In a world where the top 10% control nearly 75% of global wealth, inequality extends far beyond numbers—it’s about deeply rooted disparities across race, gender, and marginalized communities. Emilia Roig, a political scientist, bestselling author, and advocate for social justice, has dedicated her career to dismantling these systems of oppression and building a future grounded in justice, equity, and peace.
In the latest episode of Credo Voices, Emilia Roig, founder of the Center for Intersectional Justice (CIJ), shares her powerful journey. Drawing from her personal experiences, Emilia challenges entrenched systems of inequality and pushes for a future where justice and equity are realities for all. Her work starts at the intersection of identities, addressing not just racism but also gender bias, classism, and the often-invisible layers of discrimination that overlap and reinforce oppression.
Emilia’s commitment to advancing intersectional justice is woven throughout her life’s work—from her teachings to her influential book Why We Matter: The End of Oppression. In her writing, she exposes the hidden roots of injustice while offering hope and tangible paths for change. These aren’t just stories of struggle; they’re calls to action—urging us to rethink privilege, confront bias, and reimagine a world where everyone can thrive.
Beyond her writing, Emilia has impacted education, policy, and global advocacy. She has taught at universities in France, Germany, and the U.S. and has worked with international organizations like the UN in Tanzania and Uganda, GIZ in Cambodia, and Amnesty International in Germany. Through her focus on intersectionality, critical race theory, and postcolonial studies, Emilia encourages us to look beyond symptoms and address the systems that sustain inequality.
“Fighting injustice means seeing beyond the surface to uncover the structures that hold inequality in place,” says Credo Advisory CEO, Awele Okigbo.
Join us for this thought-provoking episode of Credo Voices as Emilia Roig offers a powerful roadmap for change. Her message is clear: to transform the world, we must begin with empathy, dignity, and hope—reimagining how we see and treat one another. Together, we can unravel inequality and create a future where justice and equity are attainable for all.
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