Just Access Podcast: Your Gateway to Global Human Rights Conversations
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.
About the Just Access Podcast
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.
Diverse Voices, Unified Mission
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.
Advancing Human Rights through Education and Advocacy
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.
Join the Conversation!
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.
Connect with Us!
Stay updated with the latest episodes and join the conversation on social media. Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, and visit our website for more information about our work and how you can get involved.
Support Our Mission!
If you believe in the importance of human rights and want to support our mission, consider donating to Just Access. Your contribution helps us continue our advocacy, education, and strategic litigation efforts to uphold human rights around the globe.
For more information and to listen to our episodes, search Just Access wherever you get your podcasts.
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Just Access Podcast: Your Gateway to Global Human Rights Conversations
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.
About the Just Access Podcast
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.
Diverse Voices, Unified Mission
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.
Advancing Human Rights through Education and Advocacy
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.
Join the Conversation!
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.
Connect with Us!
Stay updated with the latest episodes and join the conversation on social media. Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, and visit our website for more information about our work and how you can get involved.
Support Our Mission!
If you believe in the importance of human rights and want to support our mission, consider donating to Just Access. Your contribution helps us continue our advocacy, education, and strategic litigation efforts to uphold human rights around the globe.
For more information and to listen to our episodes, search Just Access wherever you get your podcasts.
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🔔 Episode Summary:
Welcome to Season 3 of Just Access! As we celebrated our two-year anniversary and International Human Rights Day, we bring you a special two-part episode exploring the mission and origins of Just Access. In this first part, host Dr. Miranda Melcher sits down with Dr. Mark Somos, the founder of Just Access and a leading figure in human rights law.
Mark shares his powerful journey: from a childhood in communist Hungary marked by poverty, resistance, and secret acts of solidarity, to an inspiring career advising governments, winning landmark human rights cases, and founding Just Access. Through personal stories and professional insights, Mark reflects on the lifelong importance of human rights and access to justice.
We also discuss the role of the podcast in furthering Just Access’s mission — empowering everyone to be a human rights defender — and Mark shares a dream list of potential guests whose voices could amplify these conversations. From global leaders to innovative scholars, his list inspires us to think big about the future of human rights.
🔑 Key Topics Discussed:
•Mark’s upbringing in communist Hungary and how human rights shaped his early life.
•The experiences and activism that led to the founding of Just Access in 2020.
•Why a podcast became part of Just Access’s vision to reach new audiences and foster collaboration.
•Dream guests for future episodes — from Aung San Suu Kyi to experts on climate change, international law, and technology.
•Mark’s reflections on raising the next generation of human rights defenders.
🌟 Guest Bio:
Dr. Mark Somos is the founder of Just Access and a Heisenberg Professor at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law. A lawyer, scholar, and human rights advocate, Mark has represented clients before the International Court of Justice, the UN Human Rights Council, and other global forums. He is the author of five books and over 60 scholarly articles.
🎧 Tune In Next Time:
In part two of this special, Dr. Miranda Melcher will be joined by Just Access’s current director, Dr. Tom Sparks, and Cvetanka Kiroska, Head of Projects, to discuss where the organization and podcast are heading next.
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