Just Participation

Season 2 wraps up by exploring Indigenous political and land governance, resurgence, civic engagement, and activism. It centers conversations on sovereignty, self-determination, and the enduring relationships between land, governance, and community. In this episode, co-hosts Nadim, Daniella, and Sarah sit down with three influential voices working across Indigenous governance, policy, advocacy, an...

Season 2 continues in  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil , a city of striking natural beauty, vibrant culture, and deep social contrasts. Beneath its iconic beaches and mountains lie persistent urban challenges: socio-spatial inequalities, informal settlements, struggles over land rights, and the ongoing pursuit of democratic participation in complex urban environments. In this episode, co-hosts  Nadim, Dani...

Season 2 continues in  Cape Town, South Africa , a city shaped by breathtaking coastlines and deep histories of resistance, while still grappling with the lasting spatial legacies of apartheid, housing inequality, and topics of land and belonging. In this episode, co-hosts  Nadim, Daniella, and Sarah  sit down with three powerful voices working at the intersections of grassroots democracy, urban j...

Omri reflects on expanding human rights work through new models and perspectives, including the role of archives in shaping more inclusive and creative forms of advocacy.   Have a listen and share your thoughts with us here or via our social media platforms (@justpartpodcast) using  ⁠⁠⁠this link⁠⁠⁠ .    We are recording from the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nat...

In this episode, Ernest describes an inclusive human rights framework and shares how grassroots activism in Ghana is reshaping democratic accountability and awareness.
   Have a listen and share your thoughts with us here or via our social media platforms (@justpartpodcast) using  ⁠⁠⁠this link⁠⁠⁠ .   We are recording from the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nation...

Abhiruchi invites us to rethink human rights through Global South perspectives and diverse philosophical traditions. She also explores how digital tools can expand participation while raising concerns about algorithmic bias and misinformation.   Have a listen and share your thoughts with us here or via our social media platforms (@justpartpodcast) using  ⁠⁠⁠this link⁠⁠⁠ .   We are recording from t...

Join Ella as she reflects on what democracy and human rights mean from a student perspective and how the conference deepened her learning through real-world insights.   Have a listen and share your thoughts with us here or via our social media platforms (@justpartpodcast) using  ⁠⁠⁠this link⁠⁠⁠ .   We are recording from the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.

Lawrence explains how grassroots movements shape democratic and human rights discourse. He highlights the role of universal principles, like dignity and the common good, while acknowledging that communities express these values differently in their own ways. Have a listen and share your thoughts with us here or via our social media platforms (@justpartpodcast) using  ⁠⁠⁠this link⁠⁠⁠ .   We are rec...

Listen in as Dustin explores human dignity at the heart of democracy and introduces  childism  as a way to make democratic participation more inclusive for children and youth.   Have a listen and share your thoughts with us here or via our social media platforms (@justpartpodcast) using  ⁠⁠⁠this link⁠⁠⁠ .   We are recording from the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh...

Join us as Sadi reflects on how participatory processes must begin with respecting local knowledge, culture, and lived experience. She reminds us of the importance of listening, valuing community wisdom, and grounding human rights work in philosophies like Ubuntu. Have a listen and share your thoughts with us here or via our social media platforms (@justpartpodcast) using  ⁠⁠⁠this link⁠⁠⁠ . We are...

The Just Participation Podcast is back with 𝕾𝖊𝖆𝖘𝖔𝖓 2 – – 𝓓𝓮𝓶𝓸𝓬𝓻𝓪𝓬𝔂 𝓲𝓷 𝓐𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷: 𝓥𝓸𝓲𝓬𝓮𝓼 𝓯𝓻𝓸𝓶 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓖𝓻𝓸𝓾𝓷𝓭! This season, co-hosts Nadim, Daniella, and Sarah take us around the globe to explore how everyday citizens are shaping democracy in their own cities. From grassroots activism to community research and civic action, each episode features conversations with activists, organizers, and researchers who...

Season 2 kicks off in Vancouver, British Columbia , a city celebrated for its stunning natural landscapes and vibrant communities, while also facing urgent challenges around housing justice, Indigenous sovereignty, and civic engagement. In this episode, co-hosts Nadim, Daniella, and Sarah sit down with three inspiring guests: Denali YoungWolfe , Lead Research Assistant with the Indigenous Research...

The fourth episode of the mini-series,  Reimagining Methodologies: A Mini-Series Exploring the 'How ’ features  Kanishka Sikri , our co-producer.    Student host Zeynep Yilmaz interviews Kanishka, a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto, in the final episode of the series. Together, they reflect on the previous discussions about methodology. Kanishka offers a fresh perspective on alternative...

The third episode of the mini-series,  Reimagining Methodologies: A Mini-Series Exploring the 'How ’ features  Dr. Anjali Menezes .    Student host Zeynep Yilmaz interviews Clinical Professor and Family Physician Dr. Menezes about their methodology and approach to conducting and sharing research. Dr. Menezes offers a fresh perspective on the process of racialization, the impact of racism on medica...

The second episode of the mini-series  Reimagining Methodologies: A Mini-Series Exploring the 'How'  features  Dr. Beck Tench .    Student host, Zeynep Yilmaz, interviews Dr. Tench, a researcher and designer at Harvard, about their unique methodology and approach to conducting and sharing research. Dr. Tench offers a new perspective on methodology and the design of restorative experiences, delving...

The first episode of the mini-series  Reimagining Methodologies: A Mini-Series Exploring the 'How'  features  Dr. Robyn K  Rowe .    In this episode, student host Zeynep Yilmaz interviews Dr. Rowe, a qualitative researcher and social scientist, about their unique methodology and approach to conducting and sharing research. Dr. Rowe highlights Indigenous data sovereignty and the decolonization of h...

The  Just Participation Podcast  is back with a transformative new mini-series, co-produced with Kanishka Sikri, a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto! 🎙️ This series takes a fresh direction, diving deep into methodology and reimagining how knowledge is created and shared by researchers and expert guests.   In this introductory episode, we’ll guide you through what to expect from the mini-s...

Here’s to our final episode of Season 1! The eighth episode of Just Participation brings to you a special chat between the students, who are the founders and producers of Just Participation - ⁠ ⁠Nadim Al Nakhl⁠⁠ , ⁠Sara Abdella⁠⁠ and Zeynep Yilmaz⁠⁠ . They reflect on their journey together: brainstorming for ideas, launching the podcast, shaping season 1, navigating ups-and-downs, and defining the...

The seventh episode of Just Participation concerns the decolonization of deliberative democracy through the recognition of new voices from the Global South. The episode takes a unique stance by proposing a theoretical and practical approach to the subject. Student host Zeynep Yilmaz interviews professor Nicole Curato and practitioner Sebastián Calderón . Calderón introduces us to the processes bei...

The sixth episode of Just Participation concerns democratizing democratic theory, through the lens of radical democracy and democratic resilience.  Student host Zeynep Yilmaz interviews the researchers and practitioners Dr. Dannica Fleuss and Dr. Selen Ercan . Each guest answers the question of “why do we need to democratize democratic theory?” by drawing on their own work, such as Fleuss’ book on...

The fifth episode of Just Participation concerns art-spaced social justice work and decolonizing our minds. Student host Zeynep Yilmaz interviews the researchers and practitioners Dr. Paola Ardiles Gamboa , Dr. Syrus Marcus , and Dr. Aytak Akbari-Dibavar . Each guest explores how to engage students with decision making through experimental, interactive, and progressive methods of learning. The pro...

The fourth episode of Just Participation is a year in review of the Democracy Across Borders Cluster, highlighting global assemblies and international deliberation. Student host Zeynep Yilmaz interviews research assistants, Jenna Hong and Joyce Chen, along with researchers, Jon Stever ( @Jonomist ) and Dr. Antoine Vergne ( @AVAntoineVergne ). Each guest is a member of Participedia’s Democracy Acro...

The third episode of Just Participation concerns narratives of democratic legitimacy and silence.  Student host Zeynep Yilmaz interviews the researchers and practitioners Amrith David, George Bolton , and Dr. Sean Gray. Each guest is working on a different case study or the theory of silent citizenship as applicable to political legitimacy and trust. The case studies focus on Britain from the...

The second episode of Just Participation concerns “best interests decision making”, made on behalf of those who lack representation in decision-making processes. Student host Zeynep Yilmaz interviews the researchers and practitioners, Melissa Levin , Friedel Marquardt ( @FriedelM1 ) and Lucy Parry ( @LucyJParry ). Each guest is working in a different area applicable to best interests decision maki...

The pilot episode of Just Participation introduces the season’s theme of democracy and technology. Student hosts Timothy Thompson and Adeola Egbeyemi interview Cuzz, an Indigenous activist, followed by Jesi Carson ( @JesiCarson ) and Pan Khantidhara of Participedia's women-led Design Technology Team, and Participedia Director, Bonny Ibhawoh (@ giazilo ). The guests talk about concepts ranging from...