Magda-Sarah Boulabiza: Racial, climate and economic justice in Europe

Magda-Sarah Boulabiza is the policy and advocacy advisor for climate and economic justice at the European Network Against Racism (ENAR). 

Magda has experience working with migration and asylum law in France and in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility in relation to diversity and inclusion of minority groups in the workplace. Magda has a Master’s Degree in Public Law and Public Affairs.

In this episode Magda speaks with Julia Wiklander about the linkages between racial, climate and economic justice. 

"The values of democracy and human rights in Europe are only a facade." - Magda-Sarah Boulabiza

Magda shares her journey as a changemaker, starting with her experience of witnessing police violence at a young age. She discusses the interlinkages between climate and racial justice, highlighting how racialized communities are disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis.

Magda also speaks about the hypocrisy of Europe in terms of repressive policies and the need for reparations for historical harms. She talks about Europe's history of colonialism and racism that has led to a racial wealth gap and ongoing discrimination. Magda gives current examples that show the effects and harms of the ongoing racism and lack of acknowledging responsibility for Europe’s colonial history.