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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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Growing up in rural South Africa, Tshilidzi Marwala first learned about engineering from his grandmother's handmade clay pots. Now rector of the United Nations University, the Under-Secretary-General is a vocal advocate of using artificial intelligen... more

Born to Italian parents in Venezuela, Allegra Baiocchi has been on the move ever since and has lived in more than 25 countries around the world. Now UN Resident Coordinator in Mexico, she believes in the power of the United Nations to improve the wel... more

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War is Mary Maker's earliest memory. Born in South Sudan and named Nyiriak — meaning "war" — she spent her youth living and working in one of the world's largest refugee camps. Now a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, she is raisin... more

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Fighting for and believing in change is in Jorge Moreira da Silva's blood. Now executive director of UNOPS, the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), the former Portuguese minister is helping to improve lives. From restoring roads and r... more

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Recent Guests

Mary Maker
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and education advocate
UNHCR
Episode: Launching a new life from a refugee camp, with Mary Maker - UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
Jorge Moreira da Silva
Executive Director of UNOPS (UN Office for Project Services)
UNOPS
Episode: Building the Foundations for Human Dignity, with Jorge Moreira da Silva - Executive Director of UNOPS, the United Nations Office for Project Services
Elpida Rouka
Senior political affairs officer at the United Nations
United Nations
Episode: Overcoming trauma in the service of peace, with Elpida Rouka - Senior political affairs officer, Office of the UN Special Envoy for Syria
Hanna Tetteh
Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and UNSMIL Head
United Nations Security Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
Episode: Lighting Libya's long path to peace, with Hanna Tetteh - Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and UNSMIL Head
Kelly Clements
Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
UNHCR
Episode: The force of good is much stronger than the force of evil, with Kelly Clements - UNHCR Deputy High Commissioner
Cheryl Pearce
Lieutenant General and the highest-ranking woman in uniform in the United Nations
United Nations
Episode: How to lead forces for peace, with Cheryl Pearce - The UN's Acting Military Adviser for Peacekeeping Operations
Annalena Baerbock
President of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly and the former foreign minister of Germany
United Nations
Episode: Serving the UN is the honor of a lifetime, with Annalena Baerbock, President UN General Assembly 80th Session
Stéphane Dujarric
Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
United Nations
Episode: A trapeze without a net: the life of the UN Spokesperson, with Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General
Matthias Schmale
UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine
United Nations
Episode: Ukraine: 'Heaven and Hell', with Matthias Schmale - UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine

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Melissa Fleming
Host of Awake At Night

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 443 ratings
  • 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
  • Not the whole truth

    There is a block known as Block 13 in Kakuma Kenya where they aren't being taken care of and they aren't safe. Block 13 is full of LGBTQ+ refugees that came to that camp for safety from their country of Uganda. But how can they be safe in a refugee camp where all the other refugees and workers are homophobes who don't care about the lives of the LGBTQ+ Ugandan refugees. With the terrible things they do to these innocent souls I am surprised they are able to sleep well at night. The people who wo... more

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    Meredith ( 3rd daughter)
    United States5 years ago

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Audiences value the combination of emotional storytelling with policy and leadership insights.
The host's interviewing approach is described as thoughtful and illuminating, adding depth to UN-related work.
Listeners praise intimate, human-centric storytelling that reveals frontline realities.

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Overcoming trauma in the service of peace, with Elpida Rouka - Senior political affairs officer, Office of the UN Special Envoy for Syria
Q: What keeps you hopeful about Syria and your work there?
Hope comes from the Syrians themselves and from the communities who continue to show agency and resilience. It's about supporting their future and ensuring humanitarian work translates into political action to prevent war and secure peace. Human connection across communities is transformative and sustaining.
Overcoming trauma in the service of peace, with Elpida Rouka - Senior political affairs officer, Office of the UN Special Envoy for Syria
Q: How did you manage to continue returning to high-risk assignments after such a traumatic experience?
I threw myself back into work, sometimes to prove to myself that I could endure, but it wasn't easy. It took recognizing that trauma exists in us all—aid workers, mediators, and practitioners—and seeking help when I finally reached a breaking point. Therapy, family support, and a stubborn commitment to the mission helped me move forward.
Overcoming trauma in the service of peace, with Elpida Rouka - Senior political affairs officer, Office of the UN Special Envoy for Syria
Q: But I want to start by asking you about something that happened to you right at the beginning of your career, when you were in Iraq. Can you tell us what you remember and what you were doing at the time?
I was in Iraq as part of a program closing down, I witnessed the Canal Hotel bombing firsthand, and I found myself on the floor as the building collapsed. The event left a deep imprint, and I learned very quickly how fragile life and safety can be in conflict zones, which eventually shaped my resolve to continue serving despite the danger.
Launching a new life from a refugee camp, with Mary Maker - UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
Q: What keeps you awake at night in your advocacy work?
She worries about the many other refugee children who miss opportunities, emphasizing the need for systemic access to education and the removal of barriers that trap people in camps.
Launching a new life from a refugee camp, with Mary Maker - UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
Q: How did education change your path?
Education became a lifeline; she seized boarding school opportunities, learned English, and eventually pursued higher education abroad, turning hardship into scholarship and teaching herself new skills.

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A vivid portrait of humanitarian work and global diplomacy, highlighting personal courage, systemic challenges, and the emotional toll of field missions. Episodes center on UN staff, peacekeepers, refugees, and aid workers navigating complex crises—from war-torn regions to food insecurity and climate-related health issues—while sharing intimate stories of resilience, leadership, and the human side of international aid. Listeners can expect candid discussions about funding, political pressures, and the daily realities faced by those serving in dangerous environments, along with aspirational insights into collaboration, reform, and governance that aim to improve outcomes for the world's most vulnerable populations. A standout element is the c... more

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