In this episode we continue the  conversation with Kathryne Bomberger, the Director General of the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP). Our discussion builds on our conversation in the last episode to investigate more in depth the problem of missing persons and learn from Kathryne's expertise and insight on this important topic. We talk about why people go missing, what has improved over time in addressing the issue of missing persons, what states can do to contribute to the solution and Kathyne's recommendations for ways forward. For more on the ICMP go to: https://www.icmp.int/Don't forget to rate us, recommend us and share on social media!Support the show

In this Episode we introduce you to Kathryne Bomberger, the Director General of the International Commission on Missing Persons - the ICMP, and talk about ICMP's work and Kathryn's role at the organization. We focuse on how the issue of missing persons evolved over time from a humanitarian to a human rights issue, how the ICMP was created and the challenges faced on its journey.For more on the ICMP go to: https://www.icmp.int/Don't forget to rate us, recommend us and share on social media!Support the show

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Yasmina Gourchane,  Advocacy Officer at the Coalition for the International Criminal Court.  We go behind the scenes into the broader work of the organization and it's relationship with civil society. For more on the Coalition for the International Criminal Court, go to: https://www.coalitionfortheicc.org/Don't forger to rate our podcast, recommend it and share it on social media!If you want to support our work, click on the link below:Support the show

In this episode, we introduce you to Yasmina Gourchane. She's an Advocacy Officer at the Coalition for the International Criminal Court.  We focus on Yasmina's entry into civil society advocacy and her work at the CICC. In the next episode, we will go behind the scenes into the broader work of the organization. For more on the Coalition for the International Criminal Court, go to: https://www.coalitionfortheicc.org/Don't forger to rate our podcast, recommend it and share it on social media!Support the show

In this episode we continue our conversation with Andrea James,  founder and Executive Director of the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls, founder of Families for Justice As Healing, author of "Upper Bunks Unite: And Other Thoughts on the Politics of Mass Incarceration”, 2015 Soros Justice Fellow and a 2016 RFK Human Rights Award recipient. She is giving some recommendations on sythematic changes aimed at preventing incarceration of women and girls as well as some advice to people working or wanting to work in these areas on how they can support community based and community led initiatives aimed at preventing the incarceration of women and girls. For more on Andrea James' work check out: https://www.andrea-james.com/aboutTo order Andrea James' book: "Upper Bunkies Unite: And Other Thoughts on the Politics of Mass Incarceration", go to: https://www.amazon.com/Upper-Bunkies-Unite-Thoughts-Incarceration/dp/0988759306 For more on the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls for Justice Andrea James' check out: https://www.nationalcouncil.us/If you are interested in joining the work to end incarceration of women and girls go to: https://www.nationalcouncil.us/clemency-works To donate to the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls, go to: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/free-herFor more on the Free Her Institute Think tank, go to: https://www.freeherinstitute.com/ and purchase items that support the work of The National Council and ending incarceration of women and girls here. Don't forget to rate our podcast, recommend it and share it on social media!Support the show

In this episode we talk with Andrea James. She is the founder and Executive Director of the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls and the founder of Families for Justice as Healing. She's also the author of "Upper Bunkies Unite: And Other Thoughts on the Politics of Mass Incarceration". She was a 2015 Soros Justice Fellow and a recipient of the 2016 RFK human rights award.Our conversation is fascinating and sure to be of interest with anyone interested in just access.For more on Andrea James' work check out: https://www.andrea-james.com/aboutTo order Andrea James' book: "Upper Bunkies Unite: And Other Thoughts on the Politics of Mass Incarceration", go to: https://www.amazon.com/Upper-Bunkies-Unite-Thoughts-Incarceration/dp/0988759306For more on the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls for Justice Andrea James' check out: https://www.nationalcouncil.us/If you are interested in joining the work to end incarceration of women and girls go to: https://www.nationalcouncil.us/clemency-worksTo donate to the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls, go to: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/free-her For more on the Free Her Institute Think tank, go to: https://www.freeherinstitute.com/ and purchase items that support the work of The National Council and ending incarceration of women and girls here. Don't forger to rate our podcast, recommend it and share it on social media!Support the show

In the first episode, we introduced you to Ms. Liz Evenson, International Justice Director at Human Rights Watch and we talked about her role at HRW. In this  episode we continue our conversation with Liz and focus on her recommendations for improving access to justice, especially at and via the International Criminal Court, or the ICC.For more info on Liz Evenson go to: https://www.hrw.org/about/people/elizabeth-evensonSupport the show

In our very first episode, we introduce you to Ms. Liz Evenson, International Justice Director at Human Rights Watch, or HRW and we talk about her role. In the second episode, we'll focus on her recommendations for improving access to justice, especially at and via the International Criminal Court, or the ICC.For more info on Liz Evenson go to: https://www.hrw.org/about/people/elizabeth-evensonSupport the show

Welcome to Just Access! In this podcast we talk to fascinating people, legal experts, academics, human rights advocates, and many more, exploring the future of #humanrights and improving #accesstojustice for all. Stay tuned!Support the show