Human Rights Tracks

Human Rights Tracks

Center for Human Rights Erlangen-Nürnberg | FAU CHREN

Episodes 9
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Active
Since Nov 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

”Human Rights Tracks” ist ein Programm des Center for Human Rights an der Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU CHREN). Hier diskutieren wir mit Expertinnen und Experten aktuelle, kuriose und kontroverse Themen – und sind dabei immer den Menschenrechten auf der Spur. ‘Human Rights Tracks’ is a programme of the Center for Human Rights at the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU CHREN). Here we discuss current, curious and controversial topics with experts - always following the tracks of human rights.

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Recent Episodes

S2E9 HRT No. 9: The Rise in Armed Conflicts and the Quest for Justice: Is International Law Failing?

Mar 31, 2026 33m

In this episode, we talk to Dr Gurgen Petrossian about the dramatic rise in the number of armed conflicts around the world and how international law responds to it. Are we witnessing a "lost era" in…

S2E8 HRT No. 8: Human rights capacity-building in corporations: genuine change or empty words?

Dec 01, 2025 30m

In this episode, we investigate the possibilities and challenges of building human rights capacity and conducting risk assessments within companies. Our guest is Leonel Lisboa, consultant, Head of…

S2E7 HRT No. 7: The transformative power of social rights

Oct 20, 2025 35m

In this episode, we explore the transformative potential of social rights with Dr. Octávio Ferraz, Professor at King's College London and Co-Director of the Transnational Law Institute. We discuss…

S2E6 HRT No. 6: Der Koalitionsvertrag unter der Lupe: migrations- und integrationspolitische Vorhaben der neuen Bundesregierung

May 12, 2025 29m

Am 5. Mai 2025 unterschrieben die Parteivorsitzenden CDU/CSU und SPD den Koalitionsvertrag. Wenig später berichteten Medien, dass man im Kanzleramt einen nationalen Notstand für den Bereich Migration…

S2E5 HRT No. 5: The EU Omnibus Simplification Initiative and what it means for corporate sustainability practices

Apr 03, 2025 34m

In this episode, CHREN postdoctoral researcher Dr Caroline Lichuma guides us through the potential effects - and fall-out - of the "EU Omnibus Simplification Initiative" recently proposed by the…

S2E4 HRT No. 4: Tackling poverty: the link between (in)equality and poverty

Feb 20, 2025 30m

In this episode, we are diving a little into legal theory while also discussing the very real, very visible implications and effects of poverty. CHREN postdoctoral researcher Dr Tainá Garcia Maia is…

S2E3 HRT No. 3: Empowering communities at the intersection of climate justice, migration and human rights

Jan 23, 2025 47m

This is the second episode of a mini-series exploring the connection between the climate crisis, migration and human rights. This time, Dr Oluwatoyin Adejonwo and Jocelyn Perry help us get to the…

S2E2 HRT No. 2: Explaining the nexus: the climate crisis, migration and human rights

Dec 17, 2024 30m

We are diving into a mini-series exploring the connection between the climate crisis, migration and human rights. During the first of these episodes, we have the pleasure to talk to Walter Kälin,…

S2E1 HRT No. 1: Going against torture. How to hold powerful states accountable?

Nov 18, 2024 27m

We are proud to launch our new podcast "Human Rights Tracks" with an episode on combatting torture featuring CHREN postdoctoral researcher Dr Janina Heaphy. Janina’s research predominantly revolves…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Human Rights Tracks have?

Human Rights Tracks has published 9 episodes since November 2024, covering topics in Science, Social Sciences.

Is Human Rights Tracks still active?

Human Rights Tracks is currently active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 31m.

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