Human Rights Pulse - The Passion Factor (Pursuing a Career in Human Rights)

Mar 24 2022 24 ep. 40 mins 16
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In this podcast series, we interview human rights professionals from around the world about their careers; their journeys; the ups and downs; and the challenges they have faced during their careers. The guests will offer invaluable advice about working in human rights and practical steps you can take to prepare for a future career in the field. The podcast is hosted by Vicki Prais - an independent human rights consultant with over 20 years of experience in the industry.

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