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<p><strong>Just Access Podcast: Your Gateway to Global Human Rights Conversations</strong></p><p>Welcome to the Just Access Podcast, where we delve into the dynamic world of human rights with compelling conversations and insightful interviews. Hosted by Dr. Miranda Melcher, our podcast brings you closer to the heart of human rights advocacy, featuring in-depth discussions with a diverse array of notable figures—from academics and international officials to frontline human rights defenders.</p><br><p><strong>About the Just Access Podcast</strong></p><p>Each episode of the Just Access Podcast is meticulously crafted to shed light on the myriad aspects of human rights. We explore pressing issues, share personal stories, and dissect complex challenges in the realms of social, economic, cultural, and environmental rights. Our goal is to provide a platform for thought-provoking dialogue, informed by expertise and experience, that inspires action and fosters a deeper understanding of human rights worldwide.</p><br><p><strong>Diverse Voices, Unified Mission</strong></p><p>The Just Access Podcast is committed to amplifying diverse voices in the human rights community. Our guests range from seasoned academics to international officials and courageous human rights defenders working on the ground. These conversations offer a multifaceted perspective on human rights issues, highlighting both the progress made and the challenges that remain.</p><br><p><strong>Advancing Human Rights through Education and Advocacy</strong></p><p>The Just Access Podcast is more than just a series of interviews; it is a crucial component of Just Access's mission to support human rights worldwide. By engaging with experts and activists, we aim to educate our listeners, raise awareness, and inspire advocacy. Each episode is a step towards building a more just and equitable world.</p><br><p><strong>Join the Conversation!</strong></p><p>Subscribe to the Just Access Podcast wherever you get your podcasts and be part of a global community dedicated to human rights. Whether you are a student, an activist, or simply someone who cares about justice, our podcast offers valuable insights and actionable knowledge. Together, we can make a difference.</p><br><p><strong>Connect with Us!</strong></p><p>Stay updated with the latest episodes and join the conversation on social media. Follow us on <a href="https://x.com/JustAccesseV1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/just-access-e-v/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JustAccessNGO" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/just_access_ngo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and visit our <a href="https://just-access.de" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website </a>for more information about our work and how you can get involved.</p><br><p><strong>Support Our Mission!</strong></p><p>If you believe in the importance of human rights and want to support our mission, consider <a href="https://just-access.de/donate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">donating to Just Access</a>. Your contribution helps us continue our advocacy, education, and strategic litigation efforts to uphold human rights around the globe.</p><br><p>For more information and to listen to our episodes, search Just Access wherever you get your podcasts.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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May 18, 2026
A Conversation with Europe's Field Diplomat
<p>In this episode we have the honour to speak with Professor Michael O'Flaherty, Commissioner for Human Rights at the Council of Europe. From the UN in the former Yugoslavia to leading the EU Fundamental Rights Agency, O'Flaherty describes his role as a "field diplomat" committed to being on the ground where people hurt.</p><br><p>We discuss his four strategic priorities: Ukraine, global challenges (AI, climate, migration), championing marginalized communities (especially Roma), and protecting human rights defenders. O'Flaherty also critiques proposed social media bans for children, advocates for youth climate activism, and shares why he remains hopeful despite growing pressures on human rights systems.</p><br><p><strong>Key Topics:</strong></p><ul><li>The "field diplomat" approach to human rights work</li><li>Ukraine: defending people, not just territory</li><li>Roma communities and "Antigypsyism" in Europe</li><li>Regulating platforms, not banning children from social media</li><li>Youth climate activism and legitimate protest rights</li><li>Finding hope in human rights achievements</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Guest Bio:</strong> <strong>Prof. Michael O'Flaherty</strong> is Commissioner for Human Rights at the Council of Europe. Formerly Director of the EU Fundamental Rights Agency and member of the UN Human Rights Committee, he has established human rights programs across Bosnia-Herzegovina, Sierra Leone, and Asia-Pacific.</p><br><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Safeguarding Ukrainians Displaced Across Europe:</strong> <a href="https://www.coe.int/en/web/commissioner/-/safeguarding-ukrainians-displaced-across-europe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">coe.int</a></li><li><strong>Reclaim Human Rights:</strong> <a href="https://www.coe.int/en/web/commissioner/-/in-the-midst-of-a-change-of-era-council-of-europe-commissioner-urges-action-to-reclaim-the-treasure-of-human-rights-that-we-risk-losing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">coe.int</a></li><li><strong>Social Media Bans:</strong> <a href="https://www.coe.int/en/web/commissioner/-/regulate-platforms-not-children-council-of-europe-commissioner-for-human-rights-urges-caution-over-social-media-bans" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">coe.int</a></li><li><strong>Human Rights Defenders:</strong> <a href="https://www.coe.int/en/web/commissioner/-/alarming-trends-the-crisis-facing-civil-society-and-human-rights-defenders-in-europe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">coe.int</a></li><li><strong>Roma Communities (12 Million):</strong> <a href="https://www.coe.int/en/web/commissioner/-/the-unheard-12-million" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">coe.int</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Support Just Access:</strong> <a href="https://just-access.de/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">just-access.de/donate</a> | <strong>Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:podcast@just-access.de" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast@just-access.de</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 4, 2026
Violence Against Mothers & the Future of Accountability
<p>In this second part of our conversation, Dr. Miranda Melcher continues speaking with Sandra Berty about her latest work on <strong>violence against mothers</strong>—an often overlooked but critical dimension of gender-based violence.</p><p>Sandra shares insights from her recent submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, explaining why violence against mothers must be recognized as a <strong>distinct legal category</strong>. She unpacks how conflict disproportionately impacts mothers, from forced caregiving roles to the long-term consequences of forced pregnancy.</p><p>The conversation also explores how legal frameworks evolve, why naming specific harms matters for justice and reparations, and what developments in international law—especially around <strong>sexual and reproductive rights</strong>—are shaping the future of accountability.</p><br><p><br></p><h2><strong>🔑 Key Topics</strong></h2><ul><li>What counts as <strong>violence against mothers</strong></li><li>Why legal definitions shape justice and reparations</li><li>The concept of <strong>forced motherhood as continuous harm</strong></li><li>Gaps in current international legal frameworks</li><li>The role of UN submissions and advocacy</li><li>The significance of the <strong>Ongwen case</strong> at the ICC</li><li>Emerging developments in sexual and reproductive health rights in international law</li><li><br></li></ul><h2><strong>💡 Key Takeaways</strong></h2><ul><li>Violence against mothers is not fully captured under existing gender-based violence frameworks.</li><li>Recognizing maternal-specific harm leads to more effective accountability and reparations.</li><li>Forced pregnancy has lifelong physical, psychological, and economic consequences.</li><li>Legal progress—especially in international criminal law—is opening new pathways for justice.</li><li>There is growing momentum toward broader recognition of reproductive autonomy in conflict settings.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2><strong>👤 Guest</strong></h2><p><strong>Sandra Berty</strong> – Legal professional working on gender-based violence and international justice, with a focus on conflict-related harms and reproductive rights.</p><br><p><br></p><h2><strong>🎙️ Host</strong></h2><p><strong>Dr. Miranda Melcher</strong> – Senior Legal Fellow at Just Access</p><br><p><br></p><h2><strong>🔍 Further Reading & Listening</strong></h2><ul><li>UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls</li><li>ICC Ongwen case (forced pregnancy and reproductive autonomy)</li><li>Just Access Podcast – Part 1 with Sandra Bert</li><li><br></li></ul><h2><strong>📣 Get Involved</strong></h2><p>If you believe in access to justice and human rights for all:</p><ul><li>Share this episode</li><li>Leave a rating or review</li><li>Reach out with suggestions: <strong>podcast@just-access.de</strong></li><li>Support the work: <strong>just-access.de/donate</strong></li><li><br></li></ul><h2><strong>🌍 About the Podcast</strong></h2><p>The Just Access Podcast explores how to make human rights meaningful and accessible for everyone. We believe: <strong>Everyone can be a Human Rights Defender.</strong></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 20, 2026
What can a career fighting gender-based violence look like?
<p>In this first part of our conversation, we speak with Sandra Berty, an international refugee law and gender-based violence specialist with more than a decade of experience working with UNHCR, UNICEF, IOM and the IRC across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe and the United States.</p><br><p>Sandra shares how her journey into this field began during law school, when she worked with women seeking asylum who had survived conflict-related sexual violence. That early experience shaped a career dedicated to supporting women and girls in displacement and emergency settings around the world.</p><br><p>Together, we explore:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>What gender-based violence has to do with access to justice</li><li>Why justice often means far more than courts and legal systems</li><li>The importance of naming violations, recognising harm and creating safe spaces</li><li>How Sandra’s background in both law and sociology informs her work</li><li>What it is really like to work in humanitarian responses in places such as Ukraine, Afghanistan and Cox’s Bazar</li><li>Why small daily successes matter in long-term social change work</li><li>Advice for anyone hoping to work in humanitarian or human rights fields</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Sandra also offers an honest look at the realities of frontline humanitarian work, explaining why listening, humility and respect for local communities are essential.</p><br><p>This is an insightful conversation about justice, dignity and practical ways to support survivors of violence in some of the world’s most challenging contexts.</p><br><p><strong>Listen now and subscribe so you don’t miss Part 2, where Sandra discusses her current legal work on violence against mothers and what all of us should be paying attention to next.</strong></p><br><p>#JustAccess #HumanRights #AccessToJustice #RefugeeRights #GenderBasedViolence #WomenRights #UNHCR #HumanitarianWork #Podcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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<p><strong>Just Access Podcast: Your Gateway to Global Human Rights Conversations</strong></p><p>Welcome to the Just Access Podcast, where we delve into the dynamic world of human rights with compelling conversations and insightful interviews. Hosted by Dr. Miranda Melcher, our podcast brings you closer to the heart of human rights advocacy, featuring in-depth discussions with a diverse array of notable figures—from academics and international officials to frontline human rights defenders.</p><br><p><strong>About the Just Access Podcast</strong></p><p>Each episode of the Just Access Podcast is meticulously crafted to shed light on the myriad aspects of human rights. We explore pressing issues, share personal stories, and dissect complex challenges in the realms of social, economic, cultural, and environmental rights. Our goal is to provide a platform for thought-provoking dialogue, informed by expertise and experience, that inspires action and fosters a deeper understanding of human rights worldwide.</p><br><p><strong>Diverse Voices, Unified Mission</strong></p><p>The Just Access Podcast is committed to amplifying diverse voices in the human rights community. Our guests range from seasoned academics to international officials and courageous human rights defenders working on the ground. These conversations offer a multifaceted perspective on human rights issues, highlighting both the progress made and the challenges that remain.</p><br><p><strong>Advancing Human Rights through Education and Advocacy</strong></p><p>The Just Access Podcast is more than just a series of interviews; it is a crucial component of Just Access's mission to support human rights worldwide. By engaging with experts and activists, we aim to educate our listeners, raise awareness, and inspire advocacy. Each episode is a step towards building a more just and equitable world.</p><br><p><strong>Join the Conversation!</strong></p><p>Subscribe to the Just Access Podcast wherever you get your podcasts and be part of a global community dedicated to human rights. Whether you are a student, an activist, or simply someone who cares about justice, our podcast offers valuable insights and actionable knowledge. Together, we can make a difference.</p><br><p><strong>Connect with Us!</strong></p><p>Stay updated with the latest episodes and join the conversation on social media. Follow us on <a href="https://x.com/JustAccesseV1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/just-access-e-v/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JustAccessNGO" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/just_access_ngo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and visit our <a href="https://just-access.de" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website </a>for more information about our work and how you can get involved.</p><br><p><strong>Support Our Mission!</strong></p><p>If you believe in the importance of human rights and want to support our mission, consider <a href="https://just-access.de/donate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">donating to Just Access</a>. Your contribution helps us continue our advocacy, education, and strategic litigation efforts to uphold human rights around the globe.</p><br><p>For more information and to listen to our episodes, search Just Access wherever you get your podcasts.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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