EP47 - Human Rights: Who Needs Them? (Spoiler: Everyone.) With Kajsa Ollongren, EU Special Representative for Human Rights
Some people fight for human rights in the streets. Others do it in the negotiating room. This week, we meet one of the latter.
Join Veronika and Lars for a fascinating conversation with Kajsa Ollongren, the EU's Special Representative for Human Rights. From the death penalty to climate justice, gender equality to migration — her mandate touches the defining challenges of our era, and she's working every day to move the needle on all of them.
In this episode, they dig into what it really means to champion human rights on the world stage, the surprising power of dialogue, and why young people are more central to this work than they might think.
7 Apr 2026
EP46 - Art, War, and Advocacy: Ramika's Journey and Life for Women in Afghanistan
Today's guest is someone whose life story is a testament to resilience, courage, and an unwavering belief in the power of policy to change lives.
Ramika Khabiri grew up in Kabul amid decades of conflict, and from an early age she found her voice through art and music — using both as tools to speak out against violence toward women. That instinct to advocate would go on to define her entire career.
To hear more about Ramika's journey and what Afghanistan women and girls are going through in 21st century listen to the full episode.
20 Feb 2026
EP45 - Talks with Ukrainian Youth Delegates: situation in Ukraine and Youth engagement in Peace Negotiations
In this episode, Lars spoke with the Ukrainian Youth Delegates, Vitalina Shevchenko and Yan Erl Ruzhytskyi, about the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and its profound impact on young people. In this conversation, they share their perspectives on how the war has affected youth across the country, and how young Ukrainians are showing resilience and leadership even in times of conflict. Vitalina discusses the outcomes of her regional consultations with youth before coming to New York, while Yan reflects on the importance of intergenerational dialogue in rebuilding trust and fostering lasting peace. Together, they also introduce the Youth Manifesto for Peace, launched during UNGA80 with the call for greater youth participation in peace negotiations. The episode explores why including youth voices at the negotiation table is essential for achieving durable peace, and what priorities young Ukrainians would bring if given that opportunity. Tune in to hear how Vitalina and Yan represent the strength and hope of their generation in the face of war, and how they envision youth shaping the future of peace in Ukraine.
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