Podcasts about human rights studies

Welcome back, Sonoma!  After a year-long hiatus, we talk to journalists from across the country and around the world about recent stories they've covered, the process behind reporting on them, and a big story where they are.  Our guests this week (in order of appearance): Gillian Goodman is a freelance journalist from New York currently in Georgia covering the election at local independent news The Current, where she hosts a weekly political podcast Coastal Navigator. Karla Marie Sanford writes for The Washington Post Well+Being desk. Jesse Lin is a reporter for the Green Bay Press-Gazette covering the community of Green Bay, as well as politics in northeast Wisconsin. Xiomara Moore is a fellow at the ⁠Texas Tribune in Austin, Texas.⁠ Nic Stevens is the creator of ⁠DrinkingFolk.com⁠, a diverse website covering "the human side of drink." Natália Silva is the executive editor at ⁠Radio Novelo in Brazil. Maurice Oniango is a freelance documentarian based in New York City.  Francesca Maria Lorenzini is a podcast and video producer for the ⁠Amman Center for Human Rights Studies⁠. Jude Taha is a faculty lecturer at ⁠Jordan Media Institute⁠. This episode was recorded live from the KSVY studios in Sonoma on October 14th.  All production, editing, and interviewing this week, including music composition, was done by me.  Thanks for tuning in! 

In this episode Fathi Nimer and Abdaljawad Omar rejoin the podcast to talk about recent events including the Israeli attacks on Lebanon, the assassination of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, and the Iranian retailatory strikes, which took place on October 1st. We conclude by talking a bit about the meaning of October 7th, 2023 one year later. Here is a video version of the episode if you prefer to watch the conversation. Despite the difficulty in fully drawing meaning from something we're still in the midst of, Fathi and Abboud do offer excellent analysis of the current state of the war, and of the importance of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. Fathi Nimer is Al-Shabaka's Palestine policy fellow. He previously worked as a research associate with the Arab World for Research and Development, a teaching fellow at Birzeit University, and a program officer with the Ramallah Center for Human Rights Studies. Fathi holds a master's degree in political science from Heidelberg University and is the co-founder of DecolonizePalestine.com, a knowledge repository for the Palestinian question. Fathi's research revolves around political economy and contentious politics. His current focus is on food sovereignty, agroecology, and the resistance economy in Palestine. Abdaljawad Omar is a writer, analyst, and lecturer based in Ramallah, Palestine. He has written extensively in Arabic. In English Abboud has contributed to Electronic Intifada, Mondoweiss, and Ebb Magazine among other outlets. This is his 13th episode on MAKC. All of those episodes are collected in this playlist.  Giving direct aid to people in Gaza is a way of directly intervening against the genocidal policy of zionist settler colonialism and US imperialism. We recommend the Sameer Project as a a grassroots direct-aid organization that provides tents, water, food and medical aid to Palestinians in Gaza, including areas of the north where the Zionist entity does not allow NGOs to function. We'll link a recent livestream we hosted with Hala from the Sameer Project as well as links to their funds. We also just passed our 7th anniversary at Millennials Are Killing Capitalism, this episode today marks our 275th audio episode of MAKC. In addition, in just the last year we've hosted 126 livestreams on our YouTube channel. With me primarily operating in the video realm over the past year in order to respond more quickly to developing events, we have had to pay for some outside support on some of the audio production but also that process has slowed a bit. Our most recent payment for October from patreon was our lowest level of support from patrons since May of 2023. There are a variety of factors contributing to that I'm sure, but if people are able to become patrons of the show we can really use your support to support what we're already doing and to pay for production work as well to get more audio episodes released. Join for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/millennialsarekillingcapitalism. We will have a patreon member exclusive episode this week on the contradictions of using Youtube as a platform for this work. Jared Ball, Renee Johnston, and Geechee Yaw who I recently did a two part video collaboration with about elections, will join us for that conversation as well. I recently participated in a two part discussion with them on elections which we held on MAKC & Black Liberation Media. We're hosting our discussion on censorship on patreon so we can speak totally freely about YouTube as a platform.

Prof. Nancy Harrowitz, the Director of the Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies at Boston University, joins Cantor Eyal Bitton to discuss the pressing issues of antisemitism on campus, exploring the steps taken to ensure student safety and how to evaluate schools for potential concerns. We also examine whether comparisons to pre-War Germany are alarmist or warranted, and discuss the effectiveness of Holocaust education in combating antisemitism in light of the events of October 7. We reflect on what October 7 has taught us about Jewish identity in America and consider new approaches to teaching the Holocaust in our current environment.Nancy Harrowitz is the Director of the Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies at Boston University, as well as the director of a new program in Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights Studies. She has written on the confluence of antisemitism and misogyny in the nineteenth century, as well as on Italian Jewish authors such as Giorgio Bassani, Primo Levi, and Carlo Levi. Her most recent book is "Primo Levi and the Identity of a Survivor." She served as Chair of the Working Group on Antisemitism and anti-Israeli Harassment at Boston University this past semester. **The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of Eyal Bitton or Congregation Neveh Shalom.

The Reformasi Dispatch podcast delves into turbulence in Thai politics with the director of the Regional Centre for Human Rights Studies at Isan's Ubon Ratchathani University.  Amid charges against Thaksin, a move to dissolve Move Forward and hunger strikes by political prisoners, Titipon estimates what might lie ahead, proximately and longer term.  And in Indonesian politics, Erin and Kevin review cabinet rumors and new policies on halal import certification and coal-mining licenses for religious organizations - as well as how the president and president-elect still remain 'in sync'.Read Erin's newsletter Dari Mulut Ke Mulut here: https://darimulut.beehiiv.com/

Pro-Palestinian campus protests at universities across the country - including Sac State and Cal Poly Humboldt. Also, Loaves and Fishes responds to a landmark Supreme Court case on homelessness. Finally, Nevada County holds a “Dark Sky Photo Contest.” Pro-Palestinian Campus Protests Hundreds of students have been arrested following pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses across the country. The demonstrations and encampments are in support of the people of Gaza, and come with demands that universities divest from companies that do business with Israel. The organization behind the national movement is Students for Justice in Palestine, which says it's supporting over 350 solidarity organizations across the U.S., including California state universities like Sacramento State. Cal Poly Humboldt demonstrations escalated over the past week. The university says 25 people were arrested Tuesday morning after protesters occupied two campus buildings and defied orders to disperse last Friday. Cal Poly Humboldt put a hard closure to campus over the weekend that extends through May 10 — the end of the semester. Kianna Znika is a student journalist and the station manager for KRFH, the student-run radio station at Cal Poly Humboldt. Sage Alexander is a reporter with the Times-Standard. Keith David Watenpaugh is a Professor and Director of Human Rights Studies at UC Davis. Sacramento State and Cal Poly Humboldt were both invited to the show but declined. The Cal State Office of the Chancellor declined an interview, but in a statement responded to how CSU campuses are responding to demonstrations, “While the CSU operates as a system, it consists of 23 universities, each with unique sets of circumstances and local jurisdictions. As such, campuses are best qualified to make real-time decisions through a local lens, while understanding they have the support of the Chancellor's Office.” Loaves & Fishes The Supreme Court is still considering the case of Grants Pass v. Johnson, which has been described as the most important case about homelessness in decades. The legal question revolves around whether unhoused people can be criminally punished for sleeping or camping outside, even if adequate shelter is not available. Loaves & Fishes Executive Director Angela Hassell joins Insight to talk about the services her organization provides, and what a Supreme Court decision could mean for the unhoused community here in Sacramento, which faces both a homelessness and affordable housing crisis. Dark Sky Photo Contest There has been a growing “dark skies” push from cities and counties that want to maintain an unadulterated night sky in rural spaces and protected wildlands. In an effort to raise awareness about light pollution, Nevada County launched Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, a photo contest capturing the naturally dark sky and its beauty - as well as the impact bright city lights can have on the landscape. Nevada County District 1 Supervisor Heidi Hall and Project Administrator Ariel Lovett join Insight with more on the contest and overall mission.

Host Alex Ritch sits down with Kyle Matthews, the Executive Director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies. They discuss digital concerns surrounding online extremism and speculate on the future trajectory of the issue.

 A human rights professor discusses Palestinians and the Israel-Hamas War. What is causing an ongoing veterinarian shortage across California animal shelters. Free state park passes at public libraries. Palestinians and the Israel-Hamas War Just over a month ago, on Oct. 7, Hamas militants launched attacks on Israel, killing civilians and taking hundreds of hostages. In retaliation, Israel has conducted extensive bombing campaigns and launched a ground invasion of the isolated Gaza Strip. Health officials in Gaza report that over 11,000 people have been killed so far, while Israeli authorities count over 1,200 dead. As the fighting continues, increasingly forceful attention has been called to the human rights challenges of the current conflict, from allegations of war crimes and ethnic cleansing, to concerns over antisemitism and Islamophobia here at home.  Keith David Watenpaugh, professor and director of Human Rights Studies at UC Davis, joins Insight for a deeper look at the human rights challenges of the current war.   Veterinarian Shortages at Animal Shelters There are more than 200 animal shelters across California and many are facing a growing dilemma– caring for more animals with less staff. Money doesn't seem to be the main driver, but an ongoing veterinarian shortage that escalated during the pandemic. A study this year from the San Francisco SPCA and UC Davis shows that of the shelters that have budgeted positions for veterinarians and vet nurses, more than half of those positions remain vacant. Which means hundreds of thousands of shelter animals across the state do not have access to reliable veterinary care– with consequences that include overcrowding, higher instances of illness and euthanasia. Front Street Animal Shelter in the city of Sacramento is among the sites impacted. Dr. Victoria Smalley is Front Street's only full-time veterinarian and joins us with a closer look at the challenges. And Dr. Kate Hurley is the director of the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, which partnered for the study, and joins us with a closer look at a veterinary shortage across the state, and how the community can help.   State Park Passes at Public Libraries Visiting a state park may not be in the cards for many lower income Californians. Entry fees coupled with the cost to get there, like gas, can add up quickly. CapRadio Politics Reporter Nicole Nixon joins us about a state park entry program that is free and only requires a library card to access. We'll also learn about how Californians can get free access to gear that makes exploring the outdoors even more enjoyable.

We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson – Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”. Mercedes brings us details of her conversation with Frank Lowenstein, former U.S. special envoy for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations - on what the White House is doing to contain the conflict in Gaza from spreading - and what it could take to diffuse the situation. Next, we've seen civilian casualties on both sides of the Israel-Hamas war, but are war crimes being committed? We discuss the process to investigate and prosecute potential war crimes, with Kyle Matthews, Executive Director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University. Finally, Paris…the city known for its style, cuisine, love, and now a bed bug infestation! We get some ‘pro tips' on how to avoid these ‘unwanted' travel companions - with the Travel Lady – Lesley Keyter.

The war between Israel and Hamas is in its 11th day. We begin with Kyle Matthews, the executive director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University, followed by Jon Allen, senior fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto, and a former Canadian ambassador to Israel. Finally, Vancouver psychiatrist Dr. Diane McIntosh discusses how news out of Israel and Gaza affect people mentally and emotionally.

A closer look at the bills Governor Newsom signed and vetoed over the weekend. UC Davis steps in to help refugee students from Artsakh protect their educational information. We discuss the inaugural Wellness Academy, a free virtual education series.   Politico's California Playbook Governor Newsom signed and vetoed a stack of bills over the weekend.  We'll take a closer look at what bills survived and which ones didn't.  Plus, Kevin McCarthy, out as House Speaker.  Who will replace him and will California feel an impact without someone in the Speaker's chair?  And, now that California has a new Senator, the big question surrounding Laphonza Butler is whether or not she will run for the seat in 2024.  We'll discuss it all with Co-author of POLITICO's California Playbook, Dustin Gardiner. UC Davis' Backpack Program Over 100,000 refugees from the historic Armenian enclave of Artsakh have poured into the tiny South Caucasus country of Armenia following a mass exodus brought on by Azerbaijani aggression. UC Davis is stepping in to help refugee students from Artsakh protect their educational information as Azerbaijan executes a mass ethnic cleansing of the enclave.  UC Davis Professor and Director of Human Rights Studies, Keith David Watenpaugh joins us to discuss the humanitarian crisis and how Article 26 Backpack works. UC Davis Wellness Academy , Interim Dean of the UC Davis School of Medicine, and Dr. Scott Fishman, Executive Director of the Office of Wellness Education at UC Davis Health, discuss the inaugural Wellness Academy, a free virtual education series on wellness that is open to all, with lectures presented by esteemed UC Davis Faculty and experts in their field. Each virtual wellness lecture session will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m for four Saturdays in a row, beginning Oct. 14. 

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Where are we with viruses in 2020, and is worrying over a “tripledemic” worth the same amount of time and energy as previous years? Tim Hortons is now offering more than doughnuts, more than soup, more than muffins and… whatever that steak sandwich was they were pitching for a while… now they have fashionable Timmies apparel. Canadian pipeline giant Enbridge Inc. is betting big on the long-term value of natural gas in the energy transition as the world seeks to shift away from more polluting forms of fuel, buying three U.S. utilities for US$9.4-billion to create the continent's largest natural gas utility. Kids going back to school – or heading into it for the first time – face separation anxiety and other mental health challenges. City staff are still preparing for talks with a provincial facilitator on the development of ex-Greenbelt lands despite Premier Doug Ford's announced review of the protected zone, including parcels his government has yanked out. Since the story in Oakville shop teacher wearing oversized prosthetic breasts and an outfit that many would call unprofessional attire – regardless of gender identity – first made headlines last year, Joe Warmington of the Toronto Sun has tracked the developments. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University. Kyle Matthews, Executive Director of The Montréal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP. Danielle Sirianni Molnar, Brock University Associate Professor of Child and Youth Studies. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Andrea Horwath, Mayor, City of Hamilton. Joe Warmington, Columnist with the Toronto Sun. Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

In 2023, India surpassed China in numbers of total population and holds the presidency of the prestigious G20, shortly after it overtook the UK as the world's fifth largest economy in terms of GDP. Simultaneously, various actors are courting India's favour for international policy projects, such as the adoption of ambitious climate targets or peace plans for the war in Ukraine. Given India's rise, the volume Global India: The Pursuit of Influence and Status (Routledge, 2023) focuses on the different manifestations of India's role in the world as well as its own multi-layered identity. To what extent do BJP Hindu nationalism and Narendra Modi's leadership play into India's global role? How is India's approach assessed by domestic, regional, and global audiences? Does India's role as a regional and global power materialise in the global climate regime? Simon Kaack has recently completed his Master's in Human Rights Studies at Lund University, in which he focused on human rights in Southeast Asia, ASEAN's institutionalisation and its relationship with the EU. As a student assistant at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies he worked on the global climate regime and future politics, particularly in the context of India. He discusses the book and the issues raised therein with its editor Chris Ogden and author Miriam Prys-Hansen. Chris Ogden is Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Asian Security at the School of International Relations within the University of St. Andrews. His research analyses the relationship between national identity, security and domestic politics in South Asia (primarily India) and East Asia (primarily China), as well as the rise of great powers, authoritarianism in global politics, and China's coming world order. Miriam Prys-Hansen is Lead Research Fellow and Head of the Research Programme "Global Orders and Foreign Policies" at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies. Within her work, Miriam focuses on regional and emerging powers, such as the BRICS states, as well as global and regional environmental politics and the global climate regime, specifically regarding India's role therein.

On the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine, join the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University for a Twitter Spaces conversation on the resilience of Ukraine's civil society. Speakers:  - Oleksandra Povoroznyk, Kyiv-based translator and journalist  - Alina Bondarenko, communications professional in Washington DC and arising expert in Ukrainian cultural diplomacy - Anton Liagusha, dean of the Faculty of Social sciences and Humanities, Kyev School of Economics. Now Associate Professor, George Mason University. Specialist in Public History, media analysis, propaganda expert - Katerina Sviderska, MA student at the Université de Montréal - Moderator: Marie Lamensch, Project coordinator, MIGS  

On 11 January, President Joko Widodo gave a national address in which he acknowledged gross violations of human rights had occurred in Indonesia and expressed his regret and sympathy for the victims. He referred to 12 incidents involving historical rights violations, including the 1965-66 killings, the extrajudicial killings of criminals in the 1980s (known as Petrus), kidnappings and disappearances of students and activists in the late 1990s, the Talangsari incident in Lampung in 1989, and a number of events in Aceh and Papua. Jokowi made the statement at an event where he accepted the recommendations of a team he had assembled in 2022 to consider non-judicial resolution of past violations of human rights. The presidential statement included a commitment to recovery and restoration of the rights of victims, and to ensuring that such events do not happen again. What is the significance of Jokowi's acknowledgement and why did he choose to make it now? How has it been received by victims, their relatives and the human rights community in Indonesia? And does it signal a step towards further processes of truth seeking and accountability for past human rights violations? In this week's episode of Talking Indonesia, Dr Jemma Purdey speaks to Dr Sri Lestari Wahyuningroem, author of Transitional Justice from State to Civil Society Democratization in Indonesia. She is Fulbright Fellow at the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, Harvard Kennedy School, and director of the Center for Citizenship and Human Rights Studies, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional. In 2023, the Talking Indonesia podcast is co-hosted by Dr Jemma Purdey from Monash University, Dr Dave McRae from the Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society at the University of Melbourne, Dr Jacqui Baker from Murdoch University, and Tito Ambyo from RMIT. Photo by Akbar Nugroho Gumay/Antara.

8 octobre 2022 - Rencontre avec Ziad Abdel Tawab, directeur du Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies, Hyam Yared, écrivaine, Sana Yazigi, fondatrice du site «Mémoire Créative». Modération: Giovanna Tanzarella, vice-présidente du Réseau Euromed France (Ref). Clôture: Bernard Valéro, ancien ambassadeur [Alcazar Marseille] Retrouvez la vidéo : https://youtu.be/Fo-JJu9hVJ4 Suivez nos évènements sur les réseaux sociaux YouTube: @iReMMO | Facebook: @institutiremmo | Twitter: @IiReMMO | Instagram: @institutiremmo | LinkedIn : @Institut iReMMO Soutenez notre chaîne Tipeee : @iremmo Lilo : @iremmo HelloAsso : @iremmo

The BTLJ podcast sits down with Robert Koulish to discuss bias in algorithms. Dr. Koulish is a political scientist at the University of Maryland and serves as the Director of MLaw, which is the University's law programs. Much of his current research has focused on risk assessment within immigration detention centers. Professor Koulish is the author of Immigration and American Democracy: Subverting the Rule of Law and co-editor of Immigration, Detention, Risk, and Human Rights: Studies on Immigration and Crime.

Shocking images from Ukraine emerged this week, depicting war crimes and massacres happening in Bucha, a town outside Kyiv. Suddenly, onlookers are using the word "genocide" to describe what has, until recently, most often called a war. But is it a genocide? Do these crimes against humanity qualify, or do we risk watering down the term if we apply it too quickly or too often? Jews, in particular, have a stake in any global conversation on the subject, as comparisons to the Holocaust will inevitably come up. To unpack these complex issues, we're joined by two guests: Bob Rae, Canada's ambassador to the United Nations, and Frank Chalk, the director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University. What we talked about Get tickets to Mazel Tov here and use the promo code CHAIPROMO to get a $10 discount Read "Ancient Hebrew curse tablet found by Katy archaeologist could be proof of older Bible timeline" at the Houston Chronicle Credits Bonjour Chai is hosted by Avi Finegold, Ilana Zackon and David Sklar. Michael Fraiman is the producer. Andre Goulet is the technical producer. Our theme music is by Socalled. The show is a co-production from The Jewish Learning Lab and The CJN, and is distributed by The CJN Podcast Network. To learn how to support the show by subscribing to this podcast, please watch this video.

A conversation with Andrea Pitts, who teaches in the Department of Philosophy at University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina, where they are also affiliated with a number of other programs including the Center for Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Studies, the Women's and Gender Studies Program, and the Social Aspects of Health Initiative. Andrea has published widely on Latin American and Latinx philosophy, as well as decolonial and postcolonial approaches to European thinkers, with particular emphasis on such how thinkers help us reimagine approaches to gender, race, sexuality, nation, and carcerality. In this conversation, we discuss Andrea's new book Nos/Otras: Gloria E. Anzaldúa, Multiplicitous Agency, and Resistance, which was published in late-2021 by State University of New York University Press. Our conversation here focuses on the key concepts and arguments in the book about the place of race/gender/nation in the work of Anzaldúa and its implications for the theory and practice of philosophy.

The Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies, the Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights hosted a special event to mark the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and Prevention of this Crime. The event was the official Canadian launch of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's new report and consisted of a presentation of the report's findings and a discussion on the role of Canada in helping protect the Uyghur minority in China. Speakers: - Naomi Kikoler, Director of the Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. - Kyle Matthews, Executive Director of Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University. - Irwin Cotler, Founder and International Chair of the Raoul Wallenberg Center for Human Rights, former Attorney General of Canada and former Minister of Justice of Canada. - Robert Fife, Ottawa Bureau Chief for The Globe and Mail and the host of CTV's "Question Period with The Globe and Mail's Robert Fife." -  Nursiman Abdurashid, Uyghur activist.

Hello and welcome to The Future of Europe Podcast. Europe is at a crossroads and there are many predictions as to what direction it will take and in this podcast, we will look at key issues that will affect the European sphere in the next decade. Our podcast covers topics that will affect the future of the nations that inhabit the European continent. We will also bring an uniquely Irish perspective, and address how the smaller European states are going to progress by using Ireland as benchmark. Our guests will be from many different walks of life and backgrounds, each bringing their perspective on how the Europe of today will become the Europe of tomorrow. This series is presented in cooperation with the The Communicating Europe Initiative. The CEI was established in 1995 to raise awareness about the European Union and to improve the quality and accessibility of public information on European issues. You can find out more about the CEI by visiting our website at TheEuropeanNetwork.eu or logging on to the dfa.ie In this episode, we will be discussing the future of Neutrality in Europe with my guest Bárbara Matias. Bárbara works for the European Commission's DG INTPA's Southeast Asia unit. Bárbara has previously  worked in Kosovo as Research Fellow at the Group for Legal and Political Studies and as a Programme Officer in NATO's Operations Division, on Iraq capacity-building and on Covid-19 aid coordination with the EU. Bárbara has written for online political platforms and peer-review journals since 2015. She holds a Master in Human Rights Studies from Columbia University, New York where she was a Fulbright Graduate Scholar and undergraduate lecturer. By accessing this podcast, you acknowledge that the entire contents and design of this podcast, are the property of The European Network, or used by The European Network with permission, and are protected under Irish. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this podcast may save and use information contained in the podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this podcast may be made without the prior written permission of The European Network.

An update on the Caldor Fire in El Dorado County which jumped Highway 50, promoting closures. Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn discusses why he is retiring at the end of this year. UC Davis creates a cloud-based ‘backpack' for Afghan refugees and those displaced to safely secure documents. Al Capone's family connection to Sacramento, ahead of an auction of his estate. Today's Guests City of Sacramento Fire Department Public Information Officer Captain Keith Wade with updates from the Caldor Fire in El Dorado County Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn on his retirement at the end of the year, time in Sacramento law enforcement, and what's next Professor and Founding Director of Human Rights Studies at UC Davis Keith David Watenpaugh breaks down the human rights crisis in Afghanistan and the department's efforts to have Afghan students secure their academic documents Granddaughter of infamous mobster Al Capone, Diane Patricia Capone, talks about her grandfather's personal side as father and grandfather and his time at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. Antique dealer, auctioneer, and appraiser, Brian Witherell, on the forthcoming auction of Al Capone's estate in Sacramento 

In this episode of Finding Hope Counselor Mandy talks with Dr. John Cox, a professor of Global Studies at UNC Charlotte and director of the Center for Holocaust, Genocide & Human Rights Studies. John shares that his two greatest losses were the recent passing of his Dad, and his trip to Bosnia two years ago where he felt profound trauma, sorrow and rage. Throughout his career he has been educating people about what has REALLY happened with genocide and the injustices he sees. He encourages our listeners by saying “small acts have a ripple effect and can have a bigger impact than you think they will, so don't discount them – keep doing them.” Dr. John Cox is a professor of Global Studies at UNC Charlotte and directs the Center for Holocaust, Genocide & Human Rights Studies. Before coming to UNCC in 2011, John founded and directed a genocide & human rights-studies center at Florida Gulf Coast University. Cox earned his Ph.D. in History at UNC-Chapel Hill in 2006. John has written and lectured widely on racism and genocide as well as resistance and, at least as importantly, has been active in human-rights, anti-racist, and pro-liberation activism since his college years in the '80s. To learn more about Dr. Cox visit: https://globalstudies.uncc.edu/john-cox CONNECT WITH MANDY: Website: http://mandybird.com/ FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/counselormandybird Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/counselormandy

According to one estimate, the global refugee population has more than doubled over the past decade to 26 million.  Professor Keith Watenpaugh, director of the Human Rights Studies program at UC Davis, leads an innovative project to help refugee students start or continue their university education — even as they're displaced and on the move. In this episode of The Backdrop, Watenpaugh discusses the Article 26 Backpack project, the rapid growth of UC Davis' Human Rights Studies program and his rethinking of the history of humanitarianism.

A Uygur family in Yuli county, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, April 15, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua]Although China has made constant efforts to inform the world about its human rights developments, some Western countries choose to ignore the facts and use attacks on the nation's human rights issues as a political tool to curb the country's development, human rights experts said.Over the past century, the Communist Party of China has invested a huge amount of effort in human rights protection, contributing significantly to global progress in the area, according to a white paper on the practices of the CPC in respecting and protecting human rights released by the State Council Information Office on Thursday.Despite the progress made in improving Chinese people's economic, social and cultural rights as well as their civil and political rights and the right of religious beliefs, some Western countries still turn a blind eye to the facts and make ungrounded accusations, Lu Guangjin, secretary-general of the China Society for Human Rights Studies, said on Thursday.These countries don't actually care about Chinese people's rights and use them as an excuse to interfere in China's internal affairs and prevent it from growing stronger, Lu said. "Such moves clearly have a political agenda rather than being the result of simple misunderstandings," he said.On accusations by some Western politicians on human rights issues in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Lu said, "If they really care about the human rights of people in Xinjiang, why didn't they condemn the violent acts when terrorist attacks occurred in the region?"Since the 18th National Congress of the CPC in late 2012, the Party has attached greater importance to improving the systems and mechanisms for respecting and protecting human rights. The principle that "human rights should be fully respected and protected" was included in the report to the congress.China has been continuously communicating its views on human rights protection to the world, said He Zhipeng, executive director of Jilin University's Human Rights Research Institute. "We have answered questions from many foreign organizations and governments on the country's human rights issues, so the international community can learn about key actions taken by China in the sector," He said.China has signed 26 international human rights instruments, including six core United Nations conventions. The country has had constructive talks with relevant treaty bodies and adopted their suggestions in accordance with the actual conditions in China, according to the white paper.The country has also undertaken three cycles of the UN Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review process since 2009, with its reports being adopted, and it has given due attention and responsible feedback to all suggestions from other countries. Most countries have affirmed China's achievements in this regard and its contribution to international human rights, the paper said.Many proposals raised by China, such as the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind, actually are closely related to improving the human rights of people around the world in different aspects, including their rights to employment, basic living, social security, health, education, culture, environment and property that are essential to the rights of all to life and development, He said.

The Montreal Institute of Genocide and Human Rights Studies (MIGS), in collaboration with United Tegaru Canada hosted a virtual discussion to shine light on the ongoing humanitarian crisis occurring in northern Ethiopia's Tigray Region. Speakers: Allan Rock, President Emeritus of the University of Ottawa and Professor, Faculty of Law. Nima Elbagir, award-winning international television correspondent, CNN Mukesh Kapila, Professor (Emeritus) of Global Health & Humanitarian Affairs at the University of Manchester Tag Elkhazin, Senior Fellow at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University. mModerator: Kyle Matthews, Executive Director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies.

Les manifestations ne sont pas un phénomène récent en Algérie, mais le mouvement de protestation Hirak a des caractéristiques distinctes et a permis d’unir les Algérien.ne.s autour d’une cause commune. Alors que les élections législatives algériennes se dérouleront le 12 juin prochain, le vent de changement venu des rues peut-il amener des réformes significatives ?Pour répondre à ces interrogations, trois spécialistes de la région étaient réunis sous la férule de Marie Lamensch, chercheure au Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies de l’Université Concordia : Houssam Eddine Beggas, journaliste et chercheur algérien, Miloud Chennoufi, professeur au Collège des Forces canadiennes de Toronto, et Khaled Drareni, journaliste, fondateur du Casbah Tribune et correspondant à TV5 Monde.

Atrocity crimes are considered to be the most serious crimes against humanity. Its status as an international crime is based on the belief that the acts associated with it affect the dignity of human beings. This discussion brings together three high-level experts to reflect, and review current thinking on atrocity prevention approaches.  Alice Nderitu, UN Secretary General's Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide Lt-General Roméo Dallaire, former Canadian Senator, MIGS Distinguished Senior Fellow. David Donat Cattin, Secretary-General, Parliamentarians for Global Action Moderated by Kyle Matthews, Executive Director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies   

The Canadian parliament just voted to label Chinese policies and actions towards Uyghur Muslims in northwestern Xinjiang province a genocide.  Is this the right term?  Borealis talks to Concordia University's Director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies to unpack these issues.About my guest Kyle MatthewsKyle is the Executive Director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (MIGS) at Concordia University. He joined MIGS as Lead Researcher of the Will to Intervene Project in 2008 and was appointed Senior Deputy Director in 2011. At Concordia he founded the Raoul Wallenberg Legacy of Leadership project as well as the Digital Mass Atrocity Preventing Lab, which works to counter online extremism and study how social media platforms are being used as a weapon of war.►Find out more about my guest Kyle  MatthewsAbout the host Phil Gurski:Phil is the President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Ltd. and Programme Director for the Security, Economics and Technology (SET) hub at the University of Ottawa’s Professional Development Institute (PDI). He worked as a senior strategic analyst at CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) from 2001-2015, specializing in violent Islamist-inspired homegrown terrorism and radicalisation.►Check Phil's latest book ''The Peaceable Kingdom'' - https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/the-peaceable-kingdom/►Website - https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/►Twitter - https://twitter.com/borealissaves►LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-gurski-8942468/►Email - borealisrisk@gmail.com

Greg joined Kapor Capital in 2019 and focuses on Agtech, Energy, and Infrastructure investments. Prior to joining Kapor Capital, Greg was a consultant for several funds, foundations, corporations, and family offices. Greg was also previously on the investment team at Village Capital, an early-stage venture fund and accelerator, and was focused on finding, training, and investing in founders working to solve big global problems. Greg began his investment career at Unitus Capital, an investment bank based in Bangalore, India. Before moving into the investment field, Greg worked as a product manager for FINCA International, a global micro-finance bank, and as a grant-writer and researcher at the Amman Center for Human Rights Studies in Amman, Jordan. He also was a SAT/ACT tutor for students in the United States and Jordan. Greg received his B.A. in International Political Economy the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. Outside of work, Greg enjoys boxing, playing soccer, building things out of wood, and hiking the trails of northern California.

Join this digital townhall to learn about COVID-19 disinformation and the future of internet governance and content moderation. Tina Purnat, World Health Organization Fenwick McKelvey, Concordia University Elizabeth Dubois, University of Ottawa Rory Smith, First Draft News Philippe-Andre Rodriguez, Global Affairs Canada The Canadian Coalition to Counter COVID Digital Disinformation is a project organized by the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies with funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage's Digital Citizens Initiative. The team is working to enhance Canadian citizens' digital literacy and resiliency as they come in contact with misinformation and disinformation relating to COVID-19. As part of this work, a series of digital townhalls will be held on issues like foreign interference, conspiracy theories and fake news. Stay tuned for more events hosted on these topics.

In this second installment of our series on COVID-19 and disinformation we discussed key actors, themes, and impacts of conspiracy theories and disinformation in the Canadian context.We will be joined by: Dr. Joan Donovan (Shorenstein Center at Harvard University), Melanie Smith (Graphika), and Dr. Heidi Tworek (UBC & CIGI). Aphrodite Salas (Concordia University) moderated this discussion.The discussion was streamed live on YouTubeThe Canadian Coalition to Counter COVID Digital Disinformation is a project organized by the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies with funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage's Digital Citizens Initiative. We are working to enhance Canadian citizens' digital literacy and resiliency as they come in contact with misinformation and disinformation relating to COVID-19.As part of this work, we are holding a series of digital townhalls on issues like foreign interference, conspiracy theories, and fake news. Stay tuned for more events hosted on these topics.

In this episode Jonathan talks with Maha Abdallah about her work in human rights advocacy focused on achieving and protecting Palestinian rights and her work on Business and Human Rights.Maha Abdallah is an international advocacy officer at the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies. She is formerly a senior legal researcher and advocacy officer at Al-Haq, focusing on business and human rights and corporate accountability in occupied territory and conflict-affected settings. Maha holds an LL.M. in International Human Rights Law from the Irish Center for Human Rights.

In this first installment of our series on COVID-19 and disinformation we discussed key actors, themes, and impacts of foreign interference and disinformation in the Canadian context.- Marcus Kolga (Founder of DisinfoWatch and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute)- Camille François (Chief Innovation Officer at Graphika)- Alice Stollmeyer (Executive Director of Defend Democracy). - Michael Petrou (Editor-in-Chief of Open Canada) will moderate the discussion.This event was livestreamed on the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies' Facebook and YouTube pages.The Canadian Coalition to Counter COVID Digital Disinformation is a project organized by the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies with funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage's Digital Citizens Initiative. We are working to enhance Canadian citizens' digital literacy and resiliency as they come in contact with misinformation and disinformation relating to COVID-19.

In light of the Human Rights violations against the Uighur population happening in Xinjiang, a region in the northwest of China which is known to most Uyghur people as East Turkestan, join the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies for a high-level discussion on the persecution of the Uighur. Irwin Cotler, retired Canadian politician, Emeritus Professor of Law, and Founder and Chair of the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights - Darren Byler, Department of Anthropology, University of Washington.- Dr. Sean Roberts, Associate Professor of the Practice of International Affairs, and Director, International Development Studies Program, Elliott School of International Affairs.- Marie-Ève Melanson, PhD candidate at McGill University's School of Religious Studies, a Research Assistant on Dr. Susan Palmer's SSHRC-funded project "Children in Minority Religions and State Control."- Dilnur Reyhan, President of the Uyghur Institute of Europe- Moderator: Prof. Kim Manning, Associate Professor of Political Science and Principal of the Simone de Beauvoir Institute at Concordia University

In light of the Human Rights violations against the Uyghur population happening in Xinjiang, a region in the northwest of China which is known to most Uyghur people as East Turkestan, join the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies for a high-level discussion on the persecution of the Uyghurs. This is part 2 of the discussion.- Mihrigul Tursun, camp survivor- Adrian Zenz, German anthropologist and Senior Fellow in China Studies at VOC- Francine Pelletier, journalist at Le Devoir and journalism adjunct professor at Concordia University

In light of the Human Rights violations against the Uyghur population happening in Xinjiang, a region in the northwest of China which is known to most Uyghur people as East Turkestan, join the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies for a high-level discussion on the persecution of the Uyghurs.This is part 3 of the discussion.Sophie Richardson, China director at Human Rights WatchNury Turkel, Uighur human rights lawyer, founder of the Uighur Human Rights Project, and Commissioner of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom"Garnett Genuis, Member of the Canadian Parliament for Sherwood Park and Shadow Minister for International Development & Human RightsPreston Lim, J.D. candidate at Yale Law SchoolModerator: Kyle Matthews, Executive Director, MIGS

Can information and communication technologies still be used for positive change and democracy, and if so, how? How can we prevent Big Tech from profiting from online harm and once again become a tool for positive change? What tools, mechanisms and approaches can be used by states, civil society and the private sector to counter online hate?The second session of the “Decoding Hate Speech” series addressed the complexity of this social media phenomenon with an informed and multi-partied approach to prevent the harmful effects of Big Tech on human rights, and develop strategies to make technologies work for the benefit of our societies.Kyle Matthews, Executive Director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies, speaks to Savita Pawnday (Deputy Executive Director of the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect), Meetali Jain (Legal Director at Avaaz), and Christopher Tuckwood (Executive Director of The Sentinel Project).

In our latest episode of On Human Rights we spoke with Sam Fraser, the 2020 Martin Alexanderson scholarship recipient. We discussed his research regarding informal Roma settlements in Romania, the circumstances of how they came to be, and the experiences of the people who live within them. Sam is a recently graduated master student with a degree in international development and management, and the recipient of the 2020 Martin Alexanderson Research Scholarship for Human Rights Studies. With the help of the scholarship, he conducted his research titled: We Have Nowhere Else to Go – A Study in Urban Informality Within Roma Settlement in Arad, Romania.

To mark the 6th anniversary of the Yazidi Genocide, the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies, in partnership with Yazda, hosted a discussion on justice, trauma, and what the future looks like for Yazidi survivors, particularly women and children. - Ahmed Shaheed , UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief.- Natia Navrouzov, Yazda. - Nicolette Waldman, Amnesty International.  - Hala Safel, Yazidi genocide survivor- Kyle Matthews, Executive Director, MIGS 

La questione migratoria è stato uno dei grandi rimossi della politica degli ultimi mesi, schiacciata da altre priorità e soprattutto dalla crisi sanitaria ed economica. Tuttavia, nelle ultime settimane si è tornati a prima a discutere del rifinanziamento della cosiddetta Guardia Costiera libica e poi negli ultimi giorni sull’aumento degli sbarchi sulle coste italiane.Proprio parlando di Libia, recentemente ASGI, insieme al Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies, ha presentato un ricorso contro Italia, Malta e Libia di fronte al Comitato per i Diritti Umani delle Nazioni Unite per conto di due persone il cui diritto di lasciare la Libia è stato violato dalle intercettazioni e dal ritorno forzato in Libia effettuato appunto come dicevamo dalla cosiddetta guardia costiera libica. Su quali basi si fonda? Lo racconta Lorenzo Trucco, avvocato e presidente di ASGI, l'associazione per gli Studi Giuridici sull'Immigrazione.

La questione migratoria è stato uno dei grandi rimossi della politica degli ultimi mesi, schiacciata da altre priorità e soprattutto dalla crisi sanitaria ed economica. Tuttavia, nelle ultime settimane si è tornati a prima a discutere del rifinanziamento della cosiddetta Guardia Costiera libica e poi negli ultimi giorni sull’aumento degli sbarchi sulle coste italiane.Proprio parlando di Libia, recentemente ASGI, insieme al Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies, ha presentato un ricorso contro Italia, Malta e Libia di fronte al Comitato per i Diritti Umani delle Nazioni Unite per conto di due persone il cui diritto di lasciare la Libia è stato violato dalle intercettazioni e dal ritorno forzato in Libia effettuato appunto come dicevamo dalla cosiddetta guardia costiera libica. Su quali basi si fonda? Lo racconta Lorenzo Trucco, avvocato e presidente di ASGI, l'associazione per gli Studi Giuridici sull'Immigrazione.

Tarek Chatila left Beirut in the midst of the Lebanese Civil War. Now living in Montreal, he is a MENA specialist and a political pundit. Aside from his work with Amnesty International Canada, he has spoken at the World Social Forum about the conditions in Egyptian prisons and researched the Syrian civil war for the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies. He visits the podcast to discuss the situation in Lebanon and to give his views on various geo-political topics.Ericzone Podcast: Episode 27 (En)July 26th 2020 Tarek Chatila Ericzone Podcast is available on BaladoQuebec.com. For Google Play Music users, thank you very much for subscribing. The podcast is also available on Itunes et Stitcher. www.ericzone.comwww.facebook.com/ericzonecomwww.facebook.com/ericzonepodcastwww.instagram.com/ericzonecomwww.ericzone.wordpress.comwww.twitter.com/ericzonecom

The Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies hosted a conversation on how the Santa Clara Principles can guide content moderation and platform governance on the issues of hate speech and incitement to commit violence.As a result of pandemic and the BLM protests, many tech companies have made changes to the way they moderate content. What does it mean for users and for society as whole ? As these steps relevant?- David Greene, Senior Staff Attorney & Civil Liberties Director at the Electronic Frontier Foundation- Heidi Tworek, Associate Professor in International History and Public Policy at UBC- Chris Beall, Policy Lead for Platform Governance at the Centre for International Governance Innovation

In this episode, we look at the law enforcement system from two different perspectives, a correctional executive and a lawyer activist provide insights into how the system is, and how it needs to change. Our guests are Louis Molina and Karla Cruel: bios below. Louis Molina is a second generation, decorated veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, with over twenty years of experience in the public sector, namely in the criminal justice arena having uniquely worked in policing, the District Attorney’s office and corrections. His current role has allowed him to operationalize sustainable criminal justice reform practices that advance the principles of social justice in an effort to break the cycle of poverty, crime and abuse. Louis believes that in order to improve the criminal justice system and enhance the impact of social services, these systems need strategic disruption in how they are managed in order to address today’s challenges. Louis is currently the First Deputy Commissioner, Westchester County Department of Correction and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Chaminade University, a Master in Public Administration degree from Marist College School of Management, Master of Arts degree in Human Rights Studies from Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, studied abroad at University of Cambridge, United Kingdom and was a United States Department of Justice/Office of Justice Programs National Institute of Justice Scholar for Law Enforcement, advancing the infusion of research and evidence into policing policy and practice from 2014 to 2017. Karla L. Cruel, Esq., a former educator, now social entrepreneur who launched Legal Empowerment Group to educate and support lower-to-middle income individuals. She worked as staff attorney for Tenant Union Representative Network (TURN), assisting with Philadelphia’s Eviction Prevention Project. Having grown up in West Philadelphia, attending academic programs created to help poor minority children go to college, now she holds three degrees. Throughout her schooling, she has been promoting social equality and racial and religious reconciliation. After living in Japan for 4.5 years, Ms. Cruel returned to the US to have a greater impact on the community in which she was raised. Through the encouragement of her students, Ms. Cruel attended and graduated from Drexel University’s Thomas Kline School of Law. She has practiced law in various areas including criminal law, family law, landlord-tenant law, business law, charter school law and other civil transactional and litigation. Karla L. Cruel is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania. Ms. Cruel also holds a master’s degree from Saint Joseph’s University in criminal justice is a mentor, speaker, educator and community advocate. Karla has also given back to her community through volunteering with and serving as a member of Christian Legal Services’ Board of Directors, teaching at Temple University’s Pan-African Studies Community Education Program, serving on the Board of Directors of Imhotep Charter School, and teaching legal education workshops at Imhotep’s Communiversity. Even ran for a Philadelphia District City Council seat in 2019. She is the recipient of the Outstanding Law Student Award from the National Association of Women Lawyers and the Pro Bono Award from Drexel University Law School and First Judicial District in 2019 for her working in Landlord-Tenant court.Resources mentioned on the show: Contact: Louis Molinawww.LouisMolina.comKarla Cruel email: kcruel@legalempowermentgroup.net Originally aired on June 19, 2020.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/posts/35274155)

The Institute for Economics and Peace recently published the 2020 Global Peace Index. The Index outlines key 2020 highlights, global rankings, regional overviews as well as country improvements and deterioration in peace. Uniquely, this edition will cover three new topics: trends in civil unrest, ecological threats, and the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the Index, IEP also released a special briefing on COVID-19 and Peace. It discusses the changes in socio-economic systems and considers the repercussions of such changes on patterns of violence and conflict.Featured Guests:Lieutenant-General the Honourable Roméo A. DallaireSerge Stroobants, Director of Operations, Europe & MENA, Institute for and Economics and PeaceSenator Marilou McPhedran , Canadian Senator and founder of The Institute for International Women’s RightsFerry de Kerckhove, former AmbassadorModerator: Kyle Matthews, Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies

Mapping online hate is a project of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University. This project supported by Heritage Canada's Digital Citizens Initiative. The initiative features interviews with experts and practitioners about online hate in Canada and Quebec more specifically.Zach Devereaux has been researching social media and it's impact on business, politics, and national security since 2010. Zach won a Gemini Citation of Recognition with the Infoscape Lab at Ryerson University for putting Twitter, YouTube, and Blogs on CBC news during Canada Votes 2008 coverage, and worked in automotive related social media analytics and analysis for 5 years, before becoming a social media expert and defence consultant at the NATO level.   

Mapping online hate is a project of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University. This project supported by Heritage Canada's Digital Citizens Initiative. The initiative features interviews with experts and practitioners about online hate in Canada and Quebec more specifically.Adama Dieng, a Senegalese jurist, was appointed as Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide on 1 September 2012. Prior to his appointment, he had served since 2001 as Assistant Secretary-General and Registrar of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. Before joining the United Nations, Mr. Dieng was the Secretary General of the Geneva-based International Commission of Jurists for ten years (1990-2000). 

Mapping online hate is a project of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University. This project supported by Heritage Canada's Digital Citizens Initiative. The initiative features interviews with experts and practitioners about online hate in Canada and Quebec more specifically.David Ouellette, Associate Director of Quebec Public Affairs at The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA).

Mapping online hate is a project of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University. This project supported by Heritage Canada's Digital Citizens Initiative. The initiative features interviews with experts and practitioners about online hate in Canada and Quebec more specifically.Christopher Tuckwood is the executive director and co-founder of the Sentinel Project for Genocide Prevention, a Toronto-based NGO dedicated to assisting communities at risk of mass atrocities worldwide. The Sentinel Project does this through the innovative use of technology and direct cooperation with threatened communities  

Mapping online hate is a project of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University. This project supported by Heritage Canada's Digital Citizens Initiative. The initiative features interviews with experts and practitioners about online hate in Canada and Quebec more specifically. Dre Ghayda Hassan est une psychologue clinicienne et professeure de psychologie clinique à l’UQAM à Montréal. Ses revues systématiques, recherches et activités cliniques sont axées sur quatre aspects de la psychologie clinique culturelle: 1) Souffrance sociale, relations inter-communautaires et la radicalisation violente 2) Intervention dans la violence familiale et diversité culturelle 3) Identité, appartenance et santé mentale des enfants et des adolescents des groupes minoritaires ethniques / religieux 4) Travailler avec des immigrants et des réfugiés vulnérables.Dr. Ghayda Hassan is a clinical psychologist and professor of clinical psychology at UQAM. Her research and clinical activities are centred around four main areas of clinical cultural psychology: 1) Intervention in family violence & cultural diversity; 2)Identity, belonging and mental health of children and adolescents from ethnic/religious minorities ; 3) Cohabitation, inter-community relations and violent extremism ; 4) working with vulnerable immigrants and refugees.Entrevue en français

The refugee as the ultimate modern person — Keith David Watenpaugh, professor and founding director of Human Rights Studies at UC Davis, studies the contemporary Middle East and the role of refugees and displaced persons in world history. He speaks to Institute director Salpi Ghazarian about being an activist scholar, the role of human rights in developing policy, and the Article 26 Backpack, a toolkit for academic mobility. Learn more about the USC Institute of Armenian Studies, at http://armenian.usc.edu.

As part of its #RightsCity initiative, the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies is launching a new podcast featuring thought leaders from Canada and abroad. The aim is to gain insights into pressing human rights issues and to re-energize the international human rights community during a time of great upheaval.Roméo Dallaire is a celebrated advocate for human rights, especially in regards to child soldiers, veterans, and the prevention of mass atrocities, General Dallaire is also a respected government and UN advisor and former Canadian Senator. He is the founder of the Roméo Dallaire Child Soldiers Initiative, a global partnership with the mission to end the recruitment and use of child soldiers, and the Distinguished Senior Fellow at MIGS.Most notably, General Dallaire was appointed Force Commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda prior to and during the 1994 genocide     

In this talk, Kyle Matthews, the Executive Director of Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies, insists that to be able to win the war on terrorism, we have to be able to engage in the battle of ideas. How can we do that? Kyle argues that education is the key. We must continuously teach critical skills, apply the rule of law and stop our military obsession as it doesn't kill terror ideas. The best way to fight violent extremism is to bring the authors of these crimes to courts of justice.

This week we are speaking with 2 SOAS students from Egypt about Online Spaces & Overcoming Government Censorship. Hossam Fazulla is a researcher and writer from Cairo. He has spent the last 7 years bridging the gap between art and human rights as Director of Freedom of Artistic Creation at the Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression (AFTE) and as a former trainer at Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies. Fazulla's work focuses on cultural policies and the contemporary Egyptian cultural scene. Fazulla has authored several publications including Why You Can't be Creative in Egypt (2017), Cultural Policies: Foundation, Evolution and Problems (2015), and co-authored Censor of Creativity (2013).Salma Khamis is a researcher and writer from Cairo, whose interests lie somewhere in between journalism and academia. She conducted research on Muslim-Christian relations and religious diversity in Egypt and formerly worked at one of the country's leading independent news outlets Mada Masr. These days, Salma's research interests are more focused on literary studies of contemporary Egyptian cultural products. She examines representations of Egyptian identity constructions across various art forms, with a marked emphasis on revolutionary culture.Discover about this topic more on our website.Twitter: @global_futuresInstagram: @global_futuresSubstack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob talks with Kyle Matthews, Executive Director for The Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University.

This week we are speaking with 2 SOAS students from Egypt about Online Spaces & Overcoming Government Censorship. Hossam Fazulla is a researcher and writer from Cairo. He has spent the last 7 years bridging the gap between art and human rights as Director of Freedom of Artistic Creation at the Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression (AFTE) and as a former trainer at Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies. Fazulla’s work focuses on cultural policies and the contemporary Egyptian cultural scene. Fazulla has authored several publications including Why You Can’t be Creative in Egypt (2017), Cultural Policies: Foundation, Evolution and Problems (2015), and co-authored Censor of Creativity (2013). Salma Khamis is a researcher and writer from Cairo, whose interests lie somewhere in between journalism and academia. She conducted research on Muslim-Christian relations and religious diversity in Egypt and currently works at one of the country's leading independent news outlets Mada Masr. These days, Salma’s research interests are more focused on literary studies of contemporary Egyptian cultural products. She examines representations of Egyptian identity constructions across various art forms, with a marked emphasis on revolutionary culture. Discover more on our website: https://www.soascodingclub.com/soas-radio-episode-4-egypt

The Roy Green Show Podcast Is Canada's marijuana legislation just blowing smoke? Kevin Sabet, former U.S. Senior Advisor on National Drug Control, says yes. And criminal lawyer David Butt weighs in on some of the more pressing legal questions surrounding marijuana, possession charges and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Later, Peter McKay is Canada's former Minister of Justice/Attorney General, but he is also a dad with concerns about the marijuana legislation and cannabis as a gateway drug. The Saudi government now says Jamal Khashoggi died in a fight. But was it anything less than a fight for his life? Khashoggi was more than just a reporter and there could be more at play than originally assumed. Dr. Christian Leuprecht, author of ‘North American Strategic Defense: Security and Sovereignty in an Uncertain World,' was in Turkey when Khashoggi was killed and shares his insights on the situation. Regardless of the motivations behind the killing of Khashoggi, the world is becoming increasingly dangerous for journalists. Toronto Sun columnist Joe Warmington and Roy discuss the risks associated with the profession in the 2018. Ontario MPP Dave Smith explains his private members legislation that would strip returning terrorists of their privileges in the province. Meanwhile, last week Roy talked with John Letts, the father of the man dubbed “Jihadi Jack” by the British media who is currently held prisoner in a Kurdish prison. Following that interview, John Letts wrote a letter to Canadian members of Canadian parliament, begging for his son to be allowed into Canada even though he is suspected of being an ISIS member. Canada must prosecute returning ISIS fighters, according to Kyle Matthews, Executive Director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies. Jessie Melo's father, professional boxer Eddie “Hurricane” Melo, was shot and killed in Toronto by a contract killer in 2001. The hitman, Charles Gagne, was out on day parole when he shot Eddie Melo. Now Gagne is seeking full parole. Jessie Melo is furious, and contacted Roy and asked to share the story. She is joined by Former Alberta Prosecutor Scott Newark. Guests: Kevin Sabet, former Senior Advisor to the White House administrations of Presidents Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton on National Drug Control David Butt, Criminal Lawyer and Constitutional Lawyer Peter McKay, former Minister of Justice/Attorney General, Foreign Affairs Minister and Minister of National Defense Dr. Christian Leuprecht, Class of 1965 Professor in Leadership at the Roy Mailitary College of Canada abd Queen's University, author of of ‘North American Strategic Defense: Security and Sovereignty in an Uncertain World' Joe Warmington, Toronto Sun Columnist Dave Smith, Ontario Progressive Conservative MPP Jessie Melo, daughter of professional boxer Eddie “Hurricane” Melo, who was murdered by a hitman in 2001 Scott Newark, former Alberta Crown Prosecutor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle Matthews is the executive director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University.

Your hosts, Levon, Carmel, Marie-Claude, Marc (Video of show at bottom) ListenEN_Interview_2-20180921-WIE20 What to do with so-called "foreign fighters" with ISIS, now returning to Canada An ISIS soldier celebrates after the capture of the Syrian city of Raqqa 2014. The UN Security Council is calling on member states to strengthen measures to counter threats posed by returning foreign terrorist fighters.  (REUTERS) They were called "foreign fighters", individuals who left their countries to travel to the Middle East to join the terrorist Daesh (ISIS) group. With Daesh beaten, many are returning to their countries of origin. It was estimated about 190 Canadians joined the terrorists, and about 60 have returned. However only two have been charged with crimes. Levon spoke with Kyle Matthews, executive-director of the Montreal Institute of Genocide and Human Rights Studies. Matthews says the Canadian government has a moral and legal duty to seek justice against these extremists. The wild swings in stock values for a Canadian cannabis company Tilray's product line of capsules, oils, and dried marijuana are shown at head office in Nanaimo, B.C., on November 29, 2017. (CP/Chad Hipolito) It was a small company that provided medical marijuana, but when it secured a U.S. contract the stock value skyrocketed. In the space of a a couple of months the company stock price increased by over 600 per cent, to make the small firm more valuable than Canada's long established major airline, Air Canada which is worth billions of dollars. Carmel Kilkenny spoke to business reporter David Blair about what happened and why. Best way to mitigate flooding from increased storms? A man carries a bag of clothing before leaving his home as floodwaters from the Saint John River continue rising in Grand Lake, N.B. on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. (Darren Calabrese/THE CANADIAN PRESS) The Insurance Bureau of Canada which represents the interests of insurance agencies, says its members or paying out millions of dollars more in damage claims in recent years. They say it's due to climate change making storms worse. They says most of the damage is from flooding. Recently they commissioned a study to find out how to best mitigate flood damage. The answer is simple, stop paving over or building on wetlands which can mitigate flood levels and can limit damage by anywhere from 29 to 38 percent. Blair Feltmate is head of the University of Waterloo's Intact Centre for Climate Adaptation which prepared the report. New Electric assist bicycles for Montreals bike share programme Marie-Claude films a colleague on the new "electric assist" model being tested by Montreal's bicycle sharing programme (MC Simard) Montreal's bicycle sharing programme known as "Bixi" has had its ups and downs, but now seems to be quite healthy. This week they rolled out a new model. There are 30 of the "electric assist" bicycle being tested in a pilot programme to gather feedback from users. Marie-Claude and a colleague tried out the new bikes and gave their assessment. The Link, September 21, 2018 Images of the week window.jQuery || document.write('

Keith David Watenpaugh is Professor and Director of Human Rights Studies at the University of California, Davis. Since 2013, he has directed a multi-disciplinary international research program to assist refugee university students and scholars fleeing the war in Syria. He’s leading an effort to expand refugee access to higher education through something called the Article 26 Backpack project, supported by the Ford Foundation, which helps refugee students digitally store their academic credentials. On February 27, 2018, Watenpaugh was at the American Academy as a Richard von Weizsaecker Distinguished Visitor, to deliver a talk about the marriage of his academic work, as a renowned historian of the Middle East, and as a person who cares deeply about the plight of people fleeing war. He sat down with American Academy president Michael Steinberg to discuss his work. Host: R. Jay Magill Producer: William Glucroft Photo: Annette Hornischer

In this episode of AHR Interview, journal editor Alex Lichtenstein speaks with Max Bergholz, the author of a reappraisal article on Benedict Anderson’s 1983 book Imagined Communities that appears in the April 2018 issue of the AHR. Bergholz is Associate Professor of History and holds the James M. Stanford Professorship in Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University. His 2016 book Violence as a Generative Force: Identity, Nationalism, and Memory in a Balkan Community received numerous prizes, including the 2017 Herbert Baxter Adams Prize from the American Historical Association. Reappraisals are a new category of AHR article that revisit, going back twenty-five years or more, important historical works that have had notable influence on historians and historiography. The first of these was written by Cambridge medieval historian John Arnold and revisits the 1987 book Formation of a Persecuting Society by R. I. Moore. It appeared in the February 2018 issue of the journal.

Radwan Ziadeh is the founder and director of the Damascus Center for Human Rights Studies in Syria, and co-founder and executive director of the Syrian Center for Political and Strategic Studies in Washington, DC. He is also Senior Middle East Fellow at Arab Center Washington, where he deals chiefly with issues pertaining to Syria. He has been documenting the ongoing human rights violations since the onset of the Syrian crisis and has testified before the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva and the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission in the US Congress. He served as a visiting fellow and scholar at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, the Institute for Middle East Studies of the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University, the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies at Georgetown University, the Center for the Study of Human Rights at Columbia University, Chatham House, the Carr Center for Human Rights at Harvard University, and the United States Institute of Peace. He was also a Prins Global Fellow at the Hagop Kevorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies at New York University and a Reagan–Fascell Fellow at the National Endowment for Democracy. Dr. Ziadeh is the author of more than 20 books in English and Arabic including Power and Policy in Syria: Intelligence Services, Foreign Relations and Democracy in the Modern Middle East (2010), and Syria’s Role in a Changing Middle East: The Syrian-Israeli Peace Talks (2016). He holds a DDS in Dentistry from Damascus University, a Diploma in International Human Rights Law from American University, an MA in Democracy and Governance from Georgetown University, and a Diploma in Peace Negotiations and Conflict Studies from the University of Cyprus.

Kyle Matthews, Senior Deputy Director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University and a Fellow at the Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute, speaks about the importance of commemorating the 1915 Armenian genocide.

Interview with Kyle Matthews, Senior Deputy Director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University and a Fellow at the Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute, about this week's chemical weapons attack in Syria.

"A lot of countries, including Canada, should be wondering what is Turkey doing," said Kyle Matthews, Senior Deputy Director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University.

“Ever since the US has lost the war militarily, i.e., signed the Armistice Agreement in July 27, 1953, they've instead chosen a war propaganda strategy by mobilizing the whole global media (i.e., their globally-monopolized mainstream media) to demonize(isolate) the North till this very day… This ongoing demonization as war propaganda against “North Korea” has therefore made the world very difficult, if not impossible, ever to learn about this extremely (i.e., probably the worst in that sense) demonized nation on earth. Thus, as a result, in most cases, the world in general does not know about the DPRK at all.” (Report from the DPRK Association for Human Rights Studies, published by 4th Media [1] The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) otherwise known as North Korea is arguably among the most demonized countries in the world. The country has been portrayed as a nuclear threat, a human rights abuser, belligerent and an economic basket case. During the onset of the so-called “War on Terrorism,” US President George W Bush referred to THe DPRK as part of the Axis of Evil. Are the problems facing the Communist country principally a consequence of structural problems with the State itself? Or is it a consequence of sanctions and other measures being imposed  on the population? The Global Research News Hour probes the myths and realities behind the North Korean menace with two analysts. Kiyul Chung is a Visiting Professor at Tsinghua University, Beijing  and the Editor in Chief of 4th Media, an internet-based publication. He has been participating in the Korea's self-determined and peaceful reunification movement for decades, and he has been to visit North Korea close to one hundred times. Henri Feron is a Ph.D candidate in international law at Tsinghua University, Beijing. He holds an LL.B. in French and English law from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and King's College London, as well as an LL.M. in Chinese law from Tsinghua University. On May 5 of this year, he authored an article called, “Doom and Gloom or Economic Boom? The Myth of the “North Korean Economic Collapse.” Feron points to the idea that the collapse narrative is based on faulty data, comprehensive sanctions from the West and the US in particular, and an incentive on the part of the US and its allies to portray this enemy country in the most negative light possible.

Kyle Matthews of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies says it would be difficult to prosecute the Assad regime based on these photos.

Kyle Matthews, a director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University.

Mahmood Mamdani, Herbert Lehman Professor of Government, Columbia University Ali Mazrui, Albert Schweitzer Professor in the Humanities and the Director of the Institute of Global Cultural Studies at the State University of New York at Binghamton Timothy Longman, Visiting Associate Professor of Political Science and Director, African Studies Center, Boston University Dr. J. Paul Martin, Director, Human Rights Studies, Barnard College Dr. Scott Newton, School of Oriental and African Studies, London, UK Colleen Driscoll, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Quinnipiac University Moderator: Kenneth Harrow, Distinguished Professor of African Studies, Michigan State University

Att det finns ett positivt samband mellan religiositet och livsglädje har varit känt länge. Men en ny studie som presenteras i decemberutgåvan av the American Sociological Review visar att det inte är tron i sig som skapar lyckan. "Vår studie visar att det är de sociala aspekterna i religionen framför teologi och andlighet som leder till livsglädje", säger biträdande sociologiprofessorn Chaeyoon Lim vid University of Wisconsin som lett undersökningen. "Det är den vänskap som byggs i religiösa organisationer som är den hemliga ingrediensen som leder till lycka", säger han. Det talas mycket om islamofobi, främlingsfientlighet och intolerans. Är det möjligt för olika grupper leva sida vid sida utan konflikter? Människor och tro gör en resa bakåt i tiden. I Andalusien, i södra Spanien, levde under medeltiden kristna, muslimer och judar tillsammans under muslimskt styre i flera århundraden. Hur såg egentligen relationerna mellan dem ut? Och finns det något att lära av det idag? Malena Wåhlin reste till Granada för att leta svar i historien. Egypten har genomför ett parlamensval där Mubaraks styrande parti NDP fick total majoritet. Den ledande opositionsgruppen Muslimska Brödraskapet fick inga platser alls. Att valet var manipulerat står klart för alla. Ledaren för människorättsorganisationen Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies, Bahey el-din Hassan, betraktar det som ett icke-val och fruktar att frivilligorganisationer nu står på tur för regeringens försök att tysta all opposition, vilket anses viktigt inför nästa års presidentval. När Människor och tro talar med Bahey el-din Hassan är han övertygad om att telefonen är avlyssnad.   Utrikeskrönikan kommer från Sverige Radios Mellanösterkorrespondent Cecilia Uddén. Börje Ring, lärare, präst, musiker och sångare tar ton igen på en ny skiva, den första på 12 år. Gammalt som nytt, heter den och består av fem gamla och sju nya sånger.      Programledare: Tithi Hahn tithi.hahn@sr.se Producent: Sören Wibeck soren.wibeck@sr.se