ParlAmericas is the inter-parliamentary institution that promotes parliamentary diplomacy in the inter-American system. Convening the national legislatures from North, Central and South America and the Caribbean, ParlAmericas works to strengthen democratic governance in the hemisphere by enhancing the ability of legislators to fulfill their roles and responsibilities through exchanges of parliamentary best practices and by promoting cooperative political dialogue on regional issues. The Parl ...
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Intersectionality In The American South Podcasts
Intersectionality in the American South is a podcast for anyone whose ready to take a long, hard, look at the ways oppressive systems land in people’s lives. We bring together academics and everyday people in conversations about the intersectional forms of oppression that marginalized people experience. You will hear thought provoking conversations about hard topics that center the often-silenced voices of Women of color, queer, trans and non binary folks and immigrants.
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No Ordinary Cloth: Intersection of textiles, emerging technology, craft and sustainability
Mili Tharakan
Textiles matter! It is the most ubiquitous and powerful material we live with - it has the power to fulfil both our senses and our soul. Join Mili Tharakan, a Smart Textiles designer and researcher with 20+ years experience, as she speaks to textile makers, engineers, bio-chemists, material scientists, artists, innovators and others who are pushing the boundaries of the Textile and Fashion industry by creating textiles that challenge the very meaning, role and function of fabrics as we know ...
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🌱 Ep 23. Stitching together South American Folklore, Migration and Community with Jennifer Droguett Espinosa (x Fashion District)
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1:08:23Special episode by No Ordinary Cloth x Fashion District In this episode of No Ordinary Cloth, host Mili speaks with Jennifer Droguett Espinosa, a Colombian and Chilean Sustainable Fashion Designer and Creative Director, and the founder of Anciela. Jennifer shares how her early experiences with migration, identity, and upcycling shaped her personal …
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Intersectionalities of Organized Crime Violence in the Americas and Caribbean
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15:04This episode was recorded on June 20, 2025, during the virtual Meeting titled “The Evolving Landscape of Transnational Organized Crime”. This was the first of a series of events prepared by ParlAmericas for parliamentarians in the lead up to the X Summit of the Americas. You will now listen to Tonni Brodber, Head of the United Nations Women’s Peace…
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Driving Environmental Sustainability Through Artificial Intelligence: Parliamentary Perspectives
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13:47This episode was recorded during the virtual meeting titled “AI and the Environment: Impacts and Innovation,” organized by the ParlAmericas Parliamentary Network on Climate Change and Sustainability (PNCCS) and its Staff Network on April 25, 2025. In this presentation, Svante Persson, Senior Operations Specialist at IDB Lab, discusses the transform…
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AI-Driven Climate Resilience for Small Island Developing States
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15:31This episode was recorded during the virtual meeting titled “AI and the Environment: Impacts and Innovation,” organized jointly by the ParlAmericas Parliamentary Network on Climate Change and Sustainability (PNCCS) and PNCCS-Staff. In this session, Dr. Letetia Mary Addison, Adjunct Lecturer at The University of the West Indies and winner of the 202…
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La importancia de las y los parlamentarios en el contexto de la Cumbre de las Américas
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15:58Este episodio fue grabado el 20 de junio de 2025, durante la reunión virtual titulada “El panorama cambiante del crimen organizado transnacional”. Este fue el primero de una serie de eventos organizados por ParlAmericas para parlamentarios en el marco preparatorio de la X Cumbre de las Américas. Escuche a María Celina Conte, Directora de la Secreta…
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Digital Violence: A Legislative Call to Action for Women’s Safety in Latin America and the Caribbean
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11:42This episode was recorded on May 28, 2025 during the 21st ParlAmericas Plenary Assembly & 9th Gathering of the Open Parliament Network, titled “Legislating for the Future: Harnessing Anticipatory Governance in Parliamentary Action.” This meeting was organized by ParlAmericas and the Parliament of Uruguay. Listen to Sherna Benjamin, Vice-President o…
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Inclusión de niñas, niños y adolescentes en la construcción del futuro digital
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9:42Este episodio fue grabado el 28 de mayo de 2025 durante la vigésima primera Asamblea Plenaria de ParlAmericas y el noveno Encuentro de la Red de Parlamento Abierto, titulado “Legislando para el futuro: la gobernanza anticipatoria en la acción parlamentaria”, organizado por ParlAmericas junto con el Parlamento de la República Oriental del Uruguay. E…
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Co-creating Inclusive, Holistic, and Sustainable Solutions to Address Climate Change
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13:01This episode was recorded on May 28, 2025 during the 21st ParlAmericas Plenary Assembly & 9th Gathering of Open Parliament Network. Titled “Legislating for the Future: Harnessing Anticipatory Governance in Parliamentary Action,” this meeting was organized by ParlAmericas and the Parliament of Uruguay. Listen to Samantha Khan, Specialist in Social I…
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Soberanía y democracia: el rol de los parlamentos en la era de las grandes empresas de tecnología
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10:34Este episodio fue grabado el 28 de mayo de 2025 durante la vigésima primera Asamblea Plenaria de ParlAmericas y el noveno Encuentro de la Red de Parlamento Abierto, titulado “Legislando para el futuro: la gobernanza anticipatoria en la acción parlamentaria”, organizado por ParlAmericas junto con el Parlamento de la República Oriental del Uruguay. E…
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🌱 Ep 22. Beyond the Bin: Fight Against Fashion Waste with Annabel Hought and Yayra Agbofah (x Fashion District)
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39:53Join host Mili Tharakan as she sits down with Annabel Hought from Round Retail and Yayra Agbofah from The Revival to discuss innovative business models for sustainable fashion, the global crisis of textile waste, and the power of cross-border collaboration. This episode dives into the realities of the secondhand clothing market, the importance of c…
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🌱 Ep 21: Circular Fashion in Action: Insights From Luxury to Highstreet Brands with Laetitia Forst, Patrick McDowell and Philippa Grogan (x Fashion District)
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1:13:01In this episode of No Ordinary Cloth, host Mili Tharakan is joined by three pioneering voices in sustainable fashion and textiles: Dr. Laetitia Forst (University of the Arts London), Patrick McDowell (designer and founder of Patrick McDowell), and Philippa “Philly” Grogan (Sustainability Manager at Nobody’s Child). Together, they break down the jar…
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Potenciando la IA como herramienta para la inclusión y la igualdad de género en los parlamentos
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10:45Este episodio fue grabado durante la reunión virtual de la Red de Funcionarias y Funcionarios de Parlamento Abierto titulada “Consolidando las capacidades digitales en los parlamentos”. En esta presentación, Zinnya del Villar, directora de Tecnología, Datos e Innovación en Data-Pop Alliance, analiza cómo las herramientas de inteligencia artificial …
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🌱 Ep 20. Ecosystem Builders Transforming Fashion from the Inside Out with Amy Tsang, Georgia Parker and Helen Lax (x Fashion District)
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1:12:00Special episode: No Ordinary Cloth x Fashion District Guests: Amy Tsang, Head of Europe at The Mills Fabrica Georgia Parker, Innovation Team at Fashion for Good Helen Lax, Director of Fashion District London This is the 5th in a series of episodes in collaboration with Fashion District - a dynamic hub for fashion innovation in East London, connecti…
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Hope is a Practice: Bearing Witness to Palestinian Humanity
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1:02:43In this episode, We speak with Sig Giordano who offers a first hand account of their time in the West Bank picking olives alongside Palestinians during the annual olive harvest. Giordano candidly takes the listener through their learning journey as the granddaughter of Nazi holocaust survivors and advocate for Palestinian liberation. This episode o…
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Wastepickers as changemakers in the waste management sector
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9:37This episode was recorded during the virtual Meeting titled “Reducing Methane Emissions: A Legislative Agenda” organized by the ParlAmericas Green Economy Caucus and the Andean Parliament. During the session, Federico Parra, Social and Solidarity Economy Specialist at Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing & Organizing (WIEGO), discusses the val…
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Taking Inclusive Climate Action and Promoting Parliamentary Collaboration with CSOs
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13:00This episode was recorded during the virtual Meeting of the Executive Committee of the ParlAmericas Parliamentary Network on Climate Change and Sustainability titled “Parliamentary Exchange: Strategies for Bold Climate Initiatives,” organized by ParlAmericas. In this presentation, Sapphire Alexander, Founder of Caribbean Feminist, discusses the imp…
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Ep 19. Now and the Future of Smart Textiles with Victoria Nickerson
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49:44In this special episode of No Ordinary Cloth, we're joined by Victoria, the Material Innovation Lead at the World Textile Information Network (WTIN). Victoria shares her insights on the rapidly evolving field of smart textiles, highlighting key innovations and challenges in this industry. We discuss how smart textiles are bridging the gap between t…
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El rol de los parlamentos en la prevención de la violencia de género digital
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15:45Este episodio fue grabado el 22 de noviembre de 2024 durante la reunión "Construyendo espacios digitales seguros, inclusivos y libres de violencias," organizada por ParlAmericas junto con la Asamblea Nacional de Panamá, el Ministerio de la Mujer de la República de Panamá, y con el apoyo del Instituto Republicano Internacional (IRI), el Foro Naciona…
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Ep 18: Investor Insights for Fashion and Textile Startups with Gabbie Swycher, Joseph Aziz and Nic Gorini (x Fashion District)
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1:06:44Special episode: No Ordinary Cloth x Fashion District In this episode, host Mili Tharakan partners with Fashion District London to bring an insightful discussion on securing investment in the textile and fashion industries. Featuring three seasoned venture capitalists—Gabbie Swycher (Redrice Ventures), Joseph Aziz (True Global), and Nic Gorini (Spi…
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Living History: Students Uncover An Ancestral Past
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1:10:44In this episode of Intersectionality in the American South, host Dr. Katie Acosta highlights reflections on the Gullah Geechee Immersive Field School taken by students from Georgia State University and the College of Charleston. Students share their thoughts and feelings about visiting historic sites like McLeod Plantation and Sullivan's Island, me…
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Violencia política de género en la esfera digital en América Latina
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14:02Este episodio fue grabado el 22 de noviembre de 2024 durante la reunión Construyendo espacios digitales seguros, inclusivos y libres de violencias, organizada por ParlAmericas junto con la Asamblea Nacional de Panamá, el Ministerio de la Mujer de la República de Panamá y con el apoyo del Instituto Republicano Internacional - IRI, el Foro Nacional d…
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Unpacking the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection
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20:51This episode was recorded during the session “International Instruments on Migration” at the Hemispheric Interparliamentary Gathering on Migration in the Context of Socio-Environmental Challenges, organized by ParlAmericas, FOPREL, and the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica, and held in San José from October 23 to 25, 2024. Listen to Lindsay Jenkin…
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Patrones migratorios y cambio climático en América Latina: Protección y marcos legales
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10:44Este episodio fue grabado durante la sesión Patrones migratorios y cambio climático en el marco del encuentro interparlamentario hemisférico: La migración en un contexto de retos sociales y ambientales, organizado por ParlAmericas, FOPREL y la Asamblea Legislativa de la República de Costa Rica, y celebrado en San José, del 23 al 25 de octubre de 20…
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Caribbean Experiences in Inclusive Digital Transformation
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12:30This episode was recorded during the virtual session "Legislative Strategies to Strengthen Digital Identity Governance," organized by ParlAmericas' Digital Caucus in August 2024. In the session, Michele Marius, Director at ICT Pulse, provided a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities for achieving inclusive digital transformation…
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Good Practices and Lessons Learned on Inclusive Disaster-Risk Management in the Caribbean
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19:34This episode was recorded during the virtual session Parliamentary Action for Disaster Risk Reduction and Preparedness in the Caribbean, organized by ParlAmericas, the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), UN Women Multi-Country Office for the Caribbean, and the UN World Food Programme in September 2024. In a session moderated by The Honou…
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Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems: Perspectives on Sustainable and Inclusive Governance in the Caribbean
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25:46This episode was recorded during the virtual session “Parliamentary Action for Disaster Risk Reduction and Preparedness in the Caribbean,” organized by ParlAmericas, the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), UN Women Multi-Country Office for the Caribbean, and the UN World Food Programme, in September 2024. In the session, Jair Torres, Pro…
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"We Be Gullah": A Conversation with Dr. Jessica Berry
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37:04On this episode of Intersectionality in the American South, guest Dr. Jessica Berry shares a bit on the significance of the Gullah Geechee language for her personally and professionally. She shares experiences about her upbringing, the unspoken rule of code-switching inside and outside the Gullah community, and the challenges she faced in a predomi…
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Ep 17. Scaling an E-textiles Startup and Soft Electronics for the Auto Industry with Madison Maxey
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1:02:22Join us on this episode of No Ordinary Cloth as we welcome Madison Maxey, the visionary founder and CEO of Loomia, a pioneering company in e-textiles. Host Mili Tharakan sits down with Maddy to explore her incredible journey from fashion design at Parsons to creating cutting-edge, soft and flexible electronics that are now making way into the autom…
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In July 2024, the Intersectionality in the American South Collective had the privilege of visiting the McLeod Plantation in Charleston, South Carolina. In this episode, Dr. Katie Acosta speaks with one of the site's preservationists, Reverend Toby Smith, about McLeod's history, the opening of this historic site to the general public, and the intent…
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Promoting Sustainable Procurement Within Parliaments
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26:02This episode was recorded during the virtual meeting of the ParlAmericas Parliamentary Staff Network on Climate Change and Sustainability which explored good practices for parliamentary staff to enhance the environmental sustainability of their parliament During the session “Transforming Parliament: Strategies for Environmental and Social Sustainab…
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When Migrants who are Undocumented are Detained
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45:32Did you know that there are 6 Detention facilities in the state of Georgia used to house undocumented migrants and asylees? On this episode of Intersectionality in the American South, we hear from Mr. Amilcar Valencia Executive Director of El Refugio a non profit organization that advocates on the behalf of the detained and their families. Interest…
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Ep 16. A Catalyst Shaping the Future of Sustainable and Ethical Fabric with Nina Marenzi and Amanda Johnston
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1:20:15In this episode of No Ordinary Cloth, I sit down with Nina and Amanda, the brilliant minds behind the Future Fabrics Expo, to dive deep into how they’re revolutionising the textile and fashion industries through an expo that drives sustainability and innovation. The Future Fabrics Expo has become a key platform in the industry, showcasing thousands…
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Fortalecimiento institucional y generación de confianza ciudadana para la formulación de políticas de seguridad
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12:54Este episodio fue grabado el 10 de julio de 2024 durante la reunión interparlamentaria Más allá de las fronteras: estrategias regionales de seguridad, organizada por ParlAmericas junto con el Congreso de la República del Perú. Percy Medina, jefe de Misión para el Perú de IDEA Internacional y experto en partidos políticos y procesos electorales, exa…
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Tendencias en materia de delincuencia organizada transnacional en América Latina
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23:26Este episodio fue grabado el 11 de julio de 2024 durante la reunión interparlamentaria Más allá de las fronteras: estrategias regionales de seguridad, organizada por ParlAmericas junto con el Congreso de la República del Perú. Javier Montaño, jefe de programas de la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas contra la Droga y el Delito (UNODC) en Lima, Perú, a…
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Parliamentary actions to advance sustainable development and gender equality in alignment with international agreements
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26:27This episode was recorded during the virtual meeting,Tying the Threads Together: Parliamentary Actions to Advance International Agreements on the SIDS and Gender Equality, organized by ParlAmericas, UN Women Multi-Country Office - Caribbean and Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL). Listen to this conversation between The Honourable Alincia William…
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🌱 Ep 15. Brewing Beer for Bio-Leather with Brett Cotten (x Fashion District)
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54:48Special episode: No Ordinary Cloth x Fashion District In this episode of the 'No Ordinary Cloth Podcast', we have Brett Cotten, co-founder of Arda Biomaterials, in discussion about their innovative leather alternative, New Grain made from the spent grain waste from breweries. Brett shares the establishment journey of Arda, from its founding in 2022…
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Desafíos para democratizar la información legislativa: Una experiencia desde Argentina
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13:35Este episodio fue grabado el 9 de mayo de 2024 durante la vigésima Asamblea Plenaria de ParlAmericas y el octavo Encuentro de la Red de Parlamento Abierto, titulado “Construyendo alianzas para fortalecer la democracia y promover los derechos humanos”, organizado por ParlAmericas junto con la Cámara de Senadores del Congreso Nacional de la República…
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Mecanismos para la protección del pluralismo mediático, una mirada desde la UNESCO
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9:00Este episodio fue grabado el 9 de mayo de 2024 durante la vigésima Asamblea Plenaria de ParlAmericas y el octavo Encuentro de la Red de Parlamento Abierto, titulado “Construyendo alianzas para fortalecer la democracia y promover los derechos humanos”, organizado por ParlAmericas junto con la Cámara de Senadores del Congreso Nacional de la República…
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Políticas públicas para un STEAM más inclusivo: una mirada desde las mujeres jóvenes
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10:16Este episodio fue grabado el 9 de mayo de 2024 durante la 20ª Asamblea Plenaria de ParlAmericas y el 8° Encuentro de la Red de Parlamento Abierto, titulado “Construyendo alianzas para fortalecer la democracia y promover los derechos humanos”, organizado por ParlAmericas junto con la Cámara de Senadores del Congreso Nacional de la República del Para…
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Democracia, confianza ciudadana y retos regionales: perspectivas del Barómetro de las Américas
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13:38Este episodio fue grabado el 8 de mayo de 2024 durante la 20ª Asamblea Plenaria de ParlAmericas y el 8° Encuentro de la Red de Parlamento Abierto, titulado “Construyendo alianzas para fortalecer la democracia y promover los derechos humanos”, organizado por ParlAmericas junto con la Cámara de Senadores del Congreso Nacional de la República del Para…
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Strengthening Equity and Human Rights: Challenges and Opportunities
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14:10This episode was recorded during the 20th ParlAmericas Plenary Assembly and 8th Gathering of the Open Parliament Network, “Building Partnerships to Strengthen Democracy and Promote Human Rights,” organized by ParlAmericas and the Chamber of Senators of the Republic of Paraguay. In this episode, we hear from Dr. Rosina Wiltshire, a specialist in int…
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🌱 Ep 14. Farm to Fibre: Spinning Yarn from Potatoes (x Fashion District)
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1:04:38Special episode: No Ordinary Cloth x Fashion District In this episode of the No Ordinary Cloth podcast, we chat with David Prior Hope (CTO) and Idan Gal-Shohet (CEO), founders of Fibe, a pioneering company converting potato harvest waste into sustainable cotton-like textile fibres. Fibe was born out of a final year Masters project at Imperial Colle…
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Accessibility Crisis: Advocating for the Disabled
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42:19After a life threatening crash left a family member disabled, Dr. Raeda Anderson—Research Scientist and the Lead Statistician for the Crawford Research Institute at the Shepherd Center—devoted her life work to seeking change for the disabled community. Too often, conversations about the disabled community are on “fixing” the disabled, which in turn…
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Ep 13. 3D Weaving Yarns into Garments and Zero Inventory Circular Fashion with Beth Esponnette
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1:17:32In this episode of the No Ordinary Cloth podcast, Beth Esponnette, the co-founder of Unspun, shares her groundbreaking innovation in 3D weaving technology that creates garments in a single, seamless piece, revolutionising fashion manufacturing and disrupting the current supply chain. Beth discusses her journey from an assistant professor to a pione…
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🌱 Ep 12. Strategies and Ecosystems for Fashion / Textile Startup Success with Brooke Roberts-Islam, Helene Steiner, Jim Ajioka (x Fashion District)
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1:06:16Special episode: No Ordinary Cloth x Fashion District This is the first in a series of 6 episodes in collaboration with Fashion District, who are creating a hub for fashion innovation in east London. They connect fashion, technology, business and education to provide an ecosystem of support for fashion and textile startups that includes innovation …
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IA generativa e empregos: uma análise global dos efeitos potenciais na quantidade e qualidade do trabalho
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11:40Este episódio foi gravado no dia 22 de março de 2024, durante a sessão virtual “O Futuro do Trabalho e dos Direitos Trabalhistas: Desafios e Oportunidades da Inteligência Artificial” organizada pela Bancada Digital do ParlAmericas. Durante a sessão, Ana Virginia Moreira Gomes, Diretora Regional para a América Latina e do Caribe da Organização Inter…
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We see you, We stand with you: Advocating for the disabled
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54:51The systems we have built don’t always work for the people they were built for. The problem is that we too often have systems being built by people, not for people. In this episode, Stephanie Diaz and Dana Lloyd speak on the failure of society to build a system that works well for people with disabilities and their work in the Georgia Advocacy Offi…
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Ep 11. Dreaming of Weaving Clouds and Inventing the Digital Jacquard Handloom with Vibeke Vestby
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1:04:38In this episode of the No Ordinary Cloth Podcast, we speak with Vibeke Vestby, the inventor of the first-ever digital jacquard handloom. She share about her passion for weaving as a child, her impatience with traditional looms and a trip to Italy that was pivotal in reimagining the 200 year old jacquard loom. Vibeke recounts her early inspiration, …
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Los efectos de la IA en la vida laboral de las mujeres
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14:31Este episodio fue grabado el 22 de marzo de 2024, durante la sesión virtual “El futuro del trabajo y los derechos laborales: Desafíos y oportunidades de la inteligencia artificial”, organizada por la Bancada Digital de la Red de Parlamento Abierto de ParlAmericas. En la sesión, moderada por el senador Kenneth Pugh de Chile, copresidente de la Banca…
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Oportunidades de la diplomacia parlamentaria para promover la paz y la seguridad centrada en las personas
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25:15Este episodio fue grabado durante el seminario virtual sobre la agenda de Defensa, Paz y Seguridad para mujeres parlamentarias de las Américas y el Caribe, titulado “Con todo lo que está pasando…”: El reto del liderazgo político en tiempos de crisis”, organizado por ParlAmericas junto con el Centro Global para el Pluralismo y el Centro Parlamentari…
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