Podcasts about Human Rights Watch

From September 26, 2023: On August 21, the Human Rights Watch released a report detailing systematic abuses of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers at the Saudi Arabia-Yemen border. Researchers interviewed dozens of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers and found that Saudi border guards had used explosive weapons on them and shot migrants at close range.Lawfare's Associate Editor of Communications Anna Hickey sat down with Joey Shea, a researcher in the Middle East and North Africa Division of Human Rights Watch who investigates human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. They discussed the Human Rights Watch recent report, how the international community has responded so far, and the human rights record of Prince Mohammed bin Salman since he ascended the throne in 2015. To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Panama: chiude il Centro di accoglienza temporanea per immigrati Lajas Blancas. Che sia effetto Trump?Libia: tregua a Tripoli mentre la Corte penale internazionale (Cpi) chiede l'arresto del generale Al-MasriGaza: per Human Rights Watch il blocco degli aiuti è uno strumento di sterminioTurchia: Ucraina e Russia pronte ai colloqui con la mediazione di Ankara e WashingtonMessico: una giovane influencer uccisa in diretta socialAscolta il notiziario #MONDO di Radio Bullets con Raffaella Quadri.

This week, 49 white Afrikaans-speaking South Africans were officially welcomed to the U.S., fast-tracked under so-called "refugee status" promoted by US President, Donald Trump—despite the UN not recognizing them as needing asylum. Critics say this is based on a false narrative of persecution, privileging white migrants while thousands of legitimate asylum seekers are denied entry. The contrast is stark: just days earlier, Trump asked the Supreme Court to revoke protections for half a million immigrants already in the U.S.Lester Kiewit speaks to Bill Frelick, head of the Refugee and Migrant Programme at Human Rights Watch. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly 60 white South Africans were admitted into the U.S. as part of President Trump’s resettlement program. Afrikaners, largely descendants of Dutch and French colonial settlers, led the apartheid government until it ended. The White House claims a new South African law is racist and the white minority is being persecuted. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Bill Frelick of Human Rights Watch. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Nearly 60 white South Africans were admitted into the U.S. as part of President Trump’s resettlement program. Afrikaners, largely descendants of Dutch and French colonial settlers, led the apartheid government until it ended. The White House claims a new South African law is racist and the white minority is being persecuted. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Bill Frelick of Human Rights Watch. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

« Libérés ! », jubile L'Equipe en première page. « Dans une ambiance de feu, le PSG s'est qualifié pour la deuxième finale de Ligue des champions de son histoire en battant à nouveau Arsenal, pointe le quotidien sportif. Les Parisiens défieront l'Inter Milan le 31 mai à Munich, tout au bout d'une saison renversante et rare. (…) Le club parisien s'est délivré des anciens fantômes et il a droit au bonheur, lui aussi, quand la route s'élève et qu'il ne reste que deux grands d'Europe au pied d'un trophée aux grandes oreilles. »« Paris en finale, Paris en fusion ! », s'esbaudit Le Parisien. Reste que « la vue du soleil d'une finale a failli éblouir le PSG, soupire le journal. Paris est sorti encore debout de vingt premières minutes où il s'est fait rouler dessus par un Arsenal enfin au niveau d'une demi-finale de la Ligue des champions. Le pressing anglais, les centres, les touches longues ont amené un danger considérable, avec des parades dantesques de Donnarumma ou le rappel que les Gunners évoluent sans vrai buteur, ce qui a fini par se voir. »Bref, constate encore Le Parisien, « c'est une formation qui aime un peu se faire peur mais qui procure un infini plaisir. Le PSG ? On l'aime comme il est. » En effet, « bousculé mais qualifié », relève Le Figaro. « Ce n'était pas une balade de santé, loin s'en faut. Qu'importe. » Libération ironise : « le PSG en finale après avoir bu la pression des demies. »Et un goût amer pour Le Guardian à Londres : « Arsenal a tout donné, se battant jusqu'au bout, même lorsque la victoire semblait perdue. (…) Mais le conte de fées ne s'est pas réalisé, soupire le quotidien britannique, pas assez de moments magiques, juste un chagrin d'amour, un récit familier d'échecs de peu, même si la fierté était présente et justifiée. »Et puis cette remarque de Die Welt à Berlin : « le Paris Saint-Germain est en finale de la Ligue des champions. Sans Lionel Messi, sans Kylian Mbappé, sans Neymar. La star, c'est désormais l'équipe et l'entraîneur Luis Enrique. »Inde-Pakistan : et la suite ?A la Une également, l'affrontement meurtrier entre l'Inde et le Pakistan. Bombardement indien en territoire pakistanais, réplique d'Islamabad... « La question, maintenant, est de savoir, pointe le New York Times, si le Pakistan décidera de répondre à l'attaque indienne en frappant à son tour le territoire indien. » En tout cas, répond le journal, « analystes et diplomates expriment l'espoir que les déclarations d'hier pourront offrir aux deux parties une voie de sortie qui leur permettrait d'éviter une spirale vers une guerre totale. »En effet, renchérit Le Monde à Paris, « l'enjeu, à ce stade, pour l'Inde, est surtout d'éviter l'escalade avec le Pakistan, un pays doté, comme elle, de l'arme nucléaire. (…) Les heures et les jours qui viennent risquent d'être décisifs. (…) L'affrontement entre les deux puissances est déjà considéré comme le plus sérieux depuis 1971. La communauté internationale observe avec inquiétude l'évolution de la situation entre les deux pays. »Israël, un « silence honteux »À lire dans Le Soir à Bruxelles, cette charge contre Israël : « À Gaza, l'impunité totale d'Israël doit cesser », lance le quotidien belge. « Le gouvernement israélien se moque bien du droit international, des droits de l'homme et autres “futilités“. Car les responsables israéliens se savent protégés par une totale impunité que lui assurent les meilleurs alliés d'Israël en Occident, les États-Unis et les Européens. Cela doit cesser », donc, affirme Le Soir. « Les massacres quotidiens, que des organismes crédibles comme Amnesty International et Human Rights Watch qualifient de “génocide“, doivent prendre fin sans délai. »Et Le Soir de citer cet éditorial récent du Financial Times à Londres : « Il est difficile, écrit le quotidien britannique, de ne pas soupçonner que l'objectif ultime de la coalition d'extrême droite de Benyamin Netanyahu est de rendre Gaza inhabitable et de chasser les Palestiniens de leur terre. (…) Pourtant, les États-Unis et les pays européens qui présentent Israël comme un allié partageant leurs valeurs ont à peine prononcé un mot de condamnation. Ils devraient avoir honte de leur silence et cesser de permettre à Netanyahou d'agir en toute impunité. »Le Soir conclut ainsi : « sans sanctions, Israël continuera à se croire intouchable. Les déclarations indignées ne suffisent pas. Il faut des actes. (…) L'UE osera-t-elle enfin bouger ? C'est une question d'humanité, et à Gaza le temps presse. »

Juanita Gubertus, Directora de Human Rights Watch para las Américas, habla sobre la posible intención de actuar legalmente contra periodistas del medio salvadoreño El Faro, luego de publicar entrevistas con presuntos exlíderes pandilleros del Barrio 18 Revolucionarios en las que aseguran que pactaron con el entorno político del presidente Nayib Bukele para apoyarlo a que ganara las elecciones.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us for a special guest sermon with Danny Thongsy! Danny is a community advocate, who has worked on a statewide effort for immigrant rights and to end mass incarceration. He mentors and supports directly impacted community members through advocacy and their reintegration. He graduated from UC Berkeley with a Sociology degree and had studied biblical/religious studies through the Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. Danny is the Campaign Manager for the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity, an immigrant rights group in Oakland. He is passionate about community work and had advocated with the Human Rights Watch in passing Assembly Bill 1308 Youth Offender Parole Hearing Up to the age of 25. As a child of refugees from Laos, Danny loves to celebrate the richness of his culture and roots by cooking traditional Lao/Thai food. He loves the outdoors, drawing, and teaching origami folding.

Hablamos en Washington D.C. con Michael Shifter, profesor de la Universidad de Georgetown; en Lima con el presidente de Red de Sobrevivientes Perú, José Enrique Escardó, y también en Washington con Juan Pappier de Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch ha publicado un informe que documenta violaciones de los derechos humanos cometidas por el gobierno venezolano y sus instrumentos de represión desde las pasadas elecciones presidenciales de julio de 2024. Hablamos sobre ello con Juanita Goebertus, Directora para las Américas de HRWEscuchar audio

The brothers welcome Sarah Leah Whitson,  the Executive Director of Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) and former director of the Middle East and North Africa division of Human Rights Watch, to discuss the role of human rights advocacy amidst the ongoing genocide, the initiative to hold Blinken, Biden, and Lloyd Austin legally accountable,  the failure of the ICC, and how Gaza has proven to be the "graveyard" of the "rules-based order." Watch the video edition on our YouTube channel Date of recording: April 8, 2025. Follow us on our socials: X: @MakdisiStreet YouTube: @MakdisiStreet Insta: @Makdisist TikTok: @Makdisistreet Music by Hadiiiiii *Sign up at Patreon.com/MakdisiStreet to access all the bonus content, including the latest one*

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on an appeal to the US by Human Rights Watch about Venezuela.

Today the leaders of Israel, Russia, and Hamas all stand accused of war crimes. Yet it seems doubtful that these men will ever face justice – so what's the point of international law? For 30 years, Kenneth Roth was the director of Human Rights Watch. In that time, his organisation exposed hundreds of human rights […]

Kenneth Roth, former executive director of Human Rights Watch, has spent over three decades at the forefront of the global human rights movement, challenging abusive governments and fighting for justice. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with Kenneth to discuss his extraordinary career, from his early years learning his father's refugee story, to his pivotal role in shaping international human rights advocacy.Kenneth reflects on the strategies he employed to push oppressive regimes into compliance, from leveraging international pressure to navigating the complex geopolitics of the world's most powerful autocrats. He offers a candid look at the personal and professional challenges he faced while battling dictators like Putin, Xi Jinping, and Assad, and the lessons he's learned along the way.Insightful and unflinching, Kenneth shares stories of victories and setbacks, the evolution of the human rights movement, and how he remains motivated by the belief that positive change, however incremental, is always possible. This episode explores the sacrifices, triumphs, and complexities of a career dedicated to exposing injustice and holding the powerful accountable. Righting Wrongs: Three Descased on the Front Lines Battling Abusive Governments, by Kenneth Roth. Available to order now.

Timestamp to skip the intro and get straight to the case: (10:11) According to Human Rights Watch, it's estimated that about 90 per cent of crimes in Mexico are never reported, while a third of reported crimes are never investigated. About 2,600 foreigners have gone missing in Mexico in the past 15 years. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss two separate cases of foreigners who have gone missing in Mexico. Canadian man Malcom Madsen was a snowbird who enjoyed traveling to Mexico every year.  Malcolm purchased a home near Puerto Vallarta for his girlfriend Marcela Acosta.  In 2018, the couple were seen on CCTV enjoying a night out at a local bar.   Marcela could be seen putting a substance into Malcom's drink.  Minutes later, they left the bar and Malcom was unsteady on his feet.   He has not been seen since.  Marcela and two accomplices have been sentenced to over 50 years in prison in relation to Malcom's disappearance. Australian woman Tahnee Shanks had been living in Mexico for years in 2022.   She and her husband Jorge had been having marriage problems, and she planned to return to Australia with their daughter Adelynn.  The family decided to take one last vacation together.  In May 2022, Adelynn was found wandering alone and barefoot outside a church in Cancun.   Now, almost three years later, both Tahnee and Jorge remain missing.  Is Jorge on the run after killing Tahnee or could they both have been murdered by the Mexican cartel? Read our blog for these cases Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news Join us on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free content This episode is sponsored by: IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, text CRIME to sixty-four thousand.  Sign up now and join the over 14 million all-time customers who have already saved and invested over $25 billion dollars with Acorns. Head to acorns.com/tcs or download the Acorns app to get started. 

Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her career, being a leader at Human Rights Watch, her award winning book "There Are No Dead Here" (about human rights in Columbia) and her role at RepresentUS, where they're working to fight corruption and defend democracy.

The international architecture that underpins universal human rights is under attack. What does this mean for responsible business? IHRB's Salil Tripathi, speaks to Kenneth Roth, author, attorney and the former head of international organisation, Human Rights Watch. Ken and Salil discuss progress in corporate responsibility and accountability in recent decades, and what this might mean for the future of business and human rights.

The cacophony of New York City is legendary. Sirens, construction, the endless thrum of traffic – it's a soundscape that defines urban life. But for some residents, this constant barrage isn't just an annoyance; it's a source of profound suffering, potentially amounting to a form of sonic intrusion that has serious health consequences. The question arises: does the city, in its toleration of this extreme noise, owe its citizens a debt – a debt measured in lost health, diminished quality of life, and the very real psychological harm that noise pollution can inflict? The Science of Sound and Suffering The impact of noise on human health is well-documented. Peer-reviewed scientific journals have published numerous studies detailing the physiological and psychological effects of excessive sound. Cardiovascular Health: The Journal of the American College of Cardiology has published research linking long-term exposure to traffic noise with an increased risk of hypertension, heart attacks, and stroke. The body's stress response, triggered by noise, can lead to chronic inflammation and damage to the cardiovascular system. Sleep Disruption: The journal Sleep has featured studies demonstrating that noise interferes with sleep patterns, leading to insomnia, fragmented sleep, and reduced sleep quality. This, in turn, can contribute to a range of health problems, including impaired cognitive function, mood disorders, and weakened immune systems. Mental Health: The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized noise pollution as a significant environmental stressor. Research published in Environmental Health Perspectives has shown a correlation between noise exposure and increased rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. The constant bombardment of unwanted sound can overwhelm the brain's processing capacity, leading to feelings of helplessness, irritability, and emotional distress. Cognitive Function: Studies have also shown that noise can impair cognitive function, affecting concentration, memory, and learning. This is particularly concerning for children, whose developing brains are especially vulnerable to the negative effects of noise. Sonic and Musical "Torture": A Disturbing Precedent The idea that sound can be used as a tool of psychological manipulation or "torture" is not new. History, and indeed contemporary practice, offers disturbing examples. Military Applications: The use of loud noise and music as a form of psychological operation (psyops) has been documented in various contexts. Reports and articles discuss the use of repetitive, loud music played for extended periods, aimed at disrupting sleep, disorienting individuals, and breaking down resistance. While specific, detailed, and fully corroborated information on classified military operations is difficult to obtain, reports from organizations like Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, along with academic studies of conflict zones, have discussed the use of sensory overload, including sound, as a tactic. The concept is that prolonged exposure to such stimuli can create a state of extreme stress and psychological distress, potentially leading to long-term psychological consequences. The U.S. Army Field Manual on Psychological Operations (FM 3-05.40) and similar documents from other nations, while not always explicitly detailing specific sonic methods, discuss the use of various stimuli to influence target audiences. {Enter The Multiverse} [The Festival Project ™] The Complex Collective © Copyright The Festival Project ™ | All Rights Reserved | The Complex Collective ©

As Sudan's civil war enters its third year, the humanitarian catastrophe continues to spiral, with more than 12.7 million people displaced and little hope of resolution in sight. Jehanne Henry, MEI Associate Fellow and former Africa Director at Human Rights Watch, joins hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj to assess the latest developments on the ground. She outlines the scale of devastation, the regional spillover effects, and the war economy fueling the fighting. Their conversation explores the fragmentation of civilian political forces, the lack of international coordination, and the role that external powers — including the United States — could play in helping bring the conflict to an end. What will it take to chart a path toward peace? Recorded on Monday, April 15, 2025 Read Jehanne's accompanying article: Two years into Sudan's war, a resolution seems further than ever — can U.S. involvement help bring peace? Look out for new episodes of Middle East Focus every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.

From "Bloody Sunday" to Modern Activism: Civil Rights Leaders Reflect on LegacyThis show is made possible thanks our members! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate   Thank you for your continued support!Description: 60 years ago in Selma, Alabama, state troopers beat peaceful protesters bloody on the Edmund Pettus Bridge as they marched for civil rights. The horror of “Bloody Sunday” and the resilience of the Civil Rights Movement ultimately led to the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act and many of the landmark achievements that are now directly under attack. As civil rights activists look to history to understand — and prepare for — the present, Laura walks the Bridge and talks with, among others, Sheyann Webb Christburg, who marched at the age of eight, Black Voters Matter co-founders LaTosha Brown and Clifford Albright; law professor and author Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw and Maya Wiley, President and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. What does people power look like today? Plus, a commentary from Laura on name calling then and now.“We're not going to phone bank our way out of this. We're not going to text our way out of this. And in truth, we're not even going to vote our way out of this . . . It's going to take revisiting some of the same strategies that we saw here in Selma, in terms of nonviolent civil disobedience and direct action.” - Clifford Albright“When we see and hear and think about fascism, we think about anti-democratic movements in Europe. We think about the Holocaust . . . But for Black people, as Langston Hughes said, you don't have to explain to us what fascism is. We experienced it. That is what we were fighting, for the 60, 70 years after Reconstruction was overthrown.” - Kimberlé CrenshawGuests:• Clifford Albright: Co-Founder & Executive Director, Black Voters Matter• Willard and Kiba Armstead: Veteran & Spouse• Trayvon Bossa: Sigma Chapter Member, Miles College Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity• LaTosha Brown: Co-Founder, Black Voters Matter• Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw: Co-Founder & Executive Director, African American Policy Forum; Host of the Intersectionality Matters! Podcast• Noelle Damico: Director of Social Justice, The Workers Circle• Melinda Hicks: Military Family• Jaribu Hill: Executive Director & Founder, Mississippi Workers' Center for Human Rights• Myla Person: Jack and Jill Club, Columbus, Georgia• Ann Toback: CEO, The Workers Circle• Sheyann Webb-Christburg: Youngest Participant,1965 Bloody Sunday March• Maya Wiley: President & CEO, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Watch the broadcast episode cut for time at our YouTube channel and airing on PBS stations across the country Subscribe to episode notes via Patreon Music Credit:  "Tremole" "Jagged" "Thrum of Soil" & "Dawn Summit" by Blue Dot Sessions from the album Empty Outpost.  "Steppin" by Podington Bear. And original sound production and design by Jeannie Hopper.Podcast Endorsement:  Intersectionality Matters! Podcast Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:•  Rep. John Lewis on Making Justice from Selma to the Present, Watch•  Kimberlé Crenshaw & Soledad O'Brien Call Out the Media on Critical Race Theory, Watch / Listen / Download Podcast•  Reporting on Policing at the Polls & BIPOC Voter Suppression in 2024, Watch / Listen/Download Podcast:  Full Uncut Conversation and Episode• Deciding the Fate of Democracy in North Carolina, Watch / Download Podcast •  The Georgia Way:  Strategies that Work for Winning Elections, Watch / Listen/Download Podcast:  Full Uncut Conversation and Episode Related Articles and Resources:•  Anniversary of ‘Bloody Sunday' Marks Continued Fight for Voting Rights, by Temi Adeoye, March 24, 2025, ACLU•  U.S. Civil Rights Trail, Learn More• United State of Amnesia, The Real History of Critical Race Theory, Hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw Podcast Mini Series•  Documentary Trailer:  “Love, Joy, and Power: Tools for Liberation” follows Cliff Albright and LaTosha Brown as they reshape American democracy. As founders of Black Voters Matter Fund, they didn't just flip Georgia in 2020 - they sparked a movement that's still growing. April 8, 2025, Watch Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders, along with Sabrina Artel, Jeremiah Cothren, Veronica Delgado, Janet Hernandez, Jeannie Hopper, Sarah Miller, Nat Needham, David Neuman, and Rory O'Conner. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel

The lawyer Philippe Sands weaves together a story of historical crimes, impunity and the law in his latest book, 38 Londres Street. He uncovers the links between a Nazi hiding in plain sight in Patagonia and the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, and the failed attempts to bring either to justice. Kenneth Roth has led Human Rights Watch for the last three decades, overseeing investigations into violence and oppression in countries all over the world. In Righting Wrongs he tells the stories of the wins and the losses, and the ongoing fight to uncover, and prosecute, abuses.The BBC's former Syria correspondent Lina Sinjab was forced into exile more than a decade ago after threats from President Bashar al-Assad's government. She could only watch as death and destruction ripped through her country, and those in power appeared to act with impunity. She looks at how Syria is faring since the fall of al-Assad's brutal regime.Producer: Katy Hickman

« Au Cameroun, à six mois de la présidentielle, le régime se durcit contre les défenseurs des droits de l'homme », déplore Maximilienne Ngo Mbé, la directrice exécutive du REDHAC, le Réseau des Défenseurs des Droits Humains en Afrique Centrale. Aujourd'hui, le REDHAC lui-même est dans le viseur du pouvoir, qui l'a suspendu en décembre dernier et qui poursuit à présent ses dirigeantes devant la justice. « Ce sont des décisions scandaleuses », affirme Human Rights Watch. Quelles sont les situations les plus préoccupantes ? RFI : Le 3 avril dernier, le Parlement européen a voté une résolution demandant aux autorités camerounaises de libérer cinq journalistes. Il s'agit des collègues anglophones Tsi Conrad, Mancho Bibixy, Kingsley Fomunyuy Njoka et Thomas Awa Junior, qui ont rendu compte du conflit armé dans les régions anglophones. Il s'agit également d'Amadou Vamoulké, l'ancien directeur général de la radiotélévision publique camerounaise, la CRTV. Votre réaction ?Maximilienne Ngo Mbé : C'est une petite joie pour nous, parce que les cinq journalistes que vous avez cités, le Redhac a été à leurs côtés. Nous avons mené des actions de plaidoyer depuis plus de cinq à sept ans. C'est donc avec beaucoup de joie que nous recevons cette décision. Nous osons croire qu'elle ne restera pas uniquement sur le papier et que l'Union européenne mettra tout en œuvre pour que leur libération soit effective.Quelles sont les autres personnalités actuellement emprisonnées au Cameroun pour leurs opinions politiques ou simplement pour leurs désaccords avec le pouvoir en place ?Nos pensées vont vers le professeur Alain Fogué, militant du Mouvement pour la Renaissance du Cameroun (MRC). Lui a été arrêté alors qu'il allait simplement rendre visite à son président, le professeur Maurice Kamto. Il y a aussi le porte-parole de M. Maurice Kamto, Bibou Nissack, qui a été arrêté chez lui, devant ses enfants et sa femme. Il n'était pas dehors pour manifester, cela ressemble à du kidnapping. Il y a aussi leurs camarades, ils sont 32 aujourd'hui, à rester en prison simplement parce qu'ils ont donné leurs opinions. Il y a aussi le cas de Marafa Hamidou Yaya, dont l'état de santé est très fragile.Marafa Hamidou Yaya a été secrétaire général de la présidence, il est tombé en disgrâce et en prison depuis 2012. Il souffre d'une grave maladie des yeux. Il y a un an, François Hollande a écrit à Paul Biya pour demander de le libérer pour raisons de santé, mais le président camerounais ne bouge pas. Pourquoi cette dureté contre ce prisonnier ?Je ne sais pas si c'est le président qui ne bouge pas ou si c'est la bureaucratie du président qui ne bouge pas. J'ai toujours eu à dire que depuis que je milite — cela fait quand même deux ou trois décennies – lorsque le président Paul Biya a été au courant d'une situation grave il a été prompt à réagir. Depuis un moment, on sait bien qu'il est un peu affaibli par l'âge. Est-ce que son entourage lui fait part de tout ? Je ne peux ni l'affirmer ni l'infirmer. En tout cas, M. Marafa, même pour raisons de santé, humainement, on peut dire qu'il a payé. […] Il devrait au moins pouvoir se faire soigner.Dans six mois, c'est l'élection présidentielle, prévue en octobre. Le parti au pouvoir, le RDPC, demande à Paul Biya, aujourd'hui âgé de 92 ans, de se présenter pour un nouveau mandat de sept ans. Est-ce que cette période est favorable à plus de clémence ou, au contraire, à plus de dureté ?J'avoue que, depuis un moment, on assiste à beaucoup de dureté de la part du gouvernement et du parti au pouvoir. Il ne lésine sur aucun moyen. Maintenant, c'est la même chose pour la justice, la police, l'armée. Vous êtes filé tout le temps, et vous êtes convoqué devant des juridictions. Le ministère de l'Administration territoriale promet la prison à tout le monde. Il empêche même un député de se mouvoir pour présenter son programme politique. Ce même ministère adopte une posture de durcissement de l'espace civique, au détriment de tout ce qu'on entend derrière sur le fait qu'il nous faut des élections pacifiques. Il y a un décalage entre le langage et les faits sur le terrain.Et ce durcissement, vous craignez qu'il s'intensifie à mesure qu'on va se rapprocher de la date du mois d'octobre prochain ?Bien sûr, il n'y a aucun doute là-dessus, si rien n'est fait.Pourquoi ?Parce que le président Paul Biya n'a toujours pas annoncé s'il sera candidat, jusqu'à aujourd'hui, personne ne le sait. Mais on pense que ceux qui sont restés longtemps à ses côtés au pouvoir veulent absolument qu'il continue, car cela leur permet de ne pas rendre de comptes. Ceux qui sont au pouvoir ont bénéficié de tous les privilèges et ont spolié les populations, ils sont à la manœuvre pour ne pas laisser le président, peut-être, aller se reposer et ils vont durcir de plus en plus l'espace. On attire l'attention des pays amis du Cameroun pour que cela ne se fasse pas. Il est donc grand temps que la France joue son rôle, aujourd'hui plus que jamais, pour que cela cesse.

durée : 02:00:07 - Le 5/7 - par : Mathilde MUNOS, Amaury Bocher, Elise Amchin - Les invités du 5/7 sont Mickaël Perillat, fromager à Laguiole et Bénédicte Jeannerod, directrice du bureau de Paris de Human Rights Watch

durée : 00:06:39 - L'invité de 6h20 - Bénédicte Jeannerod, directrice du bureau de Paris de Human Rights Watch, était l'invitée de Mathilde Munos ce mercredi, alors que cinq pays européens ont fait part de leur souhait de quitter le traité international interdisant les mines antipersonnel.

“It has made nearly every person, every mother, to have their child contaminated, because the lead levels are so rampant,” says Cornelius Katiti, a father from Kabwe, Zambia, whose three children are affected by lead poisoning. For decades, the town has struggled with remediating 6.4 million tonnes of toxic lead waste left behind by a former mine. A Human Rights Watch report shows 95% of children in Kabwe have dangerously high lead levels. Cornelius, along with many others in the community, is left asking: who is responsible for the clean-up? In today's episode, Alan Kasujja explores the ongoing environmental and health impacts of mining with Cornelius, an environmental chemist , and an environmental consultant.

For nearly half a century, Human Rights Watch has shone a light on abuses, trying to hold perpetrators accountable. And for nearly three decades, Kenneth Roth was its executive director. He joins Piya Chattopadhyay to reflect on the victories, setbacks and realities of defending human rights today, as explored in his memoir Righting Wrongs.

In this episode of International Horizons, Kenneth Roth, former longtime executive director of Human Rights Watch, joins RBI director John Torpey to discuss Roth's recent book, Righting Wrongs: Three Decades on the Front Lines Battling Abuse of Governments (Knopf, 2025), which reflects on strategies for defending civil, political, economic, and social rights in an increasingly complex international landscape. Roth explores the implications of Trump's dismantling of USAID, the evolving challenges posed by authoritarian regimes like China, and the critical role social media plays in both exposing and enabling human rights abuses globally. Tune in to hear how Roth maintains optimism about the human rights movement and its continued fight against human rights abuses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

En 6AM de Caracol Radio habló Juanita Goebertus, directora de la División de las Américas de Human Rights Watch, quien enfatizó que se incremento el incremento de menores dentro del conflicto armado según un informe en el que están trabajando sobre la situación en el Catatumbo

In this episode of International Horizons, Kenneth Roth, former longtime executive director of Human Rights Watch, joins RBI director John Torpey to discuss Roth's recent book, Righting Wrongs: Three Decades on the Front Lines Battling Abuse of Governments (Knopf, 2025), which reflects on strategies for defending civil, political, economic, and social rights in an increasingly complex international landscape. Roth explores the implications of Trump's dismantling of USAID, the evolving challenges posed by authoritarian regimes like China, and the critical role social media plays in both exposing and enabling human rights abuses globally. Tune in to hear how Roth maintains optimism about the human rights movement and its continued fight against human rights abuses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

For human rights organizations dealing with oppressive governments, sometimes humiliating them on the world stage actually gets things done. Kenneth Roth, former executive director of Human Rights Watch, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss his organization's tactic of “naming and shaming” countries that violate human rights and why Americans are sometimes blind to the lessening of freedoms and dignity around the world. His book is “Righting Wrongs: Three Decades on the Front Lines Battling Abusive Governments.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to Counter Stream—DiEM25's unfiltered monthly dive into the stories shaping our world that mainstream media ignores or distorts. In this powerful new episode, Julijana Zita is joined by Kinza Saleem for a wide-ranging conversation that connects the dots between Trump's authoritarian circus, global resource grabs, and the crumbling illusions of European identity. From Trump's self-coronation and war on democracy to the brutal deportations and executive orders that target the most vulnerable, we examine how psychological warfare and spectacle are being used to desensitise and divide. We look at the US-Russia deal-making over Ukraine exposing the new phase of imperialism: economic colonisation wrapped in “reconstruction.” Meanwhile, Congo burns in silence. China rises with vision and strategy. Europe cries at its own irrelevance. And the far right surges—while the left, once again, stands to pick up the pieces. This is not business as usual. This is Counter Stream. SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join​  Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official 

As the Executive Director of Human Rights Watch for three decades, Kenneth Roth has dedicated his life to investigating and uncovering abuses across the globe – and pressuring offending governments to stop them. From using the power of unyielding honesty to take on the world's most brutal autocrats and their sycophants, to the resilience of civilians' search for truth even under strict censorship, Kenneth reveals the ceaseless fight for accountability and change to shape a better world. From Putin and Trump, to Xinjiang, China, to Israel and Palestine, Kenneth explores the greatest challenges to human rights today, and the power we have to demand change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of International Horizons, Kenneth Roth, former longtime executive director of Human Rights Watch, joins RBI director John Torpey to discuss Roth's recent book, Righting Wrongs: Three Decades on the Front Lines Battling Abuse of Governments (Knopf, 2025), which reflects on strategies for defending civil, political, economic, and social rights in an increasingly complex international landscape. Roth explores the implications of Trump's dismantling of USAID, the evolving challenges posed by authoritarian regimes like China, and the critical role social media plays in both exposing and enabling human rights abuses globally. Tune in to hear how Roth maintains optimism about the human rights movement and its continued fight against human rights abuses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Shipbreaking Updated: The Most Dangerous Job in the World In mid 2024, students in Bangladesh organized mass protests and brought down the repressive government of Sheikh Hasana. The country is now under a caretaker government of Muhammed Yunus, a Nobel Laureate who is attempting reforms. Months before this Monsoon Revolution, we told you about shipbreaking, the waste management of industrial ships sent to Bangladesh that has been dubbed “the most dangerous job in the world.” Guest Rizwana Hasan was then the country's only environmental lawyer and fierce advocate against the shipbreaking industry. Today, she is the new government's Adviser for Environment, Forest and Climate Change. What has changed for shipbreakers under this new government. This week, host Ngofeen Mputubwele revisits last year's episode and catches up with Human Rights Watch researcher Julia Bleckner to understand this new moment in Bangladesh, and how it will impact shipbreaking. Julia Bleckner: Senior Researcher for the Asia Division and Global Health Initiative at Human Rights Watch Rizwana Hasan: Adviser for Environment, Forest and Climate Change of Bangladesh

Host Piya Chattopadhyay sets up the federal election with The Economist's Rob Russo, Le Devoir's Emilie Nicolas and The Hub's Sean Speer, Kenneth Roth looks back on nearly three decades at the helm of Human Rights Watch, The Sunday Magazine's Levi Garber explores how tariff uncertainty is affecting border communities, Barry Blitt reflects on the art of political cartooning, and we consider what Canada's symbols say about us.Discover more at cbc.ca/sunday

I talk to Kenneth Roth, former executive director of Human Rights Watch, who has just published 'Righting Wrongs: Three Decades on the Front Lines Battling Abusive Governments'.Support us as we expand our challenge to our broken media here: https://www.patreon.com/owenjones84 or here: https://ko-fi.com/owenjonesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former executive director of Human Rights Watch discusses how to get Trump to negotiate peace deals that protect human rights, and why the West exercises a double standard when it comes to Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

La llegada al poder por segunda vez de Donald Trump está suponiendo un auténtico terremoto tanto a nivel local como internacional. Hoy hablamos de cómo está repercutiendo en la región de Centroamérica, por donde pasan millones de migrantes en ruta hacia Estados Unidos. Juan Pappier es subdirector de la División de las Américas de Human Rights Watch.Escuchar audio

Tercera noche de protestas en Turquía, especialmente en Estambul, después de que el pasado miércoles las autoridades arrestaran al alcalde de la ciudad y principal rival del presidente Erdogan, Ekrem Imamoglu. Miles de personas desafían los avisos del ejecutivo, que califica las protestas de ilegales y advierte que nos las tolerará. Este fin de semana la tensión podría ir a más si un tribunal confirma el arresto de Imamoglu de forma oficial.Estaremos en Londres donde cientos de vuelos se han visto afectados por el incendio de una subestación eléctrica cerca del aeropuerto de Heathrow. Nuestro corresponsal nos va a contar cómo está avanzando la situación. También hablaremos de la relación de Donald Trump con los países de centroamérica. Human Rights Watch denuncia políticas migratorias que van contra los derechos humanos. Estaremos en Ucrania, porque la ciudad de Odesa ha sido escenario de un gran ataque con drones y también en Sudán, donde el ejército está haciendo avances para expulsar a las Fuerzas de Apoyo Rápido en la ciudad de Jartum.Escuchar audio

00:08 — Kenneth Roth is a Visiting Professor at the Princeton School for Public and International Affairs. Previously, he served as the executive director of Human Rights Watch. His latest book is “Righting Wrongs: Three Decades on the Front Lines Battling Abusive Governments.” The post Kenneth Roth on Three Decades of Battling Abusive Governments appeared first on KPFA.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said "Conditions for Palestinians in Gaza are appalling and apocalyptic. What we are seeing may well amount to the gravest international crimes." Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, said, "We are fighting human animals and we are acting accordingly." Prominent Israeli scholars such as Omer Bartov, Raz Segal, Ilan Pappe, Lee Mordechai and Amos Goldberg, have all said Israel's actions in Gaza amount to genocide. Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Jewish Voice for Peace, and other organizations have also reached the same conclusion. Apart from the U.S., Canada, and a few European countries Israel is largely isolated internationally. Arrest warrants for Prime Minister Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant have been issued by the International Criminal Court. Israel's goal in Gaza has been made explicitly clear by Netanyahu on down: eliminate the Palestinians. Recorded at the University of Wisconsin.

La directora de la División de las Américas de Human Rights Watch, Juanita Goebertus, explicó en Conclusiones qué puede hacer una familia si identifica que uno de sus integrantes fue deportado de Estados Unidos y enviado a una cárcel de El Salvador. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hablamos en Washington con el subdirector para las Américas de Human Rights Watch, Juan Pappier, y con quien ocupa la Cátedra Príncipe de Asturias en Georgetown, Federico Steinberg, y también en Lima con la periodista Drusila Zileri

In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Ahmed Moor speaks with political strategist and former FMEP Fellow Rania Batrice together with Maya Berry, Executive Director of the Arab American Institute, and Margaret Zaknoen DeReus, Executive Director of the IMEU Policy Project. They discuss the role of Israel's genocide in Gaza – and the U.S.'s facilitation of it through weapons and political support – in the 2024 elections, drawing from newly available data, including the IMEU Policy Project's January 2025 poll, which shows that "Gaza was a top issue for Biden 2020 Voters Who Cast A Ballot For Someone Besides Harris."  They look at voter behavior among Arab Americans and in many other communities, at relationships between the Democratic Party and grassroots activists, and at the ways in which Arab Americans have been blamed for the Democratic loss. Key Resources: New Poll Shows Gaza Was A Top Issue For Biden 2020 Voters Who Cast A Ballot For Someone Besides Harris, from the IMEU: https://www.imeupolicyproject.org/postelection-polling Depressing the Vote: Genocide and 2024 US Presidential Race, Halah Ahmad, Al Shabaka: https://al-shabaka.org/briefs/depressing-the-vote-genocide-and-2024-us-presidential-race/ Rania Batrice is the daughter of Palestinian immigrants, an activist and strategist for progressive change, a public relations specialist, and a political consultant. Rania has worked as a Democratic operative for over twenty years, lending her expertise across political, non-profit, legislative strategy and crisis management both in the United States and around the world. For Bernie Sanders' 2016 run for president, she served as Iowa Communications Director, the National Director of Surrogates and as Deputy Campaign Manager. In addition to Rania's expertise in strategy, policy and communications, her portfolio includes over 15 years of experience in conflict resolution, mediation, and organizational development. Her firm, Batrice and Associates, has worked for social justice through a variety of avenues, collaborating with organizations including Human Rights Watch, the Arab American Institute, March for Our Lives, Color of Change, March For Science, Sunrise Movement, and NDN Collective and more. Rania has been a featured speaker for a wide range of events, including addressing climate change at the Social Good Summit, the UN Youth Climate Summit and the UN General Assembly. Maya Berry is Executive Director of the Arab American Institute (AAI), a non-profit, nonpartisan, national civil rights advocacy organization founded to nurture and encourage direct participation in our political and civic life to mobilize a strong, educated, and empowered Arab American community. She previously worked at AAI, establishing its first government relations department, which she led for five years before becoming Legislative Director for House Minority Whip David Bonior, where she managed the Congressman's legislative strategy and developed policies on international relations, human rights, immigration, civil rights and liberties, and trade. Margaret Zaknoen DeReus is the Executive Director of the IMEU Policy Project, which is affiliated with the Institute for Middle East Understanding (IMEU).  Ahmed Moor is a Palestinian-American writer born in Gaza. He is an advisory board member of the US Campaign for Palestinian rights, co-editor of After Zionism (Saqi Books) and is currently writing a book about Palestine. He also currently serves on the board of the Independence Media Foundation. His work has been published in The Guardian, The London Review of Books, The Nation, and elsewhere. He earned a BA at the University of Pennsylvania and an MPP at Harvard University. Original music by Jalal Yaquoub.

Russia and China are no fans of his. Egypt wouldn't even let him in the country. As the executive director of Human Rights Watch, Kenneth Roth spent 30 years investigating and standing up to the world's most ruthless oppressors. During that time, he exposed war crimes, confronted authoritarian regimes and, on more than one occasion, found himself in the crosshairs. Reset checks in with Roth about his new book Righting Wrongs: Three Decades on the Front Lines Battling Abusive Governments, and how he found shame to be a useful tool in holding governments accountable. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

For decades, Congo's minerals have been coveted by the rich and powerful. You might not know much about the Democratic Republic of Congo, but its natural resources are quietly central to your daily life. Recently, an armed group backed by Rwanda, Congo's neighbor, took control of two cities in eastern Congo, injuring and killing civilians, and displacing hundreds of thousands of residents. Host Ngofeen Mputubwele, whose family hails from the Democratic Republic of Congo, talks with two very special guests – his parents – as well as Human Rights Watch associate director Lewis Mudge, who spent years in the country. If you think this war has nothing to do with you, think again. Lewis Mudge: Associate Director of Africa Division at Human Rights Watch Makim Mputubwele: Retired Associate Professor at Lane College; Ngofeen's papá Mulata Moba: Retired Counselor for Mental Health Agency; Ngofeen's mamá Emmanuel Sekiyoba: Professor of Economics

“I don't give up on Trump. I do think that, for the wrong reasons, we can get him to do the right things” says former Human Rights Watch chief Kenneth Roth. Roth sits down with Ravi Agrawal to share his take on human rights today amid democratic backsliding, ongoing conflict, and a new U.S. administration on the world stage. Roth led Human Rights Watch for nearly 30 years and is the author of Righting Wrongs: Three Decades on the Front Lines Battling Abusive Governments. Suggested reading (FP links are paywall-free): Transcript: Can the World Do Anything About Conflict in 2025? Pankaj Mishra: How Gaza Shattered the West's Mythology Matthew M. Kavanagh and Luis Gil Abinader: Abolishing USAID Is Both Unconstitutional and Disastrous Brought to you by: https://incogni.com/foreignpolicy. Use promo code "foreignpolicy" to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The new national Democrat boss is putting Texas high on the list for action so what's different this time? He seems to understand what matters most – redistricting.Meanwhile the far Leftist Democrats in Austin squabbling and it is no surprise – Soros-backed district attorneys, purposefully soft on violent crime, are a disaster nationwide. However, Senator Sarah Eckhardt is just as guilty as D.A. Garza because she has spent a lifetime pushing the radical agenda of the Marxist Left.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas lottery scandals are ballooning so it is a wonder that Gov. Abbott seems uninterested in addressing such. I wonder if legislators, despite any bloviating on the subject, actually have the guts to let the lottery die in Sunset Review this session. Here is a bunch of reporting on the scandals.Oil and gas rig count unchanged this week.Border news includes a really stupid report from the so-called “Human Rights Watch” blaming the Texas DPS for actions of the smugglers. Also, ICE raided a South Texas bakery that was knowingly employing illegal workers and the Leftist media acts as if it has never happened before. Heck, not that many years ago I remember reporting on the giant Shipley Do-nuts of Houston being raided for such.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Human Rights Watch presentó su informe “Doble injusticia: las falencias del sistema de justicia penal de México en la investigación de homicidios”, que se centra en la investigación y judicialización de casos de homicidio doloso y analiza por qué las fiscalías en México rara vez llevan a cabo investigaciones exhaustivas, imparciales y respetuosas de los derechos humanos. Juanita Goebertus Estrada, directora de Human Rights Watch para las Américas, habló sobre el informe en Aristegui. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to this episode commercial free at https://angryplanetpod.comU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is the interim head of USAID, for however much longer the agency lasts. For 60 years, the massive bureaucracy was a vehicle for American soft power abroad. Trump, Elon Musk, and all their creatures don't like it. It might soon be gone.Nicole Widdersheim is the deputy Washington director of Human Rights Watch with a long history of humanitarian work. She's here on Angry Planet today to walk us through this new era of the American Empire.A brief history of USAIDThe size and cost of USAIDCritiquing a bureaucracyPeople like you when you give them stuffDefense, diplomacy, developmentThe real world consequences of the ending of foreign aidA mallet, not a scalpelSupporters need to get cynicalUSAID did a bad job of defending itselfAmericans don't care about the human costThe Glorious Republic of Jasonvania wants food aidCongressionally approved rice to North KoreaIt turns out the cruelty is, in fact, the pointAt USAID, Waste and Abuse Runs DeepNo one read those reports on AfghanistanHow China's “Belt and Road” actually worksThe end of USAID will screw over American farmersTrumpism is a lack of consistency Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/warcollege. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.