Join us as we delve into JUDDU's mission to empower disadvantaged children, providing them with the tools they need to thrive in the 21st century. From literacy skills to vocational training, JUDDU ensures that every child has the chance to become a true actor in their own life story. Listen now to the interview with Aldo and be part of the journey towards a brighter future for all.
What's right: Getting rid of anger is easy, study shows
It is easy to get rid of anger, a new study from Japan shows. The researchers found that you just need to write your angry thoughts on a piece of paper, and shred it or throw it away. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
Archiving: Six weeks after the blaze in Junglinster
In the end of January, the townhall of Junglinster caught fire. The roof collapsed into the municipal archives. Even though luckily no important documents have burnt, some communes have started focusing more on the relevance of their municipal archives after the incident. On Local Matters this week, we take this as an occasion to talk about archiving.
That's why we still need women's rights day
Why do we still need a women’s rights day in Luxembourg? What are the political demands for more gender equality? On the brink of this year’s International Women’s Day, we’ve invited Gabrielle Antar and Amandine Gorse from the platform Journée Internationale des Femmes (JIF) to answer these questions.
Youth participation: "In Luxembourg, I am more than just 0,000001 percent"
Once per year, youth gets to defend their proposals in parliament, debating with MEPs and ministers. For the president of the youth council, Liam Bremer, the Jugendkonvent is a successful tool for political participation, for Diana and Marta, it's an occasion to get their points across and to feel heard. On Local Matters, all three of them explain what political participation means to them.
Radicalisation: Social media as a breeding ground for extremism
How do memes help the far right in recruiting new followers of their radical ideology? On Local Matters, Mira Sorrentino explains how social media opens doors towards extremism. Mira works with the association respect.lu to keep people from pursuing radical ideologies. Tune in to learn more!
Radicalisation: How the Asbl repect.lu keeps people from using violence
With the latest escalation in Middle East, public debate is more polarised than ever. Doors wide open for more extreme opinions and radicalisation. On today's Local Matters, Carine Weyer and Peter Kagerer explain how they avoid people from getting more radicalised with the Asbl respect.lu
Voices Matter: Caring for a child with Diabetes Type 1
Six years ago, Stéphanie Ravat's daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Since this day, the disease has dominated the daily live of the family as her daughter needed constant care. On Voices Matter, Stéphanie explains why she sees the urgent need for more leave for parents of sick children.
Homelessness: The street is hostile to women
Centres for homeless people in Luxembourg are not well enough equipped to accommodate women. In our interview on Local Matters, Alexandra Oxacelay, the director of Stëmm vun der Stroos, tells us more about their situation.
Black History Month: Racist Artificial Intelligences
Artificial intelligences reproduce racist stereotypes. For the people concerned, this can have serious consequences. In our interview on Local Matters, digital rights activist Oyidiya Oji talks about the risks. This Saturday, she speaks in Luxembourg in the framework of Black History Month.
Sexual education: Teaching the teachers
With their project "Let's talk about sex", the CESAS reference centre for sexual health aims to make high quality sexual education for everyone in Luxembourg. In our interview on Local Matters, Christa Brömmel and Camille Soudeyns explain how.
Alphabetisation: Back to the school bench
People who grew up learning not the letters a b c but rather ا ب ت , find difficulties getting adjusted in Luxembourg. The alphabetization classes are meant for asylum seekers who haven’t learned our Latin alphabet, most of them speak and write in Arabic. For Local Matters, we had a visit in the classroom.
Holiday at Home: Learning how to cycle - for adults
Summer means cycling season! Not everyone though has learned how to ride a bike. A visit to the terrain of the non-profit organisation Provelo who offers cycling classes for adults.
Holiday at Home: Luxembourg's best gelato
Do you know the difference between ice cream and gelato? On today’s Local Matters, Laura Fontani, CEO of the Bargello gelateria in Luxembourg-City, enlightens us.
Interview with Russian author Artem Mosgovoy
In 2011, as Russia began legalizing its persecution of gay people, Artem left his homeland.
Since that time, he has lived in six different countries and worked as a movie extra, a yoga instructor, a busboy, and a magician’s assistant...
Interview with Maria Lucia Romero
Maria is a specialist in marketing and branding with 20 years experience in the industry and now wants have interesting conversations with business people, especially women, about their successful branding journeys.
Interview with Cyrille BÄHR
Whether you are an avid street art lover or simply curious to explore new artistic expressions, you will find a unique experience here that will awaken your senses and amaze your mind.
Interview with Michel Welter from den Atelier
Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper and Joe Perry (Aerosmith) AKA The Hollywood Vampires provide THE celebrity (rock) event of 2023 on June 21st! After being sold out for months, a few tickets have become available.
Interview with Ambre Schulz from Passerell
Passerell receives daily migrant women and girls seeking international protection who share their stories. In an association (and less formal setting), it is easier for women to trust Passerell and share about the violence they have suffered.
Voices Matter with Jessica Quig
Jessica is a multiple European polo champion and shared her story with us.