of investigation of the Wildlife Justice Commission Judge Antonio Balsamo, Prosecutor General of the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation and Professor of Criminal law at the Faculty of Law of the LUMSA Additional Links: Global Assassination Monitor Faces of Assassination Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

    12 min
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In many parts of the world, assassinations have become a daily occurrence. Data collected by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime shows that at least 2,700 people were victims of contract killings between 2019 and 2020 in 84 countries. Many of which were members of civil society. In this podcast we bear witness to the victims of organized crime by looking at why certain individuals or groups of individuals are at risk of assassination, and what can be done to prevent it.

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  • Creator
    Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime
  • Episodes
    12
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime
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    The Ripple Effect