Episodes

  • Coming Soon: The Ripple Effect...
    Aug 10 2022

    The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime presents The Ripple Effect.

    In this podcast we bear witness to the victims of organized crime.

    Available soon wherever you get your podcasts.

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    1 min
  • Why are journalists vulnerable to killings by organized crime?
    Aug 22 2022

    Welcome to The Ripple Effect from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.

    In this episode, we explore the reasons why journalists are vulnerable to killings by organized crime.

    HOST: Ana Paula Oliveira, GITOC

    INTERVIEWEE(S):

    Guilherme Canela Godoi – who is currently heading the global unit on freedom of expression and safety of journalists at UNESCO

    Frank Smyth, the Senior Advisor for journalist security at the Committee to Protect Journalists.

    Pauline Adès-Mével – Editor-in-chief / Spokeswoman at Reporters Without Borders (RSF)

    Additional Links

    Global Assassination Monitor

    Faces of Assassination

    Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

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    13 mins
  • Fighting impunity
    Sep 5 2022

    Welcome to The Ripple Effect from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.

    In this episode we look at how civil society can mobilize itself to fight against impunity, and reduce harm to journalists and other civil society actors.

    HOST: Ana Paula Oliveira, GITOC

    INTERVIEWEE(S):

    Andrew Caruana Galizia – co-founder of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation and son of journalist, Daphne Caruana Galizia

    Guilherme Canela Godoi – who is currently heading the global unit on freedom of expression and safety of journalists at UNESCO

    Additional Links:

    Global Assassination Monitor

    Faces of Assassination

    Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

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    15 mins
  • The Threat Against Human Rights Defenders
    Sep 21 2022

    Welcome to The Ripple Effect from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.

    In this episode we look at the threat against human rights defenders. What makes these brave individuals a target for assassination?

    HOST: Ana Paula Oliveira, GITOC

    INTERVIEWEE(S):

    Michelle Foley, HRD Memorial Project Coordinator, Frontline Defenders

    Juan Pappier, Senior Researcher for Americas at Human Rights Watch

    Maureen Meyer, Vice President for Programs at the Washington Office on Latin America.

    Additional Links:

    Global Assassination Monitor

    Faces of Assassination

    Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

    Bloomberg - Did the Avocado Cartels kill Mexico 'Butterfly King'?

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    11 mins
  • How can we protect Human Rights Defenders?
    Oct 4 2022

    Welcome to The Ripple Effect from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.

    Following on from the last episodes, we look at how we can protect human rights defenders against violence.

    HOST: Ana Paula Oliveira, GITOC

    INTERVIEWEE(S):

    Roxanna Althoz, Human Rights Lawyer, who was part of the international investigation into the murder of the indigenous environmentalist campaigner, Berta Cáceres in Honduras in 2016.

    Michelle Foley, HRD Memorial Project Coordinator, Frontline Defenders

    Juan Pappier, Senior Researcher for Americas at Human Rights Watch

    Maureen Meyer, Vice President for Programs at the Washington Office on Latin America.

    Additional Links:

    Global Assassination Monitor

    Faces of Assassination

    Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

    Bloomberg - Did the Avocado Cartels kill Mexico 'Butterfly King'?

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    13 mins
  • Who stands to gain from attacks on Environmentalists?
    Oct 31 2022

    In this episode, we guide you through the struggles environmentalists face. These people are on the frontline of the climate crisis, yet they face imminent threats from other powerful forces. Who stands to gain from the attacks on environmentalists?

    HOST: Ana Paula Oliveira, GITOC

    INTERVIEWEE(S):

    Judy Pasimio, Coordinator for LILAK (Purple Action for Indigenous Women’s Rights).

    Liliana Jauregui, Senior Expert Environmental Justice from IUCN.

    Rachel Cox, Campaigner and Investigations at Global Witness.

    Additional Links:

    Global Assassination Monitor

    Faces of Assassination

    Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

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    11 mins
  • What needs to change to protect Environmentalists?
    Nov 21 2022

    In this episode of The Ripple Effect, Ana looks at the practical steps that can be taken to protect environmentalists from the many threats they face. She also explores alternative approaches governments and corporations can take to make sure environmentalists and indigenous voices are heard.

    HOST: Ana Paula Oliveira, GITOC

    INTERVIEWEE(S):

    Maiara Folly, Co-founder and Programme Director at Plataforma CIPÓ - Twitter

    Billy Kyte, Independent Consultant on Conflict Mitigation and Peace Building, and member of the GI network of experts - Twitter

    Rachel Cox, Senior Campaigner and Investigations at Global Witness - Twitter

    Additional Links:

    **Update** The Guardian - Brazilian police name alleged ‘mastermind’ behind murders of Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira

    Global Assassination Monitor

    Faces of Assassination

    Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

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    14 mins
  • Assassination of Politicians: Low Cost, High Gain
    Dec 5 2022

    When most politicians are elected to office, public criticism is the worst they will face. But for some politicians, they become targets for assassination. In this episode of The Ripple Effect, Ana explores why this is the case, why politicians are at risk of assassination and the role of organized crime.

    HOST: Ana Paula Oliveira, GITOC

    INTERVIEWEE(S):

    Romain Le-Cour Grandmaison, Senior Expert, Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.

    Gemma Dipoppa, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Brown University, United States.

    Antônio Sampaio, Senior Analyst, Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.

    Additional Links:

    Global Assassination Monitor

    Faces of Assassination

    Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

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    13 mins