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UN Interviews

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<p>UN News interviews a wide range of people from senior news-making officials at Headquarters in New York, to advocates and beneficiaries from across the world who have a stake in helping the UN go about its often life-saving work in the field.</p>

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Despite increasingly difficult conditions, the UN relief agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, continues to operate on the ground, remaining a vital lifeline and providing education, healthcare, humanitarian aid and social protection in Gaza and the ... more

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Recent Guests

Abdusattor Esoev
Chief of Mission for the International Organization for Migration in Yemen
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Episode: Yemen conflict intensifies, displacing tens of thousands
Dr. Julia Dicon
Director of Education at UNRWA
UNRWA
Episode: ‘Their school is everything’: Palestinian children face learning crisis
Ronald Friedrich
Director of UNRWA Affairs in the West Bank
UNRWA
Episode: UNRWA: A vital lifeline for Palestine refugees amid shrinking humanitarian space
Erika Abs
Emergency Supply and Logistics Coordinator for UNICEF Supply Division
UNICEF
Episode: Inside UNICEF’s race to deliver life-saving supplies within 72 hours of an emergency
Meshack Malo
FAO's Deputy Regional Representative for Africa
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Episode: AI offers new opportunities to transform agriculture across Africa
Hassan Ndugwa
Survivor of the 2010 Kampala World Cup attack
Uganda Muslim Youth Development Forum / Prosperity Initiative
Episode: Preserving victims’ stories helps prevent hatred and division
Sérgio da Silva
Leader of the UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination Team (UNDAC)
UNDAC/UN
Episode: The first 48 hours: how the UN mobilises when disaster strikes
Runa Ray
Fashion environmentalist and interdisciplinary designer
Independent designer
Episode: Repurposing fashion in the name of world peace
Dr. Anne Ancia
World Health Organization representative in the DRC
World Health Organization
Episode: Ebola response must be ‘faster, longer and more’: Senior WHO official

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Diane Penn
Host of UN News interview segment
Matt Wells
Host of UN News interview program
Daniel Johnson
Host of UN News interview

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UNRWA: A vital lifeline for Palestine refugees amid shrinking humanitarian space
Q: How have recent laws and policies affected UNRWA's operations on the ground, and what remains possible under these constraints?
Although certain laws restrict our operations in East Jerusalem and no-contact policies limit civil-military coordination, UNRWA continues to provide education, health services, water, and shelters where possible, while seeking to operate within new constraints and safeguard staff.
UNRWA: A vital lifeline for Palestine refugees amid shrinking humanitarian space
Q: What is the main message you want the international community to understand about UNRWA's existence and work, especially given the current risks in the West Bank?
The core message is to restore respect for the UN and UNRWA, reverse the shrinking humanitarian space, and reverse forcible displacement, so UNRWA can continue delivering essential services and support to refugees in the West Bank and Gaza.
Inside UNICEF’s race to deliver life-saving supplies within 72 hours of an emergency
Q: What role do emergency kits like the Interagency Health Kit play in responses?
Emergency kits are designed to provide a comprehensive package of pharmaceuticals, devices, protection items, water and sanitation supplies, and other essentials, allowing rapid deployment to a range of needs from health care to education when local systems are overwhelmed.
Inside UNICEF’s race to deliver life-saving supplies within 72 hours of an emergency
Q: How does UNICEF ensure vaccines are preserved in the right temperature during emergencies?
Maintaining the cold chain is critical; vaccines are managed within the cold chain, with equipment provided and monitored throughout distribution, and infrastructure support is deployed to keep temperatures stable even in areas with damaged energy networks.
Inside UNICEF’s race to deliver life-saving supplies within 72 hours of an emergency
Q: Tell us why the Copenhagen hub is so important in distributing life-saving supplies.
The Copenhagen hub serves as a central, rapid-response node, with prepositioned kits and a coordinated transport team to ensure that when an emergency hits, planes can fly in quickly and shipments can be deployed in a matter of hours, often involving other hubs and regional offices to support the response.

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This show features high-level discussions with UN officials, humanitarian workers, and subject-matter experts, covering global health emergencies, disaster response, human rights, humanitarian access, and governance. Episodes often center on on-the-ground updates, policy coordination, and the practical implications of international aid, with guests ranging from WHO representatives and UN Resident Coordinators to UNICEF officials and judicial experts. A notable strength is the ability to translate complex global crises into accessible, real-world insights, including operational challenges, funding dynamics, and the human impact on communities. Listeners who work in policy, diplomacy, NGO sectors, or corporate social responsibility programs w... more

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2. Dr. Julia Dicon
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4. Erika Abs
5. Meshack Malo
6. Hassan Ndugwa
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8. Runa Ray

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