Welcome back to season 8 of The Peace Corner Podcast! This year, the interns of UNOY and CSPPS explore peacebuilding in the digital age, seeking to unravel the impact of new technologies and digitalisation on the peacebuilding sector.

As we navigate the 21st century, we recognise technology's transformative and integral role in sustaining our lives, jobs, health, and education. As of October 2023, there were 5.3 billion internet users globally, amounting to over 65% of the world's population. With this new season, we aim to demystify these new technologies and help listeners harness their positive aspects, while safeguarding against potential pitfalls.

Tune in to listen to the voices of peacebuilders who are revolutionising their work with new technologies. By learning from their experiences, we can collectively find creative and innovative ways to navigate the digital landscape and build sustainable peace.

The Peace Corner Podcast - Season 8

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.

Beyond E-Migration: The Human impacts of Border Technologies (S08 E01)

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.

The Challenges behind the Use of New Technologies in Peacebuilding (S08 E02)

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.

'Killer Robots' : Navigating the Risks of Autonomous Weapons (S08 E03)

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.

Kickflips for Peace: The Role of Digital Platforms for Social Skateboarding Initiatives (S08 E04)

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 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.

The Cost of Technology: Unveiling the Shadows of the Digital Age in DRC (S08 E05)

In this 9th episode of The Peace Corner Podcast, our host Viktória, in conversation with Mpagi Dawn Martha, is exploring the dangers and opportunities that digital technology poses on communities at a local level. 

Dawn Martha is currently working with the MIGHT Foundation in Uganda on addressing online violence against women and girls, and the inaccessibility of healthcare through community dialogues and the development of an app. They aim to strengthen health partnerships locally and globally, facilitate access to free health care services, combat misinformation and provide a fundraising platform for health initiatives. 

Tune in to find out more about their work and how localised digital solutions can be used for peacebuilding. 

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

Utilising technology for peace at a local level (S08 E09)

We’re making peace personal with the Peace Corner podcast! Who are the lesser known Gbowees and Mandelas? What are their stories? And what drives them to persevere in some of the harshest and darkest places? We’ll be bringing you voices from all around the world. With each pod, a different peacebuilder, a different region, a different story. So, nestle into a corner and listen to the voices making peace possible.

The Peace Corner podcast is a collaboration between UNOY Peacebuilders, CSPPS, and GPPAC. For more stories, go to:
http://www.unoy.org
http://www.cspps.org
http://www.gppac.net

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