PeoplevsInequality

People vs Inequality Podcast

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In a time of crisis and fast change, this podcast is a space to reflect and learn with change-makers working to tackle inequalities and injustice. We hear about the choices they make, the approaches they take, the obstacles they face and their hopes and dreams in making real change happen. As massive inequalities are threatening our societies and planet, join us to find out how to use this moment to turn the tide and shift power for a more just and equal world.

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S2 Ep 1: Youth climate activism in the footsteps of Wangari Maathai 25.01.2022 40:00

How can we get urgent climate action that is also just? This is the question we explore in Series Two of the People vs Inequality podcast, learning from the stories of change-makers that are turning the tide for climate justice. We are kicking off with one of the most inspiring climate activists of today. Elizabeth Wathuti shows that youth climate activism is not new, as she planted her first tr...

S1. Ep 4: Women’s economic justice in times of crisis: reflecting forward 17.11.2021 45:17

In this fourth and last episode of Series One we try to answer the question this all started with: Women’s economic justice - how can we make Covid-19 the game changer we so desperately need? What are some of the lessons and the opportunities or pockets of hope to build upon? We reflect back on the stories of Elizabeth, Emilia and Anuradha in the first three episodes and explore new insights and s...

S1. Ep 3: Women’s funds reclaim philanthropy for systemic change 27.10.2021 38:09

As the pandemic hit, many social change actors tried to figure out how to best support those most affected. In this episode we speak to a funder, and not just any funder! Meet Anuradha Rajan, Executive Director of the South Asia Women Foundation India. India’s only women’s fund supports local movement building for women’s and trans people’s rights across the country. Over the past 1.5 years they...

S.1 Ep 2: Feminists uniting to shift global economic power 20.10.2021 32:52

Feminists from the Global South are coming together to shift power and transform the global economy. In this episode we speak to global campaigner and ‘technical activist’ Emilia Reyes, who is not afraid to address the fundamental imbalances in global decision-making and economic policies. Why is this so important from a women’s rights perspective? What challenges and opportunities does she see in...

S1. Ep 1: Domestic workers organizing for a caring economy 12.10.2021 29:17

Did you know domestic workers, most of them women and many migrants, were among the hardest hit by the Covid-19 crisis? The lack of protection and people ignoring their plight meant they lost more jobs and work hours than any other sector. But they are organizing and standing up for their rights and a caring economy - something that could benefit all of us. How to push for structural change when...

Episode Zero 29.09.2021 4:56

Welcome to the People vs Inequality Podcast. In this introduction episode host Barbara van Paassen explains the ideas behind the podcast. Join us on our journey to reflect and learn with changemakers on how to fight inequality. In this time of crisis and fast change we explore new strategies and insights to turn the tide and shift power for a more just and equal world. Sign up to follow our journ...