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Critical Conversations on Human Rights: The Promise Institute Podcast
The Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA School of Law
Critical conversations on human rights hosted by The Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA School of Law.
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Voices - Conversations on Business and Human Rights from Around the World
IHRB, Institute for Human Rights and Business
In this ongoing series, activists, business executives, government officials, lawyers, academics, and other experts from around the world share topical and current stories of businesses impacting people in their everyday lives. Developed by the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB), this series elevates the range of voices – governments, businesses, and civil society – in the discussion on how to make human rights part of everyday business.
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Hamid A. Formuli on International Accountability on Human Rights Violations
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Hamid A. Formuli is a human rights practitioner, former career diplomat and a Research Fellow with RWI's Afghanistan program in 2024. His tenure at the Afghan foreign service spans over 8 years, boasting an impactful career across various roles, starting from a consular associate, law and treaties officer to special aide to the deputy foreign minis…
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Palwasha Mirbacha on the Community Implications of Education Bans in Afghanistan
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Palwasha Mirbacha is a Research Fellow with RWI Afghanistan Programme in 2024. With over a decade of extensive experience, Palwasha Mirbacha has played a pivotal role in planning, designing, implementing, and monitoring education projects, collaborating with renowned international education institutions. As an expert in the field of education, she …
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What does the recent ruling against Chiquita mean for human rights?
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This episode discusses a recent ruling in Florida that has found the company Chiquita liable for killings committed by a paramilitary group that was on the company's payroll in Colombia. It also explores the broader implications for businesses worldwide and the importance of adhering to international standards and codes of conduct when engaging pri…
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Humaira Rasuli on Support to Survivors of Gender Based Violence in Afghanistan.
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Humaira Rasuli is an Afghan human rights lawyer, women empowerment activist and the Co-Founder and Director of Women for Justice Organization in Afghanistan (WJO). She has been with RWI in 2024 as a Research Fellow with the Afghanistan Program.In 2018, Humaira Rasuli co-founded Woman for Justice Organization (WJO) to better safeguard women’s rights…
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Mitra Tanomand on Women's Protection Shelters in Afghanistan.
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Mitra Tanomand, Research Fellow with RWI Afghanistan Programme is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Global Development with a focus on Education in the UK. Her project is focusing on researching human rights issues in Afghanistan, focusing on girls’ education and “Unveiling the post-2021 Realities within Women’s Protection Shelters in Afghanistan: Navi…
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Preventing ‘Greenlash’: what can we learn from positive climate action?
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IHRB’s Head of Built Environment, Giulio Ferrini and host Deborah Sagoe have been speaking to people working on green transitions in cities around the world. They all share challenges and successes of green initiatives, from problems with ‘renovictions’, to pioneering housing developments driven by the right to housing.…
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Kobra Moradi on Accountability and Reconciliation for Sustainable Peace
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Kobra Moradi is Research Fellow with RWI's Afghanistan Programme and in this episode is sharing insights from her research on Afghan communities access to information regarding the International Criminal Court investigation on the human rights violations in Afghanistan. Kobra Moradi is a lawyer with a focus on human rights and international law. Sh…
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Haroun Rahimi on the gender dynamic of religious education in Afghanistan..
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Haroun Rahimi is an affiliate associate professor at UW School of Law. Concurrently, Rahimi is an Associate Professor of Law and the chair of the Law Department at the American University of Afghanistan. Rahimi is also a Global Academy Scholar at the Middle East Studies Association (MESA) and a Research Fellow at The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of H…
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The ESG backlash: where do we go from here?
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David Schilling from the Interfaith Centre on Corporate Responsibility discusses the history and evolution of ESG with author and ESG expert Vasuki Shastry and IHRB’s Salil Tripathi. They discuss the role of ethical investors; the current backlash to ESG and the importance of regulatory frameworks in promoting responsible business practices.…
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Anna Bruce on systemic challenges to the implementation of the CRPD in Sweden
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Anna Bruce, Senior Researcher at RWI, shares insights from her participation in the review of Sweden by the CRPD Committee and her work on Sweden's current implementation of the CRPD. -Work in progress version of book chapter in Swedish: Bruce, A, Funktionsrättskonventionen: Fördragskonform tolkning i norm(dis)harmoni, Lind, A-S, Thorburn Stern, R.…
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Working in a warzone: what risks do seafarers face?
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In this episode, IHRB’s Francesca Fairbairn talks to John Attenborough from Mission to Seafarers and Ian Ralby, an expert in maritime law, about the safety and security of seafarers during times of conflict. Listen for accounts from seafarers caught in attacks on commercial shipping vessels in the Red Sea; insights into the complexities of maritime…
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How should companies respond to snap military drafts?
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When a state announces snap military conscription, how might companies respond to protect its employees? In this episode, IHRB’s Salil Tripathi and Vicky Bowman, explore the delicate balance companies must strike between compliance and resistance, and the creative strategies employed to protect their workforce. Salil is also joined by Nabi Abdullae…
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How can companies respect the rights of Indigenous peoples impacted by renewable projects?
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In the rush for renewable energy, what are the impacts on Indigenous peoples? In this episode, IHRB’s Frances House sits down with two human rights defenders, Robie Halip from the Philippines and Prabindra Shakya from Nepal. Robie is the coordinator of The Indigenous Peoples Major Group for Sustainable Development. Prabin is convenor o…
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Ehsan Qaane on the ICC's Afghanistan Investigation
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Ehsan Qaane was a Research Fellow for the Afghanistan Programme in 2023. Prior to this, he worked with Afghanistan Analysts Network, a policy researcher organisation, as a political and legal affairs researcher (2012-2022) and as the country director (2017-2020). He is a member of and adviser to several human rights networks in Afghanistan, includi…
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David Cingranelli on Labour Rights and Accountability
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David Cingranelli is a Professor of Political Science at Binghamton University of the State University of New York. He also is the Co-director of the Binghamton University Human Rights Institute. He has written widely on human rights, democracy, governance, and labor rights. He is a champion of the quantitative, scientific study of human rights. He…
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What are the major challenges for business when it comes to human rights in 2024?
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IHRB’s Salil Tripathi sits down with renowned human rights scholar Usha Ramanathan to explore the balance of rights and responsibilities for both states and business. They discuss everything from data, surveillance and privacy, to climate change, agriculture - and even space. Usha offers a profound analysis of how businesses and states shape the li…
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"Jump on Board the Vaka" Vishal Prasad on climate justice and the ICJ advisory opinion
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Mr. Vishal Prasad is the Campaign Director of the Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change, a youth-led organization campaigning for an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on climate change and human rights. He is from Suva, Fiji, and has studied international politics and law at the University of the South Pacifi…
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How can Ukraine start a green recovery in the midst of war?
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‘Measuring the environmental effects of war breaks new ground’ Is it possible to rebuild Ukraine in a greener, fairer way and can this be done while the country is still immersed in war? Two years have now passed since Russia invaded Ukraine. Tens of thousands have been killed and the fighting has caused immense damage to the environment. A groundb…
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Why must companies listen to indigenous communities?
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This episode discusses the impacts of corporate activity on fishing communities in Kerala, and the imperative for businesses to listen to the voices of indigenous communities and take proactive remedial action when things go wrong.Af Johnson Jament, Tulika Bansal, Frances House
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How can tech companies tackle misinformation and disinformation in this record election year?
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2024 is a record year for elections. Across the globe nearly four billion people will be heading to the polls - half the world’s population. In the digital age, misinformation and disinformation can spread easily, with big implications for human rights. How can social media companies protect truth and mitigate these risks? To answer this question, …
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Tanzila Khan- On Activism, Entrepreneurship and Disability
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She is a Pakistani activist, entrepreneur, writer, and disability rights advocate, known for her efforts to promote inclusivity and equality for people with disabilities in Pakistan. Tanzila Khan has been actively involved in raising awareness about the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and working towards creating a more accessible…
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Hanifa Girowal - Women's Rights Violations in Afghanistan and the Need for Accountability
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Hanifa Girowal was a young female politician, and human rights advocate who served as Kabul’s deputy governor on socio-economic and development affairs, managing development and funding projects, mitigating conflicts, and providing essential services to Kabul residents.Previously, she worked with the Afghanistan Independent human rights commission …
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Connecting the dots between biosphere defenders, women's rights and just transitions
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Dr. Claudia Ituarte-Lima is Leader of the Human Rights and the Environment thematic area and senior researcher at the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. Her work unites legal analysis and sustainability science for examining environmental and human rights governance challenges and innovative levers to address them. She…
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Matthew Scott on Human Mobility and Climate Change Adaptation
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Matthew Scott is senior researcher and leader of the Human Rights and the Environment thematic area at the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. He is also adjunct senior lecturer at the Faculty of Law at Lund University. His work focuses on integrating social science perspectives with international legal standards to pro…
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Mahmouda Sonia Eqbal - Shedding light to women and girls education in Afghanistan.
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Mahmouda Sonia Eqbal is a Research Fellow at RWI Afghanistan Programme shares insights on her latest research report titled "Afghan constitutions and the placement of education." shedding light to women and girl´s education in Afghanistan.Af The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
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Women, life, freedom: talking to an activist on Nobel Peace Prize 2023 winner Narges Mohammadi
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In this podcast we talk with a human rights activist within the Women! Life! Freedom! movement about Narges Mohammadi and her lifelong work. She is the Iranian human rights activist that received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 on Sunday 12 of September, for her lifelong work and activism on human rights and Women’s rights in Iran. Most of her adult …
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What has the Universal Declaration of Human Rights meant for worker rights?
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”The UDHR is the heart and soul of the United Nations” The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is clear that "all organs of society" need to respect human rights, and Eleanor Roosevelt spoke about making these rights a reality "on the farm, in the factory and in the office". As we mark 75 years of the UDHR, how has this foundation of human…
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Is the ‘decoupling’ phenomenon just hot air or a human rights concern?
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What is the phenomenon of ‘decoupling’ and how is it affecting human rights and business?IHRB’s Salil Tripathi, along with guests Vasuki Shastry and Isabel Hilton, unpack what ‘decoupling’ is, whether it’s just hot air, how it’s more than an economic phenomenon, and why human rights practitioners should pay close attention.…
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Evelyn Adzovi Addor on Communication and Climate Negotiations in Ghana
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Ms. Evelyn Adzovi Addor is a Climate Youth Negotiators Programme-trained Loss and Damage Negotiator for Ghana and the African Group of Negotiators. She is a development communications professional and the communications lead at EcoCare Ghana, a right-based natural resources and environmental advocacy non-governmental organisation in Ghana. Evelyn i…
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Neshan Gunasekera - Earth Trusteeship, ecocide and climate action
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Neshan’s professional experience includes engagements with Government, non-government, bilateral and multilateral sectors and was a former member of the international civil service. Neshan Gunasekera has a background in international law, human rights, international relations, programme and project management and has worked to promote environmental…
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Advancing people and planet agendas in the GCC - how can it be done?
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How do you transform GCC economies to a new system that’s both sustainable and takes into account the welfare of workers? IHRB’s Tamara Juburi discusses this question with Tariq Al Olaimy, as well as the challenges and opportunities in this process, and how the role of finance can incentivise this change.…
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Civic Space in Afghanistan under the Taliban
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Mohammad Abul Ahrar Ramizpoor is an Afghan academic, Peace and Human Rights activist who has served as a lecturer at Kabul University, Sharia and Law faculties, where he completed his BA studies in Islamic Jurisprudence and Law in 1990. He is currently an Afghan Research Fellow at RWI. Mr. Ramizpoor is a council member of the Pugwash Conferences or…
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María Carolina Romero Lares - World Maritime Day 2023
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With firsthand professional experience both as a delegate at international forums representing her homeland and in the classroom, Prof. Romero brings a unique perspective to the Maritime Law and Policy Specialisation. She lectures on International Organisations and Maritime Conventions, the Law of the Sea, and the Protection of the Marine Environme…
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Why do human rights matter when it comes to transition minerals?
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The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the countries where these materials are mined. Often the mining of these commodities isn’t regulated, or regulation around this mining isn’t enforced. IHRB's Deborah Sagoe speaks to Francesca Fairbairn about her conversation with Dr Isokelo Munyuku Fama, a Doctor and human rights defender in the area of So…
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Alyn Ware - Peace Educator and Nuclear Disarmament Consultant
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Alyn Ware is a peace educator and nuclear disarmament consultant from New Zealand. In 2009, he received the Right Livelihood Award for his vast efforts to promote peace education and disarmament.The Right Livelihood Award, also known as the “Alternative Nobel Prize,” is an international award given annually to honor individuals, organizations, and …
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How Should the Crime of Ecocide Be Brought Into Law?
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In this episode, the Promise Institute’s Kate Mackintosh speaks with Shirleen Chin and Daniel Bertram about how international crimes are created. Drawing lessons from the adoption of the crime of aggression at the International Criminal Court, and with reflections on the social and political processes involved in the creation of international law, …
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One of the most complicated aspects of defining an international crime of ecocide is the mental element. What level of knowledge, intention or recklessness as regards the consequences of their actions must someone have in order to be guilty of the crime? Very little serious environmental damage is caused purposefully; it tends to be a result of act…
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An Intersectional Approach to Ecocide: Whose Worldviews and Whose Voices?
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How does ecocide relate to other legal frameworks that are important to protecting our environment, such as human rights - including cultural rights, the rights of women and of Indigenous peoples - and the rights of nature? Hosted by the Promise Institute’s Kate Mackintosh, the three authors in this episode consider these questions in the contexts …
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How would a crime of ecocide work in practice, and what would it contribute to the struggle against climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental degradation? In this episode, our three guests speak with the Promise Institute's Kate Mackintosh to consider the difference an international crime of ecocide would make to the practice of bauxite m…
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Jules Han Amm - Trans Rights are Human Rights
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Jules Han Amm is a PhD candidate at Uppsala University with most of their work focusing on the trans community and its internal disputes as well as legal frameworks of informed consent, self-determination, and trans healthcare access. Jules acquired a Bachelor’s in development studies and Master’s in Gender Studies from Lund University. In this epi…
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Marthe Wandou - On her work as a gender and peace activist
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Marthe is a Cameroonian human rights, gender and peace activist. Since the 1990s, she has worked to prevent and fight sexual violence against children. She founded her organization ALDEPA in 1998, where she supports the well-being of girls through education, bro-bono legal assistance and psychosocial care. In 2019 she was awarded the Right liveliho…
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How can companies and governments ensure respect for human rights on the ocean?
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Hear from Ian Urbina, the Pulitzer Prize winning journalist who has been reporting on environmental and human rights crimes on the high seas for many years. In this episode of Voices he talks to IHRB's Francesca Fairbairn about maritime human rights violations and what governments and companies can do to improve respect for human rights on the ocea…
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What is labour mobility and what impact do migrant workers have on the global economy?
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‘We could build a future with shared prosperity’ Migration has become a highly politicised issue. Yet labour mobility is hugely important to the future health of the global economy. OECD countries are rapidly ageing and unfilled jobs cost the global economy 3 - 7 billion dollars every day. At the same time, migration is one of the most powerful ant…
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Morten Koch Andersen - The nexus between human rights and corruption
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Morten Koch Andersen, expert on human rights and corruption explainsAf The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
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What does one of the first corporate just transition strategies look like?
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In this episode of Voices, you will learn about one of the world’s first corporate just transition strategies from Rachel McEwan, Chief Sustainability Officer at energy company SSE, who talks with IHRB’s Haley St. Dennis about how SSE had to learn by doing.Af Rachel McEwan, Deborah Sagoe, Haley St. Dennis
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What is the responsibility of business during armed conflict?
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In this episode of Voices, you’ll meet Mark Taylor, an expert in human rights and business, and senior program manager with the Clooney Foundation of Justice’s Docket Initiative. Mark talks with IHRB’s Salil Tripathi about the risk of corporate complicity when operating in zones of conflict, as well as the need for greater company transparency, and…
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What is the built environment and how does it impact human rights in Lagos?
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In this episode of Voices you will hear from Kenny Aderogba from Spaces for Change - a non profit organisation based in Lagos, Nigeria. Kenny talks with IHRB’s Annabel Short about how her organisation is improving the city’s built environment. Lagos is a megacity, with a population of 24 million. Two thirds of its inhabitants live in informal housi…
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Rana Plaza disaster: what are the lessons for human rights and business?
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April 24 marks the ten-years since the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh. What did we learn from this disaster about how businesses and governments can better protect the rights of workers? Salil and Sanchita examine the impacts of the disaster and consider the renewed action needed to stop a similar tragedy from happening again. Yo…
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Constructive or Confrontational Dialogue? Engaging business in human rights, with Peter Frankental from Amnesty International UK
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In this episode you’ll meet Peter Frankental, an expert in human rights and business, and the Economic Affairs Programme Director at Amnesty International UK. Having marked 25 years at Amnesty, Peter shares his reflections and lessons about attitudes of business towards human rights since the 90s.Af Frances House, Peter Frankental, Salil Tripathi
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Richard Bennett - Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan.
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Richard Bennett - Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan. by The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian LawAf The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
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