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Candice Chirwa: Fostering Conversations about Menstrual Health

Mar 11, 2024 Posted by: Sujit Kunte Candice Chirwa,  SDG 10,  SDG 13,  SDG 4,  SDG 5,  South Africa
Candice Chirwa: Fostering Conversations about Menstrual Health
Candice: Thanks for having me, Spiffy. Qrate is my heart's response to the silence and stigma around menstruation. My personal challenge as the “Minister of Menstruation” is to break these barriers, creating a space where everyone, regardless of gender, can openly and confidently engage in conversations about menstrual health. Qrate is my way of empowering individuals with the knowledge they deserve, ensuring that no one feels isolated or uninformed in their journey.

Jimena Leiva Roesch: Amplifying and Assisting Climate Policy For the Smallest Islands

Feb 27, 2024 Posted by: Anushree Nande Jimena Leiva Roesch,  NY,  SDG 13,  USA
Jimena Leiva Roesch: Amplifying and Assisting Climate Policy For the Smallest Islands
Jimena: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! We work with the smallest islands in the world on their climate policy. These islands are the most vulnerable to climate change, and often their voice is not heard in climate negotiations. We support leaders from islands to help them voice the needed actions to remain below 1.5 Celsius, and have a sustainable planet. 

Larisa Schelkin: Enhancing Access to Quality STEM Education

Feb 21, 2024 Posted by: Sujit Kunte Larisa Schelkin,  MA,  SDG 10,  SDG 11,  SDG 13,  SDG 14,  SDG 15,  SDG 17,  SDG 4,  SDG 5,  SDG 6,  SDG 7,  USA
Larisa Schelkin: Enhancing Access to Quality STEM Education

Larisa: It’s great to be here, Spiffy! As a partner of the Global Learning and Observations to benefit the Environment Program (GLOBE) of the United States (US) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Global STEM Education Center addresses key challenges—enhancing access to quality science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, fostering global environmental awareness, and promoting hands-on learning and equipping students with skills in research, technology, and environmental stewardship. Collaborating with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), the United Nations General Assembly Science Summit, and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), we support environmental science diplomacy through education, furthering our mission to prepare young learners for global challenges and opportunities in STEM fields.