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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

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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

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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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António Guterres
Secretary-General of the United Nations (at time of interview)
United Nations
Episode: It is a gift to serve humanity, with António Guterres - United Nations Secretary-General
Alvaro Lario
President of the UN International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
IFAD
Episode: Planting hope in remote communities, with Alvaro Lario - President of the UN International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Garry Conille
UN Resident Coordinator in Kenya
United Nations
Episode: There's no problem that can't be solved, with Garry Conille - UN Resident Coordinator in Kenya
Corinne Momal-Vanian
Outgoing director of the Kofi Annan Foundation
Kofi Annan Foundation
Episode: 'The UN is my life, my family,' with Corinne Momal-Vanian - Outgoing Executive Director of the Kofi Annan Foundation
Máximo Torero Cullen
Chief Economist at the FAO
FAO
Episode: Devising an end to hunger, with Máximo Torero Cullen - Chief Economist at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Ozonnia Ojielo
United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ethiopia
United Nations
Episode: Surviving war to fight for peace, with Ozonnia Ojielo - United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ethiopia
Arsenio Dominguez
Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
International Maritime Organization
Episode: Open the strait, with Arsenio Dominguez - Secretary-General of the United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Tshilidzi Marwala
Rector of the United Nations University (UNU)
United Nations University
Episode: Use AI responsibly for a better world, with Tshilidzi Marwala - Rector, United Nations University (UNU)
Allegra Baiocchi
UN Resident Coordinator in Mexico
United Nations
Episode: Why I'm still an obstinate optimist, with Allegra Baiocchi - UN Resident Coordinator in Mexico

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Melissa Fleming
Host of Awake At Night

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 449 ratings
  • Always inspiring

    Always inspiring and hopeful to listen to UN workers who are doing the hard yards for all on this planet👏👏😘

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lizzielistens
    Australia3 months ago
  • One of the best

    This is on my permanent rotation. So inspiring and gives us who work for the UN a badly needed sense of identity and pride.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T Jesrani 1210
    Austria4 years ago
  • Favourite podcast

    My absolute favourite podcast!! So well done and such amazing stories!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Celine Thibeault
    Canada5 years ago
  • Great podcast that makes you laugh and cry

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maria Chepurina
    Denmark5 years ago
  • Inspiring and Enlightening

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nazaneen Moayed
    United States5 years ago

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High-quality production and candid conversations; great for understanding humanitarian work.
Offers rare, intimate looks at UN staff and field missions; consistently inspiring.
Polished, human-centered storytelling; compelling guest selection and interview style.

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#101
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#102
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#113
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It is a gift to serve humanity, with António Guterres - United Nations Secretary-General
Q: How did your early life in Portugal and experiences with dictatorship influence your views on international law and democracy?
He explains how poverty, colonial war, and the Carnation Revolution shaped his commitment to democracy, peace, and the rule of law, including a focus on decolonization and human rights as pillars of global stability.
It is a gift to serve humanity, with António Guterres - United Nations Secretary-General
Q: What was it like learning you were appointed Secretary General, and what were your priorities coming in?
He emphasizes the need to link peace and security with development, fight inequality, reform international institutions, and recognize that human rights and development are interdependent for lasting peace.
Planting hope in remote communities, with Alvaro Lario - President of the UN International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Q: What does IFAD actually do?
IFAD focuses on rural areas and the first mile, investing in small-scale production across the value chain to raise incomes, create jobs, and improve productivity, with a strong emphasis on economic opportunity and resilience.
Devising an end to hunger, with Máximo Torero Cullen - Chief Economist at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Q: What made you choose to work on food security and hunger?
He explains that his path into economics began with family decisions and that his focus shifted to rural poverty, nutrition, and eventually global food policy as a way to apply research to real-world impact, culminating in roles at IFPRI, the World Bank, and FAO.
Surviving war to fight for peace, with Ozonnia Ojielo - United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ethiopia
Q: What was transformative about your Sierra Leone Truth Commission experience?
Engaging directly with survivors—especially the women and girls—revealed a core truth: listening and providing concrete supports like psychosocial care and interim reparations can catalyze healing and reform. It redefined how the UN could help communities move from trauma to rebuilding trust.

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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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3. Garry Conille
4. Corinne Momal-Vanian
5. Máximo Torero Cullen
6. Ozonnia Ojielo
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