Rights Unmuted

Children's Law Centre
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The podcast where young people speak up, speak out and speak the truth about children's rights. Powered by Youth@CLC, the Youth advisory panel at the Children's Law Centre, this podcast turns up the volume on young people's rights. From classrooms to courtrooms, no topic is off limits. Bringing the issues that matter to young people from the margins to the mic.

Episodes

  1. Breaking the Silence: Ending Gender Based Violence

    JAN 22

    Breaking the Silence: Ending Gender Based Violence

    In this episode of Rights Unmuted, Youth@CLC members Lila, Emma and Sienna speak to Helen from Reclaim the Agenda. The episode tackles a hard hitting conversation around ending violence against women and girls. The discussion ranges from education in schools, the crisis facing women and girls in Northern Ireland, the influence of online platforms and what young people can do to end violence against women and girls. Trigger Warning: This episode discusses some distressing detail in relation to violence against women.

    40 min
  2. Rights Without Borders

    JAN 12

    Rights Without Borders

    In this episode, hosts Ella and Oliver discuss global rights and the impact on children and young people across borders with guests Patrick Corrigan (NI Programme Director and Head of Nations & Regions at Amnesty International UK), alongside Mohammed Samaana who grew up in Palestine and moved to Belfast 25 years ago. The conversation covers the ceasefire in Gaza, some background on the conflict, the impact on children and young people and other conflicts across the globe.

    57 min
  3. Rights in the Classroom

    12/18/2025

    Rights in the Classroom

    Episode 4 of Rights Unmuted deals with children and young people's education rights. Hosted by Youth@CLC members Molly, Isaac and Ella, topics range from special educational needs in the classroom, teaching about ending violence against women and girls, how to spot misinformation, modern languages, curriculum review and much more. Guests include Rachel Hogan, Special Educational Needs and Disability Legal Specialist at CLC, and Conor from Secondary Students Union of NI (SSUNI).

    56 min
  4. The Right to Feel Okay: Facing the Crisis in Children’s Mental Health

    12/02/2025

    The Right to Feel Okay: Facing the Crisis in Children’s Mental Health

    In the third episode of Rights Unmuted, Youth@CLC members Abi, Jack and Ella chat with Youth@CLC volunteer James about mental health. Topics include school counselling, Covid, the removal of guidance for trans young people, toxic masculinity and different support available. Links to support services mentioned include: Children's Law Centre - https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/contact/REE Rights Responder - https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/ree-landing-page/ADDNI - https://addni.org/contact-usThe Rainbow Project - https://www.rainbow-project.org/contact-us/#Lifeline - https://www.lifelinehelpline.info/i-need-helpChildline - https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/talk-us-phone/

    50 min
  5. No Money, No Rights? Exploring Child Poverty in Northern Ireland

    11/11/2025

    No Money, No Rights? Exploring Child Poverty in Northern Ireland

    Youth@CLC members Elodie and Weronika chat to Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick on the impact of poverty on children. The conversation covers current pressures on children and families, school uniform costs, the draft anti-poverty strategy, paramilitary coercion and much more.

    32 min
  6. Know Your Rights

    10/22/2025

    Know Your Rights

    In this episode, Youth@CLC members Molly and Brooke interview Chris Quinn, the Children's Commissioner for Northern Ireland, and Fergal McFerran, Policy and Public Affairs Manager at the Children's Law Centre. They discuss where children's rights come from, what they are and how they can be better protected. They also cover topics like school uniforms, the age of criminal responsibility and votes at 16. All while the Children's Commissioner flexes his brainrot skills. Contacts for help or advice on children's rights: Children's Law Centre: https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/contact/ NICCY: https://www.niccy.org/contact-us/

    42 min
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The podcast where young people speak up, speak out and speak the truth about children's rights. Powered by Youth@CLC, the Youth advisory panel at the Children's Law Centre, this podcast turns up the volume on young people's rights. From classrooms to courtrooms, no topic is off limits. Bringing the issues that matter to young people from the margins to the mic.

Information

  • Creator
    Children's Law Centre
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Children's Law Centre
  • Show Website
    Rights Unmuted