In this Episode, LLM Student Julia Collins hosts Professor Ray Murphy, Program Director of the LLM Peace Operations and Humanitarian Law. Together, they discuss children and armed conflicts, focussing on the recruitment of children and the legal protection of children engaged with armed groups. The podcast was produced by Gráinne McGrath and Kirsten Larson. Intro Music: 'Smarties Intro -FMA Podcast Suggestions' by Birds for Scale (Attribution - ShareAlike 4.0 international License). Outro Music 'Smarties Outro -FMA Podcast Suggestions' by Birds for Scale (Attribution - ShareAlike 4.0 internati ..read more

In this episode, PhD student Kirsten Larson hosts Dr. Róisín Mulgrew, the programme director for the new LLM programme, Criminology, Criminal Justice & Human Rights. Kirsten and Dr. Mulgrew discuss the new programme commencing in September 2024 and the exciting and unique aspects of this LLM. More information: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/criminology-criminal-justice-human-rights.html The podcast was produced by Gráinne McGrath and Kirsten Larson. Intro Music: 'Smarties Intro -FMA Podcast Suggestions' by Birds for Scale (Attribution - ShareAlike 4.0 ..read more

In this episode, PhD researcher Kirsten Larson speaks with her colleague Courtney Curran (4th year PhD researcher at the Irish Centre for Human Rights) on her recent blog 'The Kosovo Specialist Chambers—an insatiable creature with a preference for ICTY leftovers'. Courtney is both a school of Law doctoral scholar at the Irish Centre for Human Rights, and an Australia qualified solicitor with experience in investigative and prosecutorial agencies. To learn more about Courtney's work, visit the ICHR website at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/irish-centre-human-rights/academics/doctoralprogram ..read more

In this episode, ICHR LLM student Julia Collins speaks with Dr Claire Raissian (who completed her PhD at the Irish Centre for Human Rights) about her research on the rights of unaccompanied migrant children. The podcast was produced by Gráinne McGrath and Julia Collins. Intro music: ‘Smarties Intro – FMA Podcast Suggestion’ by Birds for Scale (Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 international License). Outro music: ‘Smarties Outro – FMA Podcast Suggestion’ by Birds for Scale (Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 international License ..read more

In this episode, ICHR LLM student Anna Godau speaks with Maëlle Noir and Kelsey Rhude (two PhD candidates at the Irish Centre for Human Rights) about the development of gender-based violence in international human rights law. They explore the intricate relationship of lawmakers and civil society movements – as well as the accompanying usefulness of frustration – regarding the adoption of being free from gender-based violence as a human right. The podcast was produced by Gráinne McGrath and Anna Godau. Intro music: ‘Smarties Intro – FMA Podcast Suggestion’ by Birds for Scale (Attribution-ShareA ..read more

In this episode, Giulia Dedej speaks with Dr. Aphrodite Papachristodolou (Postdoctoral Researcher at the ICHR) on her important research on maritime migration and human rights. To keep up to date with developments from the Central Mediterranean, you can follow: Sea-Watch International SOS Mediterranee Open Arms Alarm Phone MSF Sea InfoMigrants Lighthouse Reports IOM Libya Dr. Aphrodite Papachristodolou's articles: Aphrodite Papachistodoulou “The recognition of a right to be rescued at sea in international law” (2022) 35 Leiden Journal of International Law 337 Aphrodite Papachristodoulou, “Medi ..read more

In this episode, Dr Gillian Kane interviews Julia Collins, Kirsten Larson, and Anna Godau, LLM students who are working on the Human Rights Podcast this year. They discuss their studies, what they are enjoying about life at the ICHR, and what we can expect to hear in upcoming episodes of the podcast. Some resources and links mentioned in this episode: Irish Centre for Human Rights: www.universityofgalway.ie/irish-centre…uman-rights/ LLM Programmes at the ICHR: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/business-public-policy-law/school-of-law/courses/postgraduatetaughtcourses/?gclid=CjwKCAiAioifBhAXEiw ..read more

In this episode, Dr Gillian Kane interviews Giulia Dedej, Shannon Kenny García Núñez, and Emma Kelly, LLM students who are working on the Human Rights Podcast this year. They discuss their studies, what they are enjoying about life at the ICHR, and what we can expect to hear in upcoming episodes of the podcast. Some resources and links mentioned in this episode: Irish Centre for Human Rights: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/irish-centre-human-rights/ Human Trafficking, Forced Migration and Gender Equality in Uganda Project: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/irish-centre-human-rights/public/p ..read more

Interview with Aoife Nolan on her role and the functioning of the Eurpoean Social Charter Committee ..read more

This podcast contains a discussion of the book, Ensuring Respect for International Humanitarian Law (Routledge, 2020), including contributions from editors Eve Massingham, who works at the University of Queensland, and Annabel Mcconnachie, who has worked with the Australian Red Cross. International humanitarian law expert Ray Murphy leads the conversation, which also includes contributors Kelisana Tynne and Parisa Zangeneh. Kelisiana Thynne works in the International Committee of the Red Cross's Advisory Services. Parisa Zangeneh is a PhD researcher at the Irish Centre for Human Rights. The di ..read more