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Defending human rights in Russia
Russia is diplomatically isolated. In this podcast episode, host Imogen Foulkes asks: what about Russian human rights defenders?Right now, in Russia there are few means left to defend human rights, and to address human rights violations. Its really hard
What is the ITU and why does it matter?
In this episode, host Imogen Foulkes explores the most important UN agency most of us have never heard of.Malcolm Johnson, deputy secretary general, ITU: Telephony, radio and tv broadcasting , satellite communications, the internet, they wouldnt have
Day of the Disappeared
For more than 150 years the ICRC has been re-uniting those separated by war and natural disaster. Inside Geneva visits the Central Tracing Agency.Florence Anselmo, Head of the Central Tracing Agency: "People going missing, families getting separate
Syria: the forgotten crisis
While the spotlight is on Ukraine, the UN says humanitarian needs in Syria are greater than ever.Podcast host Imogen Foulkes is joined in this episode by humanitarian experts.The World Food Programme had to reduce by 13% their food rations because of fu
Women, peace, and security
From war to food insecurity and climate change; would the world be a better, safer place if women took more decisions?Inside Geneva podcast host Imogen Foulkes is joined in this episode by women peace and security experts.“Participation of women in peace
What do rights groups want from the UN?
By the end of this month, the UN will have a new human rights chief. Its sometimes called the UNs toughest job. Inside Geneva host Imogen Foulkes talks exclusively to the leaders of the worlds top human rights groups, and asks them how they see the job
What does it take to lead the UN human rights office?
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet will leave office at the end of August. The hunt is on for the worlds new human rights leader.Podcast host Imogen Foulkes asks former United Nations human rights chief Zeid Raad Al Hussein what it
Drought and food insecurity
Millions of people are going hungry due to severe droughts in the Sahel and in East Africa. The Inside Geneva podcast looks at how the international community should help, now and in the future.Podcast host Imogen Foulkes is joined in this episode by clim
Refugee policy: the good, the bad, and the ugly
Europe has shown a big welcome to refugees from Ukraine. The Inside Geneva podcast asks whether this generosity will be extended to others.Podcast host Imogen Foulkes is joined in this episode by refugee policy experts.“The Ukraine crisis has really human
Neutrality, NATO, and the new world order
This week on Inside Geneva host Imogen Foulkes discusses NATO, neutrality, and the new world order.Is neutrality even possible in response to the invasion of Ukraine?Sara Hellmller, Geneva Graduate Institute: "The law of neutrality is very clear, so