In this episode of Policy360:Unplugged, Ellen speaks with Charmain Jones, a Protestant woman, peacebuilder, and champion for rural and loyalist communities. Charmain shares her powerful story of growing up in a loyalist area, navigating complex layers of identity, and advocating for women’s voices in places they’re too often overlooked. From the grassroots to government, she speaks candidly about what it means to belong, to challenge assumptions, and to hold space for difficult but necessar...
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In this episode of Policy360:Unplugged, Ellen speaks with Charmain Jones, a Protestant woman, peacebuilder, and champion for rural and loyalist communities. Charmain shares her powerful story of growing up in a loyalist area, navigating complex layers of identity, and advocating for women’s voices in places they’re too often overlooked. From the grassroots to government, she speaks candidly about what it means to belong, to challenge assumptions, and to hold space for difficult but necessar...
From Youth Work to Politics: Colin McGrath on Community, Accountability, and the Role of Opposition in Northern Ireland
Policy360: Unplugged
25 minutes
1 year ago
From Youth Work to Politics: Colin McGrath on Community, Accountability, and the Role of Opposition in Northern Ireland
In this episode of **Policy360: Unplugged**, I sit down with Colin McGrath, MLA for the SDLP, to explore his journey from youth work to a significant role in Northern Ireland's government. Colin discusses the importance of staying grounded in the community, his commitment to helping others, and the challenges and responsibilities of serving as part of the opposition. We delve into the critical role of opposition in a young democracy, strategies for influencing policy, and the po...
Policy360: Unplugged
In this episode of Policy360:Unplugged, Ellen speaks with Charmain Jones, a Protestant woman, peacebuilder, and champion for rural and loyalist communities. Charmain shares her powerful story of growing up in a loyalist area, navigating complex layers of identity, and advocating for women’s voices in places they’re too often overlooked. From the grassroots to government, she speaks candidly about what it means to belong, to challenge assumptions, and to hold space for difficult but necessar...
