Young Diplomats of Canada: UN Commission on the Status of Women 2022

What does it mean to be gender transformative? How can municipal governments contribute to climate action? What’s the difference between passion and power?

In the latest special edition episode from Beyond the Headlines, the Young Diplomats of Canada delegation to the 66th UN Commission on the Status of Women explore topics in climate resiliency, gender equality, and youth engagement in multilateralism alongside experienced YDC alumni. This episode features Carla Guillaume, Julie Segal, Senator Marilou McPhedran, and Anjum Sultana, as well as YDC delegates Sydney Whiting, Paige Percy, Lucie Belzile, and Maitland Shaheen.

Guests:

Carla Guillaume - Commercial Desk Officer, GAC

Julie Segal - Senior Manager of Climate Finance, Environmental Defence

Senator Marilou McPhedran - Senator, Senate of Canada

Anjum Sultana - Director of Youth Leadership and Policy Advocacy, Plan International Canada; Fellow, Public Policy Forum

YDC Delegates:

Sydney Whiting - Communications Coordinator

Paige Percy - Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator

Lucie Belzile - Engagement Coordinator

Maitland Shaheen - Head Delegate

Producers:

Faria Amin - Executive Producer, Beyond the Headlines

Anna Lazaris - Junior Producer, Beyond the Headlines