The Human Rights Podcast

Irish Centre for Human Rights

Human Rights

Human Rights Violations

Genocide

Mental Health Law

Palestine

Asylum Seekers

UN Convention On the Rights Of Persons With Disabilities

Gaza

Ireland

Israel

International Humanitarian Law

Refugee Law

Community-Based Mental Health Services

Disability Rights Movement

Colonialism

Settler Colonialism

UN Human Rights Council

Children In Conflict

Immigration

Psychiatry

Welcome to The Human Rights Podcast from the Irish Centre for Human Rights at the University of Galway. Here at the Centre, we are fortunate to be visited each year by an array of world-leading practitioners, researchers and policy-makers in the field of human rights and its associated disciplines. We also have a vibrant community at the ICHR and more broadly in the University of Galway's academic... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	46	Founded	7 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	Education

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The Promise of the African Union Protocol on the Eradication of Statelessness in Africa: Its Strengths and Limitations in Addressing Statelessness within Africa

In this episode of the Human Rights Podcast, LLM student Joshua Musana speaks with Thandeka Chauke, an international human rights lawyer and the advocacy lead of the Global Movement Against Statelessness, a community of stateless people, activists an... more

13 Apr 2026 • 24 min

Child Criminal Exploitation in Northern Ireland : An Interview with Dr. Gillian Kane

On this episode of The Human Rights Podcast, LLM Student Paula Córdova speaks with Dr. Gillian Kane, current Lecturer in Law at Ulster University co-chairing the Human Trafficking Research Network, Research Affiliate at the Refugee Law Initiative and... more

16 Mar 2026 • 43 min

From Protest to Accountability: Iran's Path Forward with Prof. Roja Fazaeli and Saeede Mokhtarzade

In this episode of the Human Rights Podcast, Saeede Mokhtarzade, PhD candidate at ICHR speaks with Prof. Roja Fazaeli, professor of Law and Islamic Studies at ICHR. The discussion explores the current human rights crisis in Iran, with a focus on the ... more

23 Feb 2026 • 25 min

Housing as a Human Right with Prof. Padraic Kenna

In this episode, Irish Centre for Human Rights LLM student Rebecca Shannon speaks with Professor Padraic Kenna, lecturer of land, property and housing law and policy from the School of Law at the University of Galway, delving into the concept of hous... more

10 Feb 2026 • 37 min

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Thandeka Chauke

International human rights lawyer with expertise in statelessness and refugee rights

Statelessness Unit, Lawyers for Human Rights; Global Movement Against Statelessness

Episode: The Promise of the African Union Protocol on the Eradication of Statelessness in Africa: Its Strengths and Limitations in Addressing Statelessness within Africa

Gillian Kane

Dr. Gillian Kane, researcher at Ulster University; co-Chair of the Human Trafficking Research Network; research affiliate at Refugee Law Initiative

Ulster University; Human Trafficking Research Network

Episode: Child Criminal Exploitation in Northern Ireland : An Interview with Dr. Gillian Kane

Dr. Roja Fazaeli

Professor of Law and Islamic Studies at the University of Galway

University of Galway

Episode: From Protest to Accountability: Iran's Path Forward with Prof. Roja Fazaeli and Saeede Mokhtarzade

Ciara Smyth

Professor of Refugee and Immigration Law

University of Galway

Episode: TALKING IMMIGRATION: Prof. Ciara Smyth - The Mick Clifford Podcast

Dr. Maeve O'Rourke

Barrister and lecturer in human rights, founder of the postgraduate Human Rights Law Clinic

Irish Centre for Human Rights, University of Galway

Episode: Voices that won’t be silenced: In conversation with Dr. Maeve O’Rourke and Dr. Mary Harney of the CLANN Project

Mary Harney

Tutor at the Human Rights Clinic and activist for various social justice causes

Episode: Voices that won’t be silenced: In conversation with Dr. Maeve O’Rourke and Dr. Mary Harney of the CLANN Project

Dr. Niamh Keady-Tabbal

Postdoctoral researcher focused on migration policy and human rights, particularly in relation to Greece's maritime borders.

School of Law and Criminology, Maynooth University

Episode: Push-Backs in the Aegean and the ECtHR’s failure to hold states accountable for systemic human rights violations

Emily Williams

Policing and Justice Policy Officer at ICCL

Irish Council for Civil Liberties

Episode: Investigating Historic Human Rights Violations w Emily Williams (Policing and Justice Policy Officer at ICCL)

Dr. Hannah Franzki

Expert in business and human rights and transitional justice.

European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights

Episode: Corporate Accountability, Transitional Justice and BHR: A Conversation with Dr. Hannah Franzki

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Lisa Murray

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings

Great and informative Podcast
This podcast is a really good and reliable source of information on all things human rights!
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Sound far too low
Really looking forward to hearing this podcast but the sound quality is far too low when listening on iPhone earphones, even when on maximum volume. Hopefully this can be resolved for future episodes.
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The Promise of the African Union Protocol on the Eradication of Statelessness in Africa: Its Strengths and Limitations in Addressing Statelessness within Africa

Q: What are some of the key strengths and aspects within the Protocol that might help it address statelessness?

Its innovative provisions include equal nationality rights, robust anti-discrimination measures including gender equality in nationality laws, a strong child-centered focus such as best interests and participation in proceedings, safeguards for otherwise stateless children, second-generation nationality concepts, protections for foundlings, and due process in administrative actions related to citizenship.

The Promise of the African Union Protocol on the Eradication of Statelessness in Africa: Its Strengths and Limitations in Addressing Statelessness within Africa

Q: Could you walk us through what the African Union Protocol on the eradication of statelessness is and how it came about?

The Protocol is a milestone that builds on existing interpretations of the right to nationality within the African Charter, codifying a decolonial, Pan-African approach to belonging and providing a comprehensive framework to address statelessness with strong protections for children, nondiscrimination, and due process; it emerged from decades of advocacy and evolving jurisprudence culminating in its adoption in 2024.

Child Criminal Exploitation in Northern Ireland : An Interview with Dr. Gillian Kane

Q: Could you share thoughts on how legal and policy responses should address the complexities of displacement driven by organized crime, and the role international frameworks should play in protecting people fleeing such circumstances?

Legal and policy responses should be comprehensive, ensuring that all applicable norms are meaningfully implemented, including human trafficking and displacement frameworks; international instruments provide normative guidance, practical operational support, and a basis for cooperation among states, NGOs, and UN agencies to improve protection and prevent exploitation.

Child Criminal Exploitation in Northern Ireland : An Interview with Dr. Gillian Kane

Q: Thank you, Gillian. So reflecting on your research findings, what actions would you recommend in order to strengthen Northern Ireland context-specific strategy for protecting potential victims of child criminal exploitation?

Recommendations include regional adaptations to the NRM for NI, careful consideration of a regionally tailored duty to notify process for cases where referrals may be unsafe for children, continued knowledge-building about referral mechanisms and definitions, strategic resource allocation, and exploring the idea of specialist champions within departments or regions to maintain expertise.

From Protest to Accountability: Iran's Path Forward with Prof. Roja Fazaeli and Saeede Mokhtarzade

Q: What possible supports might European governments have for Iranians who are protesting for their human rights?

European governments could exert diplomatic pressure, consider targeted sanctions against high-ranking authorities, and potentially explore the establishment of an international tribunal for justice and accountability.

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Content frequently covers a broad spectrum of pressing human rights issues, with episodes focusing on topics such as immigration policies, historical injustices faced by survivors of state institutions, corporate accountability, and mental health rights. Noteworthy discussions often feature expert insights from practitioners and scholars in the field of human rights, integrating legal perspectives with lived experiences. Listeners can expect a mix of academic rigor and accessible language, making complex issues comprehensible while also emphasizing the urgency for reform and justice in various contexts. The varied backgrounds of guests lend diverse viewpoints, helping to illuminate not just problems, but also pathways for advocacy and chang... more

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