The guest of our 12th episode is Lydia Malmedie, a graduate of the European Master in Human Rights and Democratisation, who currently works as Deputy head of the LGBTI Unit at the Berlin State Ministry for Justice, Diversity and Anti-discrimination.

Sub-national level is getting more and more important with several networks of cities and public authorities working on different human rights issues. Lydia talks about the leverage that one can have at the local level. “I can see the change I am part of when I walk the streets of Berlin.” Public administration needs to reflect its constituents and therefore need diverse expertise that people coming from all walks of life can bring.​

It feels quite empowering for people to know that they can change the place where they live. “I would like to see people engage more where they live and connect with their neighbours.”