Alexandra Bilak
Director of the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center.
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May 20, 2025 • 33min
Italy’s citizenship referendum and the summer issue of ‘Konfekt’
Inzamam Rashid, a journalist and broadcaster in Dubai, teams up with Alexandra Bilak, Director of the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center. They dive into Italy’s contentious birthright citizenship referendum, revealing the tensions between government actions and public sentiment. They also discuss the alarming rise in global internal displacement affecting millions. The conversation takes a lighter turn with insights on trendy flying taxis in Al Ain and the best summer reads highlighted in the latest issue of Konfekt, showcasing a blend of serious topics and leisure.
Nov 28, 2024 • 32min
An increase in internally displaced people in Africa
Leila Soueif, an Egyptian activist, shares her emotional journey on hunger strike for her son, highlighting personal sacrifices for justice. Alexandra Bilak discusses the alarming rise of 35 million internally displaced people in Africa, attributing this to conflicts and climate change, while Bernd Reiter uncovers the ancient democracy practices in Botswana, like the Kudla system, showing alternative governance models. The conversation intertwines personal stories with pressing political issues, making the plight of the displaced and the fight for freedom deeply relatable.
