In this podcast, recent IGC Alumni, Martha Rojas Urrego, Former Secretary General of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, looks at the intersection of wetlands, women’s rights and gender equality. With 87% of wetlands already lost on our planet, listen in to how this alarming figure has a profound impact on all people and the planet and how women are key agents for suitable solutions.

Wetlands, Gender Equality & Climate Change - A Podcast with Martha Rojas of the Ramsar Convention

In this podcast,  Evelyn A. Ankumah, Executive Director of Africa Legal Aid a “woman-initiated, woman-led” and pan-African NGO based in IGC-Den Haag hub, talks about her commitment to ensuring that women everywhere, including women of colour, can come forward with their own stories of gendered violence and discrimination and how the IGC GBV Pledge support these endeavours.

Storytelling and Gender-based Violence -  A Podcast with Evelyn A. Ankumah of   Africa Legal Aid

In this episode, Mohammed Abdiker, IOM Regional Director for East and Horn of Africa, discusses the linkages between climate change, migration, and gender-based violence in the region. During the podcast, he also advances recommendations for fellow Champions to tackle this dangerous nexus, especially towards COP27.

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Migration, Gender Equality & Climate Change – A Podcast with Mohammed Abdiker of IOM

For the May 2023 episode of the IGC podcast, we are joined by Corinne Momal-Vanian, Executive Director of the Kofi Annan Foundation, and Karen Zamberia, Programme Officer in the Elections and Democracy Programme of the Kofi Annan Foundation.

They discuss how leaders and organisations can champion gender equality both internally and through their programmatic work to promote a coherent organisational vision for social change.

The International Gender Champions is a leadership network that brings together decision-makers determined to break down gender barriers. Find out more on www.genderchampions.com

Gender Equality in Our Big and Small Worlds

For the June 2023 episode of the IGC podcast, we are joined by Izumi Nakamitsu, Under Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs. 

She discusses why gender matters in disarmament policy and practice, the historical role women leaders have played in promoting peace and security, and how leaders and organisation can promote gender-transformative approaches to disarmament.   

The International Gender Champions is a leadership network that brings together decision-makers determined to break down gender barriers. Find out more on www.genderchampions.com

Gender and Disarmament: Why It Matters

In the September episode of the IGC Podcast, we are zooming in on technology-facilitated gender-based violence and sharing highlights from the launch of the IGC's and UNICC's new campaign: 'I Say No To Sexism Online- #LogIntoEquality'.

Highlights from the ‘I Say No To Sexism Online’ Campaign Launch

For the November 2023 episode of the IGC podcast, we are joined by Elena Sokova, Executive Director of the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation. She reflects on the evolution of gender-related matters and women's representation in the nuclear field, discusses how the emergence of Feminist Foreign Policy challenges existing notions in international security, and shares her initiatives towards supporting a new generation of women leaders. 

The International Gender Champions is a leadership network that brings together decision-makers determined to break down gender barriers. Find out more on www.genderchampions.com

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Nuclear Diplomacy: Bridging the Gender Gap for a Safer World

For the January 2024 episode of the IGC podcast, we are joined by two The Hague-based Champions: Ambassador Corinne Cicéron Bühler of Switzerland to the Netherlands and Permanent Representative to the OPCW and Alix Vuillemin, Executive Director of the Women’s Initiative for Gender Justice. They reflect on recent developments around gender equality in the context of International Justice, highlight the need to tackle misconceptions and discuss the importance of leadership in promoting gender justice. 

The International Gender Champions is a leadership network that brings together decision-makers determined to break down gender barriers. Find out more on www.genderchampions.com

The Road to Accountability: Bolstering Gender Justice

For the February 2024 episode of the IGC podcast, we are joined by Jean-Pierre Reymond, Executive Director of 2050Today and Geneva-based Gender Champion, and Manisha Tirelli from Phenomenal Women Global. They discuss the urgency of including voices from all generations in climate action, reflect on the importance of women's equal representation in climate-related decision-making and highlight pathways for creating more inclusive policies and programmes.

The International Gender Champions is a leadership network that brings together decision-makers determined to break down gender barriers. Find out more on www.genderchampions.com

Climate Voices: Promoting Inter-Generational Climate Justice

For the March 2024 episode of the IGC podcast, we are joined by Ambassador Dr. Katharina Stasch, Permanent Representative of Germany to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Geneva.

She discusses the importance of grounding foreign policy in feminist theory and practice, shares concrete examples on how to implement a feminist foreign policy on the ground, and reflects on the role of leaders in leveraging gender equality. 

The International Gender Champions is a leadership network that brings together decision-makers determined to break down gender barriers. Find out more on www.genderchampions.com

Shifting paradigms: Feminist perspectives in foreign policy

For the June 2024 episode of the IGC podcast, we are joined by  Marie Hürlimann, Co-Director of the foreign policy think tank foraus, and Aude Juillerat, Policy Fellow for gender at foraus.

They analyse trends and challenges around increasing women's representation in politics, discuss the role of gender quotas, and highlight the importance of an intersectional approach in addressing this topic.

The International Gender Champions is a leadership network that brings together decision-makers determined to break down gender barriers. Find out more on www.genderchampions.com

Sticky floors and glass ceilings: Gender and political participation

For the July 2024 episode of the IGC podcast, we are joined by Phil Lynch, Executive Director at International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) and one of our Geneva-based Champions, and Sadeeq Adewale Abioye, one of ten IGC Youth Champions and Programme Officer at the Gender Mobile Initiative in Nigeria.

They discuss the importance of feminist leadership and how men can embrace and apply feminist leadership principles to effectively promote gender equality, diversity and inclusion. 

The International Gender Champions is a leadership network that brings together decision-makers determined to break down gender barriers. Find out more on www.genderchampions.com

How can men apply feminist leadership principles?

For the September 2024 episode of the IGC podcast, we collaborated with the Mobilising Men for Feminist Peace podcast of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF). This in-depth podcast - which is also available in three parts - zooms in on the need to address militarised masculinities in working towards feminist peace. Featuring four global experts and leaders, the podcast explores how militarised masculinities are constructed, discusses the dangers of gender-exploitative marketing of weapons, and investigates the links between small arms proliferation and violent masculinities, and the entertainment industry.
 
Guests: 
- Madeleine Rees, former Secretary-General of WILPF
- Reem Abbas, feminist activist, researcher and writer and Communications Coordinator at WILPF's Mobilising Men for Feminist Peace programme 
- Nicole Hockley, co-founder and co-CEO of Sandy Hook Promise
- Dean Peacock, Director of WILPF's Mobilising Men for Feminist Peace programme

The International Gender Champions is a leadership network that brings together decision-makers determined to break down gender barriers. Find out more on www.genderchampions.com.

In pursuit of feminist peace: understanding militarised masculinities - full episode

For the September 2024 episode of the IGC podcast, we collaborated with the Mobilising Men for Feminist Peace podcast of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF). This in-depth podcast - which is also available in three parts - zooms in on the need to address militarised masculinities in working towards feminist peace. Featuring four global experts and leaders, the podcast explores how militarised masculinities are constructed, discusses the dangers of gender-exploitative marketing of weapons, and investigates the links between small arms proliferation and violent masculinities, and the entertainment industry.

Guests:
- Madeleine Rees, former Secretary-General of WILPF
- Reem Abbas, feminist activist, researcher and writer and Communications Coordinator at WILPF's Mobilising Men for Feminist Peace programme 
- Nicole Hockley, co-founder and co-CEO of Sandy Hook Promise
- Dean Peacock, Director of WILPF's Mobilising Men for Feminist Peace programme

The International Gender Champions is a leadership network that brings together decision-makers determined to break down gender barriers. Find out more on www.genderchampions.com.

In pursuit of feminist peace: understanding militarised masculinities - part 1

In pursuit of feminist peace: understanding militarised masculinities - part 3

For the October 2024 episode of the IGC podcast, we are joined by Angeline Eugenia, gender equality advocate and IGC Youth Champion, and Elise Buckle, CEO and Founder of Climate Bridges and Geneva-based Gender Champion. Following the Summit of the Future, they discuss eco-anxiety, the need for global optimism, and the importance of intergenerational collaboration in promoting climate justice and community resilience. 

The International Gender Champions is a leadership network that brings together decision-makers determined to break down gender barriers. Find out more on www.genderchampions.com

Building resistance in a crisis-ridden world: Tackling eco-anxiety through global cooperation and gender justice

For the November 2024 episode of the IGC podcast, we are joined by Labbi Karmacharya, data scientist and IGC Youth Champion, and Sameer Chauhan, Director of the UN International Computing Centre (UNICC). Together, they discuss the pivotal role of intergenerational leadership and collaboration in driving gender equality, and highlight key priorities and actions to foster the digital inclusion of women and girls.

The International Gender Champions is a leadership network that brings together decision-makers determined to break down gender barriers. Find out more on www.genderchampions.com

Intergenerational Leadership in Gender Advocacy

For the December 2024 episode of the IGC podcast, we are joined by Charlotte Stemmer, Head of Geneva Office and UN Representative at Plan International, and Paul Mensah Amanor, Youth Champion and Founder of the Foundation for Educational Equity and Development (FEED). Together, they explore the transformative power of youth activism in advancing gender equality and share strategies to ensure the meaningful participation of young people, particularly in key multilateral spaces like the United Nations.

Defining the Present, Designing the Future: Youth Participation and Activism

The January 2025 episode of the IGC podcast features Ambassador Nadia Theodore, Permanent Representative of Canada to the WTO, UNCTAD, ITC and WIPO, and Nohora Alejandra Quiguantar, IGC Youth Champion and Indigenous woman leader from Colombia. They reflect on global power dynamics, discuss the transformative potential of feminist policies, and highlight the importance of intersectional approaches towards fostering equitable representation in decision-making.

From Local Roots to Global Reach: Implementing Feminist Policies

Unedited episode with full Spanish original of the IGC January 2025 episode "From local roots to global reach: Implementing feminist policies". The episode features Ambassador Nadia Theodore, Permanent Representative of Canada to the WTO, UNCTAD, ITC and WIPO, and Nohora Alejandra Quiguantar, IGC Youth Champion and Indigenous woman leader from Colombia. They reflect on global power dynamics, discuss the transformative potential of feminist policies, and highlight the importance of intersectional approaches towards fostering equitable representation in decision-making. For the shorter, edited version, please visit:
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(UNEDITED) From local roots to global reach: Implementing feminist policies

For the February 2025 episode of the IGC podcast, Mona M’Bikay, Director of UPR Info, and Seth Nimwesiga, Ugandan human rights advocate and IGC Youth Champion, explore the impact of the Universal Periodic Review process on advancing gender equality. They discuss how the UPR holds governments accountable for gender commitments and highlight the critical role of civil society in ensuring these recommendations lead to tangible, on-the-ground changes.

Empower and Uphold: A Human Rights Approach to Gender Equality

For the 50th episode of the IGC podcast, we are joined by Martin Chungong, Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Chair of the IGC Global Board. Drawing from his experience in both roles, he discusses how the international community can hold the line in a time when gender equality is under attack, emphasizing the importance of women's political participation and the need for coordinated action. This episode is a powerful call to action for leaders to uphold their commitments to gender parity—stressing that inclusive governance is both the right and the smart thing to do. 

Holding the Line: Defending Gender Equality in a Changing World

For the April 2025 episode of the International Gender Champions podcast, we are joined by Dominic O'Neill, Executive Director of the UN's Sanitation and Hygiene Fund, and Dr. Ally Zlatar, feminist artist, scholar, and activist and one of IGC's 2024 Youth Champions. They discuss why menstrual health should be an integral part of the sustainable development agenda, break down myths, spotlight systemic gaps, and share how market-driven solutions and policy change can drive menstrual justice. 

The Missing Link: Menstrual Health and the Agenda 2030

For the June 2025 episode of the International Gender Champions podcast, we are joined by Nathalie Chuard, Director of the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF). She shares why, in its 25th anniversary year, the WPS Agenda is more relevant than ever - highlighting how current global trends - such as increasing militarisation, overlapping crises, and ongoing gender inequality -continue to shape the experiences of women in conflict settings, as well as their roles in peacebuilding, justice, and community resilience.

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