Podcasts about Human Rights Day

Lester Kiewit speaks to Samkelo Mokhine, the executive director of the Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) about the controversy stirred up by Julius Malema singing “Kill the boer” at a Human Rights Day rally. And, while a court has ruled that it is not hate speech, it is being used by Afrikaner groups to stoke the US’s anti-South Africa sentiment. Would it not be smart, and just plain good manners, to put the song to rest now?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Corder marks Human Rights Day with a powerful conversation with Karyn Maughan, award-winning investigative journalist at News24. Karyn reflects on her battle for truth in the face of political persecution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray White speaks to Chris Nissen, Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission, about the significance of Human Rights Day and a reflection of how we’ve come as a country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Midday Report on 702 and CapeTalk, host Mandy Wiener covers the latest news, including Deputy President Paul Mashatile leading this year’s Human Rights Day events. The PAC is in Sharpeville and is calling for Human Rights Day to be renamed to commemorate the massacre. The DA’s Helen Zille speaks to Mandy about why she is in Claremont, Johannesburg. Since it is Friday, Mandy brings us sports and good things. This and more on the Midday Report with Mandy Wiener. Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast on weekdays from noon to 1pm on 702 and CapeTalk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in, wherever you are, for a session filled with love, understanding, and the grace of God. Sponsored by Jenol Tours, this episode also celebrates Human Rights Day in South Africa, making it a special moment to connect and reflect.We all love and know the beloved story of Sarai and Hagar, but did we really get to fully understand the gist of it, the temperaments and the extreme of our very own human error of our mindsets to take the plan out of God's hands if you please. Tune in today to encounter as Prophetess Paula unpacks the story found in Genesis 15 and how it impacts to this day causing our feelings and emotions to run ahead of us whilst suffering the consequences of our unbelief. Through this study, we are reminded of the importance of being true to ourselves, seeking God's guidance, and allowing Him to search our hearts, intentions, and motives. Whether you're looking for encouragement, spiritual growth, or a moment to reflect, this episode offers a meaningful and relatable message that resonates across boundaries.Leave us a comment and let us know what you think. Abound in Grace, under the shelter of His wings@Into The Garden

On Human Rights Day, we celebrate over a decade of empowering everyday activists, mentoring young leaders, and driving change across Africa. Join Africa Melane in conversation with Nicholas Tlatlane as they discuss JDA’s impact and the exciting plans ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Former International Relations and Co-operations Minister Naledi Pandor says many South Africans bravely shaped the future of the country during the apartheid era. Dr Pandor says today is an important reminder to commemorate them for freedom and human rights that we enjoy today. She was speaking a short while ago commemorating Human Rights Day through Dialogue hosted by Sol Plaatje University. The discussion is centered around leadership, governance and protection of Human Rights in a Democratic Society. Dr Pandor futher says South Africa cannot let USA dictate who can or cannot be friends with. Let's here from Dr Naledi Pandor key note address at the by Sol Plaatje University

The Pan Africanist Congress of Azania has taken its commemoration of the Sharpeville Massacre to the Dlomo Dam in the Vaal in Gauteng. This as the country marks Human Rights Day today which the PAC still insists should instead be officially called Sharpeville Massacre Day. Secretary General, Apa Pooe says the struggle continues today to be about about land restoration to African people

Protesting in South Africa comes at a price, sometimes a deadly one. From Sharpeville to today's crackdowns, the state's response to dissent has often been force, not dialogue. As the country marks Human Rights Day, the question remains: Why does standing up for basic rights still come with heavy consequences? In this episode of the Sunday Times Politics Weekly, we unpack with experts issues behind police brutality and state repression. Their insights paint a troubling picture of a system where law enforcement is often used to silence dissent rather than protect citizens.

Bongani Bingwa is joined by Dawn Robertson, Creative Catalyst at Jozi My Jozi festival, discussing what to expect from this year’s festival on Human Rights Day, highlighting local heroes and their initiatives through solution-driven sessions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Protesting in South Africa comes at a price, sometimes a deadly one. From Sharpeville to today's crackdowns, the state's response to dissent has often been force, not dialogue. As the country marks Human Rights Day, the question remains: Why does standing up for basic rights still come with heavy consequences? In this episode of the Sunday Times Politics Weekly, we unpack with experts issues behind police brutality and state repression. Their insights paint a troubling picture of a system where law enforcement is often used to silence dissent rather than protect citizens.

This December, we're celebrating the spirit of Human Rights Day and International Day of Persons with Disabilities on this episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, brought to you by Toyota North America. Hosts Josh Basile, from accessiBe, and Novie Craven lead the conversation with disability advocate, comedian and content creator Amy Pohl.

Tuesday December 10 , 2024 was a Human Rights Day. When human rights are denied, we explore genocide with two specific questions: Who internationally makes a determination that violence and atrocities are in fact genocide? And what if anything changes when there is a finding that atrocities are genocide? We explore whether a legal approach … Continue reading Scholars' Circle – Determining Genocide ; Dark side of democracy – December 15, 2024 →

Voices for Palestine  II First two speeches from the Sydney Rally on 8th Dec here recorded by Vivien Langford followed by a terrific poem delivered at a recent Vigil for Palestine held in Carlton Gardens recorded by Kari. hereRefugee Rally 4 Human Rights Day here II Human Rights Day on Tuesday 10th Dec saw a RAC rally for Refugee Rights outside the State Library. We hear from Rally MCs Chloe and Adeel, and some strong speeches by Abishek Punniyamoorthy (Tamil Refugee Council) and Sanmati Verma (Human Rights Law Centre)This is the Week here II Kevin Healy joins us live for the last This is the Week that Was for the Year. Kevin will be back in February if all turns out as we all wish.Working People & Exploitation here II Don Sutherland takes us into all we need to know about exploitation in the work place and what we need to do to combat the messages of the bosses who want to increase their profits at the expense of workers in Australia.

In this episode, made to mark Human Rights Day 2024, Andy and his guests explore the issue of brain injury and how social workers can best support people with a brain injury to ensure their rights are upheld. Social workers who work with individuals affected by brain injury need to have a clear understanding of the condition in order to provide effective support. This includes recognising the medical, psychological, social, and legal implications of brain injury, as well as the ways in which it can impact daily life.Joining Andy to discuss social work and brain injury are Dr Caroline Bald, Kate Mellor and Steph Grant.Caroline is Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Essex and is Research Fellow on the Heads Together project. Heads Together is National Institute for Health and Care Research funded collaboration across universities in the UK, exploring brain injury social work education. Along with Caroline, Kate is also a social worker. Kate splits her time between practicing as an Independent Social Worker and Case Manager and working as a Hospital Liaison Facilitator with Headway Sussex, an organisation which offers reablement and support opportunities for people with an acquired brain injury, and their family carers. An expert by experience, Kate has an acquired brain injury. Steph is also an expert by experience and lives with an acquired brain injury. He is a member of the Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust lived experience research partnership and is Chair of the Head Injury and Homelessness Research Group.For further information on brain injury and social work please register with biswg.co.uk for news on the launch of the first UK brain injury e-learning platform including teaching resources, lived experience stories and resources for working with families.The Brainkind report, Too Many To Count, mentioned in the discussion is available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Human Rights Day commemorates the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10. This document enshrines inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to. But there are persistent challenges that shape the lives of millions across Africa when it come to human rights. We're talking to DW correspondent Ben Shemang in Abuja, Nigeria and political commentator Ivan Mugisha.

On the 76th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights  we explore how human rights intersect with digital rights. Our rights, our Future. Right Now. That's the clarion call around the globe on this day for us all to embrace and trust the full power of human rights as the path to the world we want to live in - a more peaceful, equal and sustainable world.

What were the factors that led to the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria? And what will the new Syrian government be like? We talk to Daniel Pipes, an author, historian, and president of the Middle East Forum. Secretary of State Antony Blinken honors human rights defenders, and President Joe Biden issues a proclamation for Human Rights Day. The man suspected of killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO has been denied bail in Pennsylvania. He's charged with murder. We have the updates as the high-profile case continues to claim the nation's attention. Two of President-elect Donald Trump's New York cases may not go away for good, despite his federal criminal cases being dismissed. Trump says he's willing to work with Democrats on a plan for Dreamers. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Eric Adams prepares to meet with Trump's border czar, while trying to change the city's sanctuary city law. Hear what political strategists on both sides of the aisle have to say. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

How can design help to defend and strengthen our human rights? And the rights of other species with whom we share our planet? At a time when rights and freedoms are under threat all over the world, Design Emergency's cofounders, Paola Antonelli and Alice Rawsthorn, are marking Human Rights Day 2024 with a special episode on practical ways in which design is helping to protect our rights in exceptionally vulnerable places..From an emergency treatment centre for people with disabilities in Gaza and a shelter for isolated elderly seniors in Ukraine, to floating sanitation systems to help Bangladeshi communities cope with severe flooding during monsoon season, and a project to help Sudanese refugees arriving in Chad to build sustainable homes in a traditional style for the region, all the projects discussed by Paola and Alice have already had positive impacts on human rights. Though they also share a cautionary tale of how-not-to-design a post-conflict reconstruction programme in a desolate area of Afghanistan haunted by years of war and poverty..We hope you'll find this episode interesting. You can find images of the projects described by Paola and Alice on our Instagram @design.emergency. Please join us for future episodes of Design Emergency when we will hear from inspiring global design leaders whose work is at the forefront of forging positive change..Design Emergency is supported by a grant from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Human Rights Day, December 10th, marking 76 years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we explore one of humanity's ongoing challenges: how differences continue to be met with fear, persecution, and violence. We welcome special guest Muluka-Anne Miti-Drummond, United Nations Independent Expert on the Enjoyment of Human Rights by Persons with Albinism, for a critical discussion that epitomizes Human Rights Day 2024. Her vital work documents how harmful practices and ritual attacks continue to threaten the lives of persons with albinism in Africa and globally, challenging the fundamental principles the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was created to protect. Our conversation examines how beliefs that lead to harm continue to target persons with albinism, particularly women and children. Through the framework of United Nations Resolution 47/8 on accusations of witchcraft and ritual attacks, we explore how countries worldwide are developing protective measures while respecting cultural contexts. As we mark International Human Rights Day and its vision of dignity for all people regardless of race, color, religion, abilities, or status, this discussion provides both a sobering look at ongoing human rights challenges and hope through education, awareness, and community engagement. Join this crucial exploration of human rights protection, where harmful practices meet National Action Plans, and learn how global communities are working together to ensure safety and dignity for persons with albinism. #HumanRightsDay #PersonsWithAlbinism #UnitedNations #HumanRights #AlbinismRights Resources: United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution 47/8 Study on the situation of the violations and abuses of human rights rooted in harmful practices related to accusations of witchcraft and ritual attacks, as well as stigmatization Papua New Guinea Sorcery and Witchcraft Accusation-Related Violence National Action Plan Pan African Parliament Guidelines for Addressing Accusations of Witchcraft and Ritual Attacks IK Ero On Next Steps For Ending Witch Hunts TINAAWAHP Sierra Leone Association of Persons with Albinism Sierra Leone Association of Persons with Albinism Facebook Page Pro Victimis Medical Assistance Sierra Leone End Witch Hunts Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project Massachusetts Witch-Hunt Justice Project Salem Witch-Hunt Education Project --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support

Millions of people are stuck in poverty, hunger, and poor health and education systems that have not yet fully recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic. This is according to the United Nations which also says human rights are under attack. As the world marks Human Rights Day today, Tuesday, UN secretary general Antonio Guterres says it is important to protect, defend and uphold all rights. Maureen Ojiambo reports

Welcome To Country News headlines 7.15 Human Rights Day Rally- segment from the Flagstaff Gardens, with Uncle Robbie Thorpe,Ballardong/ Yuid Nyungah man Uncle Desmond Blurton, and Community member Glen. 7.30 Tilman Ruff spoke about the recent International Campaign Against Nuclear Weapons report on the link between nuclear war, weapons, energy generation & climate crisis.https://icanw.org.au/wp-content/uploads/ICAN-Nuclear-weapons-and-our-climate-web-pages.pdf 8am Alexandra Brown, Medecins Sans Frontieres Medical Communications Adviser spoke about MSF's programme on acute malnutrition.www.msf.org.au SongsFirst Aid Kit - The Lions RoarWooden Shjips- GhoulsJack White - Old Scratch Blues

The campaign runs every year from 25th November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day. Since the 25th, we've spoken to various stakeholders, finding out what their area of focus is and how you could get involved.  This morning we're joined by Chriscy Blouws, Attorney at the Women' s Legal Centre to talk about the work they are involved with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Marketing Systems for Success podcast, host Helen offers a behind-the-scenes look at growing your audience and simplifying your marketing through effective systems.   Helen shares content and marketing ideas for the week commencing December 9th, with themes including Christmas Card Day, Human Rights Day, International Mountain Day, and Gingerbread House Day.   She provides creative examples and emphasises the importance of personalised, on-brand content.   Helen also discusses preparing for the new year and offers insights on engaging clients effectively. Tune in for inspiration and actionable marketing tips.     00:33 Content and Marketing Ideas for the Week   01:51 Creative Marketing Themes and Strategies   03:12 Personalized Marketing Activities   04:27 Empowering Clients and Inclusive Spaces   05:30 Using Metaphors in Marketing   07:50 Building Strong Foundations   09:52 Preparing for the New Year   11:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Useful Links   Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-dickman/    Join the community for more weekly support here: https://www.helendickmancoaching.com/community   

December 10 is the anniversary of the signing of the United Nations' Universal Declaration on Human Rights. Organizers with the Americas Without Sanctions campaign are holding an event (in-person and virtual) in Washington, DC to raise awareness of the US's illegal economic war on one-third of the world's population on Human Rights Day. See SanctionsKill.org for details. Clearing the FOG speaks with Barbara Larcom of the International Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition and Cheryl LaBash of the National Network on Cuba about the event and the current crises facing Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela as a result of US sanctions on them and how these are connected to the liberation of Palestine. For more information, visit PopularResistance.org.

A small step in the wrong direction can sometimes be magnified by greed and willful moral blindness. This was the case seventy years before St. Peter Claver was born in 1580 to a farming family outside of Barcelona, Spain. King Ferdinand of Spain authorized the purchase of 250 African slaves in Lisbon for his territories in New Spain. One hundred years later, 10,000 African slaves were arriving every year to the New Kingdom of Granada, today known as Columbia. The king's small decision to supposedly help farmers and landowners in New Spain meet their need for laborers allowed the slave trade to grow to epidemic proportions throughout the Americas.  St. Peter life's work as a Jesuit priest was among the men and women who arrived exhausted, maltreated, and sick in the port city of Cartagena. He would meet the ships upon their arrival and go down into the holds where the human cargo was packed tightly together. It is estimated that one third of the men and women died in transit. Peter would carry medicine, food, bread, and lemons to those who survived. He attended to their human needs first and then, over time, tried his best to meet their spiritual needs.  Peter also preached the Gospel message to the merchants, sailors, and ship owners. He tried to impress upon them that we are all human beings and that we have a common need to be treated with dignity and respect. When he visited the plantations where the African Americans were working, he would stay with them rather than in the comfortable homes of the landowners. He preached in the city squares, country areas, and was often among the sick in the hospitals. Fellow Jesuit Fr. John Harden could have been reflecting on the life of Peter Claver when he recently wrote: “Love is shown more in deeds than in words. Love does not mean that I like doing what I'm doing, love means that I do it, and the doing is your love.”    Over the course of his life, the conservative estimate is that Peter baptized 300,000 people - and he continued his instructions after they were baptized by distributing holy pictures and having translators help him to preach. He heard 5,000 confessions on a yearly basis. It should be no surprise that his last years were filled with ill health. Unable to leave his room, his community assigned an ex-slave to attend to his needs. Unfortunately, this man abused him and stole his food. Peter did not complain, seeing his ill treatment as a penance for his sins. When he died on September 8, 1654, word spread quickly. People came from all over the countryside to visit his room, which was soon stripped of everything that could be seen as a relic. His life was such a heroic example of the Christian praxis of love and the exercise of human rights that September 9th, the day after Peter's death, is celebrated today in Columbia as Human Rights Day.  St. Peter Claver, pray for us.  

The clear divide between what government chooses to celebrate on Human Rights Day, and what's really happening on the ground. Then, one basic human right countless South Africans are living without. Later, we need to talk about the MK Party… And how kids on the Cape Flats are helping sunbirds find their way home.

South Africa's Human Rights Day: Reflecting on ongoing challenges by Radio Islam

Poet and Activist Lebogang Mashile celebrated 'World Poetry Day' and discussed what Human Rights Day means to her after 30 years in democracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Ferrial Adam, an environmental activist at Water Can, discussed the importance of environmental justice, the development that is needed in South Africa, and her expected to present at the ‘Human Rights Festival' focusing on climate change and adaptation in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thami Dish, social entrepreneur, Human Rights & LGBTQI+ Activist discussed what Human Rights Day means to him as an LGBTQI+ activist, where the disconnect is in terms of the protection of the queer community's rights, and the much-needed education that still needs to be done to ensure the LGBTQI+ community's rights are not violated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moeketsi Koahela, Chairperson of the National Youth Coalition discusses how young people feel about Human Rights Day, why they are discouraged from voting, and how we can encourage the youth to participate to secure South Africa's future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OPPOSITION PARTIES COMMEMORATE HUMAN RIGHTS DAY IN SHARPEVILLE. Human Rights Day - MEC for Human Settlements and Infrastructure Development Lebogang Maile visited Diepkloof Hostel amidst a violent service delivery protest that erupted in the area today by hostel dwellers.A solidarity pilgrimage is taking place calling for an end to the conflict in Gaza, Palestine, in the form of a walk from Simon's Town to the Cape Town CBD, representing the length of the besieged Gaza Strip. Human Rights Day is a chance to celebrate our gains and rededicate ourselves to continue improving workers' lives- COSATU. POSITIVE MASCULINITY IS CRUCIAL TO PROMOTING HUMAN RIGHTS FOR ALL. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL SOUTH AFRICA: No one should be killed fighting for fundamental human rights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highway to Health is brought to you by the KwaZulu Natal Department of Health. Growing KwaZulu Natal Together. Today, we talk about Human Rights Day with Dr Sandile Tshabalala. Webpage

Sara-Jayne chats to The One Who Sings, Zolani Mahola about her performance at Cafe Roux on Human Rights Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pippa speaks to Paula Kelly of the SboNdaba Dance company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Polys Awards brought together all four winners of the Ombudsperson of the Year Award for a panel discussion in Engage XR on Human Rights Day, December 10, 2023, to talk about the tech policy and ethical implications of XR technologies. The panel included myself (2020 winner) along with Avi Bar-Zeev (2021 winner), Brittan Heller (2022 winner), and Micaela Mantegna (2023 winner). This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

Harvard Kennedy School Professor Kathryn Sikkink and former longtime Human Rights Watch executive director Kenneth Roth have spent years both studying the transformational effects of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and have worked on the ground to make its vision of a more just, equal world a reality. On December 10th, the world celebrated not only the annual Human Rights Day, but also the 75th anniversary of the UDHR, which some historians and social scientists consider to be the greatest achievement in the history of humankind. It was the first time representatives of the world community declared that every human person on earth was entitled to the same rights as every other, without discrimination, and no matter the circumstances. It was an achievement that was both historically radical—legal slavery in the United States had ended just 80 years earlier—and yet one which made perfect, urgent sense in the post-World-War-II context of a humanity whose collective conscience was still reeling at the horrors and inhumanity of conflict. Appalled by the dehumanization and mass slaughter of human beings in the Holocaust, where 6 million Jews were exterminated by the Nazis along with Poles, Roma, homosexuals and other groups, by Japanese atrocities including 2.7 million people murdered in Northern China alone, by the first use of atomic weapons, and by other acts of mass civilian killing, the world's nations gathered to write a new definition of what it means to be human. The result was the UDHR, which was drafted by a committee led by former U.S. first lady Eleanor Roosevelt. It was radical not just because it was so universal, but also because it was remarkably comprehensive—going far beyond basics like life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness to enumerating human rights to privacy, health, adequate housing, freedom from torture and slavery, the right to nationality, to take part in government, to work for equal pay, to have protection against unemployment, to unionize, to a decent standard of living, to rest and leisure, to enjoy culture, art, and science, and finally to a social and international order where the rights in the Declaration could be fully realized. Sikkink and Roth join PolicyCast host Ralph Ranalli to explain how the UDHR has forever changed the way we think about our fellow human beings, and to suggest policies that will keep pushing the global community toward a more just, fair, and compassionate world.Policy Recommendations:Kathryn Sikkink's Policy Recommendations:Make teaching about the global origins and transformative impact of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights a core component of studying civics and human rights.Renew the global campaign for democracy and authoritarianism, because history has shown that democracy and human rights complement and help promote one another.Renew the international community's diplomatic efforts to prevent and stop wars, particularly civil wars and intra-country armed conflicts, which are a major source of human rights violations.Ken Roth's Policy Recommendations:Use the celebrations of the UDHR's 75th anniversary to underscore the idea that the UDHR is not a collection of platitudes but a set of international norms that individual world governments must be held accountable to.Strengthen international protections for human rights nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), which play an important role in investigating, and identifying human rights abuses and holding responsible parties to account in the public sphere.Encourage world governments to adopt foreign policy positions that hold their allies accountable for human rights as well as their adversaries.Kathryn Sikkink is the Ryan Family Professor of Human Rights Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. Sikkink's work centers on international norms and institutions, transnational advocacy networks, the impact of human rights law and policies, transitional justice, and the laws of war. She has written numerous books, including “The Hidden Face of Rights: Toward a Politics of Responsibilies,” “Evidence for Hope: Making Human Rights Work in the 21st Century,” and “The Justice Cascade: How Human Rights Prosecutions are Changing World Politics,” which was awarded the Robert F. Kennedy Center Book Award and the Washington Office on Latin America/Duke University Human Rights Book Award. She holds an MA and a PhD from Columbia University and has been a Fulbright Scholar in Argentina and a Guggenheim fellow. She is a member of the American Philosophical Society, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Council on Foreign Relations.Kenneth Roth is the former executive director of Human Rights Watch, one of the world's leading international human rights organizations, which operates in more than 90 countries. Roth has been called  “the godfather of the human rights” for his dedication to the cause and for helping change the way rights violations were covered in the international media. He first learned about human rights abuses from his father, whose Jewish family ran a butchery near Frankfurt in Hitler's Germany. Prior to joining Human Rights Watch in 1987, Roth served as a federal prosecutor in New York and for the Iran-Contra investigation in Washington, DC. A graduate of Yale Law School and Brown University, Roth has conducted numerous human rights investigations and missions around the world. He has written extensively on a wide range of human rights abuses, devoting special attention to issues of international justice, counterterrorism, the foreign policies of the major powers, and the work of the United Nations.Ralph Ranalli of the HKS Office of Communications and Public Affairs is the host, producer, and editor of HKS PolicyCast. A former journalist, public television producer, and entrepreneur, he holds an AB in Political Science from UCLA and an MS in Journalism from Columbia University.The co-producer of PolicyCast is Susan Hughes. Design and graphics support is provided by Lydia Rosenberg, Delane Meadows, Laura King, and the OCPA Design Team. Social media promotion and support is provided by Natalie Montaner and the OCPA Digital Team. 

The holiday season here! So is Human Rights Day. Listen to this special holiday episode about the intersections between justice, human rights, and nuclear weapons. Guests include Mary Dickson (Downwinder and Activist) and Lilly Adams (Union of Concerned Scientists).

Sunday, December 10, was the International Human Rights Day to mark the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations in 1948. Clearing the FOG spoke with human rights defender Cheri Honkala. A founder of the Poor Peoples Economic and Human Rights Campaign and the Poor People's Army, Honkala talks about the worsening situation for poor people in the United States. She also describes the protests that will be taking place at the Republican and Democratic Party's national conventions this summer, an update on her arrest and conviction at the Office of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, DC and her new book, a guide on how to take over vacant houses. For more information, visit PopularResistance.org.

Malaysia is still not a signatory to the UN's 1951 refugee convention or the 1967 protocol. This means the 183,000 refugees and asylum seekers in the country are effectively considered undocumented migrants with no access to public healthcare and education as well as having no right to work. Dr Melati Nungsari, an Associate Professor of Economics at the Asia School of Business takes stock of the current situation in conjunction with Human Rights Day celebrated on Dec 10th.

Local author and volunteer firefighter, Paul Albert, created a new book honoring law enforcement and remembering two of our own. In the children's book ‘True Blue Heroes,' find out how Lt. Dustin DeMonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy are remembered and the lesson behind respecting those in uniform. To pre-order the book: https://www.sillybrainbooks.com/product-page/true-blue-heroes (0:00) Crime on the Mind: How do I handle a street takeover if I'm caught in one? Jim Perez shares why you should invest in dashboard cameras and how to keep from engaging with suspects. (16:13) Fairfield residents are outraged after college students trashed Penfield Beach after a Santacon party. We asked First Selectman Bill Gerber what action comes next for the students responsible. (31:49) December 10th marked the 75th anniversary of Human Rights Day. But as a society, are we falling short of respecting people no matter what? We spoke in length with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. (38:57).

Did you know Intertek was one of the first auditing firms to enter the responsible sourcing space more than 20 years ago? As we celebrate the 75th anniversary of one of the world's most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Catherine Beare, Regional Director Business Assurance, UK and Iberia and Simona Romanoschi the VP of Business Assurance Innovation reflect on our journey here at Intertek on supporting the Human Rights movement. Follow us on- Intertek's Assurance In Action || Twitter || LinkedIn.

Elisa Fernandez Saenz, UN Women Deputy Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia explains, the idea behind the 2023 leitmotive of the campaign "16 days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence" which ends on 10 December, i.e. the Human Rights Day. In the Culture news for this week, we will ivite you to the Slovak Radio Gallery.

Dr. Paul Jourdan, CEO of Amati Global Investors, explores the unique ESGH approach employed by Amati, shedding light on the importance of adding the "H" for Human Rights to ESG, emphasising its significance as a separate category of investment risk. Drawing on experiences over 25 years, he discusses the blind spots in the investment community regarding human rights abuses in supply chains and their far-reaching consequences.To mark Human Rights Day on the 10th of December, the discussion delves into the profound impact of human rights, particularly in international trading of commodities like oil and gas. Paul highlights the oversight in neglecting human rights considerations in these critical sectors, pointing out real-world implications, such as the funding of geopolitical conflicts through resource purchases.Overall, this interview provides a comprehensive overview of Amati's ESGH approach, offering investors a deeper understanding of responsible and ethical investment practices in the ever-evolving landscape of financial markets. It's not an interview to be missed.What's covered in this episode: Why Human Rights should be explicitly added to ESG frameworksWhere the Human Rights framework came fromHow do you balance ESG investing with oil and gas investing?The risk analysis of ESGHThe “yes or no” criteria for Human Rights exclusionsApplying ESGH to natural resource investingThe ‘natural resources curse'Why we still need oil and gas for net zero targetsDifferent types of ESGH analysis undertakenThe difficulty of analysing supply chains and the example of BoohooAre we over-focused on climate change reporting?Why carbon emissions aren't the most important ESGH factorThe difficulty of analysing modern slavery in a companyInvestigating and digging deeper to find potential controversiesHow “ESG mania in 2021” created unrealistic thinkingExamples of how the ESGH framework applies to engagement and stock selectionMore about Amati Global Investors: Amati is a specialist fund management boutique based in Scotland. The Elite Rated WS Amati UK Listed Smaller Companies fund has a very solid investment framework, which has consistently worked for 20 years, under Dr. Paul Jourdan's management. The Elite Radar WS Amati Strategic Metals fund was launched in March 2021, with the company also running a number of other specialist strategies.Read more about Amati Global Investors ESG ConsiderationsLearn more on fundcalibre.comPlease remember, we've been discussing individual companies to bring investing to life for you. It's not a recommendation to buy or sell. The fund may or may not still hold these companies at the time of listening. Elite Ratings are based on FundCalibre's research methodology and are the opinion of FundCalibre's research team only.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Siobhan O'Connor, Manager of Services at Clare Haven and Valerie Gleeson, TLC Coordinator from Barnardos, to highlight an event aimed at raising awareness and calling for the prevention and elimination of violence against women. The 16 Days of Action on Violence Against Women will be marked by Clare Haven Services later this month. The event against gender-based violence is an annual international campaign from November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, until December 10th, Human Rights Day. Picture (c) Siobhan O'Connor

A small step in the wrong direction can sometimes be magnified by greed and willful moral blindness.  This was the case seventy years before St. Peter Claver was born in 1580 to a farming family outside of Barcelona, Spain.  King Ferdinand of Spain authorized the purchase of 250 African slaves in Lisbon for his territories in New Spain.  One hundred years later, 10,000 African slaves were arriving every year to the New Kingdom of Granada, today known as Columbia.  The king's small decision to supposedly help farmers and landowners in New Spain meet their need for laborers allowed the slave trade to grow to epidemic proportions throughout the Americas. St. Peter life's work as a Jesuit priest was among the men and women who arrived on slave ships from West Africa exhausted, maltreated, and sick in the port city of Cartagena.  He would meet the ships upon their arrival and go down into the holds where the human cargo was packed tightly together.  It is estimated that one third of the men and women died in transit.  Peter would carry medicine, food, bread, and lemons to those who survived.  He attended to their human needs first and then, over time, tried his best to meet their spiritual needs.  Peter also spoke the Gospel message to the merchants, sailors, and ship owners. He tried to impress upon them that we are all human beings and that we have a common need to be treated with dignity and respect.  When he visited the plantations where the African Americans were working, he would stay with them rather than in the comfortable homes of the landowners.  He preached in the city squares, country areas, and was often among the sick in the hospitals.  Fellow Jesuit Fr. John Harden could have been reflecting on the life of Peter Claver when he recently wrote: “Love is shown more in deeds than in words.  Love does not mean that I like doing what I'm doing, love means that I do it, and the doing is your love.”   Over the course of his life, the conservative estimate is that Peter baptized 300,000 people - and he continued his instructions after they were baptized by distributing holy pictures and having translators help him to preach.  He heard 5,000 confessions on a yearly basis.It should be no surprise that his last years were filled ill health.  Unable to leave his room, his  community assigned an ex-slave to attend to his needs.  Unfortunately, this man abused him and stole his food.  Peter did not complain, seeing his ill treatment as a penance for his sins.  When he died on September 8, 1654, word spread quickly.  People came from all over the countryside to visit his room, which was soon stripped of everything that could be seen as a relic.  His life was such a heroic example of the Christian praxis of love and the exercise of human rights that September 9th, the day after Peter's death, is celebrated today in Columbia as Human Rights Day.  St. Peter Claver, pray for us.  Blessings, Fr. Kevin MacDonald, C.Ss.R.

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