An Odyssey with Anum Farooq (Odyssey Global Media)

Join us for a captivating episode as we dive into the "Medieval Women" exhibition at The British Library.

Through an insightful interview with Julian Harrison who is Lead Curator, Medieval Historical and Literary Manuscripts at the British Library, and co-curator of the exhibition Medieval Women: In Their Own Words (open until 2 March 2025), we explore the inspiration behind this exhibition and its main themes that shed light on the often-overlooked stories of women in medieval Europe.

In this episode, we discuss:

Inspiration and Themes: Discover what sparked the creation of the exhibition and the central themes that connect the narratives of medieval women.

Featured Women: Gain insights into remarkable figures like Empress Matilda and learn about their significant roles in shaping medieval history.

Exhibition Artifacts: From illuminated manuscripts to textiles, we delve into the diverse items featured in the exhibition and how they enhance our understanding of women's roles in medieval society.

Illuminated Manuscripts: Understand the impact of these beautiful artifacts on our perception of medieval women's lives and their contributions to culture.

Animation in Storytelling: Hear about the role of animation, like the one created by Ivyy Chen, in making these historical stories accessible and engaging for modern audiences.

Tune in to uncover the rich tapestry of women's narratives through their own words in the medieval world, join us for this enlightening discussion!

Discover how the bold ideas and actions of young leaders are transforming our planet. This session highlights the power of investing in youth—from spearheading restoration projects that heal ecosystems, to launching green startups that challenge the status quo, to exploring new horizons for environmental research, to pushing for policies that shape a just future for all life on Earth. Join us for an engaging exploration of how youth leadership is redefining what’s possible, and learn how you can be part of this transformative movement!

Language: English

Year: 2024

Ecosystem(s): Forests

Location(s): Latin America

Publisher: Global Landscapes Forum (GLF)

https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/video/inspiration-hub-tomorrows-leaders/

From the Philippines to Brazil, Peru to Bolivia, India to El Salvador the GLF Restoration Stewards and GLFx Chapters are igniting movements of hope and action. These inspiring stories show that true transformation begins within communities, where collective efforts are reshaping landscapes and restoring ecosystems. Join us in exploring how communities are leading the way in restoring our planet, one landscape at a time.

Publisher: Global Landscapes Forum (GLF)

Language: English, Spanish

Location(s): Global, Latin America

https://www.globallandscapesforum.org/video/voices-of-the-landscape/

Odyssey Global Media is proud to partner with the EBU In Action series, which is co-funded by the European Union.⁋

The Paris 2024 Paralympics were a great support for the promotion of sports among our communities. In this segment, you will listen to the testimonials of those who made this fantastic event possible, such as Italian blind judoman DongDong Camanni and the Head of the Paralympic Games Integration Ludivine Munos.⁋

Furthermore, you will listen to the interesting perspectives of Laetitia Bernard, a blind journalist from Radio France, and Pádraig Healy, the National Sports Development Manager at Vision Sports Ireland, who were also present at the event.⁋

Link to segment's transcript: https://tinyurl.com/bdfr54j3 ⁋

Odyssey Global Media is proud to partner with the EBU In Action series, which is co-funded by the European Union.⁋

In a year marked by the 2024 EU Elections, the European Blind Union has gone through many internal changes so our organisation can optimise its advocacy efforts. Our President, Tytti Matsinen, and our Executive Director, Lars Bosselmann, discuss EBU's priorities for the upcoming five years.⁋

In this segment, we also get to know Anja Uršič, from the Union of the Blind and Partially Sighted of Slovenia, who presents us our Slovenian Member actions in areas such as access to the labour market or the promotion of accessible tourism.⁋

Link to segment's transcript: https://www.euroblind.org/sites/default/files/documents/EBU%20in%20Action_Episode%209_Looking%20for%20more%20inclusion.pdf ⁋

Odyssey Global Media is proud to partner with the EBU In Action series, which is co-funded by the European Union.⁋

As part of its Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030, the European Commission presented a legislative proposal for a European Disability Card in September 2023. Antoine Fobe, our Head of Advocacy and Campaigning, discusses the proposal in more detail with Claire Damilano (European Civil Action Service).⁋

In this segment, we also talk to Dorota Krać about the Polish Association of the Blind engagements in areas such as accessible art or the promotion of a new standard code for official buildings.⁋

Link to segment's transcript: https://tinyurl.com/r7u29cjv

Odyssey Global Media is proud to partner with the EBU In Action series, which is co-funded by the European Union.

Although social media platforms bring some accessibility challenges with themselves, disability organisations can also benefit of their outreach to promote their commitments. We learn more about the pros and cons of these platforms with Natalia Suárez (European Disability Forum) and Ville Lamminen (Finnish Federation of the Visually Impaired)

In this episode we also speak to Madeleine McNamara, from Vision Ireland, who tells us more about our Irish Member' actions in key areas such as healthcare, mobility and sports.  

Link to the segment's transcript: https://tinyurl.com/3u4zr864 

Odyssey Global Media x Global Landscapes Forum Media Partnership

The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) is the world’s largest knowledge-led platform on integrated land use, dedicated to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Climate Agreement.

The Forum takes a holistic approach to create sustainable landscapes that are productive, prosperous, equitable and resilient and considers five cohesive themes of food and livelihoods, landscape restoration, rights, finance and measuring progress. It is led by the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF), in collaboration with its co-founders UNEP and the World Bank and Charter Members.

In the lead up to the 2024 biodiversity, climate and desertification COPs, journalists, scientists and changemakers explored critical topics, key sources and tools to cover these topics effectively. The discussions provided insights into the complexities of financing nature to meet biodiversity goals and prepared participants to maximize the potential of the 7th GLF Investment Case Symposium, held alongside the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16). To access the seminar: bit.ly/GLFMediaSeminar2024

Odyssey Global Media x Global Landscapes Forum Media Partnership

The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) is the world’s largest knowledge-led platform on integrated land use, dedicated to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Climate Agreement.

The Forum takes a holistic approach to create sustainable landscapes that are productive, prosperous, equitable and resilient and considers five cohesive themes of food and livelihoods, landscape restoration, rights, finance and measuring progress. It is led by the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF), in collaboration with its co-founders UNEP and the World Bank and Charter Members.

In the lead up to the 2024 biodiversity, climate and desertification COPs, journalists, scientists and changemakers explored critical topics, key sources and tools to cover these topics effectively. The discussions provided insights into the complexities of financing nature to meet biodiversity goals and prepared participants to maximize the potential of the 7th GLF Investment Case Symposium, held alongside the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16). To access the seminar: bit.ly/GLFMediaSeminar2024

Drawing from the DW Akademie project ‘Journalism and Amazon region protection,’ panelists shared ideas on how to maximize the impact of journalistic stories while reinforcing connections between the media and local environmental, Indigenous and social organizations. This guided conversation outlined a decalogue of recommendations on impact and harm-free action and safety. DW Akademie also shared a quality criteria guide for journalism on human rights and the environment. 

Odyssey Global Media is pleased to globally broadcast "The Views of Life" series with cooperation partners Austrian Broadcasting Corporation and European Blind Union⁋

In this episode of the #ViewsOfLife series Julius talks to Dr. Markus Wolf, President Austrian Association of Blind and Partially Sighted People, BSVÖ⁋

Dr. Markus Wolf talks about his work as the President of the Austrian Member of the European Blind Union and in which way he is committed at all levels (national, European and international).

Links:⁋

Austrian Association of Blind an Partially Sighted People:⁋

blindenverband.at/⁋

Cooperation/partners:⁋