The Ripple Effect Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime presents The Ripple Effect.
In this podcast we bear witness to the victims of organized crime.
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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

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

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'?

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'?

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