We devote the special Europe Day episode to the 80th Anniversary of the United Nation. This year we also celebrate 75th years of Schuman Declaration the foundation of the European Union. It is a great moment to reflect on what multilateralism truly means today and how we can reconnect people, especially youth, with the institutions that are meant to serve them. We are honoured to have UN’s own, USG for Global Communications Melissa Fleming. USG Fleming has been a passionate advocate for the power of truth, information integrity, storytelling, and of course, international cooperation. She has been the heart of how the UN communicates to the world. USG Fleming together with EU YD Giulia explores the evolving role of the UN, cooperation with the EU, and the importance of multilateralism; what it means to communicate hope and action in the age of disinformation, and how we can build trust in institutions that often feel far away but impact our lives every day.
This episode highlights the experience and perspective of LGBTQI+ human rights defenders, with a focus on the intersections of activism, mental health, and the power of the performative arts in raising awareness about the LGBTQI+ Community. Erik’s work as a psychologist and cultural facilitator offers a unique lens into how artistic expression can become a tool for resilience, resistance, and community healing. His voice represents a generation of young changemakers advocating for dignity and safety in an increasingly polarized world. In this episode, we’ll also discuss the role of international institutions, particularly the EU, in amplifying and protecting LGBTQI+ rights.
In this episode of Who Rules the World?, hosted by the EU Delegation to the United Nations, we're diving into one of the most important events for gender equality this year: the 69th Commission on the Status of Women, or CSW69, and the 30-year anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Three decades after world leaders gathered in Beijing to set an ambitious agenda for women's rights, where do we stand today? Have we truly made progress, or are we still facing the same systemic barriers? And how can young people play a bigger role in shaping gender equality policies? To help us answer these questions, Giulia is in coversation with an incredible guest: Ishaan Shah. Ishaan is a young leader deeply engaged in intergovernmental processes and a strong advocate for gender equality, human rights, and multilateralism. He advises UN Women, the UN Youth Office, UNODC, UN Foundation, and the Global Commission on Modern Slavery. His work focuses on building trust in global institutions and ensuring that youth voices are not just included, but meaningfully centred.
On 6 March, 2025, High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas hosted her first Youth Policy Dialogue on EU Foreign Policy. This event was organised in response to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's request to hold a Youth Policy Dialogue within the first 100 days of the mandate and then annually. Youth Policy Dialogues are designed to provide young people with a platform to share their opinions on EU policy initiatives. These dialogues bring together young people and EU Commissioners in an interactive setting, ensuring that youth perspectives are reflected in the EU's work. In March, a group of 25 young community builders, aged 19-30, from diverse backgrounds and regions both inside and outside the EU, gathered in Brussels to discuss with high-level EU representatives around four key themes: - The EU and its geopolitical priorities - Peacebuilding and conflict resolution - Human rights and democracy - Global and climate diplomacy But what were the outcomes? What was the process that led to this discussion? This episode will explore the preparatory meetings, the actions, and the activities that helped participants delve into the discussion topics. This will give insights into the drafting of a document containing 12 preliminary action proposals from these 25 young individuals to foster youth involvement in EU foreign policy. Listen to the voices of the participants and learn more about what happened in Brussels!
Today’s episode of Who Rules the World?, hosted by the EU Delegation to the United Nations’ Youth Delegate Giulia Tariello, delves into a topic of women’s career and leadership roles. Our guest is Stella Ronner-Grubačić, EU Ambassador for Gender and Diversity, who attended the UN Commission of Status of Women 69th Session, held from 10-21 March in NYC. Being in the lead of the Gender Equality Ambassador Ronner speaks about gender-balanced roles for women in all management levels of the workforce. She talks about how to balance life and career.
In today’s episode of Who Rules the World?, host Giulia Tariello European Union Youth Delegate, talks with Eleonora Svanberg, an inspiring woman reshaping the narrative around women and girls in STEM. Eleonora is a half-Swedish, half-Persian writer, speaker, founder, and advocate, currently pursuing a PhD in mathematical physics at the University of Oxford. Beyond her groundbreaking academic pursuits, Eleonora is a prominent social media influencer with over 300,000 followers on her platform, where she inspires the next generation of women to explore the world of science, technology, and mathematics. Despite progress, the gender gap in STEM remains significant, with systemic barriers often discouraging women from entering or advancing in these fields. Eleonora’s mission is to change this narrative. By sharing her experience and advocating for inclusivity, she empowers young women and girls globally to follow their aspirations and thrive in STEM careers. This episode will explore her work and how platforms like hers can inspire a new generation. Together, they delve into actionable ways to bridge the gender gap in STEM and highlight the importance of creating a more inclusive and equitable future for women in science.
On Human Rights Day, which brings the #16DaysofActivism to end gender-based violence to a close, we want to talk loudly about Women’s Reproductive Rights! Today’s episode of Who Rules the World?, hosted by the EU Youth Delegate Giulia Tariello, delves into a topic that sits at the heart of health, equality, and human rights: women’s reproductive rights. Our guest is Adina Nivukoski, Finland's UN Youth Delegate to the UN. At just 24 years old, Adina has dedicated her mandate to championing women’s rights and education, drawing from her experience with UNESCO, UN Women, and OECD. She’s a writer, a speaker, and a passionate voice for justice, having addressed audiences from Finnish Public Broadcasters to high-level foreign policy events hosted by the President of Finland. Adina and Giulia will explore the challenges and opportunities in the fight for reproductive rights, the role of young advocates in pushing for change, and how international collaboration can create a world where every woman has control over her own body and future.
This is a take-over of EU Talks video series ( European Union at United Nations - on YouTube) by EU Youth Delegate Giulia Tariello. Giulia has two guests Mariia Kotsiurba, Ukrainian Youth Delegate to the UN 2024-2025. Mariia is a youth worker and project manager at the NGO «Development and Initiative», Master of International Law with a specialization in human rights protection, alumna of FLEX, CUPP and Erasmus+ programs. The other guest is Yurii Lomikovskyi. Yurii Lomikovskyi is a Ukrainian Youth Delegate to the UN for 2024-2025, a project manager at the Lviv City Institute, a co-founder of IRON Lviv Tech Cluster, and an ambassador of Lviv – European Youth Capital 2025. In their informal conversation they will discuss the significant role of young people as “the critical agents of positive change” as mentioned in the Pact of the Future. They will also speak about youth resilience, and more specifically during the war in Ukraine.
In this episode EU Youth Delegate and Who Rules the World? host Giulia focuses on the Youth Sound Board (YSB) members, EU Youth Engagement initiatives, the Action Days, and the upcoming Global Gateway High-Level Youth Event "Engage, Empower, Connect". Pak-Yen is a Global YSB member from Malaysia. She heads outreach and collaboration at the United Nations Association Malaysia and also serves as the deputy president at the Malaysian Association of Psychology Students. She has experience working on public policy across different settings including think-tanks and political organizations. Currently, she works as a public policy analyst, with an interest in the intersections of policy, social science, and data science. Shakhzoda Mirakova is an activist, journalist, and documentary filmmaker and YSB member from Uzbekistan who focuses on critical issues such as climate injustice and advocates for marginalized communities in Central Asia. She is a strong defender of freedom of speech and promotes active citizenship through her civic engagement initiatives and storytelling. Currently, she serves on the Youth Sounding Board as the only Central Asian representative, advising EU Commissioner for International Partnerships.
The new episode features Niel Swanepoel, a Namibian youth activist and digital policy expert currently serving on the EU-Namibia Youth Sounding Board, and studying international relations in Washington, DC. Previously, Niel served as a South African Youth Delegate to the G20, developing youth-focused policy recommendations for G20 Heads of State. Giulia and Niel discuss EU Youth Engagement initiatives, the UN Youth Action Days and Summit of the Future, and the possibilities of October EU Global Gateway High-Level Youth Event in Brussels "Engage, Empower, Connect".
This podcast episode highlights the significance of the upcoming UN Summit of the Future, especially for youth. It also announces the new edition of the EU global campaign #OurVoiceOurFuture. Young people worldwide are invited to participate in the social media challenge My Voice, My Future, becoming co-authors of a global narrative advocating for a better future. Their collective voices, shared under #OurVoiceOurFuture, are meant to inspire change and create a ripple effect towards positive transformation. Our guest, Paul Siniga, a young African leader who recently graduated with a Master of Science in African Studies from Oxford, has been a key supporter of the campaign since its inception. In conversation with EU Youth Delegate Giulia Tariello, Paul shares his insights, experiences, and vision for the future, continuing to champion the campaign and its goals.
In this episode EU Youth Delegate Lukas Svana is in conversation with Ambassador Vesna Batistić Kos about the Council of Europe and European Union. Ambassador Vesna Batistić Kos is the head of the EU Delegation to the Council of Europe in Strasbourg. She is the representative of the EU vis-a-vis the Council of Europe and represents the EU in the Committee of Ministers, the Council of Europe decision-making body and its rapporteur groups. She also coordinates the EU Member States’ action to the Council of Europe, where there is a need to implement EU external action. In this episode you will learn about the priorities and the common objective of the Council of Europe and the European Union. This episode is recorded in May 2024.
This episode of Who Rules the World? Podcast is devoted to the newly established UN Youth Office. Lukas talks to our guest from the UN Youth Office, Programme Management Officer for Youth Engagement Romeral Ortiz Quintillà. Romeral Ortiz Quintillà has over 10 years of experience in youth strategies focusing on program and project design, implementation, and monitoring. She has worked at country, regional, and global levels, with expertise in youth participation in peace-building Civic engagement and meaningful youth participation. Listen to this discussion to find out more about youth engagement via UN Youth Office.
This episode of the "Who Rules the World?" podcast features a dynamic discussion with Tomás Fenati, a successful content creator from Buenos Aires, Argentina and #OurVoiceOurFuture champion. The episode aims to explore how Tomás leverages social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to educate and inspire a global audience on topics such as history, politics, economics, and LGBTIQ+ rights.
In this episode Lukas and Giulia answer the questions that the followers of their social media accounts have asked. They discuss how they became EU Youth Delegates, what were/are the challenges and how does their experience feel now in comparison to their expectations before they started. Why is youth representation in the international organizations important?
In this episode, Giulia and Lukas are finding out more about President Röpke's work with youth and beyond. President Röpke has been championing youth in all his activities, setting up Youth Group inside the EESC, implementing the EU Youth Test, as well as including youth at the table when discussion topics of importance for them (i.e. EESC had a youth delegate joining our EESC Delegation to COP28). Youth was also an integral part of the Civil Society Week, which we organised only last week, outlining the demands of the civil society for the next EU leaders. The episode was recorded during the UN Commission on Status of Women in March 2024.
n this episode, Giulia and Lukas interviewed the Trainees at the European Union Delegation Audrey Gourdein and Gijs Van Doorn. They are finding out details about their application and selection process, about their work at the Delegation, their general experience, and why they believe that it is important to apply, reflecting on the important role of the European Union in the United Nations. This episode was recorded in October 2023.
In this episode Giulia and Lukas have a special guest, Helena Dalli first European Commissioner for Equality. They will discuss the priorities of United Nations second largest annual gathering – Commission on Status of Women (CSW68) with this years’ theme being “Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty”; European regulations and how to achieve a Union of equality; and what does it take for us to create societies around the world where women and grils are free from violence and discrimination, to lead and thrive in society. #UnionOfequality #CSW68
EU Youth Delegates Giulia and Lukas talk with one of the youngest climate and environment activists around: Francisco Vera from Columbia. Francisco has been a climate activist since the age of six, now 14yo; he has founded and developed a network of school students implementing environment education in their schools. He has published the book “Que es el cambio climático”, now also translated into Arabic. Recently, Francisco has been appointed by UNICEF as 1st Environment & Climate Defender for LAC. Francisco speaks about his activism, reminding the audience about the #ForOurPlanet campaign that is organised by EU institutions. The campaign encourages all citizens and civil society to take action #ForOurPlanet, including tree planting, restoring mangroves, city greening and taking environmental actions at home, like turning your garden into an attractive place for pollinators.
In this episode of the Who Rules the World? podcast, Giulia talks with Marian Abukayo Murunga, a young woman, co-founder and executive director of the Border Hub, a women-led NGO in Kenya. Marian is also a member of EU Youth Sounding Board. You will hear about how she become and activist, about her experience in implementing projects around women, girls and young people. She speaks about her role do you have as being part of the EU Youth Sounding Board, how she encourages young people to start asserting themselves about the issues they are passionate about and what is her advice to the UN Secretary General.