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Lisa Russell

The Hypocrisy of Representation and Equality in the UN Space: A Call for Authentic Artist…

For over two decades, I have introduced the transformative power of art and storytelling to leaders within the United Nations (UN) system…

1d ago

The Hypocrisy of Representation and Equality in the UN Space: A Call for Authentic Artist…

1d ago

Lisa Russell

Mr. Secretary-General, You Forgot Something: The Ad Industry’s Harm to People and the Planet

Last week, anticipating World Environment Day, the United Nations Secretary-General made a bold request to the advertising and marketing…

Jun 13

Mr. Secretary-General, You Forgot Something: The Ad Industry’s Harm to People and the Planet

Jun 13

Lisa Russell

The Harmful Nexus of Celebrity Culture, Consumerism, and Climate Advocacy

In our celebrity-driven society, the influence of pop culture icons permeates every aspect of our lives. From fashion trends to lifestyle…

Apr 17

The Harmful Nexus of Celebrity Culture, Consumerism, and Climate Advocacy

Apr 17

Lisa Russell

Representation Matters — Except for Artists

Amidst the global celebration of creativity on World Art Day and World Creativity and Innovation Week, it’s time we acknowledge a glaring…

Apr 16

Representation Matters — Except for Artists

Apr 16

Lisa Russell

UNESCO and Member States are advocating for a stand-alone development goal on culture in the…

But where

Jul 24, 2023

UNESCO and Member States are advocating for a stand-alone development goal on culture in the…

Jul 24, 2023

Lisa Russell

The Top 5 Books on Creative Economy You Should Be Reading in 2023

The creative economy is one of the world’s fastest growing economies. In it’s “Creative Economy Outlook Report 2022”, the United Nations…

Dec 24, 2022

The Top 5 Books on Creative Economy You Should Be Reading in 2023

Dec 24, 2022

Lisa Russell

An Open Letter to the United Nations Secretary-General Regarding the Creative Economy

His Excellency Mr. Antonio Guterres Secretary-General United Nations Headquarters

Jan 22, 2022

An Open Letter to the United Nations Secretary-General Regarding the Creative Economy

Jan 22, 2022

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Why the Creative Economy Needs Real Representation at the United Nations in 2021

An article by Lisa Russell

Sep 21, 2020

Why the Creative Economy Needs Real Representation at the United Nations in 2021

Sep 21, 2020

Lisa Russell

Love in the Time of Coronavirus

Why giving love to the creative economy is the biggest public health intervention we can invest in.

Mar 16, 2020

Love in the Time of Coronavirus

Mar 16, 2020

Lisa Russell

10 Steps on How UN/NGOs Can Work with Responsibly with Artists

It’s no surprise that art and storytelling are powerful tools to humanize global issues and create content that moves audiences on complex…

Jul 24, 2019

10 Steps on How UN/NGOs Can Work with Responsibly with Artists

Jul 24, 2019

Lisa Russell

Lisa Russell

Emmy-award winning filmmaker, curator and Founder of Create2030 with a passion for promoting artist representation in global policymaking spaces

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