Policy360: Unplugged
At Policy360, we empower charities, communities, and advocates to engage directly with policymakers and share the impactful work happening within their communities.
Through candid conversations with decision-makers, our podcast provides you with insider insights and practical strategies to influence public policy and drive social change.
We also highlight the innovative efforts of groups working on the ground, offering listeners a glimpse into how they are making a difference.
Join us as we foster stronger connections between communities and policymakers, amplify voices, and explore real-world examples of positive change.
Policy360: Unplugged
From Rural Roots to Real Change: Charmain Jones on Identity, Women’s Voices, and Peacebuilding
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 necessary conversations.
Part of our women’s series, this episode is supported by Awards for All and spotlights the strength, nuance, and leadership of women across Northern Ireland.