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UN Interviews

United Nations
Climate Change
Sudan
United Nations
Gaza
Syria
UNICEF
Ukraine
Humanitarian Aid
Sustainable Development Goals
Artificial Intelligence
Human Rights
World Health Organization
Gender Equality
Education
Gender-Based Violence
UNESCO
Lebanon
Food Insecurity
Mental Health
Humanitarian Crisis

<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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Four months of escalating violence and displacement in Lebanon are having a severe impact on women and girls.

According to the UN reproductive health agency, UNFPA, more than 1.4 million people are now displaced across the country – over 20 per cent... more

Funding cuts to health programmes are directly affecting women and girls in Yemen, according to the country head of the UN sexual and reproductive health agency (UNFPA).

Francesco Galtieri has been visiting UN Headquarters in New York this week to p... more

Human rights are "part of our DNA," according to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, who is championing a new Global Alliance at a time of rising conflicts, growing inequalities and mounting climate pressures.

The initiative aims to b... more

Security personnel supporting UN operations in South Ukraine are navigating rapidly shifting frontlines and difficult choices to help humanitarians reach communities affected by the war – all while balancing operational risks with urgent needs on the... more

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Recent Guests

Yoshua Bengio
Professor at the University of Montreal and SAB member
Scientific Advisory Board, University of Montreal
Episode: What happens when AI learns to lie?
Charlotte Stix
Research lead focusing on system behavior and control of AI
Scientific Advisory Board
Episode: What happens when AI learns to lie?
Mohamed Janabi
Professor, WHO Director for Africa
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Episode: Ebola update: WHO on the ground to help contain outbreak
Giles Clarke
Photographer featured in Darfur Survivors photo essay
UN OCHA collaboration for access in Sudan
Episode: War photographer Giles Clarke: We mustn’t turn away from Sudan’s suffering
Sandy Walker
Artist whose work engages with Hiroshima memory and Tamiki Hara
Artist, Sandy Walker Studio
Episode: ‘One word – stop’: Artist Sandy Walker on Hiroshima, memory and the role of art
Najla Nassif Palma
UN Victims' Rights Advocate
United Nations
Episode: UN victims’ rights advocate urges survivors to ‘come forward’
Sylvie Coudray
Director of UNESCO's Division for Freedom of Expression, Media Development and Media and Information Literacy
UNESCO
Episode: Press freedom: Journalists face rising risks
Alinda Mashiku
NASA aerospace engineer
NASA
Episode: NASA engineer inspires girls to reach beyond gravity
Annalena Baerbock
General Assembly President of the United Nations
United Nations
Episode: 80 years on, it’s ‘hard to explain’ why the UN never had a woman at the helm: General Assembly President

Hosts

Matt Wells
Host of UN News interview series
Nancy Sarkis
Host of UN News interview segment

Chart Rankings

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#46
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#235
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Hong Kong/News/News Commentary
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Ukraine/News/News Commentary
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#180
South Korea/News/News Commentary
Apple Podcasts
#215
Spain/News/News Commentary
Apple Podcasts
#232
Brazil/News
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#241
Saudi Arabia/News/News Commentary
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#246
Taiwan/News/News Commentary
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#247
Japan/News/News Commentary

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Ebola update: WHO on the ground to help contain outbreak
Q: Could limited resources undermine the response to the Ebola outbreak, and what urgent support is needed from the international community?
WHO emphasizes that no one is safe until everyone is safe and appeals for international attention and collaboration; funding and sustained international support are crucial to strengthen surveillance, healthcare capacity, and cross-border coordination across affected and neighboring countries.
Ebola update: WHO on the ground to help contain outbreak
Q: What is the current situation on the ground, and what immediate measures WHO has taken to contain the spread of the virus?
The outbreak is affecting DRC and Uganda, with cases identified and contact tracing underway; WHO has classified it as a public health emergency of international concern to mobilize international attention and resources, while emphasizing that the situation requires coordinated global action rather than panic.
UN victims’ rights advocate urges survivors to ‘come forward’
Q: How is the UN improving the way it listens to victims and includes their voices in discussions and in the work?
Engaging with victims, working with civil society and women-led organizations on the ground to tailor support and ensure their perspectives shape projects and accountability processes.
UN victims’ rights advocate urges survivors to ‘come forward’
Q: During the recent visits you have done to these countries, have you met directly with victims? And if so, what have you learned from those encounters?
Yes, the most important part is listening to survivors, understanding their needs, and gathering firsthand information to inform better systems and responses.
Afghanistan faces mounting strain as refugee returns surge, displacement deepens
Q: What impact is the large scale return likely to have on social and economic conditions?
Returnees are often highly vulnerable and move first in border areas, then to urban centers where housing, services, and livelihoods must scale up quickly to prevent deepening poverty and social strain.

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The episodes center on high-stakes global issues shaped by the UN and its partners, including humanitarian crises, human rights, climate adaptation, peace and security, and cultural heritage. Conversations typically feature firsthand reporting from field experts, policymakers, and senior UN officials, with a strong emphasis on practical impact—such as how relief operations are organized, how survivors are supported, or how international coordination can stabilize fragile environments. Unique angles include ethical debates around documenting suffering, art and memory as tools for policy influence, and innovative mechanisms for humanitarian logistics and protection. The show is likely to appeal to policy professionals, NGO staff, journalists,... more

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2. Charlotte Stix
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