
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... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 42 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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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... more
This episode offers an unflinching and deeply insightful exploration of one of Ireland’s darkest chapters—its 20th-century system of “Mother and Baby Homes” and related institutions, and the wider regime of enforced family separation. Joining us are ... more
On this episode of the Human Rights Podcast, LLM student Alessandra Cao speaks with Dr Niamh Keady-Tabbal about the topic of “Drift-backs” in the Aegean, the role of Frontex, and the European Court of Human Rights’ (ECtHR) failure to hold Greece acco... more
On this episode of the Human Rights Podcast, LLM Student Emily Donnellan speaks with Emily Williams (Policing and Justice Policy Officer at ICCL) about a cross-border report calling on the Irish government to establish a Historical Investigations Uni... more
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The content emphasizes critical discussions surrounding human rights issues, delving into topics such as asylum policies, corporate accountability, mental health law, and child protection in conflict zones. Episodes often feature leading experts in human rights law, showcasing their work and insights into systemic injustices both locally and globally. Noteworthy is the focus on the importance of legal frameworks and community-driven solutions as essential elements in the fight for human rights, making it a unique platform for thought-provoking dialogues and educational content on pressing human rights challenges.
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Recent guests on The Human Rights Podcast include:
1. Ciara Smyth
2. Dr. Maeve O'Rourke
3. Mary Harney
4. Dr. Niamh Keady-Tabbal
5. Emily Williams
6. Dr. Hannah Franzki
7. Emily O'Reilly
8. Francesca Albanese
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