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Human Rights Magazine

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Exploring inequality, abuse and oppression around the world, we hear from those directly involved in an issue, examine the structural context to find why rights abuse exists, and look for possible solutions. Read articles related to these issues and episodes at the web site of The Upstream Journal - www.upstreamjournal.org. We are pleased to see that Human Rights Magazine is a top-rated human rights podcast at Feedspot. (https://blog.feedspot.com/human_rights_podcasts/)
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The 4B movement and radical feminism 25:33

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Domestic violence and an unequal distribution of labor in South Korea were motivating factors behind the rise of what is known as the 4B feminist movement. In this episode of Human Rights Magazine, Lily Wang explores the expansion of 4B beyond Korea, and the extent to which it may or may not have an impact on the protection of women’s rights. Human…
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Older, wiser, broker 34:08

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Canadian seniors grapple with financial Insecurity, social Isolation, and inadequate healthcare. About eight million Canadians are aged 65 and older, almost 20% of the total population. Single seniors, particularly women, are highly likely to be in poverty. One-third of the senior population, mostly the women, have a mobility disability. And loneli…
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The injustice of the Yazidi genocide continues after 11 years 30:10

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The Yazidis are Kurdish-speaking people, most of whom live in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. Because they are not Muslim, they were a target of Islamic State terrorists who killed and imprisoned them by the thousands in a genocidal campaign. In this episode of Human Rights magazine, Maiya Karsan explores the ongoing tragic story of the Yazidis since…
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Kurdistan at the center of the water crisis 32:12

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Kurdistan is a region in western Asia where political, cultural and environmental concerns overlap to a significant degree. Control of water is of particular importance. In this episode of Human Rights Magazine, Selin Abali explores some aspects of the tensions that continue to arise as Kurdish people face challenges to how rivers are managed and t…
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Sudanese refugees face obstacles, limited support 35:41

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More than four million people have fled the conflict in Sudan since it erupted in 2023, mostly to neighbouring countries where they endure severe hunger. Many wish to leave the region. How is the outside world dealing with this refugee crisis? What are the deciding factors in who may leave and who must stay? In this episode of Human Rights Magazine…
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The ProLife Team Podcast 179 | Pro-Life Pardons 1:07:21

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Hear Father Frank Pavone interviewing three pro-life activists, pardoned by President Trump, who discuss their experiences with civil disobedience to save unborn babies, the unjust application of the FACE Act, and the need for a revival of direct action within the pro-life movement.By Jacob Barr with ProLife Ribbon and iRapture.com
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International students in Canada face difficulties and stress 38:51

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International students in Canada can face considerable obstacles and sources of stress. There can be financial strain, including finding affordable accommodation. Finding meaningful part-time work can be difficult. There is also concern about exploitation by employers, landlords and criminals posing as immigration consultants. Human Rights Magazine…
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The ProLife Team Podcast 175 | Savannah Antao 45:46

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Savannah Antao, a full-time pro-life activist, shares her journey from a liberal musical theater background to creating impactful street interview content with Live Action, highlighting her faith-driven mission to advocate for the unborn despite facing physical assault and hostility.By Jacob Barr with ProLife Ribbon and iRapture.com
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Pathways to Peace, with guest Stephen Rapp 31:38

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Host Derek MacCuish: My guest today in the Pathways to Peace series of interviews is Stephen Rapp, who is widely respected for his decades of work for justice and accountability in areas of conflict and war crimes. In 2001, he joined the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda as part of the effort to prosecute those responsible for the genocide…
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Tibetan communities face a new challenge as people leave 17:36

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There are an estimated 130,000 Tibetan people living in exile in India, Nepal and Bhutan. Most are in Dharamsala, India, where they continue their traditional customs and language with support from outside. But decades have passed since China occupied their homeland, and the communities have a new challenge. In this episode of Human Rights Magazine…
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Corruption in Brazil - what’s changed? 49:52

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Across the world, corruption costs trillions of dollars that should have gone into social and environmental progress. Corruption steals from efforts to reduce poverty, to improve social services and to build schools, hospitals and roads. It leaves little room for democracy and systems of justice. In this episode of Human Rights Magazine, Sofia Gobi…
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Farmers in India remain in poverty - but why? 23:07

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Every year, about 11,000 people who work in farming in India are listed as having killed themselves. The actual number is probably much higher, and in recent years the number of suicides is increasing. High levels of debt, the impacts of climate change and government policy are all factors in the despair of small-scale farmers. In this episode of H…
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