S1E2 - Defending Justice in an Age of Autocracy: A Conversation with UN Special Rapporteur Meg Satterthwaite
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S1E2 - Defending Justice in an Age of Autocracy: A Conversation with UN Special Rapporteur Meg Satterthwaite
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In this second episode of Conversations with Young Justice Leaders, Grace Hulseman interviews Meg Satterthwaite, Professor of Law at New York University and United Nations Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers.
In this interview, Meg discusses her formative experience working on Haiti's Truth and Justice Commission in 1995, which inspired her to pursue law school. She explains her current role as UN Special Rapporteur and identifies the global trend of "autocratization" as the greatest threat to judicial independence today. Meg emphasizes that protecting judicial independence isn't just about judges: it's about ensuring everyone's right to fair and impartial justice. The conversation also covers mental health challenges in human rights work, the importance of self-care, and practical career advice for young professionals navigating funding cuts in the sector.
Find the transcript here.
Links to initiatives mentioned in the episode:
- World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index
- Find out more about jailhouse lawyers
- Find out more about Meg’s work as a Special Rapporteur
- Find out more about Meg’s work at New York University
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The Conversations with Young Justice Leaders podcast is hosted by the Young Justice Leaders, a group of young changemakers from across the globe who represent young and innovative voices and are influencing international dialogues and research around justice.
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The Young Justice Leaders is a project of the Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies at the Center on International Cooperation at New York University. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, Youtube, or anywhere else you subscribe to podcasts! Credits: This episode was produced by Leah Guyot, and editorial support provided by Thibault Chareton, Symphony Chau, Catherine Wang, and Grace Hulseman. Music © / Adobe Stock.
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