In this episode of Silent Killers, host David Peck engages with photographer and photojournalist Giovanni Diffidente, who shares his profound journey into the world of photography and his commitment to documenting the impact of landmines and advocating for disarmament. Giovanni recounts his early experiences in London, his awakening to the plight of landmine survivors, and the personal stories that drive his work. The conversation explores the role of photography in advocacy, the ongoing challenges in landmine disarmament, and the resilience of survivors. Giovanni emphasizes the importance of storytelling in raising awareness and inspiring change, while also reflecting on the emotional toll of his work and the hope that continues to motivate him.

Giovanni Diffidenti is a photographer and visual storyteller based in Italy. Since 2012, their work has illuminated urgent social issues, from mental health and disability to post-conflict recovery and environmental resilience.

His humanitarian reportage spans more than twenty countries. Highlights include documenting the first women deminers in Kosovo for GICHD, the Colombian government’s demining efforts with FARC-EP for Norwegian People’s Aid, and post-earthquake recovery in central Italy for WeWorld. They have photographed Syrian refugees with UNICEF in Jordan and Turkey, captured the realities of disability in Afghanistan, and portrayed the lives of the Nuba people in Sudan for Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch. Committed to education and awareness, Giovanni has led photographic workshops for Raffles Milano, Museo della Storia in Bergamo, and CESVI Onlus, and have produced national campaigns on Parkinson’s disease, breast cancer, and COVID-19.

His lens continues to reveal human resilience and dignity, transforming complex global stories into compelling visual narratives that inspire empathy and action.

www.giovannidiffidenti.com

David Peck is a writer, speaker, and award-winning podcaster who works at the intersection of storytelling, social change, and meaningful dialogue. As the host of Face2Face and former host of Toronto Threads on 640 AM, he has published over 650 in-depth interviews with some of the world’s most compelling thinkers, artists and storytellers, including Viggo Mortensen, Sarah Polley, Raoul Peck, Werner Herzog, Chris Hadfield, David Cronenberg, Gillian Anderson and Wade Davis. With a background in philosophy and international development, David brings a thoughtful, globally aware perspective to every conversation. He’s a published author and experienced keynote speaker, known for creating spaces where complexity is welcomed and ideas come alive. Whether moderating panels, hosting live events, or speaking on issues ranging from ethics to media, David’s work is grounded in a deep curiosity about people. At heart, he simply loves good conversation — and believes it’s one of the best ways we grow, connect, and make sense of the world.

For more information about David Peck’s podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here.

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