And the Pursuit of Human Rights

Leslie and Nia
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Social Sciences
  • Updated Semimonthly

We're two human rights enthusiasts, dedicated to making human rights more approachable for everyone.

Episodes

  1. Apr 22

    Episode 10: Nuclear Weapons

    How do nuclear weapons and the reduction and disarmament of nuclear arsenals relate to your human rights? Lucky for you, we're about to fill you in.

    54 min

  2. Mar 4

    Episode 9: Enforced Disappearances

    Everyone deserves protection from being disappeared. In this episode we break down what enforced disappearances are and when they've been used before so that you know your rights surrounding enforced disappearance. If you see something, say something.

    45 min

  3. 12/02/2025

    Episode 8: The UN Security Council

    After 8 episodes of saying it, we're finally talking about the Security Council; the good, the bad, and the ugly.

    48 min

  4. 10/28/2025

    Episode 7: The UN Human Rights Council

    Continuing with the bodies of the UN, episode 7 dives into the Human Rights council, their work and members, and how you can make a differences in human rights through a complaint. As always, more information can be found on the UN website: https://www.ohchr.org/en/hrbodies/hrc/home

    37 min

  5. 09/09/2025

    Episode 6: The UN General Assembly

    Our first episode diving into the workings of the UN. The General Assembly begins their 80th session today, September 9th, 2025.

    45 min

  6. 07/22/2025

    Episode 5: Getting Involved - Franklin County Indivisble

    We've said it enough: now that you know, you can do something to fix it. But what does that look like? Today's episode features two guest stars from Franklin County, PA Indivisible; an organization dedicated to mutual aid and human rights in their community. Featuring: Katelyn and Heather For more information about Indivisible: Instagram: @Indivisbleteam and @franklincountryindivisble Facebook: Franklin County Indivisible Bluesky: @fcipa.bsky.social Online: https://indivisible.org/

    41 min

  7. 07/08/2025

    Episode 4: Discrimination Against Women

    On this episode we dive into the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and how women's rights go so much further than the basics. In this episode, we talk about the horrible statistics behind the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women epidemic in the US, Canada, and Australia. If you or someone you know needs resources regarding domestic violence, sexual abuse, or a mental health crisis please call these numbers or visit the websites below: US: Domestic Abuse Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788 - Native Americans can also call 1-844-762-8483 Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 Canada: Information For Everyone- visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html For Indigenous People - visit https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/ or call 1-855-242-3310 Australia: For Everyone - visit https://www.dss.gov.au/help-and-support-ending-violence or call 1800 737 732 For Indigenous people to connect with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter - visit https://www.13yarn.org.au/ or call 13 92 76

    48 min

  8. 06/03/2025

    Episode 3: Cruel and Unusual Punishment

    Welcome back to episode 3 where we're going to touch on everyone's favorite topic: cruel and unusual punishment (otherwise known as Torture). Obviously a big trigger warning as we'll be discussing two different situations involving torture in this episode to bring awareness to the Convention Against Torture

    52 min

  9. 05/13/2025

    Episode 2: Arbitrary Detention

    In this episode we're going to talk about arbitrary detention (Article 9, section 1 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.)

    54 min

  10. 04/22/2025

    Episode 1: Foundations of Human Rights

    Welcome to the very first episode of And the Pursuit of Human Rights. In this episode we'll be introducing ourselves, our mission, and the foundations of your human rights.

    45 min
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