Global Voice - Voices In Leadership Episode 5

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.If you have feedback on this episode or any other episode of the WBU Global Voice Podcast, you can contact us at [email protected].