All about Human rights is a new series on this podcast that sets out to discuss the broad topic that is human rights! In this first episode, we talk about the importance of one of the most fundamental and vital rights, namely freedom of speech. We look at the distinction
By Modi, Money, and Market Deregulation: India’s farming protests
In August 2020, the Indian government made public their proposed new agricultural reform bills. These were met with anger from Indian farmers who, as a result, have been protesting peacefully since then. On January 26th 2021, these protests turned violent, subsequently gaining media attention and leaving many worldwide wondering; what
▶︎ Olympic Diplomacy
Where did the worlds largest sporting competition start and what has it become? Can sports and politics really be separated in todays global climate? And what does the futurre of the olympics really look like? These questions and our thoughts and opinions on the matter are presented and discussed in
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▶︎ Live Show 3/2/21: Recounting 2020
No one missed that the least years were quite a special year but you might have missed some special things that happened in 2020. The Association of Foreign Affairs brings you a recounting of 2020 ‘a la Pod&Radio style. Enjoy this edited version of our previous live-show where we talk
COVID-19 Vaccine Programs Shine Light on Global Health Inequality
By September 2020, the world’s richest countries, which represent less than 15% of the global population, have bought over 50% of all available COVID-19 vaccine doses. What is more, high and middle-income countries have additional bilateral deals to administer further doses that exceed their actual need many times. This has
“Have arsonists been allowed to join the fire brigade?”
Disclaimer: Views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of UPF Lund and The Perspective. How the latest additions to the UN human rights council have confused and exasperated many. On October 13, 2020, the UN General Assembly underwent their yearly secret-ballot election to vote in new member
Social media – the new frontier for gender-based violence?
For many, social media has become an essential part of everyday life providing unprecedented opportunities for interaction, engagement, and information. It is also, however, a breeding ground for online violence targeting young women. For the girls targeted these everyday spaces become inaccessible and unsafe. Plan International, an NGO promoting equality
Xinjiang: Where Hollywood Meets Genocide
Why is the world silent about the Uyghur Muslim detainment camps? In September 2020, news surfaced that Disney’s new film, Mulan, had been partially filmed in Xinjiang province in China. Consequently, Disney received considerable backlash from Western media due to the ongoing detention of Uyghur Muslims in this region. This
▶︎ Where Do the Weapons Come From?
The war in Yemen is the world’s biggest humanitarian crisis. But how is the war prolonged? Where do the weapons used in the war coming from and who sells them? In this The Perspective-episode, we focus on Sweden’s weapon export to the warring parties in Yemen. We interview activist and
▶︎ Political Prisoners of Crimea and Donbas
What are the human rights implications of occupied territories? In the aftermath of the 2014 Ukrainian Maidan revolution, Russia occupied the Crimean Peninsula and waged war in Eastern Ukraine. However, the coverage of the war is often portrayed on the geopolitical issues rather than its major human rights implications. Ukrainian