The Rights Pod

Stanford senior Gabby Conforti and Stanford alumna Shivonne Logan ('19) sit down with Dr. Saeed al-Shehabi, to discuss Bahrain's “forgotten revolution” of 2011. Bahrain experienced political upheaval and protests as the sentiments of the Arab Spring swept the region in 2011. However, unlike many of its Arab peers, Bahrain's revolution was widely ignored and suppressed. The country has drawn international criticism as opposition leaders have faced imprisonment, torture, revocation of citizenship, and even execution. Gabby, Shivonne, and Dr. Shehabi contextualize the protests, and Dr. Shehabi shares his story as a Bahraini pro-democratic leader during the movement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Callie Ward and Joe Wager discuss the situation at the US-Mexico border with Julia Neusner, a Legal Fellow in Refugee Protection at Human Rights First. Julia, a Stanford alumna who has organized several trips to the US-Mexico border with Stanford students, reports on her recent experiences there and contextualizes immigration policy such as Title 42 within a larger history of the border.Show NotesThe Report on Title 42: https://www.humanrightsfirst.org/resource/failure-protect-biden-administration-continues-illegal-trump-policy-block-and-expel-asylumHuman Rights First: https://www.humanrightsfirst.org/Haitian Bridge Alliance: https://haitianbridge.org/Al Otro Lado: https://alotrolado.org/ The views reflected in this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of the Stanford Center for Human Rights and International Justice.Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaeaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Callie Ward and Joe Wager sit down with Diana Guzmán Rodríguez to discuss the 2016 Colombian Final Peace Agreement. Diana contextualizes the situation, discusses the multiple facets of the agreement, and lays out challenges to its implementation. As a massively complex negotiation, the Agreement encompasses myriad human-rights issues and demands that we understand it within a global context.A few options for further engagement:Robert Karl's 2017 A Forgotten Peace: Reform, Violence, and the Making of Contemporary Colombia: https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520293939/forgotten-peace The Kroc Institute's “barometer” on the Colombian peace process: https://peaceaccords.nd.edu/barometer A link to Dejusticia's website (in English): https://www.dejusticia.org/en A link to the Institute for Integrated Transitions website: https://ifit-transitions.org/A link to reports, briefings, and updates on Colombia from the International Crisis Group: https://www.crisisgroup.org/latin-america-caribbean/andes/colombiaA monument to the peace process by renowned Colombian artist Doris Salcedo and an article in the New York Times that contextualizes it within the implementation of the Peace Accords: https://www.museonacional.gov.co/micrositios1/Fragmentos/index.html; https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/23/arts/design/colombia-farc-peace-monument.html Two academic articles: a) “Land, justice, and memory: challenges for peace in Colombia” by Catherine C. LeGrand et al.: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/08263663.2017.1378381; b) “‘Territorial Peace': The Emergence of a Concept in Colombia's Peace Negotiations” by Heriberto Cairo et al.: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14650045.2018.1425110 The views reflected in this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of the Stanford Center for Human Rights and International Justice. Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaeaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyra Jasper sits down with Melissa Diamond to talk about the work of her organization, A Global Voice for Autism, and challenges humanitarian organizations face in providing vulnerable communities with ethical and human-centered assistance.Show NotesMelissa's website (with book information): www.melissajdiamond.com A Global Voice for Autism website: www.aglobalvoiceforautism.orgThe views reflected in this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of the Stanford Center for Human Rights and International Justice. Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaeaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Kyra Jasper sits down with Reylon Yount, an award-winning yangqin player, to discuss his journey pursuing music professionally and how the arts and arts education can serve as a tool for building sustainable communities, bridging cultural divides, and empowering social movements.Show NotesReylon's website: https://reylon.co/Reylon's EP Album, “Sun 陽”: https://reylon.bandcamp.com/album/sunSilkroad Ensemble 2016: https://youtu.be/O8EMo-_6ynI Reylon's covers on yangqin: https://www.youtube.com/user/CAMCfan Tangram collective website: https://tangramsound.com Rituals and Resonances: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffEUmLMfvOQ Tangram Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA_2uskLv9eTCzSZtdcskRQ Intro Music: Excerpt of "Thunder After the Darkness" from Sun 陽 by Raylon YountOutro Music: Excerpt of "Strange" by Raylon YountThe views reflected in this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of the Stanford Center for Human Rights and International Justice. Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaeaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miriam Wallstrom speaks with Sacramento City Councilmember Katie Valenzuela to discuss the health impacts of living near oil wells in California and the legislative attempts to create setbacks between oil wells and communities.Show NotesFollow the Center for Race, Poverty, and the Environment to keep up to date on their efforts in Kern County: https://linktr.ee/crpe_ejMore information on AB 345: https://grist.org/politics/an-oil-well-right-next-to-your-house-the-california-senate-says-thats-ok/Oil well tracker: https://www.fractracker.org/2020/04/california-setback-analysis-summary/The views reflected in this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of the Stanford Center for Human Rights and International Justice.Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaeaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyra Jasper sits down with Dr. Becca Farnum from Syracuse University London to discuss Environmental Racism, Justice, and Peacebuilding in the United States and the Middle East/North Africa.Show Notes“Climates of Resistance” Community Audit Course Website: https://sites.google.com/view/climates-of-resistance/aboutBecca's Personal Website: http://www.rebeccalfarnum.com/ EcoPeace: https://ecopeaceme.org/ Environmental Voluntary Foundation/Kuwait Dive Team: book about them available here: http://www.rebeccalfarnum.com/books/ Media Association for Peace (Lebanon): http://maplebanon.org/ Garbage Crisis in Lebanon: https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/06/09/lebanon-huge-cost-inaction-trash-crisis Beirut bombing environmental dangers: https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/10/22/lebanon-flawed-domestic-blast-investigation Dar Si Hamad: http://darsihmad.org/ Vodka Fog Farm in Bay Area: https://hangarone.com/fogpoint-vodka/ Becca's forthcoming book: https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/spaces-and-practices-of-justice The views reflected in this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of the Stanford Center for Human Rights and International Justice. Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaeaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyra Jasper talks with Stanford alumna and Rhodes Scholar Anat Peled on the ongoing protests in Israel, including the reasons both the younger and older generations are taking to the streets, how these protests differ from past protests, and what these protests foreshadow about Israel's future.Show NotesNote: this podcast was recorded on December 29, 2020. Since the time of the recording, there have been several developments related to Prime Minister Netanyahu's trial; most pertinently, his trial for corruption charges was delayed until February 8 because of the imposition of a third national COVID-19 lockdown, after an announcement in early January that the trial would be suspended “indefinitely.” More information can be found here: https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/pm-netanyahus-hearing-rescheduled-for-february-8-655006, https://www.timesofisrael.com/court-delays-netanyahus-2nd-appearance-in-court-for-his-trial-citing-lockdown/, and https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-court-postpones-next-hearing-in-netanyahu-s-corruption-trial-citing-covid-lockdown-1.9434724 Article written by Anat Peled on protests in 2019: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-if-netanyahu-wins-turn-out-the-lights-opposing-israel-s-crime-minister-1.7842592Article on the protestors' economic reasons for their discontent: https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-worst-economy-in-years-anti-netanyahu-protests-struggle-to-grip-nation/Article on the diverse coalition of protesters: https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-anti-netanyahu-protests-no-clear-leaders-and-thats-how-activists-like-it/Behind the signsFB: https://www.facebook.com/israelbehindthesignsInstagram: @behind.the.signsIsrael and COVID-19: https://www.voanews.com/episode/israel-leads-world-vaccines-capita-4531761 https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-virus-cases-per-capita-overtake-us-deaths-surpass-global-average/ The views reflected in this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of the Stanford Center for Human Rights and International Justice. Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaeaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ali Cohen sits down with Stanford Human Rights Law Professor, Beth Van Schaack, to discuss the origins of the international criminal court, the United States' relationship with it, and what the future holds.The views reflected in this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of the Stanford Center for Human Rights and International Justice. Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaeaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyra Jasper talks to Stanford alumni Carson Smith, Ibrahim Bharmal and Alina Utrata about rejection, the paths not taken, opportunities that did and did not work out for them, and what it means to craft a life with human rights as a guiding principle. The views reflected in this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of the Stanford Center for Human Rights and International Justice.Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaeaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Rights Pod, Human Rights student Kyra Jasper sits down with Veni Deribeev and Delaney Hurley to discuss the protests that have flooded the streets of Sofia, Bulgaria for the past three months, including how the protests started, instances of police violence, and what the future might hold. Show NotesArticles for further reading:Bulgaria — and Borissov — have passed the point of no returnRiot police and protesters clash in Bulgaria as corruption crisis deepensThousands protest against Bulgarian government, scuffle with policeIf you want to learn more about supporting Pravosadie Za Vseki, you can check out their Facebook page or their Paypal.The views reflected in this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of the Stanford Center for Human Rights and International Justice. Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaeaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alisha Zhao takes the host seat to interview Alina Utrata and Christina Schiciano, two of the three members of the first human rights minor cohort in the final episode of Notes from Alumni.Center for Human Rights at StanfordHuman Rights MinorDavid CohenPenelope van TuylJessie BrunnerSteve HoescheleNorman NaimarkStanford Global StudiesCenter for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies (CREEES)Hamid and Christina Moghadam Program in Iranian StudiesHUMRTS 103: Transitional Justice, Human Rights, and International Criminal TribunalsENGLISH 91: Creative NonfictionCDDRL Honors ThesisHuman Rights InternshipsCounseling and Psychological Services at Stanford - CAPSMA in Conflict Transformation and Social Justice at Queen's University BelfastPamgaea by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaeaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alina Utrata sits down with Daniel Mattes, Stanford class of 2012, to discuss his life after Stanford in Notes from Alumni.Center for Human Rights at StanfordHuman Rights MinorDavid CohenPenelope van TuylJessie BrunnerHuman Rights Internship in Phnom PenhCDDRL Honors ThesisHUMRTS 103: Transitional Justice, Human Rights, and International Criminal TribunalsMSc in Global Politics and Global Civil Society at the London School of EconomicsTini CafePamgaea by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaeaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On June 2nd, 2020, Stanford Human Rights Student Lauryn Johnson sat down with Nicole Baran, an academic and advocate in the field of gender studies, to discuss how COVID-19 is affecting womxn. They focus on the economic consequences of the pandemic, the idea of intersectionality, and how relationship abuse is manifesting. The views reflected in this podcast do not necessarily represent the view of the Center for Human Rights and International Justice at Stanford University.Nicole Baran is the founding Executive Director of the Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation, an organization focused on eliminating obstacles facing marginalized populations in order to reach gender and racial equity. She is also the founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit the Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness and Action. Nicole holds a Bachelors and Masters in English from Stanford and a Masters in Social Work, and she lectured in the Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Department at Stanford for 13 years. You can visit Nicole's bio here: https://baskinfoundation.org/about-the-foundation/board-of-directors/nicole-baran/ Further reading on how womxn are affected by the pandemic:“The Coronavirus Is a Disaster for Feminism”- https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2020/03/feminism-womens-rights-coronavirus-covid19/608302/ “Coronavirus: Will women have to work harder after the pandemic?”- https://www.bbc.com/news/business-53363253“How coronavirus could do real, long-term damage to women's careers”- https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/14/how-coronavirus-could-do-long-term-damage-to-womens-careers.html“The coronavirus backlash: how the pandemic is destroying women's rights”- https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/jun/23/the-coronavirus-backlash-how-the-pandemic-is-destroying-womens-rightsPamgaea by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaeaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alina Utrata sits down with two members of the human rights class of 2018 Alexis Kallen and Julian Bava to discuss their life after Stanford in Notes from Alumni. The views represented in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Center for Human Rights and International Justice at Stanford.Center for Human Rights at StanfordHuman Rights MinorDavid CohenPenelope van TuylJessie BrunnerBeth van SchaackPaul WiseHaas Center FellowshipsPamgaea by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaeaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stanford human rights student Nuzhah Tarsoo was born and grew up in Mauritius. For this episode, she speaks to women in Mauritius and Dr. Roshni Mooneeram, an honorary professor at the University of Nottingham, about their experience and expertise with gender discrimination in her home country. The opinions reflected in this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of the Center for Human Rights and International Justice at Stanford.Show notes:Dr. Roshni MooneeramReal feminism from bra burning to bridge building - Prof Roshni Mooneeram's TED TalkUN - Gender EqualityGender equality and poverty are intrinsically linked: A contribution to the continued monitoring of selected Sustainable Development GoalsGokulsing, Deepa, and Verena Tandrayen-Ragoobur. "Gender, education and labour market: Evidence from Mauritius." International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy (2014).Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaeaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Human rights student Kyra Jasper sits down with experts Arsil and Azhe from the Indonesian Institute for an Independent Judiciary, or LEiP, who discuss their experiences and challenges in their work in Indonesia. LEiP is a leading NGO in judicial reform in Indonesia and one of the Center from Human Rights and International Justice's partners in the region. The views reflected in this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of the Center for Human Rights and International Justice.Show NotesLeIP's website: https://leip.or.id/A Jakarta Post article about Indonesia's overcrowded prisons: https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/04/07/activists-experts-caution-against-slapdash-reform-to-tackle-prison-overcrowding.htmlBlasphemy Law Interpretation project: https://humanrights.stanford.edu/publications/interpretations-article-156a-indonesian-criminal-code-blasphemy-and-religiousPamgaea by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaeaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Masterplan.Alina Utrata sits down with two members of the human rights class of 2019 and 2018, Keith Nobbs and Emma Pair, to discuss their life after Stanford in Notes from Alumni. The views reflected in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Stanford Center for Human Rights.Mentioned in this podcast:Center for Human Rights at StanfordHuman Rights MinorDavid CohenPenelope van TuylJessie BrunnerETHICSOC 171, PHIL 171, POLISCI 103: JusticeANTHRO 186: Culture and Madness: Anthropological and Psychiatric Approaches to Mental Illness engineering for goodBing Overseas Studies ProgramPamgaea by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaeaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Human Rights students Alisha Zhao and Chloe Stoddard sit down with Dr Adam Kochanski, a post-doctoral fellow at McGill University's Centre for International Peace and Security Studies and a Research Fellow at the Center for Human Rights at Stanford University. Alisha and Chloe ask Adam about his recent article in the San Francisco Chronicle about whether a truth and reconciliation commission could work to address the legacy of racial injustice and oppression in the United States, along with Adam's other research about transitional justice internationally. The views reflected in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Stanford Center for Human Rights.Show notes:Dr. Adam KochanskiHow a Truth and Reconciliation Commission could work in the US - The San Francisco ChronicleMandating Truth: Patterns and Trends in Truth Commission Design - Human Rights ReviewVideo: Dominant Narratives and the Strategic Framing of Local Transitional Justice with Adam Kochanski, a talk Adam gave to the Human Rights Center in February 2020Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaeaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alina Utrata and Shikha Srinivas tackle the most critical issues regarding human rights in the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Does the use of dementors in Azkaban prison constitute torture? Is the Daily Prophet really committed to free speech? And do wizards hold free and fair elections? The views reflected in this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of the Stanford Center for Human Rights.Daniel Radcliffe responds to JK Rowling's tweets. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/2020/06/08/daniel-radcliffe-responds-to-j-k-rowlings-tweets-on-gender-identity/Two transgender activists are getting a monument in New York. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/29/arts/transgender-monument-stonewall.htmlHarry Potter and the UDHRFor more reading on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, check out the below sources. If you are a Stanford student, you can also sign up for the Human Rights minor gateway course HUMRTS 101: Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives on Human Rights Theory and Practice, offered in Winter Quarter.James Nickel, "Human Rights," Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Available online at https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/rights-human/Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Available online at https://www.un.org/en/universal-declaration-human-rights/Michael Freeman, Human Rights: An Interdisciplinary Approach (3rd edition), Polity Press (2017).Paul Gordon Lauren, The Evolution of International Human Rights: Visions Seen, University of Pennsylvania Press (2001).Eleanor Roosevelt's Fight for Human Rights (UN TV-5:05 min). Available online at http://webtv.un.org/watch/eleanor-roosevelt%E2%80%99s-fight-for-human-rights/5992910444001The Women Who Shaped the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UN TV-2:17 min). Available online at http://webtv.un.org/watch/the-women-who-shaped-the-universal-declaration-of-human-rights/5976415965001/?term=Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaeaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alina Utrata sits down with two members of the human rights class of 2019 Anjali Katta and Gabby Torres Lorenzotti to discuss their life after Stanford in Notes from Alumni. The views represented in this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of the Stanford Center for Human Rights and International Justice.Show Notes - Resources and people mentioned in the podcastCenter for Human Rights at StanfordHuman Rights MinorDavid CohenPenelope van TuylJessie BrunnerBeth van SchaackStephen StedmanHISTORY 5C - Human Trafficking: Historical, Legal, and Medical Perspectives CLASSICS 17N: To Die For: Antigone and Political DissentCSRE 103: Intergroup CommunicationIPS 216: Making Things Happen in the Real World: Leadership and ImplementationCDDRL Honors ThesisStanford in WashingtonBing Overseas Studies ProgramInstitute for an Independent Judiciary - LeIPStanford In Government FellowshipsUAR fundingSilas Palmer FellowshipSophomore CollegeStanford Alumni NetworkPamgaea by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaeaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming soon! Mark your calendars for June 2 for the launch of the Rights Pod by the Center for Human Rights and International Justice at Stanford University.Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaeaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.