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The Union Against Hunger will picket outside the South African Human Rights Commission's Food Inquiry today. They plan to hold a symbolic trial of Shoprite in its absence after the retailer and other major chains reportedly failed to appear before the hearings in Johannesburg. The group will hand over a memorandum demanding the Commission compel retailers to attend and explain soaring food prices. We spoke to Union Against Hunger Secretary, Esther Padi.

Changes to workplace harassment laws – steps employers should take to prepare In this fifth episode of the Employment Espresso Pods mini-series on the Employment Rights Act 2025, Jenny Andrews and Sian McKinley, both Of Counsel, together with Knowledge Counsel Anna Henderson, focus on the changes to the law on harassment due to come into force in October 2026. These reforms extend the new preventative duty first introduced in October 2024, turning it into a duty to take "all reasonable steps" to prevent sexual harassment, and also create the potential for employees to bring claims against their employer in relation to any type of unlawful harassment by a third party. We discuss the steps employers in different sectors should take now to minimise the risk of claims. The Equality and Human Rights Commission's technical guidance dated 2024 referred to in the podcast is available here: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/guidance/sexual-harassment-and-harassment-work-technical-guidance; the Commission's latest research is here: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/our-work/our-research/our-research-workplace-harassment.

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More than 20 anti-migrant organizations and civil groups have declared their intention to take to the streets come June 30. The groups, say their action will remain peaceful, with no violence, looting, or loss of life. However, their central message is clear: they are calling for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country by Tuesday. At a media briefing, March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma said the movement has broad support across South African society, including political and civil sectors. The MK Party was also present at the briefing. The groups have criticized government spending on security for the planned protests, as well as the response from institutions such as the Human Rights Commission. We spoke to Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, leader of March and March.

Questions to Ministers DAN BIDOIS to the Minister of Finance: What reports has she seen on New Zealand's recent economic growth? TAKUTA FERRIS to the Minister of Education: Will any kura kaupapa Maori receive funding as a result of the Government's recently announced $62.5 million infrastructure investment in education across the South Island? Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Auckland: Does he stand by all his statements and actions? SAM UFFINDELL to the Minister of Health: What recent progress has been made towards the Government's health targets? Hon WILLIE JACKSON to the Minister for Maori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti: Does he agree with Hon Paul Goldsmith that the Maori-Crown relationship is in "good shape"; if not, why not? CARL BATES to the Minister of Education: What announcement has she made on strengthening trades pathways? Hon WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by her statement that "I absolutely stand by our target of 50,000 fewer people on the jobseeker support by 2030"; if so, why? Hon MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: E tautoko ana ia i nga korero me nga mahi katoa a tona Kawanatanga? Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Hon GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Education: Does she stand by her statement that "This curriculum has been written by Kiwis for Kiwi kids"; if so, why? Dr VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister for Mental Health: What announcement has he made about delivering faster access to maternal mental health and addiction support? KAHURANGI CARTER to the Minister for Disability Issues: Does she accept the Human Rights Commission's criticism that the Disability Support Services Bill is inconsistent with core human rights obligations, including the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities? CAMILLA BELICH to the Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government: Does he stand by his statement that "our focus is not on frontline services" when it comes to public spending cuts?

This episode of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine we are celebrating Juneteenth! In this special, you'll hear some of our archival stories on what Juneteenth is, what this holiday means to some, and stories centered around trauma and resilience. First we hear from Willie Terry on the origins of Juneteenth. For our second segment, Willie Terry interviews Marcus Nix on what Juneteenth means to him. For our third segment, we hear from Shawn Young and Jamaica Miles, founders of the Schenectady Civil rights group All of Us, who speak with Arthur Butler, Executive Director of the Human Rights Commission of Schenectady County, on the human rights of blackness. For our fourth segment, Cathy Silber speaks with Dr. Sonja Ann Miller on Juneteenth and trauma. Lastly, we hear from Mehki King who spoke with Raei Bridges, the creator of Black and Wild, to discuss how crucial nature is and how it's important to have a safe community for people of color to connect with nature.

Send us Fan MailEpisode Summary: In this episode, Kate Ella Murray, founder of Roam Communications, shares deep insights on how organizations can cut through noise, communicate with purpose, and foster trust, especially in the public sector and crisis situations. If you want to elevate your messaging and build credibility, this conversation is packed with practical strategies.Kat's BIO; Kat is a public relations professional with more than 20 years of experience in corporate and technology communications, including 12+ years working specifically with startups. Since founding ROAM Communications in 2013, she has supported nearly 90 companies with their communications programs, ranging from product launches and funding announcements to fractional leadership roles and ongoing strategic counsel.ROAM was recognized as a 2025 Inc. Power Partner Award winner for the second consecutive year, making it the only Oklahoma company on the list. The firm operates as a boutique consultancy with a distinctive model: Kat serves as the sole full-time principal, working alongside a curated network of senior-level independent communications experts rather than traditional staff. This approach has fostered exceptional client relationships, with nine clients returning to work with ROAM at new ventures and nearly two dozen extending or expanding their original projects. ROAM is a WBENC-certified Women's Business Enterprise.Prior to ROAM, Kat served as manager of global communications and public affairs at Google, where she managed product launches and communications strategy for Google Apps and Google+. She also worked as a senior account executive at Fleishman-Hillard International Communications in San Francisco.Kat graduated summa cum laude from Emory University, where she became a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and rowed on the varsity crew team. She is a native Oklahoman who returned to Tulsa five years ago, where she lives with her husband, Bryce, and their family, including four dogs.Kat is active in community leadership, serving on the i2E Board of Directors, the Human Rights Commission for the City of Tulsa (Mayoral Appointee), and the Board of Trustees for Riverfield Country Day School (Recording Secretary). She is co-founder and board member of The Lemon-Aid Project, a youth entrepreneurship charity that has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars since the 1990s. https://www.roamcomms.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-eller-murray/Support the showOur premiere sponsor, Social News Desk, has an exclusive offer for PIO Podcast listeners. Head over to socialnewsdesk.com/pio to get three months free when a qualifying agency signs up.

Juliet joins us this week as we wade through the latest dire missive from the so-called Equalities and Human Rights Commission, and just generally windmill into it and everything there is to hate about TERF Island. In the 2nd segment of the episode, to properly balance our humours, Rob answers the question of "What if New Vegas had a Home Owners' Association?". Get more Juliet: https://julietjacques.com/ https://novaramedia.com/2026/05/29/trans-segregation-is-becoming-law-what-can-we-do-about-it/ https://soundcloud.com/suite-212 Subscribe for three whole bonus episodes a month: https://www.patreon.com/praxiscast Watch streams: https://www.twitch.tv/praxiscast Buy shirts: https://praxiscast.teemill.com/ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/praxiscast.bsky.social Cast: Jamie - https://bsky.app/profile/reobinwagon.bsky.social Rob - https://bsky.app/profile/trufflehog.bsky.social Alasdair - https://bsky.app/profile/ballistari.bsky.social Special Guest Juliet: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:e444ltxo5cteol3mwyvkloun

Information published by the newly established Persian Gulf Strait Authority suggests Iran is expanding its oversight of the Strait of Hormuz to the coastal territories of Oman and the United Arab Emirates. Plus, the UK’s Equality and Human Rights Commission provides long-awaited guidance for single-sex spaces and Rome’s “hot priest” drops a bombshell. Read more: Iran moves to expand Hormuz control into foreign waters Single-sex spaces must be based on biological sex, UK rules Hot priest is not priest? Papal pin-up is an immaculate deceptionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former chief steward and union organizer Gordon Simmons joins Michael Stauch to discuss his new book on the history of labor struggles by public sector workers in West Virginia since 1969. With an emphasis on rank-and-file rebellion expressed through wildcat strikes and other job actions, Simmons provides a sweeping account of the past that has rich lessons for the present.   Highlights include: ●      A discussion of wildcat strikes and why West Virginia's public sector workers waged them, again and again, in this period; ●      How a teacher wearing blue jeans sparked a battle over expressions of the counterculture in workplaces across West Virginia; ●      Why New Democrats like Joe Manchin sided against rank-and-file rebellion among public sector workers in Virginia; ●      How West Virginia public school teachers in 2018 used Facebook to organize a walkout that defied the union and won significant concessions from the state; ●      The joy of participating in “collective hell-raising” with co-workers and friends.   Guest: Gordon Simmons is a retired union organizer and president of the West Virginia Labor History Association. He is now employed as an investigator for the Human Rights Commission for the state of West Virginia and as an adjunct professor in philosophy at Marshall University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Former chief steward and union organizer Gordon Simmons joins Michael Stauch to discuss his new book on the history of labor struggles by public sector workers in West Virginia since 1969. With an emphasis on rank-and-file rebellion expressed through wildcat strikes and other job actions, Simmons provides a sweeping account of the past that has rich lessons for the present.   Highlights include: ●      A discussion of wildcat strikes and why West Virginia's public sector workers waged them, again and again, in this period; ●      How a teacher wearing blue jeans sparked a battle over expressions of the counterculture in workplaces across West Virginia; ●      Why New Democrats like Joe Manchin sided against rank-and-file rebellion among public sector workers in Virginia; ●      How West Virginia public school teachers in 2018 used Facebook to organize a walkout that defied the union and won significant concessions from the state; ●      The joy of participating in “collective hell-raising” with co-workers and friends.   Guest: Gordon Simmons is a retired union organizer and president of the West Virginia Labor History Association. He is now employed as an investigator for the Human Rights Commission for the state of West Virginia and as an adjunct professor in philosophy at Marshall University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Former chief steward and union organizer Gordon Simmons joins Michael Stauch to discuss his new book on the history of labor struggles by public sector workers in West Virginia since 1969. With an emphasis on rank-and-file rebellion expressed through wildcat strikes and other job actions, Simmons provides a sweeping account of the past that has rich lessons for the present.   Highlights include: ●      A discussion of wildcat strikes and why West Virginia's public sector workers waged them, again and again, in this period; ●      How a teacher wearing blue jeans sparked a battle over expressions of the counterculture in workplaces across West Virginia; ●      Why New Democrats like Joe Manchin sided against rank-and-file rebellion among public sector workers in Virginia; ●      How West Virginia public school teachers in 2018 used Facebook to organize a walkout that defied the union and won significant concessions from the state; ●      The joy of participating in “collective hell-raising” with co-workers and friends.   Guest: Gordon Simmons is a retired union organizer and president of the West Virginia Labor History Association. He is now employed as an investigator for the Human Rights Commission for the state of West Virginia and as an adjunct professor in philosophy at Marshall University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Former chief steward and union organizer Gordon Simmons joins Michael Stauch to discuss his new book on the history of labor struggles by public sector workers in West Virginia since 1969. With an emphasis on rank-and-file rebellion expressed through wildcat strikes and other job actions, Simmons provides a sweeping account of the past that has rich lessons for the present.   Highlights include: ●      A discussion of wildcat strikes and why West Virginia's public sector workers waged them, again and again, in this period; ●      How a teacher wearing blue jeans sparked a battle over expressions of the counterculture in workplaces across West Virginia; ●      Why New Democrats like Joe Manchin sided against rank-and-file rebellion among public sector workers in Virginia; ●      How West Virginia public school teachers in 2018 used Facebook to organize a walkout that defied the union and won significant concessions from the state; ●      The joy of participating in “collective hell-raising” with co-workers and friends.   Guest: Gordon Simmons is a retired union organizer and president of the West Virginia Labor History Association. He is now employed as an investigator for the Human Rights Commission for the state of West Virginia and as an adjunct professor in philosophy at Marshall University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former chief steward and union organizer Gordon Simmons joins Michael Stauch to discuss his new book on the history of labor struggles by public sector workers in West Virginia since 1969. With an emphasis on rank-and-file rebellion expressed through wildcat strikes and other job actions, Simmons provides a sweeping account of the past that has rich lessons for the present.   Highlights include: ●      A discussion of wildcat strikes and why West Virginia's public sector workers waged them, again and again, in this period; ●      How a teacher wearing blue jeans sparked a battle over expressions of the counterculture in workplaces across West Virginia; ●      Why New Democrats like Joe Manchin sided against rank-and-file rebellion among public sector workers in Virginia; ●      How West Virginia public school teachers in 2018 used Facebook to organize a walkout that defied the union and won significant concessions from the state; ●      The joy of participating in “collective hell-raising” with co-workers and friends.   Guest: Gordon Simmons is a retired union organizer and president of the West Virginia Labor History Association. He is now employed as an investigator for the Human Rights Commission for the state of West Virginia and as an adjunct professor in philosophy at Marshall University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming up in the news: New teachers, stronger exam results and improved school ratings — the Ministry of Education outlines its 2025 successes. And, a incident at HMP Northward leaves two inmates injured and renews questions for the Human Rights Commission. Plus, a trial collapses before it even begins—hear why a jury was told to acquit a man charged with threats to kill. That and more your evening news update.

Azim Ahmed talks to the Head of Wales for the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Born in Holyhead, Ruth has always had strong attachment to Wales, and has worked at a variety of jobs before taking on her current role since 2017. At the same time, she answered a call to ministry, and is now an ordained priest in the Church in Wales, working in the Garth Ministry Area. At a time when human rights are under unprecedented assault from organisations and governments, and in certain sections of the media, Ruth explains the history and the universality of human rights.

Jeff Robbins, former delegate to the U.N. Human Rights Commission, joined us to talk about the Maine Senate Race that has gained a lot of attention after Gov. Janet Mills (the Democrat favorite and front runner) dropped out of the race paving the way for Graham Platner, a newcomer and more progressive type of Democrat who can really shake things up for the Democratic Party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oncourt Rules that Human Rights commission Cannot Issue Binding Directives:Philile Ntuli by Radio Islam

Ua fa'ailoa i se ripoti a le Komisi o Aiā Tatau a Tagata, le Human Rights Commission, a'afiaga ogaoga o loo feagai ma nisi o tagata i le atunu'u mai faiga ma manatu fa'ailoga lanu.

During the Senate's year-long study on antisemitism, released a week ago on April 21, Senator David Arnot admits to becoming deeply upset when learning some Canadian Jews want to leave the country because they no longer feel safe. The study began in Dec. 2024. During the year, Arnot and his colleagues on the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights heard 44 witnesses over seven meetings. They also received 36 written briefs. It wasn't nearly as extensive a study as one done two years ago on Islamophobia, and the committee had until the end of 2026 to release its findings, but Arnot and his colleagues felt the “clear and present danger” of antisemitism was so serious, they wanted their recommendations for action to come out immediately. “We're not asking for the government to sort of dither around and think about it. There's nothing more to think about. There's a blueprint right now. Implement that blueprint with immediacy,” he says. Aside from asking Canada to restore the now-cancelled position of the special envoy on antisemitism, and create a federal task force on antisemitism, Arnot—a former provincial court judge and longtime Chief of Saskatchewan's Human Rights Commission—believes our education system has failed to produce informed citizens. As a result, he believes young people are more susceptible to misinformation they find online. On today's episode of The CJN's North Star podcast, Arnot joins host Ellin Bessner to explain why he is convinced there's no more time to waste to fix “this black mark on Canadian society.” Related links Read the report's findings and get Canadian Jewish leaders' reactions, in The CJN . Watch the news conference where the Senators share their report's findings, on April 21. Hear why Senator Leo Housakos was unhappy that fringe anti-Israel and anti-Zionist groups and witnesses were permitted to testify during the hearings, on The CJN's “North Star” podcast from Jan. 2026. Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner ( @ebessner ) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer), Alicia Richler (editorial director) Music: Bret Higgins Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to North Star (Not sure how? Click here ) Watch our podcasts on YouTube. Help others find this podcast by leaving us a review for “North Star” on Apple Podcasts via your iPhone or iPad device, or with your Android. (Spotify allows only starred ratings but you can do that, too!)

Human Rights Commission warns of systemic collapse in Northern Cape Municipalities by Radio Islam

Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the latest BEE procurement regulations tabled by the finance minister last Friday. They also discuss the court ruling against the Human Rights Commission, and lastly, they discuss police body cameras. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

A new report from the Human Rights Commission has exposed the severe impact of discrimination against various communities in Australia, highlighting a troubling upward trend in racial incidents. - Matinding epekto ng diskriminasyon laban sa iba't ibang komunidad sa Australia, inilantad sa bagong ulat mula sa Human Rights Commission.

A new Human Rights Commission report highlights the devastating impacts of discrimination against communities in Australia - targetting Jewish, Muslim, Palestinian, Arab and Israeli communities - since the October 7, 2023 attacks. The federal government is facing urgent calls to implement the National Anti-Racism Framework - which they've had access to for almost two years - to combat racism.

After attacking two countries in 2026, will the Trump administration attack Cuba? What is Cuba’s relationship with the US historically and today? In this segment, we explore the island nation's history, its government and economy, and why the US is targeting Cuba. In addition, we look into the controversy of compensation for property loss for Cuban Americans, as well as the broader issues of appropriation and compensation in Cuba. Lastly, we discuss the country's political and economic challenges and the potential need for reform, and, if reform is necessary, which should come first: political or economic reform. [ dur: 58mins. ] Richard Feinberg is Professor Emeritus of International Political Economy at the School of Global Policy and Strategy at the University of California, San Diego. He is the author of Open for Business: Building the New Cuban Economy. William LeoGrande is Associate Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Professor of Government at American University, Washington. He is coauthor of Back Channel to Cuba: The Hidden History of Negotiations between Washington and Havana. Guillermo J. Grenier is Professor of Sociology in the Department of Global & Sociocultural Studies at Florida International University. He is the co-author of This Land is Our Land: Newcomers and Established Residents in Miami. Sebastián Arcos is Interim director of the Cuban Research Institute in the Florida International University. He was part of the Freedom House delegation to the U.N. Human Rights Commission in Geneva, Switzerland and advised the U.S. Department of State on issues concerning human rights in Cuba between 1998 and 2000. This program is produced by Doug Becker, Ankine Aghassian, Maria Armoudian, Anna Lapin and Sudd Dongre. Politics and Activism, Human Rights, Cuba

San Francisco's government has long been shaped by a tension between efficiency and public oversight. After voters approved Prop E in 2024, a new Commission Streamlining Task Force was created and it recently recommended cutting and merging many of the city's roughly 150 boards and commissions—potentially reducing them by more than 40 percent. But the proposals, which critics say would limit the power of oversight bodies like the police and ethics commissions, sparked major pushback, and now the Board of Supervisors says it will likely act only on “non-controversial” changes. Will efforts to streamline city government ever make headway—and should they? Guests: Jonah Owen Lamb, staff writer, SF Examiner Io Yeh Gilman, reporter, Mission Local Lauren Post, former member, Public Works Commission Amerika Sanchez, member, Human Rights Commission; went through Urban Habitat incubator program to help people of color join commissions; served on 2 commissions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like many of you, we have been following the recent developments in Cuba very closely. We were fortunate to sit down with Sebastián Arcos, Interim Director of the Cuban Research Institute at Florida International University, for a Special Edition COBT to discuss what is happening on the island and what it may mean going forward. Sebastián brings both deep personal experience and substantive expertise to the conversation. Born in Havana, he joined the Cuban Committee for Human Rights in 1987, left Cuba for the United States in 1992, and later served as part of the Freedom House delegation to the U.N. Human Rights Commission. He also advised the U.S. Department of State on human rights issues related to Cuba from 1998 to 2000 and earned both his Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and Master's Degree in Public Administration from FIU. We were thrilled to host Sebastián for such a timely and important discussion. In our conversation, Sebastián outlines the long economic decline that has brought Cuba to its current position, including the collapse of Soviet support, the island's dependence on imported oil, and the central role Venezuela has played in sustaining the regime. We explore Cuba's worsening demographic crisis, the mass exodus of recent years, and the ways in which energy shortages, blackouts, and economic deterioration are now colliding with a deeply centralized political system still shaped by Raúl Castro, the military, and the opaque power structure behind the civilian government. Sebastián walks us through how he thinks about a possible Cuban transition, arguing that real change would require political reform before economic reform, a credible transitional figure, and a negotiated process that includes both the opposition inside Cuba and the exile community outside it. We discuss the role of the U.S. and the pressure campaign now bearing down on Havana, the importance of Marco Rubio and Mexico as external variables, the unresolved question of property rights, and the sectors that could attract investment in a post-transition Cuba, from tourism and minerals to manufacturing and services. Along the way, Sebastián draws striking parallels between Cuba and Iran, highlights the unique links between Cuba and Venezuela, and offers a clear-eyed view of what it would take for Cuba to move from totalitarian rule toward a democratic future. We greatly appreciate Sebastián for sharing his candid insights into a complex situation. Mike Bradley started the show with a few details on Cuba's electricity generation and energy production. He noted that Cuba has 6-7gw of electricity generation (~95% oil/fossil fuel). Cuba's oil production is ~30kbpd (~65kbpd at its peak in 2003), its oil consumption is ~120kbpd, and 80-90kbpd of its oil imports were primarily supplied by Mexico and Venezuela prior to the de facto U.S. oil embargo started around January 2026. Veriten Senior Contributor Gabe Collins peppered in his questions and perspective to the discussion as well. We hope you find today's discussion as insightful and interesting as we did. Our best to you all!

In a week that began with the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, SBS's Tee Mitchell spoke to Australia's Race Discrimination Commissioner at the Human Rights Commission, Giridharan Sivaraman, about Islamophobia in this country and race relations in general.

Pippa Crerar of The Guardian assesses the latest developments at Westminster.To discuss the unfolding conflict in the Middle East, and Britain's response, Pippa is joined by Labour peer, Lord West, a former First Sea Lord and Security Minister, and former Conservative MP, Tobias Ellwood, who also served as a minister in the Foreign Office and MoD.Following the vote on the government's controversial Courts and Tribunals Bill which would restrict jury trials, Pippa speaks to Dame Vera Baird KC, a former Labour minister and Victims' Commissioner who now chairs the Criminal Cases Review Commission, and Cassia Rowland, senior researcher at The Institute for Government who specialises in criminal justice.Sunder Katwala, Director of the think tank British Future, which focuses on immigration and integration, and crossbench peer Kishwer Falkner, the former chair of the Equalities and Human Rights Commission, debate the government's new strategy on social cohesion.And, following the release of government documents relating to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, Pippa speaks to Keir Starmer's former Director of Strategy, Paul Ovenden, and the political editor of the New Statesman, Ailbhe Rea.

The University of Melbourne Student Union is preparing to release the findings of its fourth report on racism on campus. The union's president, Lushy Chinganya, explains what it found and how it connects with the latest Human Rights Commission report on the same issue.

This week Rachel is joined by Baroness Kishwer Falkner, the recent chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission. During her time in the role, Baroness Falkner found herself at the centre of one of today's most politically charged debates: the argument over sex and gender. In her first sit down audio interview since the end of her term, she tells Rachel about the hostility she faced both externally from activists as well as an internally, after bullying allegations were made by staff, all while dealing with her own personal battle with advanced ovarian cancer.

Some of the biggest companies in America are changing what they do with DEI, saying no the Human Rights Commission and the Southern Poverty Law Center, defending fossil fuels, and yes, even defending the profit motive. It sometimes takes more nudging than we want, but today's podcast gives you an update on how shareholder engagement, not boycott, is yielding great dividends. And then, yielding great dividends. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Claudia Garcia and Schuyler Vogel from the Northfield Human Rights Commission discuss the organization, discuss the MLK Jr. Celebration Event on Monday, January 19th at 6pm at the Northfield High School auditorium, and announce the winners of the Northfield Human Rights Award.

WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your regional news and weather for Wednesday, December 31. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.

An early morning blaze on Monday sends the Fire Service to West Bay; Government is changing course on how it handles Cayman's beaches; and the Human Rights Commission wraps up its final meeting of 2025.

In the news, the Caymanb ISlands Fire Services investigate a early moring blaze, and a missing girl is now located and safe. Also, the Human Rights Commission's final meeting for 2025 covers a lot for their plans for 2026, and the CBC is advising the public to be cautious when importing cars reminding of the prohibiton on older vehicles. This is yout 6 PM news for the 29th Decemebr 2025.

An open letter to political leaders is calling for them to end visas tied to a single employer, saying they set the stage for potential exploitation and abuse and make it harder for victims to escape. The letter's signed by the Human Rights Commission and 26 others including migrant support groups, the Salvation Army, Community law, the Council of Trade unions and modern slavery experts. Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner Professor Gail Pacheco spoke to Lisa Owen.

​​Today, the Prime Minister Keir Starmer has written in the Guardian Newspaper urging members of the British Medical Association to rethink planned strikes. ​​ ​​Possible strikes coincide with flu-related illnesses and hospitalisations at a higher rate than usual for this time of year, which have led to worries that a strike would lead to problems for the NHS. ​​ ​​Also, Laura has spoken to the new chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson. Since the Supreme Court ruling over the definition of a woman in April they have been working on new guidance on who can access single-sex spaces. So how might the guidance be implemented? ​​ ​​You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. ​​ ​​You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord ​​ ​​Get in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480. ​​ ​​New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd ​​ ​​Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenters were Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell It was made by Chris Flynn with Rufus Gray. The social producer was Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The weekend series producer is Chris Flynn. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

INTERVIEW: Julia Whaipooti from The Human Rights Commission on new poll showing strong public support for state care survivor reparations by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

This Day in Maine Monday, November 17, 2025

NB: The music in this broadcast has been removed from this podcast for rights reasons.A grande dame of musical theatre, Elaine Paige made her West End debut in the 1960s and shot to fame in 1978 playing Eva Perón in Evita, going on to star in Cats, Chess, Sunset Boulevard and many more. She talks to Anita Rani about becoming an actual Dame this week, and how she's fostering the next generation of talent.American author Gish Jen and her mother never got along. In her latest novel Bad Bad Girl, Gish tries to figure out why that was. Reconstructing, then fictionalising her mother's life as she moves from a wealthy childhood in China to an up-and-down immigrant existence in the US. Gish joins Anita to talk about the real life events behind her book.Restaurant chain McDonald's has announced it will bring in new sexual harassment training for managers. These are strengthened measures that were agreed with the Equality and Human Rights Commission to protect McDonald's staff from abuse. A BBC investigation that started two years ago found that workers as young as 17 were being groped and harassed. Anita gets an update from BBC reporter Noor Nanji.Writer and producer Nova Reid joins Anita to talk about the late Dame Jocelyn Barrow, the race relations campaigner and the first black female governor of the BBC whose story Nova tells in her new podcast, Hidden Histories with Nova Reid. The interview includes a clip of Jocelyn from 2017 sharing her thoughts with The University of Law on what she considered to be the greatest improvements in diversity.Pauline Collins, the star of the film Shirley Valentine, for which she was Oscar nominated in 1990, has died at the age of 85. Her career spanned stage and screen but she will be best remembered for her portrayal of disgruntled housewife Shirley, in the award-winning film, based on the stage play by Willy Russell. It won Pauline a Golden Globe and a BAFTA. We hear a clip of Pauline Collins playing Shirley in Lewis Gilbert's 1989 film, Shirley Valentine, distributed by Paramount Pictures, and also part of an interview Pauline recorded with Jane Garvey on Woman's Hour in 2017. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Rebecca Myatt

Earlier this month, the UN Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture visited Aotearoa for the first time since 2013. The delegation made a range of unannounced visits to facilities such as prisons, police stations, and youth justice and protection residencies.     The end of visit observations included a repeated emphasis on strengthening investment in and utility of our National Preventative Mechanism - the collective of Aotearoa's independent statutory organisations tasked with advancing the kaupapa to keep detained people safe.   The subcommittee's final report will be delivered to Aotearoa's government, which is then up to government discretion whether the document is made public.    Producer Jasmine Gray spoke to Meg de Ronde, CEO of Te Kāhui Tika Tangata (Human Rights Commission) - the coordinating body of the National Preventative Mechanism - about the subcommittee's statements.  

Horse riders say they're being systemically discriminated against when it comes to safe road access and have lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission. New Zealand Equestrian Advocacy Network chair, Shelly Warwick spoke to Corin Dann.

The Human Rights Commission pushes Albanese to ban so-called climate misinformation, Sean Spicer joins from the US to talk Australia’s ties with America. Plus, Kamala Harris plugs her book by branding Donald Trump a communist dictator.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aubrey Masango speaks to Vuyo Zungula, Former ATM leader and member of parliament and Nomahlubi Khwinana, commissioner at SAHRC to discuss the Commission’s role in safeguarding human rights, to get their views into the controversy surrounding claims that the SAHRC prioritizes foreigners' rights over those of South African citizens, and unpack the implications of a letter sent by the ATM to the SAHRC, seeking clarity on these pressing issues. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, SAHRC, ATM, Nomahlubi Khwinana, Panyaza Lesufi, Vuyo Zungula, Illegal foreigners The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission new guidance on trans people's rights is coming up. What will this mean for trans people in the UK and how did we get here? Plus: Reshuffle fun! Will Zack Polanski's vow to never do a deal with Starmer be a gift to Reform? Labour succumbs to flags madness! And after a very special mid-show announcement we talk about how to keep yourself together when all about you is falling to pieces.  ESCAPE ROUTES  • Ros recommends Mix Tape on BBC iPlayer.  • Jonn has been reading No Second Changes by Morgan Jones and This Way Up: When Maps Go Wrong by the Map Men.   • Marie recommends In Search Of Nomads by John Ure.  • Dorian recommends loads of new albums: CMAT, Wolf Alice and Wet Leg.  When you buy books through our affiliate bookshop, you help fund the podcast by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. • Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ⁠⁠https://nordvpn.com/ohgodwhatnow⁠⁠. It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money back guarantee!  • Advertisers! Want to reach smart, engaged, influential people with money to spend? (Yes, they do exist). Some 3.5 MILLION people download and watch our podcasts every month – and they love our shows. Why not get YOUR brand in front of our influential listeners with podcast advertising? Contact ads@podmasters.co.uk to find out more • Back us on Patreon for ad-free listening, bonus materials and more.  Written and presented by Dorian Lynskey with Ros Taylor, Marie le Conte and Jonn Elledge. Audio production by Robin Leeburn and Tom Taylor. Theme music by Cornershop. Art direction: James Parrett. Produced by Chris Jones. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week - we're talking about the internet, Coco's proclivities toward the disembodied voice of Pedro Pascal and Nish's struggles to find any time to work on himself. Strap in - it's a juicy one.  Nish and Coco are joined by technology journalist Chris Stokel-Walker to make sense of the UK's new online safety laws - which restrict access to harmful and inappropriate content for young people - while simultaneously clamping down on free speech and digital privacy. The conversation is becoming a culture war topic - but are the political class actually having a sensible discussion about this seismic, world's-first legislation?  And - guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission could see trans people excluded from public life. And now it might become law - with no debate, no scrutiny and no vote. We'll be speaking to journalist Freddy McConnell about the risk to all of our rights and how we can fight back. And later - we're getting Jezzy with it - we dive into the mailbag to hear your thoughts on the party definitely not called “your party”.  CHECK OUT THIS DEAL FROM OUR SPONSOR https://www.shopify.co.uk/podsavetheuk  USEFUL LINKS  See us Live in London!  https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/pod-save-the-uk/ Write to your MP  https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/contact-an-mp-or-lord/contact-your-mp/ Trans Solidarity Alliance https://www.transsolidarityalliance.com/ehrc-code Freddy's latest article https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jul/31/transgender-rights-ehrc-guidance-single-sex-spaces  Guardian article about Lord Dannet https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/aug/05/lord-dannatt-urged-ministers-to-crack-down-on-palestine-action-at-request-of-us-firm  GUESTS Chris Stokel-Walker  Freddy McConnell AUDIO CREDITS  Sky News Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media. Contact us via email: PSUK@reducedlistening.co.uk BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/podsavetheuk.crooked.com Insta: https://instagram.com/podsavetheuk Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsavetheuk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheuk Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheuk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodSavetheUK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the past 4 weeks, people have been planning and discussing how they can bring together communities to address constitutional and human rights violations impacting the immigrant community.  Join us on May 20, 6 p.m., at Commonwealth Club World Affairs headquarters in downtown San Francisco. This emergency town hall discussion on the immigration crisis will feature a coalition of community leaders working on this issue, including Immigrant Defenders Law Center—the attorneys of Andry Jose Hernández Romero. Following welcome remarks by Mawuli Tugbenyoh, acting executive director of the Human Rights Commission, and Maceo Persson, SF Pride Board member, you'll hear from our lineup of speakers for our town hall discussion.  See more  Michelle Meow Show programs at Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California. This program made possible by the San Francisco Human Rights Commission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the last of our interviews about the recent Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman under the Equality Act, Nuala McGovern speaks to Baroness Kishwer Falkner, Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission. As the body responsible for enforcing the Act, the EHRC gave evidence in the Supreme Court case. In the first BBC interview since launching a consultation on updating their Code of Practice in light of the judgment, Baroness Falkner explains who they want to hear from and why.Five years after the murder of George Floyd, a black man, by a white police officer in Minneapolis, a new BBC documentary is reflecting on the wave of Black Lives Matter protests that followed, including in the UK. Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd tells the story through the eyes of some of those who found themselves on the frontline during the spring and summer of 2020, including Khady Gueye, who made headlines after a local protest she planned in the Forest of Dean was initially cancelled. She joins Nuala, along with author, producer and speaker Nova Reid, to reflect on the impact the events of that time have had on their lives, and what has changed since then. Nuala is also joined by Sarah Pochin, the first female MP for the Reform UK Party. The Runcorn and Helsby by-election was won by just six votes - the closest result in modern history. A former Conservative Councillor and mayor for Cheshire East, Sarah was a magistrate for 20 years. During her maiden speech she focussed on immigration, the cost of living and sexual violence against women.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Andrea Kidd

Today, we look at what yesterday's Supreme Court ruling means for the NHS.The NHS will be pursued if it doesn't follow new guidance on single-sex spaces the chairwoman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission has said. Currently the NHS guidance says trans people should be accommodated according to the way they dress, their names and their pronouns. Under the ruling this would be scrapped. Adam is joined by BBC's social affairs editor Alison Holt and BBC's health editor Hugh Pym.Also, officials from Ukraine, the US and Europe have been meeting today in Paris to discuss a peace deal. These are the highest level talks, with the US and Europe, about the war since February. Adam is joined by BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent James Landale.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/m3YPUGv9New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by It was made by Jack Maclaren and Julia Webster. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.