Talking Human Rights

Talking Human Rights

On Talking Human Rights, Leens van Kessel LL.M. talks to all kinds of researchers in the field. Thanks to these experts sharing their knowledge in an accessible way, we all become more informed and inspired when ‘talking human rights’!

  1. 23-12-2025

    Talking Human Rights & Palestine with Badee Dwaik

    In this episode, Badee Dwaik tells us about what life is currently like in Palestine. He speaks of the violence happening in Gaza and in his home town. Daily life is marked by violence, invasions and restricted freedom of movement. Badee talks about how hard it is for Palestinians to keep going under the circumstances and how meaningful it is that people all over the world finally mobilising for Palestine. Instagram

  2. 02-07-2025

    Human Rights Defender Special: Queer Rights & Intimate Partner Violence with Malala Luttah

    In this episode, feminist and LGBTQIA+ rights activist Malala shares her experiences with us. Malala and Leens explore the stigmatisation and violence queer people encounter in Kenya, the criminalisation of same-sex relations in the law, and the power in community support. Malala then tells us about her organisation which supports women and queer persons experiencing intimate partner violence. Listen to learn more! Find out more about Malala's work: She-huru.org Feministsinkenya.org Find Talking Human Rights: Instagram

    Human Rights Defender Special: Queer Rights & Intimate Partner Violence with Malala Luttah

  3. 07-02-2025

    Talking Human Rights Defenders with Antoine Buyse

    In this episode, Antoine Buyse tells us about the importance of protecting human rights defenders and civil society. Antoine and Leens explore why and how civic space is decreasing globally, what role large companies have in suppressing civil society voices, how laws, regulations, and negative discourses undermine human rights work, and why solidarity and storytelling is the way forward. Tune in now!

  4. 10-12-2024

    Talking Human Rights & Pro-Palestine University Demonstrations with Monica Feria-Tinta and the LSE7

    In this episode, barrister Monica Feria-Tinta as well as two of the LSE7 shed light on their case. First, Monica and Leens explore how the freedoms of assembly and expression apply to peaceful demonstrations. Then, Emily and Anna share how they were banned from campus after a peaceful pro-Palestine demonstration requesting divestment by LSE. Listen now for the perspective of the protestors and a call to action.

  5. 23-07-2024

    Human Rights Defender Special: Police Violence in Kenya with Perpetua Kariuki

    In this Human Rights Defender Special, Perpetua Kariuki tells us about her work to protect Kenyan communities from police abuse of power. Pesh and Leens talk about the extra-judicial killings and enforced disappearances happening in informal communities, how the Kayole Community Justice Center has denormalized this violence and is now offering the community a voice to achieve justice for their relatives and prevent future violence. Tune in now! Kayole Community Justice Center

    Human Rights Defender Special: Police Violence in Kenya with Perpetua Kariuki

  6. 24-06-2024

    Human Rights Defender Special: LGBTQIA+ Activism in Costa Rica with Shi Alarcón

    In this Human Rights Defender Special, Shi Alarcón sheds light on their work to create safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth in Costa Rica. Shi and Leens explore their personal story, the rise of authoritarianism in their country, and the position of queer people. Next, Shi tells us about how their organisation Casa Rara is offering support to LGBTQIA+ youth who need the support of a new ‘family’. Tune in now to hear about Shi’s incredible journey and work! https://www.casarara.org https://www.instagram.com/casararacr/

    Human Rights Defender Special: LGBTQIA+ Activism in Costa Rica with Shi Alarcón

  7. 14-06-2024

    Human Rights Defender Special: Disability Rights Activism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with Sylvain Obedi

    In this Human Rights Defender Special, Sylvain Obedi shares his impressive work to improve the protection of person’s with disabilities in the DRC. Sylvain and Leens talk about his personal experiences growing up as a person with a disability, the effect of the Congolese war on persons with disabilities, and how his organisation Enable the Disable Action is empowering young people and fighting for a more inclusive world. Tune in now! organization: https://enablethedisableaction.org  https://www.instagram.com/talkinghumanrights/

    Human Rights Defender Special: Disability Rights Activism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with Sylvain Obedi

  8. 20-05-2024

    Talking Human Rights & European Elections with Pauline Phoa & Hanneke van Eijken

    In this episode, Pauline and Hanneke introduce us to the European Elections, happening on 6 to 9 June. They explore how the human rights law framework in the European Union developed, how democratic the European system actually is, what the most important elections themes are, what Festival Europa is, and why we all have to go vote. Tune in now! https://www.instagram.com/talkinghumanrights/

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On Talking Human Rights, Leens van Kessel LL.M. talks to all kinds of researchers in the field. Thanks to these experts sharing their knowledge in an accessible way, we all become more informed and inspired when ‘talking human rights’!

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  • Jaren actief
    2024 - 2025
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