13. 'Death' is when you are afraid to speak truth: #EndSARS protests continue in Nigeria
In Nigeria protests are few and from what we have seen this year, deadly. Still young protesters call for an end to police brutality. What is happening in Nigeria and why now? We speak to fellow youth activist and radio-broadcaster: Chiagozie Udeh.
12. The Transphobic Pyramid of Violence: Polish Trans Activist Maja Heban tweets
In the 12th episode of the Change Rebels podcast we are talking to twitter queen and outspoken trans activist Maja Heban about the increasing religious crack downs on LGBTQ rights in Poland. As democracy rapidly retreats in parts of Europe young activists live in fear of their lives…
11. Leadership at the UN: Shaping the Future of Youth, Peace & Security
Youth at the UN table. We talk about making an impact and personal leadership with the Swedish youth representatives to the UN. Sofia Brännström Swedish youth representative to the UN high level political forum, and Louise Burenby, Swedish youth representative to the UN General Assembly’s third committee.
10. Research Shows: Democracy Needs Youth
Our guest is Jana Birke Belschner, PhD Degree at the University of Bergen, whom just this August had her dissertation defence. Jana explains to us what science knows about youth and democracy and why we should be invested in the political inclusion of youth.
9. The Controversial Guest at The Peace Table - Decolonize Youth4Peace
Regine Borja Guevara, youth activist and UN Representative, deconstructs peace for us and put it into four dimensions: history, culture, global vs. regional and off course age. Why are military tanks driving on the streets of the Philippines since covid-19? How can decolonisation help us understand freedom fighters and independence? And what challenges UN system rise when peace programming with ‘the locals’.
8. The Lazy Edition - What is Happening in Syria?
We boil down the last three episodes into one so that even if you are feeling lazy or rushed you can still take a moment to find out what is happening in Syria. Our guests are Ann Linde, the minister of foreign affairs in Sweden; the president of the Youth League of the Green Party in Sweden, Aida Badeli; and, Juliette Touma, the Regional Chief of Communications for the MENA-region at UNICEF.
7. Burned By Fire, Born In War - UNICEF's Juliette Touma Speaks On Youth, Peace & Security In Syria
Syria is entering its 10th year of war. What does the reality for children and youth look like here? We speak with Juliette Tuoma, Regional Chief of Communications for the MENA region at UNICEF. Should young peace builders in Syria carry any hope for a peaceful resolution?
6. Checklist: Change the World, Shake It Off & Be Brave
Millions of young people have together succeeded in bringing climate action to the top of the political agenda. But as a climate activist and as a youth activist you should expected to receive threats and hate. Even from the president of the United States…
5. Youth Activist Yesterday, Minister of Foreign Affairs Today - Exclusive interview with Ann Linde
The 5th episode of the Change Rebels podcast we are discussing changemaking with the minister of foreign affairs in Sweden. Ann Linde started her political career as a youth activist herself…
4. The Lazy Edition - What’s Happening in Belarus?
Whether you are a social media activist who rather do your activism from the sofa, or whether you simply have too much to do and too little time to do it: this is the episode for you!
3. Dictators Aren’t Gay - LGBTQI Youth Fight The Rise Of Authoritarian Europe
Events are escalating in Belarus and we ask: what is the state of human rights in Belarus & what does LGBTQI rights have to do with security? Our guest also shares his own personal experience encountering the neo-nazi movement in Sweden.
2. The People Shall Rise - Leader of the Liberal Youth League Calls For Action In Belarus
In this episode we interview a youth leader who have spoken out against nationalistic tendencies in her own party and called for political support to the democratic fight in Belarus. The president of the Liberal Youth Leauge in Sweden: Romina Pourmokhtari.
1. Only Criminals Want Democracy - Young people react to election result and arrests in Belarus
This episode we are talking about mass-arrests and a possible change of regime in Belarus with two outspoken youth activists on KGB’s black list.