The Human Rights Podcast

In this episode of the Human Rights Podcast, LLM student Joshua Musana speaks with Thandeka Chauke, an international human rights lawyer and the advocacy lead of the Global Movement Against Statelessness, a community of stateless people, activists and civil society allies dedicated to the eradication of statelessness and the promotion of human rights of all stateless persons. Thandeka is also a member of both the Southern African and Pan African Nationality Networks. The episode discusses statelessness within Africa while considering the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights Relating to the Specific Aspects of the Right to Nationality and the Eradication of Statelessness in Africa (referred to as the African Union Protocol on the Eradication of Statelessness in Africa).

To learn more about Thandeka’s work, visit the following websites:

Global Movement Against Statelessness: https://www.againststatelessness.com/

Lawyers for Human Rights: https://www.lhr.org.za/lhr-resources/an-advocacy-toolkit-for-civil-society/

Southern African Nationality Network: https://sann.africa/

Pan African Nationality Network: https://www.instagram.com/pan_african.nationalitynetwork/
Eastern African Nationality Network: https://statelessnessalliance.org/members/eastern-africa-nationality-network-eann/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/

The podcast was produced by Joshua Musana in collaboration with the CELT Studios. Intro music: “Smarties Intro - FMA Podcast Suggestion” by Birds for Scale (Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License). Outro music: “Smarties Outro - FMA Podcast Suggestion” by Birds for Scale (Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License).

On this episode of The Human Rights Podcast, LLM Student Paula Córdova speaks with Dr. Gillian Kane, current Lecturer in Law at Ulster University co-chairing the Human Trafficking Research Network, Research Affiliate at the Refugee Law Initiative and trustee at Chab Dai UK.

Join us as we explore Dr. Gillian's research on child criminal exploitation in Northern Ireland and displacement caused by organised crime, and discuss how legal frameworks and human rights responses can better protect vulnerable communities.

To learn more about Dr. Gillian's work at: https://pure.ulster.ac.uk/en/persons/gillian-kane/

Key Acronyms mentioned in this episode: IOM (International Organization for Migrations) and NRM (National Referral Mechanisms).

The podcast was produced by Paula Cordova in collaboration with the CELT Studios. Intro music: “Smarties Intro – FMA Podcast Suggestion” by Birds for Scale (Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License). Outro music: “Smarties Outro - FMA Podcast Suggestion” by Birds for Scale (Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License).

In this episode of the Human Rights Podcast, Saeede Mokhtarzade, PhD candidate at ICHR speaks with Prof. Roja Fazaeli, professor of Law and Islamic Studies at ICHR. The discussion explores the current human rights crisis in Iran, with a focus on the nationwide protests that began in December 2025. The conversation explores the roots of the uprising, the government’s violent crackdown on protestors, and the responses of the international community. Drawing on human rights expert analysis and firsthand accounts, the conversation examines the roots of the uprising, the role of international human rights bodies, and the ongoing struggle for justice and accountability in Iran.

The episode highlights systematic violations of human rights in Iran, including the gravest violations of human rights, such as extrajudicial killings, torture, and enforced disappearances, and considers the challenges of pursuing legal remedies through international mechanisms. The episode highlights the urgent need for accountability, justice, and international solidarity, while emphasising the importance of documenting and supporting victims.

The discussion is informed by the latest resolution adopted by the UN Human Rights Council, which extends the mandates of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission and the Special Rapporteur on Iran. For more information, you can access the following links: - https://www.ohchr.org/en/media-advisories/2026/01/human-rights-council-adopts-resolution-extending-mandates-fact-finding - https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/ffm-iran/index

The podcast was produced by Saeede Mokhtarzade in collaboration with the CELT Studios. Intro music: “Smarties Intro – FMA Podcast Suggestion” by Birds for Scale (Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License). Outro music: “Smarties Outro - FMA Podcast Suggestion” by Birds for Scale (Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License).

In this episode, Irish Centre for Human Rights LLM student Rebecca Shannon speaks with Professor Padraic Kenna, lecturer of land, property and housing law and policy from the School of Law at the University of Galway, delving into the concept of housing as a fundamental human right, exploring relevant legal framework, policy challenges and the future of housing rights in Ireland and beyond.

To learn more about Padraic’s work, visit the University of Galway website at: https://research.universityofgalway.ie/en/persons/padraic-kenna/

The podcast was produced by Rebecca Shannon in collaboration with the CELT Studios. Intro music: “Smarties Intro – FMA Podcast Suggestion” by Birds for Scale (Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License). Outro music: “Smarties Outro - FMA Podcast Suggestion” by Birds for Scale (Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License).

This episode of the Human Rights podcast features a rebroadcast of “TALKING IMMIGRATION: Prof. Ciara Smyth,” originally published on The Mick Clifford Podcast on 27 November 2025. In this conversation, Professor Ciara Smyth, an expert in Irish and EU immigration and asylum law at the University of Galway, examines recent Irish government measures on immigration, challenges dominant narratives about population change, and unpacks common myths around asylum seekers and refugees in Ireland.​

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