Magda-Sarah Boulabiza is the policy and advocacy advisor for climate and economic justice at the European Network Against Racism (ENAR).
Magda has experience working with migration and asylum law in France and in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility in relation to diversity and inclusion of minority groups in the workplace. She has a Master’s Degree in Public Law and Public Affairs.
“The values of democracy and human rights in Europe are only a facade.” – Magda-Sarah Boulabiza
In this episode Magda speaks with Julia Wiklander about the linkages between racial, climate and economic justice.
Magda shares her journey as a changemaker, starting with her experience of witnessing police violence at a young age. She discusses the interlinkages between climate and racial justice, highlighting how racialized communities are disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis.
Magda also speaks about the hypocrisy of Europe in terms of repressive policies and the need for reparations for historical harms. She talks about Europe’s history of colonialism and racism that has led to a racial wealth gap and ongoing discrimination. Magda gives current examples that show the effects and harms of the ongoing racism and lack of acknowledging responsibility for Europe’s colonial history.
This episode is a part of a new series of the Hey Changemaker! Podcast called In The Deep End. In this series, Julia Wiklander speaks with experts who will help us understand the world, its systemic issues, and unveil the truth about what equality, rights and justice really mean.
