The Human Rights Podcast

Nov 27 2024 33 ep. 38 mins 200
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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 staff, postdoctoral and doctoral scholars, and postgraduate and undergraduate students focusing on human rights. We want to bring you some of their insights and invite you in to some of the debates and discussions that go on here during the year. We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast. Please visit our website and contact us at [email protected] with your thoughts or queries.

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Interview with European Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly

Nov 27 2024 45 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Ciara Smyth interviews European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly. They explore Emily's career and her experiences serving as both the Irish Ombudsman and the European Ombudsman. The podcast was produced by Gráinne McGrath, Ciara Smyth and Kirsten Larson. Intro Music: 'Smarties Intro -FMA Podcast Suggestions' by Birds for Scale (Attribution - ShareAlike 4.0 internat

Human Rights and the US Election - Interview w Larry Donnelly

Oct 31 2024 61 mins  
In this episode, LLM student Laine Stover speaks with political commentator and US attorney Larry Donnelly. The discussion focuses on the upcoming U.S. Presidential Election, with an emphasis on immigration, swing states, and Vice President picks. The podcast was produced by Laine Stover, Gráinne McGrath and Kirsten Larson. Intro Music: 'Smarties Intro -FMA Podcast Suggestions'

‘Ireland and the world – appealing to international law in times of conflict’ w/ Prof. Shane Darcy

Sep 27 2024 74 mins  
In this episode, ICHR PhD researcher Kirsten Larson introduces Professor Shane Darcy’s inaugural lecture, "Ireland and the World – Appealing to International Law in Times of Conflict." Professor Darcy explores the role of international law, with a focus ranging from Ireland to Palestine. The podcast was produced by Gráinne McGrath and Kirsten Larson. Intro Music: 'Smarties In

Meet the 2023/2024 Team!

Jun 06 2024 14 mins  
In this episode, PhD researcher Kirsten Larson speaks with Katie Davis, Julia Collins and Camina Engelhardt, the current team of LLM students working on the Human Rights Podcast. They discuss their time at the Irish Centre for Human Rights and the work they have been doing throughout this academic year. LLM Programmes at the ICHR: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/irish-centre-

Interview w/ the Special Rapporteur on Palestine, Francesca Albanese: Anatomy of a Genocide.

May 20 2024 21 mins  
In this Episode, LLM Student Debora Lira de Lacerda speaks with Francesca Albanese, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967. She talks about the release of her recent report Anatomy of Genocide. Link to the report: https://www.ohchr.org/en/documents/country-reports/ahrc5573-report-special-rapporteur-situation-human-r

Children and Armed Conflict w/ Ray Murphy

Apr 15 2024 26 mins  
In this Episode, LLM Student Julia Collins hosts Professor Ray Murphy, Program Director of the LLM Peace Operations and Humanitarian Law. Together, they discuss children and armed conflicts, focussing on the recruitment of children and the legal protection of children engaged with armed groups. The podcast was produced by Gráinne McGrath and Kirsten Larson. Intro Music: 'Smarties

NEW LLM in Criminology, Criminal Justice and Human Rights w/ Dr. Róisín Mulgrew

Apr 03 2024 12 mins  
In this episode, PhD student Kirsten Larson hosts Dr. Róisín Mulgrew, the programme director for the new LLM programme, Criminology, Criminal Justice & Human Rights. Kirsten and Dr. Mulgrew discuss the new programme commencing in September 2024 and the exciting and unique aspects of this LLM. More information: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-course

Discussing the Irish Direct Provision System with Dr. Ciara Smyth

Mar 04 2024 57 mins  
In this episode, LLM student Katie Davis speaks with Dr. Ciara Smyth, Programme Director of the LLM in International Migration and Refugee Law and Policy at the Irish Centre for Human Rights, about Ireland’s Direct Provision System and efforts to reform it. This podcast was recorded in mid-February discussing the accommodation crisis for asylum seekers in Ireland and by the time

Interview w/ Courtney Curran: Archival Identification & Transitional Justice

Feb 15 2024 26 mins  
In this episode, PhD researcher Kirsten Larson speaks with her colleague Courtney Curran (4th year PhD researcher at the Irish Centre for Human Rights) on her recent blog 'The Kosovo Specialist Chambers—an insatiable creature with a preference for ICTY leftovers'. Courtney is both a school of Law doctoral scholar at the Irish Centre for Human Rights, and an Australia qualified

Slavery Crimes and International Law with Professor Patricia Sellers

Oct 31 2023 76 mins  
In this episode, the ICHR PhD researcher Kirsten Larson introduces a presentation by Professor Patricia Sellers, which was held at the annual International Criminal Court Summer School at the University of Galway. The presentation covers a history of Slavery Crimes and International Law. The podcast was produced by Gráinne McGrath and Kirsten Larson. Intro music: ”Smarties Int