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On this episode of The Callover, we speak with Edward Santow, a leading voice in human rights and technology to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and the law, human rights and ethics. We discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal landscape, the challenges it presents, and the opportunities it offers for the future of law. Edward Santow is the Director of Policy and Governance at the Human Technology Institute and an Industry Professor of Responsible Technology at the University of Technology, Sydney. Before that he served as Australia's Human Rights Commissioner from 2016 to 2021.Stay connected! Follow us for new episode releases: https://www.instagram.com/qldlawsociety/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host: Dawn Hemingway 1 – 1:30pm: BC Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender sharing information about the ongoing work of the Office of the Human Rights Commissioner regarding a range of questions and initiatives including concerns of older adults. Contact: https://bchumanrights.ca/about-us/contact/ or 1-844-922-6472. 1:30-2pm: Dr. Wendy Hulko, Professor, School of Social Work and Human Service at TRU providing information about a wide range of community-engaged projects and research initiatives relevant to older adults especially those with a focus on more rural, remote and northern settings.  Contact: https://agingresearch.trubox.ca/ or whulko@tru.ca

Send us a textIs the world still committed to human rights? Our Inside Geneva podcast is in Strasbourg, where the Council of Europe is discussing how to defend the fundamental principles we agreed upon after the Second World War.“We can't just say, ‘Do it because it's a human right' or ‘Do it because it's in a treaty.' We have to demonstrate: ‘Do it, and this is how it will make your society better and stronger,'” says Michael O'Flaherty, Human Rights Commissioner at the Council of Europe.With autocracies in Russia and China and uncertain times ahead in the US, can Europe hold the line?“If Europe doesn't get this right, I can guarantee you it will not be good for Europe. It will be worse in the rest of the world as well, so it's a vicious spiral,” continues Peggy Hicks, UN Human Rights.But even in Europe, the commitment to human rights is sometimes weak.“For many, human rights are a bit of an afterthought in our policy. It's something to make us feel good about ourselves,” says Olof Skoog, the EU's Special Representative for Human Rights.We also talked to Sofia Moschin, student and human rights defender, who said that “inside Europe, there are constant violations of human rights, so I don't agree with the narrative that Europe is a human rights champion.”We also talked to Sofia Moschin, a student and human rights defender, who said, “Inside Europe, there are constant violations of human rights, so I don't agree with the narrative that Europe is a human rights champion.”How should Europe stand up for its values?“I'm not going to accept defeatism. Get furious – that's what we need to do now. Don't throw in the towel, don't surrender. Get indignant, get furious and fight back to save this astonishing achievement,” says O'Flaherty.Join host Imogen Foulkes on the latest episode of our Inside Geneva podcast to listen to these interviews in full.Get in touch! Email us at insidegeneva@swissinfo.ch Twitter: @ImogenFoulkes and @swissinfo_en Thank you for listening! If you like what we do, please leave a review or subscribe to our newsletter. For more stories on the international Geneva please visit www.swissinfo.ch/Host: Imogen FoulkesProduction assitant: Claire-Marie GermainDistribution: Sara PasinoMarketing: Xin Zhang

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The new Human Rights Commissioner is defending his appointment after he posted pro-Israel views on Facebook and was once investigated for making a comment about the "trans agenda". Dr Stephen Rainbow spoke to Corin Dann.

On today's episode, the Government's introducing incentive payments for the Police if they meet impairment and speeding enforcement targets on the roads, Transport Minister Simeon Brown joins us, Dr Stephen Rainbow discusses his new role as Human Rights Commissioner, which has been criticised because of 'trans agenda' comments he's made and views he has on the Israel Gaza war, The Manawatu township of Pahiatua was drenched with heavy rain over the weekend, and we cross the Tasman to get the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh.

A new report from our Human Rights Commissioner spotlights 10 key issues impacting BC communities. Guest: Kasari Govender - BC's Human Rights Commissioner  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new head of the Canadian Human Rights Commission has resigned from his job before taking up the post. Birju Dattani quit after an investigation found he concealed the fact he posted online comments about Israel under an alias.And: In Greece, a fast moving wildfire is forcing residents close to the capital Athens to evacuate their homes, as dry and hot conditions are making these fires in southern Europe much more common.Plus: Residents and businesses from the fire-ravaged resort town of Jasper, Alberta are told they can return on Friday. But some parts of the town do not have water or gas service.

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Shimon Koffler-Fogel, President and CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs joins guest host Robin Gill to discuss the review of online comments made by incoming human rights commissioner Birju Dattani, and that Dattani has "agreed to take a leave" just one day before he was set to begin serving in his new role.  On todays show: There is some talk of a "summer Covid wave" ramping up. In the U.S, the Centre's for Disease Control has reported a doubling of prevalence of this new KP3 variant in the last two weeks. Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious diseases physician at the Toronto General Hospital joins guest host Robin Gill to discuss if this new variant is something to worry about. Moustafa Ayad, executive director for Africa, Middle East and Asia at Institute for Strategic Dialogue joins guest host Robin Gill to discuss how Taylor Swift's Vienna concerts were cancelled over a suspected terrorist plot. CTV science and technology specialist Dan Riskin joins guest host Robin Gill for the weekly segment Talk Science to Me.  The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Marieke Walsh and Hannah Thibedeau. David Phillips, Senior Climatologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada joins guest host Robin Gill to go over the remnants of Hurricane Debby that is set to hit Eastern Canada over the weekend. 

Birju Dattani is a Canadian human rights lawyer who worked in the Yukon and his home province of Alberta before being catapulted into the highest-profile human rights job in the country a few weeks ago. In mid-June, Canada's justice minster announced Dattani's appointment for a five-year term as chief commissioner at the federal human rights watchdog. But the ink was hardly dry on the Order-in-Council before disturbing allegations began surfacing about some anti-Israel social media posts and lectures he made a decade ago while a university student in England. Jewish groups and other researchers discovered he'd shared a panel with a virulent Islamic terrorist, protested outside the Israeli embassy and once shared an article that compared Israelis to Nazis. Now the federal justice Minister Arif Virani has launched an investigation—although he isn't rescinding the job offer, despite calls to do so from CIJA, B'nai Brith, Canadian Friends of Simon Wiesenthal and the federal Conservatives. Dattani denies he is antisemitic, saying he didn't do the things he is accused of, has apologized if the revelations caused harm to the Jewish community, and is confident he will be vindicated. But as we'll hear on today's episode of The CJN Daily, at least one prominent Jewish outfit has a hard message for Dattani: “Apology not accepted.” Shimon Koffler Fogel, the CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, joins from Ottawa to explain his position. What we talked about: Hear Michael Geist discuss his concerns about the new Online Harms law and the changes to the Canadian Human Rights Act and the powers it will give to the CHRC, on The CJN Daily. Read Birju Dattani's official statement on his LinkedIn page distancing himself from the allegations, denying them, and expressing confidence he will be vindicated. Learn more about the changes to the Canadian Human Rights Act as part of Bill C-63, introduced in the spring of 2024, in The CJN. Read the order in council appointing Birju Dattani to the new position, on the Government of Canada's website. Credits: The CJN Daily is written and hosted by Ellin Bessner (@ebessner on Twitter). Zachary Kauffman is the producer. Michael Fraiman is the executive producer. Our theme music is by Dov Beck-Levine. We're a member of The CJN Podcast Network. To subscribe to this podcast, please watch this video. Donate to The CJN and receive a charitable tax receipt by clicking here. Hear why The CJN is important to me.

Macca and Nevena spoke to Ro Allen, Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner and why Ro thinks groups like Joy and Queer representation in media are so important. Why... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 1st June, 2024: JOY Radiothon Special, Ro Allen, Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Really Interesting Women - the PodcastEp. 124Catherine Branson AC KCIn 1984 Catherine Branson made history when a dual appointment saw her became the first woman in Australia to be appointed Crown Solicitor and the first woman to be appointed as permanent head of a government department in South Australia.  She went to the bar in Adelaide and then took silk in 1992. An appointment as a judge to the Federal Court of Australia followed in 1994. In 2008 she was appointed President of the Australian Human Rights Commission. The following year she was appointed Human Rights Commissioner. A few months ago, it was announced that my guest would serve a 3rd term as Chancellor of the University of Adelaide. An extraordinary career and her work with the Human Rights Commission gave her the opportunity and the platform to give a voice to immigrants detained indefinitely and to support the rights of Indigenous Australians. Another true pioneer who paved the way for others. Visit instagram @reallyinterestingwomen for further interviews and posts of interesting women in history. Follow the link to leave a review....and tell your friendshttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/really-interesting-women/id1526764849

In this episode of "Books to the Boardroom," we are honoured to welcome Lorraine Finlay as our distinguished guest speaker. Lorraine brings a wealth of expertise in constitutional law, human rights, and public policy, making her insights invaluable for leaders navigating complex challenges in today's dynamic world.Drawing from her extensive background and diverse experiences, Lorraine delves into key topics relevant to leadership development and organisational strategy. From her work as a legal scholar and advocate to her involvement in shaping public policy, Lorraine offers a multifaceted perspective that transcends traditional boundaries.Join us as we explore the intersections between law, governance, and effective leadership, uncovering practical strategies and thought-provoking insights that can drive positive change within organizations and communities alike. Through engaging discussions and meaningful anecdotes, Lorraine inspires listeners to rethink their approach to leadership and embrace opportunities for growth and innovation.Whether you're a seasoned executive, an aspiring leader, or simply someone passionate about making a difference, this episode of Books to the Boardroom promises to ignite your imagination and empower you to lead with confidence and purpose. 

The latest series of Holywell Conversations podcasts began with reflections on the Good Friday Agreement, amidst fears that Northern Ireland's devolution was over, and that series has now completed at a time when government has actually resumed.Over the series' 18 episodes two themes have been examined – the challenges holding back reconciliation within our society, and the specific problems that continue to face the North West region.In the first episode, we heard from three people at the table negotiating the Good Friday / Belfast Agreement. Avila Kilmurray of the Women's Coalition explained just how significant the Women's Coalition had been in terms of successfully pushing for the Civic Forum, which many of us still mourn the loss of, as well as women's rights and other social concerns. We also heard from Paul Bew, Lord Bew, who was influential with David Trimble's decision to sign up to devolution. And Ray Bassett, part of the Irish government's team, emphasised that the Good Friday Agreement was the culmination of years of conversations between all the interested parties.Subsequent podcasts reflected not just on the success of achieving devolution, but also how many of the optimistic expectations from 25 years ago have not been met. Anger at the Legacy Act, just enacted, reflects the sense of legal stalemate now reached. Early in the series, Alyson Kilpatrick – Northern Ireland's Human Rights Commissioner – made a passionate call for respect for human rights, warning specifically about the impact of what was then being called the Legacy Bill. She also expressed concerns about calls from some members of the Conservative Party to remove the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights – which is central to the Good Friday Agreement. Those warnings remain as relevant now, as when she made them early last year. Peter Sheridan, a former senior officer with the RUC and PSNI, is now Commissioner for Investigations at the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery. In a recent podcast, he spoke about how events from the Troubles will be investigated as a result of the Legacy Act.But the challenges related to criminal justice lie not just with past events. Some 25 years ago there was an assumption that paramilitary groups would fade away. Instead, some have evolved into major organised crime gangs, generating substantial sums from dealing in drugs, money laundering and extortion. Taken together this constitutes ongoing coercive control of communities. Professor Dominic Bryan, who had been joint chair of the commission on Flags, Identity, Culture and Tradition, told us there needs to be a stronger focus on removing flags and other signals of territorial demarcation – which provide paramilitary groups with a continuing form of what might be termed legitimisation.Elaine Crory, lobbyist at the Women's Resource and Development Agency, made the point in a recent podcast that the operations of paramilitaries along with the history of Troubles' violence have reinforced gender roles in our society. This has led to Northern Ireland today recording one of the highest levels of domestic violence of any place in Western Europe.Another hangover from the Troubles that has survived a quarter of a century is the presence of peace walls – especially in Belfast, but also in Derry. In one podcast we heard from Kyra Reynolds, development worker at the Peace Barriers Programme, on the ongoing work at Derry's Bishop Street interface, bringing populations together who come from different traditions. When the Good Friday Agreement was signed we expected not only an end to peace walls, but also the achievement of a peace dividend. Yet analysis has suggested most of the so-called peace dividend has gone South, not North. Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick of Ulster University told in one podcast of the scale of poverty that continues to affect our society, all these years on from the peace talks and agreement. Significantly, she connected the ongoing deprivation also with the continuing presence of paramilitaries. She believes that poverty is helping to keep them going. Our podcast series also considered why Derry and the North West have specifically not prospered as expected after devolution. We examined why it has not been more successful, as the poorest area in NI, in gaining funding from the UK government's Levelling-Up Fund; the city's limited transport connectivity; the absence of a full size university campus; and the slow progress at Derry's two major regeneration sites of Ebrington and Fort George. As well as that we reflected on what is possibly Europe's worst illegal waste dump, Mobuoy, in a Derry suburb.This series is now over, but all the podcasts are available on the Holywell Trust website, along with an additional new episode reflecting on the series. Holywell itself has a comprehensive programme of new activities, details of which are also on the website. That is it, for now, from us. Disclaimer: This project has received support from the Northern Ireland Community Relations Council which aims to promote a pluralist society characterised by equity, respect for diversity, and recognition of interdependence. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Community Relations Council. 

The Human Rights Commissioner of BC has launched an inquiry into police use of force against racialized individuals and those with mental health issues. Guest: Kasari Govender, B.C.'s Human Rights Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: The evolution of athletic bravado Athletes have strategically proclaimed their greatness throughout history to emphasize their abilities. This "athlete persona," characterized by confidence and self-aggrandizement, stems from ancient Greek rituals. Guest: Dr. Peter J. Miller, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Classics at the University of Winnipeg Seg 2: View From Victoria: BC United is streaming BC United is holding a streaming event tonight with Kevin Falcon rolling out a new advertising campaign. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: Should politicians be banned from accepting exuberant gifts? Federal Ethics Commissioner Konrad von Finkenstein has decided not to investigate Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's recent vacation to Jamaica, despite opposition calls for scrutiny. Guest: Duff Conacher, Co-founder of Democracy Watch Seg 4: Why is BC investigating police malpractice again? The Human Rights Commissioner of BC has launched an inquiry into police use of force against racialized individuals and those with mental health issues. Guest: Kasari Govender, B.C.'s Human Rights Commissioner Seg 5: Will more funding improve cancer care in BC? The province of British Columbia is undergoing construction for a new cyclotron and radiopharmacy laboratory in Vancouver, aiming to enhance access to PET/CT scans and innovative cancer treatments. Guest: Dr. François Bénard, Senior Executive Director Of Research of BC Cancer Seg 6: Will new leadership improve the Ministry of Family Development? Mitzi Dean's recent departure from the position of Minister of Children and Development reflects the ongoing trend of frequent ministerial changes within this portfolio, with Grace Lore becoming the 14th minister since the ministry's establishment in 1996. Guest: Grace Lore, Minister of Children and Family Development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

International legal expert and ex-UN Office of Human Rights Commissioner whistleblower Craig Mokhiber joins the Grayzone's Aaron Mate and Max Blumenthal to discuss the ICJ's landmark ruling ordering Israel to prevent genocide by its forces in the besieged Gaza Strip.

International legal expert and ex-UN Office of Human Rights Commissioner whistleblower Craig Mokhiber joins the Grayzone's Aaron Mate and Max Blumenthal to discuss the ICJ's landmark ruling ordering Israel to prevent genocide by its forces in the besieged Gaza Strip. Watch on YouTube Read TheGrayzone.com

Macca and Paul talk to Ro Allen, Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner, new equal rights legislation, what's happening in the state and Christmas, so much more. The post Saturday Magazine, Christmas Day, Edition, 2023: Ro Allen, Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner.  appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has said he won't re-appoint Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt. Goldsmith told Heather du Plessis-Allan that he wants to see a Human Rights Commissioner "who's really focused on fundamental human rights such as free speech, freedom of expression and equal voting. All these sorts of issues that I haven't heard quite as much as I would have liked to over the past five years." Paul Hunt's warrant for the role currently ends in January 2024   LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With hate incidents on the rise during the Israeli-Hamas war, B.C.'s Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender joins us to discuss what can be done. We continue our series on intimate partner violence with a look at what supports are needed in our family court system. We speak with mother and advocate Jennifer Kagan-Viater about her work on "Keira's Law", a law requiring judges to receive mandatory domestic abuse and coercive control training to consider when making decisions. We also spoke with B.C.'s Attorney General Niki Sharma about the lack of this training in B.C. and how she plans on making changes to the system. Also in the show, CBC reporter Joel Ballard on the end to the actors' strike in Hollywood with his interview with Creative B.C.'s CEO Prem Gill; and CBC's host and reporter Lien Yeung takes us to the scene of a Burnaby bus crash and tells us what the investigation is showing.

As the conflict in the Middle East rages on, how can we express our feelings without provoking further aggression? Newsable is joined by the Human Rights Commissioner for some dos and don'ts. The inquest into the Christchurch terror attack gets underway today, is Predator Free under pressure? Plus, the most hated vegetable in Aotearoa.

Vassy speaks with former human rights commissioner Heather Kuttai about her decision to step down.  On today's show:  A conversation with Noor Hamdalla, a Palestinian-Canadian from Ottawa who has been trying to escape the West Bank. Canada's inflation rate has slowed to 3.8 per cent. Pedro Antunes, Chief Economist at  The Conference Board of Canada, joins the show.  The Daily Debrief panel with Laura Stone, Shakir Chambers and Elliot Hughes.   Florence Budden, co-chair of the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health, and Glenn Brimacombe, Public Affairs lead for the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health, on their demands to the federal government. 

On Inside Geneva this week: part five of our series marking the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Imogen Foulkes talks to Zeid Ra'ad al Hussein, who served as UN Human Rights Commissioner from 2014 to 2018. He became the first Asian, Muslim and Arab to hold the position. But did he plan a career in human rights from an early age?"No, I was far too immature and delinquent to be thinking lofty ideas and profound thoughts," he said.  But two years in the former Yugoslavia during the conflict there focused his mind. "The senselessness of it all, there's nothing that can justify killing, or destruction like that. Nothing at all," he thinks. When he took the job as UN human rights commissioner, he became famous for his tough approach. "I knew from my experience in the former Yugoslavia, that if the UN secretariat believed, I think mistakenly, that it's in the friends business, it produces catastrophic results. The UN is not there to become friendly with the member states."He spoke out wherever he saw injustice or abuse, from Myanmar, to Libya, or ISIS, and even world leaders."Someone asked me, possibly you, asked me about Donald Trump, and I said ‘yes, I think he's dangerous.' And that became the headline out of the press conference," he said.  Today, his commitment to universal human rights remains firm.  "What we're aiming at is to create a better human being. That's what we're trying to do with the human rights agenda, to improve ourselves and our conduct. To speak out and use non-violent means to protest conditions which are fundamentally unjust and unfair, and who can argue with that?"Listen to the full episode to find out more about Zeid Ra'ad al Hussein's life and career.  Please sign up for our newsletter for Swiss Democracy. Get in touch! Email us at insidegeneva@swissinfo.ch Twitter: @ImogenFoulkes and @swissinfo_en Thank you for listening! If you like what we do, please leave a review.

It's a new week—and we're debuting a new series! Welcome to Curious Now, where every other Monday, we'll be covering topical issues like elections, climate change, LGBTQIA+ rights, and beyond. For our premiere episode, we're honored to be back in conversation with Alicia Roth Weigel, a beloved Getting Curious guest who is advocating for intersex rights. We discuss how recent anti-trans legislation also affects intersex people, and what it looks like to protect the “I” in LGBTQIA+. We get into our conversation with Alicia 10 minutes into the episode, so skip to then if you simply can't wait to hear from her! For more information on the news stories we covered this week, head to @curiouswithjvn on Instagram. Alicia Roth Weigel is a writer and activist working to improve the political and social landscape for marginalized populations in the South and worldwide through her firm, Intrepida Strategy. As a partner for the Pride Fund, Alicia is raising and deploying capital to grow LGBTQIA+-led companies in Texas and beyond. A Human Rights Commissioner for the City of Austin, she continually advocates for the rights of intersex people like her. You can follow Alicia on Instagram @xoxy_alicia. Make sure to order her new book Inverse Cowgirl: A Memoir, watch the documentary Every Body, and read fellow intersex activist Pidgeon Pagonis' book Nobody Needs To Know. And check out Alicia's first episode of Getting Curious. Tune in next Monday for the premiere episode of our other new series Pretty Curious, all about beauty! And don't worry—Getting Curious isn't going anywhere. We'll still be releasing new episodes every Wednesday! Follow us on Instagram @CuriousWithJVN to join the conversation. Jonathan is on Instagram @JVN. Transcripts for each episode are available at JonathanVanNess.com. Find books from Getting Curious, Curious Now, and Pretty Curious guests at bookshop.org/shop/curiouswithjvn. Our executive producer is Erica Getto. Our producer is Chris McClure. Our associate producer is Allison Weiss. Our engineer is Nathanael McClure. Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Production support from Julie Carrillo, Anne Currie, and Chad Hall. Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Inside Geneva this week: part four of our series marking the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Imogen Foulkes talks to Navi Pillay, she served as UN Human Rights Commissioner from 2008 to 2014, she started life in racially segregated South Africa.  "We grew up under apartheid and we're realised there's something very unfair here. Our teachers were afraid to talk about…you know they would teach us democracy in Greece, but not why don't we have democracy in South Africa." She became the first woman of colour to have her own legal practice in South Africa.  "It was so lonely, and so scary. I had very little choice, because I went looking for jobs after I'd qualified, at law firms, they were mainly white law firms, and they would say ‘we can't – you're a black person, so we can't have our white secretaries taking instructions from you.'' She served on the international tribunal for the Rwandan genocide – but hesitated when Ban Ki Moon asked her to become UN Human Rights Commissioner.  "You have to respond to a call that's made to you, a trust that people place in you. So if you ask me what moved me from where I wanted to go to this, it was the secretary general saying ‘we need you now'.' Today, she believes the universal declaration on human rights is as relevant as ever – as long as we use it. "No state has distanced itself from that treaty. So I see hope in that and I feel these are the tools that civil society has. You have the law, now push for implementation."Join Imogen Foulkes on the Inside Geneva podcast to find out more. For more insights and discussions from Switzerland's international city, subscribe to Inside Geneva wherever you get your podcasts. Please sign up for our newsletter for Swiss Democracy. Get in touch! Email us at insidegeneva@swissinfo.ch Twitter: @ImogenFoulkes and @swissinfo_en Thank you for listening! If you like what we do, please leave a review.

On Inside Geneva this week: part two of our series marking the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Imogen Foulkes talks to Mary Robinson, the second person to serve as UN Human Rights Commissioner. Even as a schoolgirl in Ireland, she was already passionate about human rights. ‘I was a bit of a bookworm, and I found a book with a photograph of Eleanor Roosevelt holding the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. That iconic photo.'She became a campaigning lawyer, and then Ireland's first female president, but still wanted to do more.‘There was this office of High Commissioner which I was aware of. In fact, I'd seen some of its work in Rwanda, which had been very difficult work. All my knowledgeable friends said ‘you know Mary I wouldn't take that job'.'Her time as Human Rights Commissioner was challenging.‘I remember feeling to myself, I'm going to get on top of this somehow. This job is impossible, everything is very very difficult, it's extremely hard work but somehow I'm going to get on top of it. And it got better.'‘Some governments were critical…'‘Over and over again, I kept saying to myself ‘I represent the first three words of the charter of the United Nations: we the peoples. That's what I represent. Not the states.'Today, her commitment is undimmed..‘Human rights is the answer.  We need to understand that everyone has these core human rights, that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. That this is who we are.'Please try out our French Podcast: the Dangerous MillionsGet in touch! Email us at insidegeneva@swissinfo.ch Twitter: @ImogenFoulkes and @swissinfo_en Thank you for listening! If you like what we do, please leave a review.

Listen to the SBS Sinhala radio current affair feature on the Australia's Human Rights Commissioner revealing human rights issues in immigration hotel detention and the response of The Department of Home affairs taking steps to change the policy. - ඔස්ට්‍රේලියාවේ මානව හිමිකම් කොමසාරිස්වරිය විසින් ඉදිරිපත් කළ තීරණාත්මක වාර්තාවකින් පසුව ඔස්ට්‍රේලියාවේ නීත්‍යානුකූල නොවන සංක්‍රමණිකයන් රදවා තබා ගන්නා සංක්‍රමණ හෝටල් රැඳවුම් ප්‍රතිපත්තිය වෙනස් කිරීමට අවධානය යොමු වීම ගැන තොරතුරු දැන ගන්න සවන් දෙන්න අද SBS සිංහල ගුවන් විදුලි වැඩසටහනේ කාලීන තොරතුරු විශේෂාංගයට.

Serious and prolonged human rights issues of holding people in hotel immigration detention have been highlighted by Australia's Human Rights Commissioner. The Department of Home Affairs has responded to the Commissioner's report by accepting only two of her 24 recommendations, but says it is changing the policy.

If and when the new Prime Minister gets around to his bread and butter reset, the work he has to do on Three Waters is going to be something to behold. That's a genuinely complex issue that either most of us don't get, or don't want to - or a combination of the two. And it's the co-governance aspect of it that kills it. Co-governance is not the way forward in this country, or indeed any country. The line they are now using is the one where we apparently misunderstand what it is. So that's the part I am most looking forward to - what part of us handing over a chunk of the running of our water, or an entity, or the country, don't we understand? Earlier they tried the line where they said we already have it, which is true, but that didn't make it right or any more popular. There are disciples of the idea, the latest of which is the Human Rights Commissioner Meng Foon, who argues we should be grabbing it with both hands and running with it. He was responding to a couple of reports that studied colonisation, racism and white supremacy and decided co-governance is the only way forward. In one of those sweeping statements only a Government operator could muster, Foon said the institutional and interpersonal racism occurring daily in our society represents a clear breach of human and indigenous rights. Really? And what's his answer? Constitutional reform and co-governance. The Waitangi Tribunal, well in excess of 45-years-old now, put out a report into Northland and suggested, among other things, that all crown land in the region be handed back. I am assuming that's quite a bit of land. And that's why, for all the ground we have made, we have still gone backwards. Because in trying to address past wrongs we have opened ourselves up to the inevitable mission creep. The tribunal is now so activist it's absurd. The only upside is we never gave them actual power outside of recommendation. And the likes of the Human Rights Commissioner have drunk so much Kool Aid they've ended up blurting out a volume of extremism we can only laugh or sigh at in dismay. We either move forward or we don't and Hipkins now has the task of explaining why this level of extremism is; 1) remotely acceptable and, 2) more importantly for him, electorally viable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a poor review from the Human Rights Commission, the government has announced an overhaul of the emergency accommodation system. The commission's report found that human rights were being breached, with some residents feeling safer sleeping on the streets than in emergency accommodation. Now, motels and backpackers providing emergency accommodation will have to comply with a set of standards, and residents will be given more support to find long-term accommodation. But the Human Rights Commission's recommendations say commercial accommodation should be phased out of the system altogether, among other changes. Corin Dann spoke to Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt.

Today on the Take on Board podcast Rosslyn Noonan shares her take on balancing the strategic and operational push and pull in the boardroom. She takes questions from the participants.Rosslyn Joy Noonan CNZM is a New Zealand politician and trade unionist. She was an organiser for several trade unions and the Labour Party and served for a time in local government. Later she served as New Zealand's Human Rights Commissioner.More on Rosslyn NoonanLinkedInUpcoming TOB EventsAll eventsYou might want to:Join the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork with meJoin the Take on Board: Kickstarter group programJoin the Take on Board: Accelerator group programFind out more about meContact me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rob chats to Lorraine Finlay, Human Rights Commissioner with the Australian Human Rights Commission, about the importance and nature of human rights. A convinced believer is liberalism, Lorraine understands human rights as absolutely important which give is our humanity. She is also aware that they are not inevitable. Nor do they come from government but are only expressed through government.

Rob chats to Lorraine Finlay, Human Rights Commissioner with the Australian Human Rights Commission, about the importance and nature of human rights. A convinced believer is liberalism, Lorraine understands human rights as absolutely important which give is our humanity. She is also aware that they are not inevitable. Nor do they come from government but are only expressed through government.

A recent poll commissioned by B.C.'s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) found that one in four people with a disability has experienced discrimination in the last year. We'll talk to the B.C. Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender, about a new awareness campaign: #RewriteTheRules. And in our second half, country music icon Loretta Lynn has died at age 90. We'll hear from a musician who was influenced by her, and take your calls.

Professor Muna Yaco is the head of the independent Human Rights Commission in The Kurdistan region.Professor. Yaku is an expert in international law and has lectured at the University of Salahuddin in Erbil. She has published more than 24 academic research papers as well as many books in the areas of human rights and international law.Naseem Sadiq interviewed Professor Yaku to discuss her latest dissatisfaction and disturbing circumstances preventing her from fulfilling her job as the Head of the Human Rights Commission in KRG.Many disturbing facts are revealed, as you will find out in this interview.

Maram is recognized nationally, locally, and statewide for her work. She received the 2019 Diversity Health Care Leader from the National Diversity Council. She was awarded the Ascendant Award from Leadership Austin. She has demonstrated community stewardship that exhibits the core values of Leadership Austin: Community Trusteeship, Inclusiveness, Collaborative Decision-Making, and Personal Responsibility. In 2016, She was presented with the Jessie A. Yoas Memorial Advocacy Award from Texas Public Health Association for her work on the Health Equity Council. Maram Museitif strives to improve people's lives both locally and abroad. She believes we need to deliver care from an equity lens and be the change we wish to see in the world. Ms. Museitif was appointed by Mayor Steve Adler and City Council Members in 2017 to serve on Central Health's board of managers. She is the first Muslim Arab American health leader in Austin and appointee to the board. In her role, she manages a budget of over 300 million that is generated from property taxes, and she is entrusted with the communities' tax dollars to provide care for the underserved Austin Travis County community. She holds herself to the highest standards in being a good steward and delivering equitable health and healthcare to those who need it most, with deep empathy and personal humility. She works collaboratively with elected officials, community leaders, and organizations across Texas to deliver valuable care and bridge public health with healthcare. Maram is a Public health and healthcare professional with over ten years working in large research, academic, and government health settings. She has a solid understanding of healthcare delivery challenges in the United States and globally. She is also the City of Austin's Human Rights Commissioner, where Maram Museitif works in addressing the health gaps and ensuring everyone has access to equitable health. She has been an epidemiologist working for the past year in combatting the Covid19 pandemic. She is currently a doctorate student at The University of Texas School of Public Health. Her research is focused on cancer survivorship; she holds a Master's degree in Public Health and is certified in Public Health. She was previously the Chair of the Legislative Policy and Advocacy for the Texas Public Health Association. She prioritizes and advocates for statewide policies, programming, and funding to address public health issues. She is a public speaker, health researcher and strategist, and founding member of The Society of Health Communication. She serves on many committees the Mayor's Institutional Racism & Systemic Inequities (IRSI) Taskforce, Eanes ISD School Safety and Health Advisory Council, Breast Health Coalition, Cancer Together Coalition, Texas Public Health Coalition, and many others. She also worked for Yale University, University of Texas Southwestern, Department of State Health Services, The United Nations Relief and Works Agency, and the US Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas. In addition to her work, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family.

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The Maori Party have had to retract an inflammatory statement.This morning, Maori Party president Che Wilson announced they would not be entering a candidate for the Tauranga by-election over a claim that a Department of Internal Affairs report stating Tauranga is a hotspot for hate speech and white supremacy.But the report did not mention the report didn't mention Tauranga.Meanwhile, the Human Rights Commissioner has written the Prime Minister over the Traffic Light System.The letter mentions an acceleration of “othering” between the vaccinated and unvaccinated.Newstalk ZB Chief Political Reporter Jason Walls joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVE

As a step to dismantle systemic racism and discrimination faced by Indigenous, Black and people of colour, the Province is introducing the anti-racism data act.Data collected under the act will help identify gaps in programs and services, and allow government to better meet the needs of Indigenous, Black and racialized British Columbians. The act is the first of its kind in Canada to be co-developed with Indigenous Peoples.“Our province is shaped by diversity with people from all over the world choosing to come to B.C. to build a better life. But for too long, systemic racism and the long-lasting effects of colonialism have unfairly held people back when it comes to education, job opportunities, housing and more,” said Premier John Horgan. “These injustices are compounded when Indigenous Peoples and racialized communities ask for action, only to be told by government to provide evidence using data that is not being collected. Today, we are taking an important step toward building a more equitable province by shining a light on barriers that exist so we can improve services and make life better for everyone.”The anti-racism data act is based on the input of more than 13,000 British Columbians. More than 90% of racialized people who provided feedback through community-led engagement sessions believed that collecting intersectional demographic data such as ethnic origin, ancestry, faith, ability and gender identity could bring positive change in B.C. and be a step toward building trust between government and Indigenous Peoples and racialized communities.“It is long overdue to finally move beyond institutionalized denialism and publicly commit to addressing anti-Indigenous racism in British Columbia, using the tools that are necessary such as data collection, information sharing and public reporting,” said Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs. “If accurate data is not collected, then First Nations people are often not believed when we describe the impact of racism and discrimination against First Nations. This new legislation will bring needed changes to support respectful and ethical approaches to data collection, data standards and consistency in reporting and addressing how First Nations access or receive necessary supports and services in British Columbia.”Chief Lydia Hwitsum, political executive of the First Nations Summit, said: “For far too long, our people have been disproportionately affected by systemic racism, whether it be in the legal system, medical system, government institutions or other areas of society, and this injustice has been invisible due to the lack of disaggregated data. This legislation will enable enhanced collection, analysis and utilization of data in a way that honours our rights to data sovereignty. Nothing about us without us. We see this legislation as a beginning to addressing the larger systemic racism issues and problems that exist within our society.”The legislation is one of the first pieces of new legislation to be co-developed with Indigenous leadership under the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, with the Province working in partnership with First Nations and Métis communities to ensure their voices are reflected in the act. The legislation will help advance Indigenous data sovereignty and self-governance, which are key commitments under the Declaration Act Action Plan, and establish a process for government to seek consent from Indigenous communities to use their data.“This historic legislation will fundamentally change government programs and services in B.C. by removing long-standing barriers,” said Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives. “Our work doesn't end today – we must face up to the discomfort of talking about racism and fully commit to the work needed to be anti-racist. We will continue to work with Indigenous Peoples and racialized communities at every stage as we take the next steps to implement this legislation based on mutual trust and respect as we build a better, more inclusive B.C. for everyone.”The act will ensure that the proper safeguards and protections are put in place to protect this information and prevent it from being used for harm. It will also require government ministries to follow careful guidelines before any statistical data is shared publicly and to release statistics annually to support and advance racial equity.“The anti-racism data act is an important step toward the development of strategies, methods and policies that will break down the systemic barriers that maintain or exacerbate avoidable and unfair inequalities in power, resources or opportunities across the many racial, ethnic and cultural groups in British Columbia,” said Regional Chief Terry Teegee, B.C. Assembly of First Nations. “The careful and thoughtful collection of information will be critical to keep this work focused and effective. I'm pleased that the many years of hard work to realize the implementation of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act is beginning to bear fruit with the co-development of this legislation. The anti-racism data act will benefit First Nations, and all British Columbians, as we strive toward more inclusive and equal communities.”The anti-racism data legislation builds upon initial recommendations from the B.C. Human Rights Commissioner's report, The Grandmother Perspective, which provides suggestions about how government can use disaggregated data to address systemic discrimination. It is also informed by recommendations from the In Plain Sight report from Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, which outlines steps for government to address anti-Indigenous racism in the health-care system.The Province will continue to engage with Indigenous Peoples and racialized communities to support the implementation of the anti-racism data act and tackle systemic racism in B.C. This will include creating a new data advisory committee to collaborate with government on implementing the legislation.

In this episode, we explore the two great movements of the political right - liberalism of the right and conservatism. They are such different political philosophies, yet they share the same bed, uneasily much of the time, in right wing politics. By liberalism, we mean the political philosophy that champions individual rights and freedoms, private property and equality before the law. It's linked with the rise of democracies and of capitalism, replacing social structures defined by hereditary, class and gender privilege as well as the divine right of kings. Today, liberalism crosses over the left and the right of politics in most western countries. The left leaning or progressive liberals focus most heavily on the equality side, ensuring that people are not just treated equally under law but that the race itself is fair. Liberalism of the right however, the one we're focused on in this episode, is much more concerned with individual freedoms, individual responsibility, property rights and equality before the law. It wants to ensure that, wherever you start the journey of life, you are given the opportunity to succeed based on your merit and ambition. The other great movement of the right, conservatism, is in one sense a stance, an attitude that is suspicious of change and asks us to proceed with caution, knowing that social order is easy to break and hard to build. But it's also a political philosophy that values traditions, customs, a common moral code, authority, loyalty to community and country, focusing on duties rather than rights. The purpose of this episode is to explore these two great movements of the political right, which clash and crash into each other, competing for dominance, as we look at which one offers the best model for society. Our two guests are Tim Wilson MP and Gray Connolly. Tim Wilson is a Federal Liberal Member in the Australian Parliament and is Chair of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics. He was formerly Australia's Human Rights Commissioner. Tim is a strong advocate for protecting free speech and freedom of religion. His book The New Social Contract; Renewing the Liberal Vision for Australia, passionately champions liberal ideals of the right. Gray Connolly is a Barrister, lectures in Australian Constitutional Law, and has advised the Australian Government on national security matters. He is a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Australian Navy and has served on deployments all over the world. Gray is a passionate conservative and a frequent conservative panellist for ABC radio and television, as well as publishing articles in various journals. Both Tim and Gray sit firmly within the right rather than the Left of politics. But they advocate for very different models of society. Tim has said that conservatism offers little or nothing to young Australians. And Gray has dismissed liberalism as naïve. But they have great respect for each other in this fascinating conversation. ~~ You can be part of the discussion @PofCharity on Twitter, @PrincipleofCharity on Facebook and @PrincipleofCharityPodcast on Instagram. Your hosts are Lloyd Vogelman and Emile Sherman. Find Lloyd @LloydVogelman on Linked in Find Emile @EmileSherman on Linked In and Twitter. This Podcast is Produced by Jonah Primo and Bronwen Reid Find Jonah @JonahPrimomusic on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Before I started recording this powerful conversation Rosaleen McDonagh, she rightly bashed me for not reading her book ‘Unsettled' which was published last year. I can now say that I have read it and I'm blown away. Commenting on a piece of work like this is so hard because so often I was left speechless but the manner in which she describes the injustices she experienced as a traveller woman with cerebral palsy is profound, even more profound is her pride and love of herself and her family and community. I can't think of a book that forced me to pause and contemplate after each chapter quite like this. I don't think it's hyperbole to say that it's a miracle she's still here and I'm so glad she is.For those unfamiliar, Rosaleen is an Irish playwright, performer and columnist for the Irish Times. She holds a BA, two Masters in Philosophy from Trinity College and a PHD from Northumbria University. She is a board member of Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre and was appointed a Human Rights Commissioner in 2020. This intense podcast covers grief, the shadow side of activism, the role James Baldwin's work played in her development as a human and a writer. We also discuss Rosaleen's relationship with her Cerebral Palsy, the hierarchy present within the mental health discussion, the impact of othering that travellers experience on their mental health and more. She also gave perhaps the most touching combination of ways she takes care of her mental health that we've had on this podcast. This is undoubtedly one of the most memorable conversations I've had over the last few years, and I thank Rosaleen a lot for her time and kindness. Her book ‘Unsettled' is in all good bookstores and you can find her on twitter with the link below. Thanks for listening!https://twitter.com/paveebeoir

Ro Allen, the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner, joins the show to discuss the welcomed Change or Suppression (conversion) Practices Prohibition Act, which commenced on the 17th of February. Find more information at: https://www.humanrights.vic.gov.au/change-or-suppression-practices/   The subject of conversion practices can be distressing, if you need support please reach out to Qlife or Rainbow Door. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt says the concerns of the protesters need to be listened to. He told Mike Hosking it's unclear how long the protest will last, but the feelings behind the protest will last much longer. “The issues are going to remain, whether the protesters remain or not, so we have to keep talking and listening. I think that's really important.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's it like being queer in a job where public scrutiny is part of the daily grind? You'll meet three politicians from across the political spectrum whose sexuality has shaped their values, but has also been used against them: Australia's first openly gay Indigenous parliamentarian, NT Labor's Chansey Paech; Liberal MP and former Human Rights Commissioner, Tim Wilson; and equality advocate and independent City of Sydney Councillor, Dr Kerryn Phelps.

A Gangulu elder, Mick was Co-Commissioner of the high profile Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory. Mick's fierce advocacy for young people is due in part to a sliding doors moment in his teens (CW: Discussion of suicide.  And for ATSI listeners please be advised this conversation contains the names of people who have died.  Take care when listening.)

My honored guest for the launch episode of Indivisible AI is Edward Santow, the Human Rights Commissioner representing Australia at the Australian Human Rights Commission.  Under Ed's pioneering leadership the Commission launched the Human Rights & Technology Project back in 2018, which reflects its status as a first mover in the global digital policy domain.We begin our conversation by discussing the importance of using human rights as a system of law to frame our approach to AI governance.  We then discuss a recent paper published by the Commission that specifically provides guidance for companies on addressing algorithmic bias, where we frame the relationship between this distinct concept of bias and the legal principle of non-discrimination. Our conversation also touches on the geopolitical.  In particular we address the stakes of promoting liberal values not only at home but but in the global deployment of AI and how to approach those challenges given our respective country roles on a shared stage. Ed also happens to be one of my favorite people working in this field.  He is what you would call a true leader: not only incisive and approachable in his ability to articulate complex issues but also kind and committed in a way that inspires others to be the same.I am always delighted to learn from him, and I hope after listening to this conversation you come away feeling the same.