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Investigating matters of human rights at home and abroad. Listen to the podcast by the Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights at the Harvard Kennedy School, hosted by Executive Director Maggie Gates, Mathias Risse, Aminta Ossom, and Diego Garcia Blum. The views expressed are those of each speaker individually and not necessarily those of others in this recording, the Carr-Ryan Center, or Harvard Kenned... more

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On today’s episode of Justice Matters, guest host Timothy Patrick McCarthy - faculty chair of the Global LGBTQI plus Human Rights Program - speaks with Laura Murphy, about forced labor and human rights. Laura Murphy is a professor at Sheffield Hallam... more

On today’s episode of Justice Matters, co-host Mathias Risse speaks with Brandon Terry, a political theorist at Harvard University whose work seeks to reshape how we understand African-American political thought, especially the memory and meaning of ... more

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On today's episode of Justice Matters, co-host Mathias Risse speaks with Yuval Shany, fellow at the Ethics in AI Institute at the University of Oxford. They discuss his recent white paper, “The Need for and Feasibility of an International AI Bill of ... more

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On today's episode of Justice Matters, co-host Mathias Risse speaks with Dr. Kelsey Leonard, a water scientist and legal scholar from the Shinnecock Indian Nation. They discuss the fundamental role of water in life, ecosystems, and human rights, part... more

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Recent Guests

Brandon Terry
Political theorist at Harvard who analyzes African American political thought and memory of the Civil Rights Movement
Harvard University
Episode: Shattered Dreams, Infinite Hope: A Tragic Vision of the Civil Rights Movement
Yuval Shany
Hersch Lauterpacht Chair in International Law and former Dean of the Law Faculty of Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Oxford Ethics in AI Institute
Episode: An International AI BIll of Human Rights
Dr. Kelsey Leonard
Water scientist, legal scholar, and member of the Shinnecock Indian Nation
University of Waterloo
Episode: Indigenous Water Justice
Judith Abitan
International Human Rights Advocate and Executive Director of the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights
Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights
Episode: Advocating for Prisoners of Conscience
Lobsang Sangay
Former political leader of the Tibetan Administration in exile from 2011 to 2021
Tibetan Administration in Exile
Episode: The Future of Tibet
Lisa Chung Binder
Executive Director of Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack
Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack
Episode: Attacks on Education Around the Globe
Siraj Khan
Law and Policy Manager at Educations Above All Foundation
Educations Above All Foundation
Episode: Attacks on Education Around the Globe
Jerome Marston
Head of Research at Kobo
Kobo
Episode: Attacks on Education Around the Globe
Desirée Cormier Smith
Seasoned US diplomat and former Foreign Service Officer, the inaugural Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice at the State Department.
State Department
Episode: Human Rights Day 2025: Rethinking Rights for a New Era

Hosts

Mathias Risse
Co-host of the show; Director/Co-lead associated with the Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights at Harvard Kennedy School
Maggie Gates
Executive Director and host; coordinates programming and leads discussions on human rights themes

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Informative and timely!

    Love this podcast. It's informative, and offers nuanced discussions on a wide variety of human rights related issues. Worth a listen!

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    Alex_G_77
    United States6 years ago

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The show provides nuanced perspectives on important global issues and practical advocacy ideas.
High-quality discussions with expert guests and clear takeaways.
Guests bring diverse expertise and real-world impact.
Thoughtful exploration of complex topics; well-researched and balanced.
Informative and timely insights into human rights issues.

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Indigenous Water Justice
Q: Is the human rights framework also useful to you?
Dr. Leonard mentions the fragmentation of the human right to water in North America, questioning its effectiveness while asserting its importance.
Indigenous Water Justice
Q: How is your work going with the Mid-Atlantic Ocean Planning Committee?
Dr. Leonard details her role in the committee, focusing on ecosystem restoration and coordination between diverse agencies and tribal nations.
Indigenous Water Justice
Q: Can you tell us a little bit to get us started about the Shinnecock Indian Nation? Where are their lands?
Dr. Leonard explains the location of the Shinnecock Indian Nation on the east end of Long Island, New York, and discusses their historical and contemporary challenges due to colonization and proximity to affluent communities.
Attacks on Education Around the Globe
Q: Jerome, what does justice look like for victims?
Victims want mental health support, safer schools, and greater access to services and training opportunities.
Attacks on Education Around the Globe
Q: Lisa, could you add more to the issues about accountability?
We have documented only four cases of prosecution for attacks on education at national levels.

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A thoughtful, policy-forward program exploring human rights across global issues, from AI governance and international law to Indigenous water justice and education under attack in conflict zones. Conversations typically feature high-profile human rights experts, former policymakers, and leading scholars who dissect legal frameworks, advocacy strategies, and practical implications for lived communities. Noteworthy is the attentive mix of legal analysis, on-the-ground reporting, and coalition-building tactics, often anchored by prominent institutional voices from a Harvard-affiliated center. Potential listeners should find it valuable if they're interested in how policy, law, and activism intersect to defend rights at home and abroad.

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