In this episode of Voices in Leadership, Marc Workman, CEO of the World Blind Union, speaks with Moisés Bauer, Secretary General of the World Blind Union.

Moisés reflects on his journey into advocacy and how his background in law has shaped his approach to advancing the rights of blind and partially sighted people. He shares insights on the current situation in Brazil and across the Latin America region, highlighting priorities such as education, Braille literacy, rehabilitation, employment, and accessible technology.

The conversation also looks back at Brazil’s role in hosting the World Blindness Summit and WBU General Assembly in São Paulo, exploring what the event meant for the national movement and what was learned through the experience. Moisés speaks about his focus on transparent governance, strong member engagement, and building a responsive and accountable global organization.

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In this episode of Voices in Leadership, Marc Workman, CEO of the World Blind Union, speaks with Gladys Díaz, Regional President of the Latin American Union of the Blind. Gladys joins the conversation from Honduras, with the support of an interpreter.

Gladys reflects on her personal journey into advocacy and leadership, and shares her perspective on the priorities, challenges, and opportunities facing blind and partially sighted people across the Latin America region. The conversation explores the critical role of education and Braille literacy in empowerment, including the importance of initiatives such as More Braille: More Empowerment. Gladys also discusses women’s leadership and participation, and offers advice for young people, especially young women, who are interested in becoming more active in advocacy at the regional and international levels.

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In this episode of Voices in Leadership, Marc Workman speaks with Cristina Chamorro Muñoz, First Vice President of the World Blind Union and a senior leader within the Spanish National Organization of the Blind (ONCE).

Cristina reflects on her personal journey into advocacy and ONCE’s long-standing commitment to international engagement. The conversation explores why global cooperation is essential to advancing the rights of blind and partially sighted people, and how shared learning across regions strengthens the movement as a whole. Cristina also discusses her role in leading the development of WBU’s next Strategic Plan, including the inclusive and participatory process behind it, and shares her priorities around gender equality and addressing the specific challenges faced by blind and partially sighted women worldwide. She concludes with thoughtful advice for young people, especially young women, who are interested in becoming more active in international advocacy.

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