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On life’s journey, make each step count, with UN Deputy Secretary-General | Awake at Night | UN

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How does one out of five sisters from rural Nigeria grow up to be UN Deputy Secretary-General?

Blessed with tenacity, determination and grit, Amina Mohammed has always been driven to improve the lives of her fellow human beings and our planet. Rising to the top of the United Nations, her vision has helped shape the world’s blueprint for a brighter future.

“One step at a time, this whole life is about a journey. Make each step count. It is about taking people with you. Don’t do this alone. It’s too heavy. You need people to cry with you, laugh with you.”

Amina Mohammed is known for making the impossible possible, and has relied on a strong moral compass and the strength of her convictions across a long and varied career of service. In this episode, the UN Deputy Secretary-General and mother-of-six and grandmother to five reflects on what the Sustainable Development Goals have meant in her own life and shares what chocolate and traditional clothes have to do with strong leadership.

[00:00] Introduction
[01:04] What keeps Amina awake at night
[04:14] Behind the blueprint of the SDGs
[06:19] Turning life experiences into a vision for the SDGs
[11:33] Growing up in the best of two worlds
[15:30] From architecture to public institutions
[16:56] Balancing family and career
[18:36] Rights and justice
[22:11] Entering public service
[24:40] Reframing environmental issues as drivers of conflict
[27:18] Amina’s personal mantra for resilience and moving forward
[28:45] Advice to her younger self
[30:12] Not holding back
[33:00] Comfort in chocolate
[34:06] Wearing her culture proudly
[35:53] A message to the overwhelmed
[39:04] The work is not done yet
[40:08] Closing remarks

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About Awake at Night
Hosted by Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, the podcast ‘Awake at Night’ is an in-depth interview series focusing on remarkable United Nations staff members who dedicate their career to helping people in parts of the world where they have the hardest lives – from war zones and displacement camps to areas hit by disasters and the devastation of climate change.

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A ray of hope for cancer patients, with Dr. May Abdel-Wahab | IAEA | Awake at Night

A ray of hope for cancer patients, with Dr. May Abdel-Wahab | IAEA | Awake at Night

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Whenever a new cancer patient entered her office in the U.S., Dr. May Abdel-Wahab knew she could probably save their life. Now, as Director of the Division of Human Health at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), she delivers hope to patients in places where treatment has until now been unavailable.

“So much can be done to treat cancer, but too many people in the developing world have no access to care. It’s unthinkable. It’s unfair.”

With global cancer cases expected to mount in the next two decades, the IAEA is equipping low- and middle income countries with training and radiotherapy to help more people survive the disease. In this episode, Dr. May Abdel-Wahab reflects on the outlook for cancer outcomes around the world, the challenges of anchoring new treatment centres, and shares how her upbringing taught her to see the world as one human family.

“Every person that walks through the door is a new person, a new friend […] if they leave the exam room with a smile and feeling hope, then you’ve done a good job.”

[00:00] Introduction
[01:13] Peaceful uses of nuclear science
[02:37] Confronting inequality in cancer care
[08:06] Health is a human right
[09:50] What keeps Dr. May awake at night
[12:41] Harnessing AI for cancer treatment
[13:58] Using nuclear science to tackle malnutrition
[16:39] From chemotherapy under a tree to modern centres
[19:03] Transitioning from patient care to global cancer work
[23:38] Early inspirations and familial influences
[25:27] Choosing radiation oncology
[27:21] Finding hope in every case
[28:37] The importance of human connection in medicine
[29:55] Coping with loss and limitations
[32:42] Hope for unity and progress
[34:04] Closing remarks

Listen to more Awake at Night episodes: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwoDFQJEq_0b6hu1e8oxsch9W0D7vkNqt

About Awake at Night
Hosted by Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, the podcast ‘Awake at Night’ is an in-depth interview series focusing on remarkable United Nations staff members

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Nothing keeps me awake, everything keeps me going, with Peter Hawkins | UNICEF Yemen |Awake at Night

Nothing keeps me awake, everything keeps me going, with Peter Hawkins | UNICEF Yemen |Awake at Night

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Every day, Peter Hawkins wakes up filled with determination to make a difference. As the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Representative in Yemen, he puts that boundless energy into helping young people survive one of the world’s most intractable humanitarian crises.

“Despite serving in some of the most challenging and difficult places, I’ve been lucky,” he says. “I’ve loved my life. I have no regrets. Every day I wake up, I feel there’s something I can do. There’s things I enjoy. So nothing keeps me awake, everything keeps me going during the day.”

After a decade of conflict and collapse, a new generation of Yemenis are yearning for a better tomorrow: “So the children sit there in these classrooms with no walls, no floors, no desks, and learn, and they’re proud about what they learn. And they come to me and say, ‘Look, don’t worry, we will continue to learn. But if you can give us desks, if you can fill up the walls and you can give us a floor and a blackboard, it will be even better.’”

In this episode, Peter Hawkins reflects on the striking resilience of the people he serves, and shares how his upbringing in Ethiopia and service in Iraq taught him to never give up working for change. For him, the biggest challenge today is not so much about raising awareness, but about action. “It is so important to understand how one side of the world is so lucky and the other side of the world is still desperately poor, and how we bring those two together.”

[00:00] Introduction
[01:41] Impact of war on children
[04:20] Reflections on resilience and decades of turmoil
[06:07] The magic of Sana’a
[08:42] Children’s determination to learn
[12:39] The impact of reduced funding
[15:18] Focusing on women and mothers
[18:17] What keeps Peter going
[19:54] Roots in Ethiopia
[23:52] Raising awareness then and now
[25:53] His parents’ influence
[27:44] Why multilateralism still matters
[29:54] A child’s unique identity
[31:04] Memories from Mosul, Iraq
[35:35] Life beyond work and hope for future generations
[38:19] Closing remarks

Listen to more Awake at Night episodes: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwoDFQJEq_0b6hu1e8oxsch9W0D7vkNqt

About Awake at Night
Hosted by Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, the podcast ‘Awake at Night’ is an in-depth interview series focusing on remarkable United Nations staff members who dedicate their career to helping people in parts of the world where they have the hardest lives – from war zones and displacement camps to areas hit by disasters and the devastation of climate change.

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Working for peace in the DR Congo, with Vivian van de Perre | DSRSG in MONUSCO | Awake at Night | UN

Working for peace in the DR Congo, with Vivian van de Perre | DSRSG in MONUSCO | Awake at Night | UN

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Vivian van de Perre’s calling is to help nations transition from conflict to peace. Now the deputy head of peacekeeping in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, she leads a life-saving operation in the rebel-held city of Goma.

“It’s tragic and it’s unimaginable, but at the same time, people live their lives and they do the best they can, and they remain generous and warm, despite the circumstances that they live in. You go to these places and you see the worst and you see the best, and it’s all in one package, and it is just something that really, really touches you. It’s not like a regular job.”

A recent peace accord has raised hopes of an end to the violence that has plagued eastern DRC for the past three decades. In this episode, recorded before the peace agreement, Vivian van de Perre reflects on the impact of funding cuts on active war zones, on peacekeeping as a delicate balancing act, and shares why she falls for every place she serves.

[00:00] Introduction
[00:59] Life in the Democratic Republic of Congo
[04:12] Decades of suffering
[07:17] The role of Peacekeepers
[09:15] Protecting civilians amid conflict
[13:49] Why MONUSCO’s presence still matters
[18:54] Seeking refuge behind UN gates
[22:04] Colleagues lost in the field
[23:22] What keeps Vivian awake at night
[26:21] Vivian’s personal life and journey
[31:06] Finding beauty amid crisis
[34:25] Balancing family and duty
[38:54] Holding onto UN values
[40:05] Coping with stress
[41:17] Closing remarks

Listen to more Awake at Night episodes: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwoDFQJEq_0b6hu1e8oxsch9W0D7vkNqt

About Awake at Night
Hosted by Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, the podcast ‘Awake at Night’ is an in-depth interview series focusing on remarkable United Nations staff members who dedicate their career to helping people in parts of the world where they have the hardest lives – from war zones and displacement camps to areas hit by disasters and the devastation of climate change.

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When war comes home, with Yacoub El Hillo | Regional Director for Africa at UN DCO | Awake at Night

When war comes home, with Yacoub El Hillo | Regional Director for Africa at UN DCO | Awake at Night

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Yacoub El Hillo spent more than thirty years serving refugees and displaced people in some of the world’s worst conflict zones. But when cataclysmic war erupted in his hometown of Khartoum, Sudan, the Regional Director for Africa at the United Nations Development Coordination Office (DCO) had to help his own family flee the violence.

“I don’t think there’s any home in Khartoum that was spared … the assumption is that everything is gone.”

Having served in more than 16 duty stations, from Liberia to Syria, Somalia and Afghanistan, Yacoub El Hillo has rarely seen any conflict as devastating as the one currently decimating Sudan.

In this episode, he reflects on the scale of the human suffering there, looks back on a rich and varied career with the UN, and shares why all nations deserve a chance to strive for a brighter future.

[00:00] Introduction
[01:21] A war like no other
[06:04] When war comes home
[11:21] His family’s flight to safety
[15:27] What’s left behind
[16:28] What keeps Yacoub awake at night
[17:36] Holding onto hope
[19:08] Returning to serve after retirement
[21:23] Yacoub’s starting point
[23:54] A mission, not a job
[24:50] Liberia’s transformation
[27:26] Darkest days in Syria
[30:38] Taking risks to save lives
[32:45] His hopes for Syria’s future
[33:59] Family and sacrifice
[37:36] Closing remarks

Listen to more Awake at Night episodes https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwoDFQJEq_0b6hu1e8oxsch9W0D7vkNqt

About Awake at Night
Hosted by Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, the podcast ‘Awake at Night’ is an in-depth interview series focusing on remarkable United Nations staff members who dedicate their career to helping people in parts of the world where they have the hardest lives – from war zones and displacement camps to areas hit by disasters and the devastation of climate change.

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Why I’ll always champion Afghan women, with Georgette Gagnon | DSRSG for Afghanistan |Awake at Night

Why I’ll always champion Afghan women, with Georgette Gagnon | DSRSG for Afghanistan |Awake at Night

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With her background in human rights law, Georgette Gagnon was once said to represent the conscience of war. Currently serving as the Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan, she has been devastated by the sweeping loss of rights for women and girls there.

“You used to see across the country hundreds of girls going to school […] Now, of course, you don’t see that, and it’s heartbreaking. It’s such a huge loss for the entire society.”

Afghanistan faces the second biggest humanitarian crisis in the world today, while drastic cuts to humanitarian assistance will leave millions of vulnerable people without access to critical medical care.

In this episode, Georgette Gagnon shares her hopes and fears for a country close to her heart, and reflects on a career serving in some of the world’s toughest places, from Syria to Sudan and Libya.

[00:00] Introduction
[01:09] Returning to Afghanistan
[02:45] Halted humanitarian funding and its’ impact
[05:19] What keeps Georgette awake at night
[07:26] Girls’ determination to learn
[11:20] Navigating complexities
[13:22]The economic argument for women’s rights
[15:18] What brought Georgette back
[17:02] Working and living under restrictions
[17:48] A harrowing encounter in Syria
[19:46] Cautious hope for Syria
[21:10] The importance of accountability
[22:29] Bearing witness in conflict zones
[23:29] Georgette’s journey to the UN
[26:43] Family support and sacrifice
[30:04] What keeps Georgette going
[30:36] Closing remarks

Listen to more Awake at Night episodes: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwoDFQJEq_0b6hu1e8oxsch9W0D7vkNqt

About Awake at Night
Hosted by Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, the podcast ‘Awake at Night’ is an in-depth interview series focusing on remarkable United Nations staff members who dedicate their career to helping people in parts of the world where they have the hardest lives – from war zones and displacement camps to areas hit by disasters and the devastation of climate change.

For more info, please visit: https://www.un.org/en/awake-at-night

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Do not take Democracy for granted, w/ Nicholas Haysom|United Nations ‘Awake at Night’ podcast teaser

Do not take Democracy for granted, w/ Nicholas Haysom|United Nations ‘Awake at Night’ podcast teaser

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As a young white activist in South Africa, Nicholas Haysom risked detention to oppose the apartheid regime, later working alongside Nelson Mandela. Now Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission there, he is still striving tirelessly in pursuit of peace and human rights.

“The lesson of [Nelson] Mandela is not just being a nice person, it’s perseverance in your ideals. It’ll change the world.”

After a long and varied career, Nicholas (Fink) Haysom is supporting recovery and resilience in South Sudan, the UN’s newest member state. In this episode, he reflects on helping the world’s youngest nation build a better future, on why thorny negotiations are always necessary to move on from any civil war, and on why lasting peace should never be taken for granted.

About Awake at Night
Hosted by Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, the podcast ‘Awake at Night’ is an in-depth interview series focusing on remarkable United Nations staff members who dedicate their career to helping people in parts of the world where they have the hardest lives – from war zones and displacement camps to areas hit by disasters and the devastation of climate change.

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What next for Syria’s refugees, with Gonzalo Vargas Llosa | UN ‘Awake at Night’ podcast teaser

What next for Syria’s refugees, with Gonzalo Vargas Llosa | UN ‘Awake at Night’ podcast teaser

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Rather than follow in the footsteps of his late father, a Nobel-prize winning writer, Gonzalo Vargas Llosa opted instead to serve humanity. Now the UN High Commissioner for Refugees’ Representative to Syria, he just witnessed a historic end to 14 years of conflict and crisis.

“There were these long, long lines of cars of Syrian refugees coming back from Lebanon. So many of them stopped the car the moment that they entered Syria, they got out of the car, they kissed the ground … saying we are so happy to be back in this new Syria,” Gonzalo shared.

The fall of the Assad regime has brought fresh hope for millions of displaced Syrians. Yet with a lack of housing, services and jobs still preventing most from returning, the UN is calling for action to support returnees.

In this episode, Gonzalo Vargas Llosa looks back on a career full of seismic turning points, and reflects on the painful sacrifices of a life spent in service.

Full podcast: https://youtu.be/rLEjDXUboEI

Listen to more Awake at Night episodes: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwoDFQJEq_0b6hu1e8oxsch9W0D7vkNqt

About Awake at Night
Hosted by Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, the podcast ‘Awake at Night’ is an in-depth interview series focusing on remarkable United Nations staff members who dedicate their career to helping people in parts of the world where they have the hardest lives – from war zones and displacement camps to areas hit by disasters and the devastation of climate chan

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Do not take Democracy for granted, with Nicholas Haysom (UNMISS) | Awake at Night

Do not take Democracy for granted, with Nicholas Haysom (UNMISS) | Awake at Night

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As a young white activist in South Africa, Nicholas Haysom risked detention to oppose the apartheid regime, later working alongside Nelson Mandela. Now Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission there, he is still striving tirelessly in pursuit of peace and human rights.

“The lesson of [Nelson] Mandela is not just being a nice person, it’s perseverance in your ideals. It’ll change the world.”

After a long and varied career, Nicholas (Fink) Haysom is supporting recovery and resilience in South Sudan, the UN’s newest member state. In this episode, he reflects on helping the world’s youngest nation build a better future, on why thorny negotiations are always necessary to move on from any civil war, and on why lasting peace should never be taken for granted.

[00:00] Introduction
[02:01] Growing up in Apartheid South Africa
[04:35] Political awakening and activism
[06:44] Enduring arrests and solitary confinement
[10:33] The end of apartheid
[12:58] Becoming Nelson Mandela’s legal advisor
[15:23] Working with Nelson Mandela and lessons learned
[19:06] Joining the United Nations
[21:55] Challenges of peace agreements
[23:56] Leading UN efforts in South Sudan
[27:09] What keeps Nicholas awake at night
[28:00] Gratitude for a meaningful career
[30:06] Hope for the next generation
[31:22] Seeing Mandela’s statue at UNHQ
[32:34] Closing remarks

Listen to more Awake at Night episodes: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwoDFQJEq_0b6hu1e8oxsch9W0D7vkNqt

About Awake at Night
Hosted by Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, the podcast ‘Awake at Night’ is an in-depth interview series focusing on remarkable United Nations staff members who dedicate their career to helping people in parts of the world where they have the hardest lives – from war zones and displacement camps to areas hit by disasters and the devastation of climate change.

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What next for Syria’s refugees, w/ Gonzalo Vargas L | UNHCR Representative to Syria | Awake at Night

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Rather than follow in the footsteps of his late father, a Nobel-prize winning writer, Gonzalo Vargas Llosa opted instead to serve humanity. Now the UN High Commissioner for Refugees’ Representative to Syria, he just witnessed a historic end to 14 years of conflict and crisis.

“There were these long, long lines of cars of Syrian refugees coming back from Lebanon. So many of them stopped the car the moment that they entered Syria, they got out of the car, they kissed the ground … saying we are so happy to be back in this new Syria,” Gonzalo shared.

The fall of the Assad regime has brought fresh hope for millions of displaced Syrians. Yet with a lack of housing, services and jobs still preventing most from returning, the UN is calling for action to support returnees.

In this episode, Gonzalo Vargas Llosa looks back on a career full of seismic turning points, and reflects on the painful sacrifices of a life spent in service.

[00:00] Introduction
[01:10] A turning point in Damascus
[04:10] A new atmosphere
[10:28] The emotional reunions
[12:42] Fears of another exodus
[15:43] What keeps Gonzalo awake at night
[19:29] Gonzalo’s humanitarian awakening
[25:16] Why work in the field matters
[27:23] The personal cost
[34:22] A hope for the future
[35:41] Closing remarks

Listen to more Awake at Night episodes: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwoDFQJEq_0b6hu1e8oxsch9W0D7vkNqt

About Awake at Night
Hosted by Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, the podcast ‘Awake at Night’ is an in-depth interview series focusing on remarkable United Nations staff members who dedicate their career to helping people in parts of the world where they have the hardest lives – from war zones and displacement camps to areas hit by disasters and the devastation of climate change.

For more Information or to watch the video on YouTube, click here.

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Subliminale Botschaften 🧠📢 | HOAXILLA 🔴 RELIVE #029 | @HOAXILLA – #Podcast

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FRAG UNSERE PSYCHOLOGEN | #AlleBekloppt #71 | #podcast

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