FOOTSTEPS
Podcast Description
"FOOTSTEPS" is an engaging audio series produced by the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba, aimed at discussing the Master of Human Rights Program, students making a difference, and fostering a deeper understanding of human rights issues. This podcast serves as an educational platform, featuring insightful discussions with students, professors, experts and practitioners in the field of human rights. Each episode delves into various topics, such as social justice, international law, and humanitarian efforts, providing listeners with a comprehensive view of the MHR program and how it is responding to challenges in human rights education and advocacy. By highlighting stories and perspectives of MHR students and other changemakers around the globe, the podcast not only educates but also inspires listeners to consider an educational and career path in human rights and become and become agents of change. Whether you are a student, a professional, or simply an interested individual, this podcast offers valuable insights and a broadened perspective on the vital issues surrounding human rights and human rights education today.
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The podcast focuses on human rights issues and education, including social justice, international law, and humanitarian efforts. Episodes like 'Do you really know your ABCs?' delve into the connections between education and human rights, while interviews with students and professionals offer personal narratives, such as Kira's journey into human rights advocacy and Dr. Laura Reimer's insights on identity conflicts in education.
“FOOTSTEPS” is an engaging audio series produced by the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba, aimed at discussing the Master of Human Rights Program, students making a difference, and fostering a deeper understanding of human rights issues. This podcast serves as an educational platform, featuring insightful discussions with students, professors, experts and practitioners in the field of human rights.
Each episode delves into various topics, such as social justice, international law, and humanitarian efforts, providing listeners with a comprehensive view of the MHR program and how it is responding to challenges in human rights education and advocacy. By highlighting stories and perspectives of MHR students and other changemakers around the globe, the podcast not only educates but also inspires listeners to consider an educational and career path in human rights and become and become agents of change.
Whether you are a student, a professional, or simply an interested individual, this podcast offers valuable insights and a broadened perspective on the vital issues surrounding human rights and human rights education today.
This podcast episode features an interview with Dr. Laura Reimer, whose lifelong commitment to human rights stemmed from childhood observations of injustice and invisibility. Her career path, from political science to public administration, education, and peace and conflict studies, reflects a growing understanding of the interconnectedness of justice, governance, education and human rights-informed decision-making. Dr. Reimer emphasizes the importance of addressing identity conflicts through understanding common ground, highlighting her research in education, the experiences of Indigenous students and her early role in developing the experiential practicum, a hallmark of the Master of Human Rights program at the University of Manitoba. The interview concludes with advice for aspiring human rights advocates, stressing the need for empathy, humility, and perseverance in the face of challenging work.
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