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Gaza and Ukraine: What Does It Mean to Work for Democracy in the Midst of War?

EMBRACE Democracy podcast (Horizon Europe) · 2025-09-24

An episode of the EU-funded EMBRACE project's podcast on democracy support in the European neighbourhood, pairing Omar Shaban (Gaza) with Tetiana Kyselova (Ukraine); recorded on 10 July 2025, about 55 minutes. The guests discuss how people keep engaging in democratic action despite violence and uncertainty, what lessons can be drawn from the ground, and how the EU is perceived and could play a more constructive role in both contexts.

An episode of the EU-funded EMBRACE project's podcast on democracy support in the European neighbourhood, pairing Omar Shaban (Gaza) with Tetiana Kyselova (Ukraine); recorded on 10 July 2025, about 55 minutes. The guests discuss how people keep engaging in democratic action despite violence and unc…

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