Trump, Gaza and the end of human rights as we know it
About this episode
Krishnan Guru-Murthy discusses the challenges to human rights and democracy with Binaifer Nowrojee, exploring the impact of authoritarianism and the future of civil society.
Democracy is under pressure. Human rights are increasingly contested. And around the world, authoritarian leaders are gaining ground. In this episode of Ways to Change the World , Krishnan Guru-Murthy speaks to Binaifer Nowrojee, president of the Open Society Foundations, one of the world's most influential human rights organisations. From documenting sexual violence during the Rwandan genocide to leading a global network dedicated to democracy, justice and human rights. Nowrojee reflects on the growing backlash against women's rights, the mounting pressure facing civil society groups, and the future of international law in the aftermath of conflicts from Ukraine to Gaza. She also discusses the controversy surrounding billionaire philanthropy, why she believes human rights are not in retreat, and the reasons she remains hopeful about the next generation's willingness to fight for freedom and dignity. Drawing on her own experience growing up under authoritarian rule in Kenya, she argues that progress is rarely linear - but that the struggle for justice is never finished.
People in this episode
Host: Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Guest: Binaifer Nowrojee
Topics covered
- human rights
- democracy
- authoritarianism
- women's rights
- civil society
- international law
- philanthropy
Keywords
- human rights
- democracy
- authoritarianism
- women's rights
- civil society
- international law
- philanthropy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Open Society Foundations
Places: Rwanda, Ukraine, Gaza, Kenya
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