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Podcast: Global Dispatches -- World News That Matters
Episode: Episode 148: Laurie Adams
Description: Laurie Adams is president of the NGO Women for Women International which works with women survivors of war. She has had a long career in the NGO sector and as an activist, including many years with Oxfam in various parts of Africa and the NGO ActionAidInternational.  Laurie also had a career as an activist initially inspired by the anti-apartheid movement and we have a really thoughtful conversation about both the role of activism in international affairs and also just how one becomes a professional activist.  Become a premium subscriber to unlock bonus episodes, earn other rew...