
What does it take to be a United Nations worker in some of the world's most complex and dangerous places? How are UN humanitarians, human rights advocates, prosecutors, development experts, climate leaders and peacekeepers improving our world? Stationed in all reaches of the world and witness to suffering and atrocities, how are they helping people and coping themselves? To find out, Melissa Flemi... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 150 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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António Guterres' drive to serve those less fortunate saw him rise from a volunteer in the slums of Lisbon to the highest spheres of politics, eventually taking on the world's most important diplomatic role. Now in his final months in office, the nin... more
Growing up in rural Spain, Alvaro Lario's parents managed a small fruit farm that sold melons in local villages. Now he is President of the UN International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and is helping small scale farmers to thrive all aro... more
Garry Conille knows that resilience, hope and determination can be powerful foundations for change. Now UN Resident Coordinator in Kenya, he hopes to contribute his wide-ranging experience to help accelerate the country's development.
Meanwhile, he... more
Outgoing Executive Director of the Kofi Annan Foundation Corinne Momal-Vanian previously spent three decades serving with the United Nations. For her, the UN's founding values have always been a north star, not just for her career, but also for her f... more
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Always inspiring and hopeful to listen to UN workers who are doing the hard yards for all on this planet👏👏😘
This is on my permanent rotation. So inspiring and gives us who work for the UN a badly needed sense of identity and pride.
My absolute favourite podcast!! So well done and such amazing stories!
Awake at Night gives a powerful and relatable face to the work done by @UN . And is a true source of inspiration and wisdom for people aspiring to promote a peaceful, just & sustainable world. This is my favorite podcast.
Maria Chepurina
Melissa I just came across to this podcast few months ago, and I can’t tell enough how inspiring it is!
Learning about how it really is like to be a UN worker, serving in field missions as peacekeepers, aid workers, medical practitioners and ... has greatly and of course in a positive way changed my opinion about the UN which is frequently blamed for not being helpful enough!
Listening to the stories of these UN workers, who literally many times put their own lives, comfort, families and heal... more
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A compelling collection of conversations with people working in high-stakes international aid, development, and diplomacy. Episodes center on frontline humanitarian leadership, UN operations, peacekeeping, crisis response, and the human side of global service, often weaving personal histories with policy insights. Notable moments include candid reflections from senior UN officials and field leaders, discussions on resilience, trauma, and the ethical dimensions of humanitarian work, as well as practical lessons on leadership, governance, and collaboration across governments, NGOs, and international bodies. The show frequently features high-profile guests from UN agencies, humanitarian organizations, and international development, offering li... more
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2. Alvaro Lario
3. Garry Conille
4. Corinne Momal-Vanian
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6. Ozonnia Ojielo
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