Freedom, Dignity and Justice for All

”A human rights enhancing economy promotes human flourishing.”

A coherent, functioning economy is one that facilitates people to be their best selves. Strong words from economist Professor Darrick Hamilton, who is the director of the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy at the New School in New York City, USA. Join High Commissioner Volker Türk in conversation with Professor Hamilton, as they talk how human centered economies can promote, peace, community and even save lives. 

Overcoming the enemies of equality

In this episode we discuss racial justice -- what it means and what needs to be done to fight for it. Dominique Day, a member of the Working Group on People of African Descent, and Tracey Keesee, a member of the Expert Mechanism to advance racial justice and equality in the context of law enforcement, tell us why racial justice is a process. And we are in conversation with one of the biggest names in USA civil rights law, Benjamin Crump, whose clients have included the families of Trayvon Martin and George Floyd. 

Support and Care

Support and care are something that we all need. It helps us to participate in society and live with dignity and with choice. We talk about how can we improve it for both both carers and those cared. And we are in conversation with a young human rights defender who is a self-proclaimed "trouble-maker" when it comes to standing up for human rights.  

We are all connected: In conversation with Blanche Cook

In this episode of the UDHR 75 podcast, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk is in conversation with activist, freedom of information warrior and author of THE definitive biography of Eleanor Roosevelt, Blanche Cook.