Imagine a laundry basket full of socks: big socks, small socks, bright socks, dress socks, sport socks, all types of socks. How fast can you match the pairs? This depends how you proceed. And your methodology may have human rights implications, especially in the criminal justice field.

Diplomacy is a men’s world – and it's time to change this. We need more female perspectives

The Accountability Lab, an initiative run by GDL Member Blair Glencorse to make governments more accountable, just celebrated its 6th birthday. What has the Lab learned through crises, changes and growth about how to build a global movement for change – and what's next?

A major factor blocking women's economic integration is the lack of public safety. This is especially relevant in India, recently named the world’s most dangerous country for women. Elsa Marie D'Silva suggests that to make cities safer, decision-makers must finally consider women’s needs.

Blair Glencorse dreams of a world in which resources are used wisely, decisions benefit everyone fairly, and people lead secure lives. Through his organization Accountability Lab he develops and implements positive ideas for integrity in safe communities. On this podcast Blair talks about personal accountability as a starting point.

Eirliani Abdul Rahman is a diplomat turned activist. To raise awareness for survivors of sexual child abuse, she is setting out for an expedition to Antarctica in December. Eirliani will be documenting her inner and outer struggles as she is preparing for this trip, pulling a sled with 200 pounds in food and gear, in temperatures dipping to minus 48° Celsius.