The United Nations House Scotland Podcast
A podcast from United Nations House Scotland in which interns Jessica Craig, Hannah Lawrence and Hana Shono talk with expert guests about contemporary global issues at the heart of the United Nations' work. Episodes explore the role of the United Nations Association and other grassroots non-governmental organisations in the UN's mission across Geneva, New York and the wider world. The show is produced by United Nations House Scotland and can be contacted at podcast@unhscotland.org.uk.
Episodes
Climate, Gender and Nuclear Disarmament Episode 1: Feminist Perspectives on Nuclear Disarmament with Janet Fenton
In this first episode of our new series, we explore nuclear disarmament through a feminist lens. Our guest, Janet Fenton—activist, co-founder of Secure Scotland, and Vice-Chair of Scottish CND—discusses the role of women in disarmament advocacy, the impact of nuclear weapons on marginalised communities, and why gender must be part of the conversation.Join us as we kick off a series that highlights
Natural Disaster Resilience in Cities Episode 3: Uganda and Zambia – with Pearl Dutki, Joel Odota and Richard Kachungu
In this third and final episode of the United Nations House Scotland Podcast special, the Sustainable Cities team at UNHS takes over with a series on natural disaster resilience in cities. Join hosts Elena Kerr and Jack Ringrose as they speak on food security and resilience in Uganda and Zambia with Pearl Dutki, a student of sustainable-urban development in Finland, Joel Odota, Co-founder of the C
Natural Disaster Resilience in Cities Episode 2: Indonesia and Bangladesh – with Yann and Pavel
In this second episode of the United Nations House Scotland Podcast special, the Sustainable Cities team at UNHS takes over with a series on natural disaster resilience in cities. Join hosts Luke and Jerry and special guests Yann and Pavel for a deep dive into how two Asian nations—Indonesia and Bangladesh—respond to natural disasters.Contact us via email at podcast@unhscotland.org.ukTwitter
Natural Disaster Resilience in Cities Episode 1: Myanmar – with May East and Lilly
In this first episode of the United Nations House Scotland Podcast special, the Sustainable Cities team at UNHS takes over with a series on natural disaster resilience in cities. Join host Elena Kerr and guest speakers May East, an international urbanist, consultant and educator, and Lilly, a filmaker and art-ivist, as they explore the responses to and impacts of the recent Myanmar earthquake. Con
Human Rights Series Episode 3: Public Perception of the NHS – Featuring Audience Testimonies
In this episode of the United Nations House Scotland Podcast Human Rights special, the Human Rights team at UNHS takes over with the final instalment of the three part series on access to healthcare based on gender, sexuality and race. Join hosts Ifeoluwa Asefon, Jack Lenox and Hana Shono as they discuss social care and bring in other people's testimonies on their healthcare experiences in the
Human Rights Series Episode 2: 'An Appetite for Improvement' – with Kate Astbury and Lucy Wellman
In this episode of the United Nations House Scotland Podcast Human Rights special, Ifeoluwa, Jack and Hana speak to Kate Astbury and Lucy Wellman about their work at CERT and the importance of improving access to healthcare for marginalised groups in Scotland and the UK.
For more information about CERT, please visit the following link: https://www.certscotland.com/
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Human Rights Series Episode 1: The Social Determinants of Healthcare – with Ifeoluwa Asefon, Jack Lenox and Hana Shono
In this first episode of a brand new season of the United Nations House Scotland Podcast, the Human Rights team at UNHS takes over with a three part series on access to healthcare based on gender, sexuality and race. Join hosts Ifeoluwa Asefon, Jack Lenox and Hana Shono as they bring in their own experiences and research on this topic.
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Gender Equality Series Episode 4: Gendered Unpaid Care And A Better Division Of Household Tasks – with Lori Mihalich-Levin
In this episode of the United Nations House Scotland Podcast, Georgie McLeman speaks to Lori Mihalich-Levin, best selling author, healthcare lawyer and CEO and founder of Mindful return. They spoke about unpaid care and productive conversations that can lead to better divisions of household labour.
For more information about Lori’s work and story, please visit the following links:
Mindful return
Gender Equality Series Episode 3: ‘Grow Through What We Go Through’ – On Trauma and Healing with Madeleine Black
[Content Warning: this episode contains references to violence against women and girls, including reference to sexual violence and rape.]
In this episode of the United Nations House Scotland Podcast, Hannah Lawrence speaks to Madeleine Black, best-selling author, international public speaker, and survivor of sexual violence.
For more information about Madeleine’s work and story, please visit the
Gender Equality Series Episode 2: Women, Peace and Security – with Varsha Thebo
In this episode of the United Nations House Scotland Podcast, Jess speaks to Varsha Thebo, the Hillary Rodham Clinton Research Fellow (2020-2021) at Georgetown Institute of Women Peace and Security about the Women, Peace and Security Agenda at the United Nations.
For more information about the work of Varsha and her colleagues at the Georgetown Institute of Women Peace and Security, visit their w
Gender Equality Series Episode 1: Women’s Rights and Gender Equality at the United Nations – with Pat Black
[Content Warning: this episode contains references to violence against women and girls, including reference to sexual violence, rape and female genital mutilation/cutting.]
In this episode of the United Nations House Scotland Podcast, Jess speaks to Pat Black, advocacy advisor for Soroptimist International, about gender equality, women’s rights and the role of the UN in supporting and empowering
Episode 7: Ethnic Equality and the UK – A Life Reflective with Prof Sir Geoff Palmer
In this episode of the United Nations House Scotland Podcast, host Hannah speaks with Prof Sir Geoff Palmer on his life experiences moving from Kingston, Jamaica to the UK and addresses historical black representation in England and Scotland.
For more information about the topics discussed in this episode, please visit:
https://www.eis.org.uk/Anti-Racism/BHM19
https://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/pr
Episode 6: Young Social Entrepreneurs Addressing Global Challenges – with Alexander Taylor, Madhavi Shankar and Siya Tayal
In this episode of the United Nations House Scotland Podcast, host Hana speaks with young social entrepreneurs Alexander Taylor (founder and president of Artem NextGen), Madhavi Shankar (co-founder and CEO of SpaceBasic), and Siya Tayal (founder of Bee Nifty) as they share their experiences and give advice to aspiring social entrepreneurs.
For more information about the topics discussed in this e
Episode 5: United Nations Association Scotland Branches – with UNAS Branch Officers
In this roundtable episode of the United Nations House Scotland Podcast, hosts Hana and Hannah speak with the different United Nations Association Scotland (UNAS) branch officers – Dr Nigel Dower (Aberdeen), Michael Butler (Highlands and Islands), Elena Gastaldo (Dundee), Laura van Overbeek Crusells (Dundee), Simen Jordsmyr Holm (Edinburgh), Zothile Nkosi (Stirling), and Jurin Katayama (St An
Episode 4: Mental Health Awareness – with Dr Oluwole Oluwaniyi
In this episode of the United Nations House Scotland Podcast, hosts Hana and Hannah speak with Dr Oluwole Oluwaniyi – a medical doctor and public health specialist – to talk about the importance of mental health awareness following mental health awareness week in the UK (mental health awareness month in the US).
Mental health has become increasingly acknowledged by both society and governments ac
Episode 3: Introduction to Nuclear Disarmament – with Nathalie Balabhadra
In this episode of the United Nations House Scotland Podcast, hosts Hannah and Jess speak with Nathalie Balabhadra – an economics and politics student at the University of Edinburgh and an intern at the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy – to provide an introduction to the broad and critical campaign that is nuclear disarmament.
On the 22nd of January 2021, the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclea
Special Episode: World Malaria Day
In this special news episode of the United Nations House Scotland Podcast, hosts Jess and Hannah speak about the life-threatening malaria disease, prevention, and hope for a vaccine.
For more information about the topics discussed in this episode, please visit:
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/malaria
https://www.who.int/malaria/areas/elimination/e2020/en/
https://www.who.in
Episode 2: What are the Sustainable Development Goals? — with Paul Bradley
In this episode of the UN House Scotland Podcast, hosts Jess and Hannah speak with Paul Bradley (SCVO and SDG Network Scotland) about the implementation of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals in Scotland, and on an international level.
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals were set by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015, and include No Poverty (1), Zero Hunger (2), Reduced Inequalities (
Episode 1: What is the United Nations? — with Dr Gari Donn and Dr Dorothea Christiana
In this inaugural episode of the UN House Scotland Podcast, our hosts speak with Dr Gari Donn (Executive Director of UNHS) and Dr Dorothea Christiana (Chair of the UN Association in Scotland and Head of Strategy and Operations at UNHS). The discussion provides a framework for understanding the role of the United Nations from its founding on the 24th of October 1945 to 2021.
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Introducing The UNHS Podcast
United Nations House Scotland (UNHS) interns Jessica Craig, Hannah Lawrence, and Hana Shono invite expert guests to talk about contemporary issues targeted in the work of the United Nations. The project hosts conversations about the role of the United Nations Association (UNA) and other grassroots non-governmental organisations in the mission led by the UN in Geneva, New York, and across the world
