Spark – Stories from Advocates for Global Change
Spark - Stories from Advocates for Global Change
Podcast Description
What does it take for the young generation to tackle the world’s biggest challenges? In Spark, hosts Julia, Zora, and Tanish search for answers. As young people navigate an uncertain future, they explore how experts from diverse fields—from science to law and the arts—are driving meaningful change in their careers.
From climate change to human rights, AI, media, and democracy, each episode brings fresh perspectives and engaging stories about the people behind the change. What drives them? What challenges do they face? How can different disciplines collaborate to drive impact? And what role can we all play in shaping a better future?
Whether you’re a student, a young professional, or simply curious about the world ahead, tune in, learn, and get inspired!
Hosts: Julia Knuchel, Tanish Shinde, Zora Althaus
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Focuses on global challenges such as climate change, human rights, AI, media, and democracy, with episodes like 'Climate Crisis 1/3' that illustrates the link between art and science through projects that make complex issues relatable.
What does it take for the young generation to tackle the world’s biggest challenges? In Spark, hosts Julia, Zora, and Tanish search for answers. As young people navigate an uncertain future, they explore how experts from diverse fields—from science to law and the arts—are driving meaningful change in their careers.
From climate change to human rights, AI, media, and democracy, each episode brings fresh perspectives and engaging stories about the people behind the change. What drives them? What challenges do they face? How can different disciplines collaborate to drive impact? And what role can we all play in shaping a better future?
Whether you’re a student, a young professional, or simply curious about the world ahead, tune in, learn, and get inspired!
Hosts: Julia Knuchel, Tanish Shinde, Zora Althaus
In this episode, Erika Schläppi, a Swiss lawyer and expert consultant on human and women’s rights, shares insights from her work in international cooperation, peace-building, and governance, focusing on how justice systems can become more accessible to women and marginalized groups.
Erika Schläppi talks about the work she does with her consultancy firm (ximpulse) in international projects advising stakeholders on building fair and accessible justice systems. She reflects on the importance of cultural sensitivity, listening, and collaboration in her work, from Bolivia to Tajikistan, and Albania. She also discusses her role at the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), explaining what the committee does and why its work is important for global gender equality.
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