Curated Video
The US and the ICC, Part II
Legal scholar Emilie Hafner-Burton (UC San Diego) discusses why the US should be a signatory to the International Criminal Court.
Curated Video
Understanding Incentives
Legal scholar Emilie Hafner-Burton (UCSD) discusses the importance of understanding the incentives of those who commit human rights abuses.
Curated Video
Human Rights Awareness
Legal scholar Emilie Hafner-Burton (UCSD) discusses the lack of general awareness surrounding much of the international human rights system.
Curated Video
Flaunting the Laws
Legal scholar Emilie Hafner-Burton (UC San Diego) describes why the zone of applicability of human rights laws and treaties is so small.
Curated Video
Implementing Norms
Legal scholar Emilie Hafner-Burton (UCSD) highlights the difference between creating and applying human rights norms.
Curated Video
Human Rights Biases
Legal scholar Emilie Hafner-Burton (UCSD) discusses the work done by sociologist James Ron on human rights biases within human rights NGOs.
Curated Video
Dignity and Democracy
Classicist and political theorist Josiah Ober (Stanford) highlights the importance of dignity for a well-functioning democracy.
Curated Video
Tech Companies Are Banning Police Use of Facial Recognition | Microsoft, Amazon, and IBM Bans
Microsoft, Amazon, and IBM have banned the police use of their facial recognition systems, either temporarily or permanently. What does this mean for the future of facial recognition technologies?
Curated Video
Questioning Motivations
Author and independent scholar Pankaj Mishra describes how, just as a skillful novelist sheds light on the motivations of her protagonists, a questioning of the motivations of those in central positions of authority will help us better...
Curated Video
Rationalizing Abuse
Legal scholar Emilie Hafner-Burton (UC San Diego) discusses the issue of human rights abusers justifying and rationalizing their actions.
Curated Video
Lunch Counter Stools
In 1960, four Black students staged a sit-in in North Carolina to protest against racial segregation in the United States. The stools they sat on are the most visited artifacts at the International Civil Rights Center and Museum.
John D Ruddy
The Stonewall Riots in 10 Minutes - Manny Man Does History
Just in time for Pride Month, here is the origins of the spark that lit the fire of the Gay Liberation Movement; the Stonewall Riots! Enjoy! Happy Pride!
Jack Rackam
The Messiah 500 Years Before Christ | The Life & Times of Cyrus the Great
The Messiah 500 Years Before Christ | The Life & Times of Cyrus the Great
Schooling Online
Malala Yousafzai's I Am Malala - Part 4 Summary: Between Life and Death (Chapters 21-22)
Malala has been shot in the head and is barely clinging to life. Doctors must move mountains to stop her from dying. Due to her extensive injuries, the decision is made to send Malala overseas for treatment. But which country will she...
Schooling Online
Malala Yousafzai's I Am Malala - Overall Summary
Join us for an incredible journey into the world of Malala Yousafzai. From her humble origins in Pakistan’s beautiful Swat Valley, to becoming the youngest person ever nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. The fact that Malala was shot in...
Schooling Online
Malala Yousafzai's I Am Malala - Part 5 Summary: A Second Life (Chapters 23-24) & Epilogue: One Child, One Teacher, One Book, One Pen
Five days after the shooting, Malala wakes up – in an intensive care unit in England! She has so many questions, but she can’t speak because of a tube in her neck. Who did this to me? Where is my family? Who will pay for all this? Not...
Hip Hughes History
Detente Explained: US History Review
A short yet fun and informative video review of the period of Detente that existed between the US and China and the Soviet Union in the 1970s.
TLDR News
Illegal Migration Bill: Does it Break International Law?
On Tuesday, the government announced a new bill to tackle illegal migration to the UK via small boats. The bill has proven to be controversial, prompting criticism from the United Nations and the Law Society. Despite the government...
The Wall Street Journal
Breakout: How To Improve 'Social' Reporting
The global pandemic, tight labor forces and new laws are putting a spotlight on the “social” categories of sustainability reporting. A look at where and how companies can improve data and disclosure with Reckitt’s David Croft.
Global Health with Greg Martin
Global Health Law - an interview with Larry Gostin
In this video Greg Martin talks to Larry about his book and also asks him to give advice to young people starting out in the global health field. Larry Gostin is a global leader in the are of global health law and human rights.
SWPictures
The Deadly Combination: The New Spread of TB in South Africa
The Deadly Combination part 1/5: The video is about the impact of tuberculosis in South Africa, focusing on the story of a family affected by the disease. It highlights the challenges of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, while also...
SWPictures
The Deadly Combination: Getting Treated for TB in South Africa
The Deadly Combination part 3/5: The video discusses the challenges of treating tuberculosis, including patient compliance and the rise of drug-resistant strains. It also explores the controversial practice of isolating patients with...
SWPictures
The Deadly Combination: Living with Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
The Deadly Combination part 5/5: The video is about the challenges faced by patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis in South Africa, including the toxic side effects of treatment and the long wait times for test results. It highlights...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Management and Public Health
In this video Dr Greg Martin talks about the importance of management and public health. If you are working in the area of public health or global health, this video will outline some management science tools that can be applied to good...