by Xilonen | Jul 7, 2025 | Interviews
Kunthida Rungruengkiat is part of a new generation reshaping Thailand’s political future. A young political leader, activist, academic, and former Member of Parliament. She now serves as Director of the Progressive Movement Foundation, a key partner of the Colmena...
by Xilonen | Jun 30, 2025 | Interviews
As democracies face growing threats—from authoritarianism to underrepresentation—a crucial question arises: how can we reimagine and strengthen the foundations of inclusive governance? In episode 05 of Resist, Persist and Reimagine, the Colmena Fund podcast, we had...
by Xilonen | Jun 23, 2025 | Interviews
Brazil recently marked a historic milestone: for the first time, the federal government established a vice-ministry dedicated to LGBTQ+ rights. Leading this groundbreaking office is Symmy Larrat, a lifelong activist whose journey—from the Amazon to one of the...
by Xilonen | Jun 16, 2025 | Interviews
Epsy Campbell Barr is one of the most prominent afropolitical leaders in the region and part of the Colmena Fund’s Steering Committee. Her career includes a historic milestone: she is the first Afro-descendant woman to hold the Vice Presidency of Costa Rica...
by desarrollocolmena | Jun 9, 2025 | Interviews
During the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 69), we had the honor of speaking with Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka—a globally respected leader, former Executive Director of UN Women, and member of the Colmena Fund Steering Committee. In our...
by desarrollocolmena | Jun 2, 2025 | Interviews
Suyen Barahona, a feminist and prominent Nicaraguan activist, has dedicated her life to the fight for democracy. Her journey in activism began with environmental activism and, in 2006, moved into politics —at a time when she and other women recognized the early signs...
