World Questions

A special edition of World Questions, putting young Moroccan women at the centre of a national debate about rights, faith, and family law reform. Jonny Dymond chairs a diverse panel of women’s advocates in Marrakesh as they debate issues such as child marriage, inheritance, tradition and respect for women. As a new generation pushes for change, reform is being debated openly in Morocco and this programme hears from a panel and audience of young women at a pivotal moment in civil society.The panel : • Frizzy – Rapper and singer of the anthem for women’s equality campaign, ‘The Time Has Come’ • Dr Meryem Redouane – Head of the Women’s Section of the International Islamic Federation of Student Organisations (IIFSO) • Kaoutar Rias – Student at the National School of Architecture, Tetouan and member of the National Council of Student Renewal (OREMA) • Yousra Salhi - Feminist digital content creator and women’s rights activistProducer: Charlie Taylor(Photo: Young Moroccan women against a backdrop of the Moroccan flag. Credit: Getty)

MPs from Sweden’s four main political parties take part in a debate with questions from a lively and diverse audience in Stockholm. Issues raised include the tightening of immigration and citizenship rules, the privatisation of education, the threat from Russia and a return to military conscription, and Sweden’s international reputation.The panel: Karin Enström, The Moderate Party Secretary-General Morgan Johansson, The Social Democratic Party Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Mattias Karlsson, Sweden Democrats International Secretary Håkan Svenneling, Left Party, Foreign Affairs SpokespersonPresenter: Jonny Dymond Producer: Helen Towner Sound engineers: Darren Wardrobe, Kate Barker, Lewis Allsopp, Nathan Ashong(Photo: The Swedish Parliament (Riksdag) and the Riksbank Bridge with the national flag of Sweden. Credit: Getty Images)

MPs from Sweden’s four main political parties take part in a debate - taking questions from a lively and diverse audience in Stockholm. Issues raised include the tightening of immigration and citizenship rules, the privatisation of education, the threat from Russia and a return to military conscription, and Sweden’s international reputation.The Panel: Karin Enström– The Moderate Party, Secretary-General Morgan Johannson – The Social Democratic Party, Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Mattias Karlsson – Sweden Democrats, International Secretary Håkan Svenneling – Left Party, Foreign Affairs Spokesperson

Gen Z protestors were shot dead in the street, Nepal’s state buildings were razed to the ground, and the government collapsed last autumn. Now, after an historic election, the country is taking a step into the unknown with a new government. It is led by a rapper-turned-politician and it’s pledged to the aims of its youth.Jonny Dymond and a panel in Kathmandu debate audience questions covering the death and destruction of September 2025, future prospects for the country’s young adults, and the danger of a continuing Middle Eastern war to life in Nepal.The Panel:Rakshya Bam: Youth activist and Coordinator of the Gen Z FrontShishir Khanal MP: Minister for Foreign AffairsDr Prakash Mahat: Former Finance Minister and Spokesperson for Nepali Congress PartyDr Mandira Sharma: Director, Asia and Pacific Region, International Commission of Jurists

Gen Z protestors were shot dead in the street, Nepal’s state buildings were razed to the ground, and the government collapsed last autumn. Now, after an historic election, the country is taking a step into the unknown with a new government. It is led by a rapper-turned-politician and it’s pledged to the aims of its youth. Jonny Dymond and a panel in Kathmandu debate audience questions covering the death and destruction of September 2025, future prospects for the country’s young adults, and the danger of a continuing Middle Eastern war to life in Nepal.The Panel:Rakshya Bam: Youth activist and Coordinator of the Gen Z FrontShishir Khanal MP: Minister for Foreign AffairsDr Prakash Mahat: Former Finance Minister and Spokesperson for Nepali Congress PartyDr Mandira Sharma: Director, Asia and Pacific Region, International Commission of Jurists Producer: Charlie Taylor(Photo: A demonstrator holding Nepal's flag celebrates at the Singha Durbar office complex Credit: Reuters)

Although its population is small, it's the world’s fastest growing economy – thanks to the discovery of vast amounts of offshore oil and gas. But how will Guyana’s newly found wealth be distributed – and who will feel its benefits? Jonny Dymond and a panel of political leaders and businesspeople face tough questions from a lively audience in the country’s capital, Georgetown. The Panel: Ashni Singh: Minister of Finance for the governing PPP/C Party Tabitha Sarabo-Halley: Opposition MP, WIN party Ayodele Dalgety-Dean: Chair of SISPRO – a women led energy company Clinton Urling: Secretary of the Private Sector commission of Guyana Producer: Helen Towner(Image: Oil platform on the background of Guyana flag. Credit: Anton Petrus/Getty Images)

Although its population is small, it's the world’s fastest growing economy – thanks to the discovery of vast amounts of offshore oil and gas. But how will Guyana’s newly found wealth be distributed – and who will feel its benefits? Jonny Dymond and a panel of political leaders and businesspeople face tough questions from a lively audience in the country’s capital, Georgetown. The Panel: Ashni Singh: Minister of Finance for the governing PPP/C Party Tabitha Sarabo-Halley: Opposition MP, WIN party Ayodele Dalgety-Dean: Chair of SISPRO – a women led energy company Clinton Urling: Secretary of the Private Sector commission of GuyanaProducer: Helen Towner

High rents, rising food costs and a perceived lack of opportunities are driving young people out of New Zealand. Last year, more people left than ever before. What can be done to improve living conditions and stop the loss of young talent? The current government has opened the question of Māori land rights in a quest to exploit New Zealand's natural resources. An attempt to overturn a historic treaty failed last year, but as New Zealand faces an election in the autumn, the issue will not go away. There is much to debate for Jonny Dymond and a panel of political leaders as they face questions from across the country.The Panel: Chris Bishop, MP, National Party and Minister for Housing, Transport and Infrastructure and Leader of the House.Ginny Andersen, MP, Labour Party’s Spokeswoman on Jobs, Income, Police and Treaty of Waitangi negotiations.Shane Jones, MP, Deputy Leader of New Zealand First and Minister of Oceans and FisheriesMarama Davidson, MP, Co-leader of the Green party and Spokeswoman on Conservation, Child Poverty Reduction and Social investment.Producer: Charlie Taylor Sound engineers: Tim Heffer, Ian Mitchell and Joe Lawrence

High rents, rising food costs and a perceived lack of opportunities are driving young people out of New Zealand. Last year, more people left than ever before. What can be done to improve living conditions and stop the loss of young talent? The current government has opened the question of Māori land rights in a quest to exploit New Zealand's natural resources. An attempt to overturn a historic treaty failed last year, but as New Zealand faces an election in the autumn, the issue will not go away. There is much to debate for Jonny Dymond and a panel of political leaders as they face questions from across the country.The Panel: Chris Bishop, MP, National Party and Minister for Housing, Transport and Infrastructure and Leader of the House. Ginny Andersen, MP, Labour Party’s Spokeswoman on Jobs, Income, Police and Treaty of Waitangi negotiations. Shane Jones, MP, Deputy Leader of New Zealand First and Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Marama Davidson, MP, Co-leader of the Green party and Spokeswoman on Conservation, Child Poverty Reduction and Social investment. Producer: Charlie Taylor Sound engineers: Tim Heffer, Ian Mitchell and Joe Lawrence(Photo: New Zealand Flag and the Beehive Parliament Building Credit: P A Thompson/Getty Images)

Jonny Dymond chairs a debate with leading Hungarian politicians and academics who take questions from the public across Hungary. With elections due in April, can the right-wing populist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has been in power for 15 years, hold off his main political challenger?The Panel: Andras Laszlo, MEP, Fidesz Party Timea Szabo, MP, PM Green Party Boris Kalnoky, journalist and analyst. Head of the Media School at Mathias Corvinus Collegium Zsuzsanna Szelenyi, author and research fellow at Central European University Democracy InstituteProducer: Helen Towner Sound engineers: Syd Dundon, Kate Barker and Joe Lawrence