FOOTSTEPS
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"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 (MHR) program, graduate 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 explores topics related to social justice, international and domestic law and policy, human rights, advocacy and humanitarian action, offering listeners a glimpse into the MHR program and the work of its graduate students and community partners. Together, the episodes highlight different approaches to human rights education and advocacy and examine how individuals and communities are understanding and responding to contemporary human rights challenges. By highlighting stories and perspectives of MHR students and other changemakers locally, nationally and 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 social 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.
Why is a library more than just a pile of books?
In this episode of Footsteps, host Maddy Nowosad speaks with Kirsten Wurmann, who serves as program coordinator with the Manitoba Library and oversees the Prison Libraries Committee and University of Manitoba Master of Human Rights student Ege Kaymaz who is completing his MHR practicum under Kirsten’s supervision.
Together, they explore the vital role of libraries and librarians in advancing human rights within the prison environment through awareness, listening, relationship building, and resource development to help ensure incarcerated people can access books and information. Both guests reflect on how personal experiences, family influences and relationships have shaped their respective commitments to serving incarcerated people – a marginalized population whose lives and circumstances many of us, as Maddy points out, have limited opportunities to understand.
From Ege’s accessible resources explaining the Mandela Rules to Kirsten’s reflections on participant-led projects and relationships, the conversation considers what realizing human rights requires in practice – and the intergenerational inspiration, community and collective courage that sustain this very human work.
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