Building Resilient Democracies: Insights from a Top Political Science Expert.

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Are you interested in how resilience and inclusivity can transform governance and democracy? What if understanding these concepts could help shape a better future for all?

In this episode,  my  guest, Dr. Manjurul Kabir, is a renowned expert in political science and serves as a Senior Advisor and Global Team Leader for Gender Equality and Disability Inclusion at UN Women. We highlight Dr. Kabir's impressive career and contributions to inclusive governance and human rights. Together, we address the flaws and challenges of democracies and emphasize the need for targeted interventions to ensure equal access to resources and services for all segments of society. 

Imagine a world where governance is truly inclusive, resilient, and responsive to the needs of all citizens. 

By listening to this episode, you can:

1. Understand Global Challenges: Learn about the pressing global challenges and the role of politics, human rights, and democracy in shaping the future.
2. Gain Insights on Inclusivity: Discover the importance of intersectionality and inclusion in governance, and how to make democracy more accessible and fair.
3. Build Resilience: Understand how resilience in nation-states can be cultivated, using examples such as the COVID-19 pandemic and discussions around vaccine distribution and health governance.

Three Benefits You'll Gain:

1. Enhanced Understanding of Democracy: Gain a deeper understanding of the imperfections of democracy and the special efforts needed to make it more inclusive and accessible.
2. Insights on Global Trends: Learn about the global trends of backlash against human rights, women's rights, and economic equality, and how they impact democracy.
3. Holistic Approach to Governance: Discover the importance of a holistic approach to addressing interconnected crises such as conflict, economic recession, climate change, and pushback on democracy and human rights.

Contact:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkabir09/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mkabir2011
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mkabir2030/
Website:  https://abulhasnatmonjurulkabir.academia.edu/
Book:  Development Aid in Stable Democracies and Fragile States

Bio:
Dr. A.H. Monjurul Kabir is a political scientist and expert in human rights, rule of law, gender, and intersectionality. He currently serves as the Senior Adviser and Global Team Leader for Gender Equality and Disability Inclusion at UN Women HQ in New York. Previously, he held key roles at UN-Women HQ, including Senior Rule of Law Policy Adviser and Chief of Asia-Pacific Section, where he led the development of UN-Women's approach to inclusive South-South and Triangular Cooperation, and Disability Inclusion.

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