Advocating for Family at the UN: Insights from Susan Roylance

Описание: In this episode of 'Currents,' Grace Raje and Carolina Allen of Big Ocean Women are joined by Susan Roylance, a veteran in the pro-family advocacy space. They discuss the historical context of gender issues from the 1995 UN Beijing Conference to present times, highlighting Susan's extensive experience. Susan shares her journey, key accomplishments, and the impact of her work in family and motherhood advocacy. The episode emphasizes the critical importance of supporting and promoting families as the fundamental unit of society, and the challenges faced in advocating for familial values at international forums like the UN. The conversation also touches on recent events in Geneva, the evolving role of women and men in family dynamics, and the significance of fostering strong family ties to address global issues effectively.

00:00 Introduction to Gender Issues
00:24 Welcome to Currents Podcast
01:01 Introducing Susan Roylance
02:08 Susan's Journey and Book
03:29 The Beijing Conference
04:56 Defining Gender and Family Advocacy
06:48 Challenges and Advocacy at the UN
11:35 The Importance of Maternal Feminism
18:48 Susan's Mentorship and Legacy
21:08 Reflections on Feminism and Family
30:48 The Importance of Relationships and Family
31:35 Motherhood and Workforce Policies
32:55 Generational Wisdom and Family Dynamics
33:42 Experiences at the Geneva Conference
38:04 Cultural Solutions and Grassroots Movements
41:30 Promoting Maternal Feminism
42:42 Challenges of Feminization of Poverty
43:49 The Role of Family in Social Issues
50:29 Encouraging Young Women to Value Motherhood
57:32 Economic Implications of Declining Birth Rates