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Suleika Jaouad: Harnessing Creativity and Curiosity to Lead Through Uncertainty

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

For Suleika Jaouad, a best-selling author and 3-time cancer survivor, journaling became a life-changing creative outlet during her battles with leukemia as well as a powerful tool for navigating uncertainty. It also became a surprising way to connect with others leading to singular projects that have stuck a chord with hundreds of thousands such as her book, The Book of Alchemy, and her 300,000 member Substack, The Isolation Journals, projects that merge journal prompts and personal essays from the top creative minds of our time. She breaks down practical ways anyone can carve out time for reflection, curiosity and vulnerability and how such a practice can strengthen resilience and connection while sharpening clarity in an age defined by noise and loneliness. And in an era where we write prompts for AI, but question ourselves less and less, she reminds us of the role deeper thought plays in understanding our world and ourselves better. This is a conversation about choosing meaning over motion—and learning to live each day with intention.

About this episode:
Read here – Transcript: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader/episodes/suleika-jaouad-journaling-prompt-creativity-reflection
Listen here – Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/5dck884j

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Book: https://www.suleikajaouad.com/the-book-of-alchemy
Substack: The Isolation journals: https://theisolationjournals.substack.com/

Watch her session at the 2026 Annual Meeting in Davos:
Healing With Sounds and Words
https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2026/sessions/healing-with-sound-and-words/

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Watch here – YouTube: https://youtu.be/Xh9PLsyptgA
Read here – Transcript: :https://tinyurl.com/mtdhe37w
Listen here – Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdbrspj7

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How 450 Million Europeans Travel Freely

Source: Council of the European Union (video statements)

What is the Schengen area? How does it work? And what does it take to let millions of people move freely while keeping the area secure? Find the answers in this video, as we travel across multiple Schengen countries, from Belgium to the Netherlands, Poland and all the way to the border with Ukraine, where Frontex officers work side by side with Polish border guards to help protect the EU’s outer borders.

Discover the history and challenges of an idea that began in the small Luxembourg village of Schengen and grew to cover 29 countries – Bulgaria and Romania were the latest to join, in 2025 – and see how these countries work together, alongside agencies such as Frontex, EU-Lisa, Cepol and Europol, to protect freedom of movement and maintain strong external border security.

Because Schengen is much more than control-free borders. It’s a symbol of trust, cooperation and unity.

So pack your bags and join me on this journey through Schengen!

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction: what is Schengen?
00:35 Three countries, one step
01:00 The birth of Schengen
01:30 From 5 countries to 29
02:10 Life without borders
02:45 The economic boost
03:10 Security at the outer borders
03:40 Inside Frontex
04:30 Keeping watch on the borders
05:00 On the ground in Medyka
06:00 When borders return
06:30 Schengen: Europe’s big achievement

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Road to MC14: e-commerce

Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)

Ahead of the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), what is the state of play in discussions on the Work Programme on E-Commerce? Hear from Ambassador Richard Brown of Jamaica, facilitator of these discussions, who shares perspectives on ongoing work and priorities in this area.

Download this video from the WTO website:
https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/webcas_e/webcas_e.htm

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International Day to Combat Islamophobia 2026 – UN Chief Message | United Nations

Source: United Nations (video statements)

Video message by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia 2026 (15 March).

"The world’s 2 billion Muslims hail from all corners of the globe, reflecting the vast diversity of humanity itself.
Yet they often face institutional discrimination, socio-economic exclusion, biased immigration policies, and unwarranted surveillance and profiling. These worrying trends are fuelled by anti-Muslim rhetoric and outright hate, which can lead to harassment and violence against individuals and places of worship.

Governments must take concrete steps to address hate speech, protect religious freedom and combat discrimination, including by ensuring full compliance with international human rights law.

Online platforms must work to wipe out hate speech and harassment against people based on their religion or belief.

And all people need to speak out against bigotry, xenophobia and discrimination wherever they find it.

That’s why I appointed in May 2025 the High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations as the UN Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia to enhance our collective response.

On this International Day to Combat Islamophobia, let’s re-commit to the equality, human rights and dignity of every person, no matter their faith.

Let’s eradicate the scourge of Islamophobia from every country and community".

More info: https://www.un.org/en/observances/anti-islamophobia-day

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UK Preventing Iranian cyberattacks | Lords Questions

Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)

Members quizzed the government on mitigating and preventing Iranian state-sponsored cyberattacks in this question from Lord Harris of Haringey.

Read a transcript: https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2026-03-11/debates/675E884C-36EA-4086-9E61-F515F11542F9/IranianState-SponsoredCyberAttacksMitigationAndPreparation

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South Africa Government: DEPUTY PRESIDENT ATTENDS THE PRESIDENTIAL TITLE DEEDS | PresidencyZA

Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)

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South Africa Government: DEPUTY PRESIDENT ATTENDS THE PRESIDENTIAL TITLE DEEDS HANDOVER CEREMONY | PresidencyZA

Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)

MR SHIPOKOSA PAULUS MASHATILE, DEPUTY PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA ATTENDS THE PRESIDENTIAL TITLE DEEDS HANDOVER CEREMONY AT GROOTVLEI FARM, SECUNDA, MPUMALANGA PROVINCE ON
FRIDAY 13 MARCH 2026

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