Briefed - Your Daily European Podcast7 Juni 2023

Behind the scenes of "Disability in Times of War", with Anna Romandash

Disability representation is crucial for creating an inclusive society that values diversity and human rights. Disability representation in media and government can help break down social barriers, promote understanding and empathy, and empower disabled individuals to fully participate in society. Guest speaker Anna Romandash - also reporter and scriptwriter of ep1 of Europe Talks Back (Disability in Times of War) - shares why disability representation is essential and how journalists can improve their coverage of disability issues.

About Anna Romandash

Anna Romandash is a passionate and skilled Ukrainian journalist with a strong focus on human rights, conflict resolution, and Eastern Europe. Having worked with renowned media outlets such as CNN, Anna brings her deep expertise in reporting from conflict zones to the table, offering unique perspectives on the challenges faced by journalists in these areas.

Key moments

00:02:16 - Reporting Challenges in Ukraine,

00:07:21 - Disability in Times of War,

00:11:36 - Ukraine's Reconstruction and Disability Rights,

00:14:57 - Disability Advocacy in Europe.

Resources

Listen to the episode Disability in Times of War on Europe Talks Back.
Check out the video production of El Salto for the Sphera Network on the fight for women with disabilities in Spain.
Learn more about the European Disability Forum and their efforts to push for disability rights in the EU.

Credits and staff

The second season of Europe Talks Back is produced in partnership with Sphera Network, the first network of independent media in Europe to reinvent the media space and paint a new picture of the continent through impactful, unbiased, raw and authentic stories.

The producer of Europe Talks Back is Maria Dios.

The host and narrator of Europe Talks Back is Juli Simond.

Sound editing and mixing is by Jeremy Bocquet.

The executive producer of Europe Talks Back is Alexander Damiano Ricci.

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https://www.europod.eu/

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