Rule of Law Defenders
Rule of Law Defenders
Podcast Description
Rule of Law Defenders brings you real-life advocates dedicated to advancing human rights and a just rule of law worldwide. Whatever you care about most – family & friends, freedom, finances, health & well-being, politics, you name it – all are affected by whether people in power respect human rights, obey the law, and are held accountable. Join us to learn more – and to empower yourself along the way. cylindrmag.substack.com
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Content Themes
The podcast explores major themes related to human rights advocacy, legal accountability, and social justice. Episodes cover diverse topics such as political freedom, health rights, and financial justice with specific discussions like challenges in international law as highlighted in the premiere episode with Scott Carlson focusing on the current state of human rights efforts.
Rule of Law Defenders brings you real-life advocates dedicated to advancing human rights and a just rule of law worldwide. Whatever you care about most – family & friends, freedom, finances, health & well-being, politics, you name it – all are affected by whether people in power respect human rights, obey the law, and are held accountable. Join us to learn more – and to empower yourself along the way.
Jessica So is an international human rights lawyer and advocate with more than a decade of global experience leading high-impact initiatives, including eight years based in Myanmar, Lebanon, and Jordan. She’s an expert in trial monitoring, fair trial rights, and fundamental freedoms, with deep experience in cross-cultural lawyering, managing multi-stakeholder programs, and conducting research in challenging environments.
Most recently, she served as an International Legal Advisor at the American Bar Association Center for Human Rights, where she led programs focused on trial monitoring, press freedom, and environmental defenders. She has authored or co-authored more than 15 reports published by leading international organizations.
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