The Human Rights Pulse Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this podcast Lycia Maddocks talks with host Laura Williams about the importance of Indigenous representation at COP, exposing the reality behind the climate crisis conversations and their significant effects on Indigenous and human rights. Lycia focuses on the ongoing inequity of small communities in important matters and big entities’ lack of accountability to the current social dilemmas.

Hanna Kit, Ukrainian activist and founder of the Hear.Speak.Free campaign, speaks to Laura Sanzarello about how the fragilities of war create greater risk for human trafficking, unveiling a greater level of tragedy for those who have lost everything, but can always lose more.

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In the past two weeks, hardliners and internationally recognised terrorists are among the representatives of the new interim government of the new Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan; a coup in Guinea overtakes president Condé’s third term, citing human rights violations and economic mismanagement as the main reasons behind the coup; the US Supreme Court recently refused to stop an abortion ban to take effect in Texas, provoking a national backlash and accusing the law of unconstitutionality; and finally, the French Supreme Court deemed the cement company complicit in crimes against humanity in Syria.   

Hosted by Laura Sanzarello and Nigel Chidombwe.

In the past two weeks, an investigation conducted by a group of media outlets reveals concerning details about the spyware Pegasus and how it poses a threat to personal rights and international security; the suspension of the Tunisian Parliament and Prime Minister by President Saied had led to opposition parties calling for a coup - the country remains divided as to what should happen next. Also, the consequences of the climate crisis are more apparent and extreme across the globe, presenting world leaders with imminent challenges that can no longer be avoided; and finally, an incident in a factory in Bangladesh raises concerns about safety regulations in the country.

Hosted by Laura Sanzarello and Nigel Chidombwe.

In the past two weeks, anger over shortages of food and medicines turn people to protest against the government in Cuba; the arrest of former South African president Jacob Zuma causes riots and looting in the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng; and finally, more cases of authorities cracking down on journalism and activism are recorded in Vietnam, Palestine, and Georgia, highlighting an ongoing pattern of the state repressing free speech. 

Hosted by Laura Sanzarello and Nigel Chidombwe.

In the last two weeks, Eswatini struggles to bring democracy to the last absolute monarchy in Africa. Meanwhile, the UN urges states to take action regarding the risk for refugees and stateless people who are missing out on COVID-19 vaccinations. Greece reports the latest of a long series of abuses against migrants, while in Nicaragua president Ortega has launched a series of arrests targeting the opposition and potential rivals in the upcoming general elections in November 2021. Finally, we take a look at the international community's reaction to Turkey formally leaving the Istanbul convention, causing concern not only for human rights associations but also the LGBT+ community.

Hosted by Laura Sanzarello and Nigel Chidombwe.

In the last two weeks, the ongoing crisis in Myanmar brings the country on the brink of a humanitarian crisis and an economic collapse, amidst accusations of violations of privacy regulations by the UN; in Hong Kong, journalists are once again the target of the government’s repressive policies; whilst in Nigeria, Twitter is banned after removing President’s Buhari’s tweets threatening the Igbo ethnic group. Moreover, Germany and Norway pass laws to regulate human rights due diligence and at the same time in Hungary, Orban’s governments approves a legislation censoring LGBT+ content in schools and on TV. Hosted by Laura Sanzarello and Nigel Chidombwe.

In the last two weeks: (1) Representatives of the Herero and Nama communities in Namibia have rejected the €1.1 billion reparations offer made by the German government; (2) Belarus' hijacking of a plane to arrest a young opposition journalist sparks outrage and undermines freedoms both inside and outside the country; and (3) Finally, a landmark Dutch ruling against the oil company Shell and its possible future developments. Hosted by Laura and Nigel at Human Rights Pulse.

Rosie Fowler speaks to Priyanka Chirimar, attorney for survivors of discrimination and sexual harassment within international aid organisations. Hear her shed light on the system that’s failing survivors, and why she wants to focus on hope.

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In the last two weeks: riots and police brutality in Colombia followed a tax reform proposal that outraged the population; a new bill in Hong Kong tackling fake news is in the making, highly likely to further compromise freedom of speech. Also, violence in Israel and Palestine caused unprecedented destruction in Gaza, whilst West Papua continues to be shaken by an enduring government crackdown targeting rebels and the local population. 

Listen to our bi-weekly podcast with Human Rights Pulse team members Laura Sanzarello and Nigel Chidombwe covering the biggest human rights stories over the last couple of weeks.