Humanitas Podcast

Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, in today' special episode Benedetta De Rosa presents her academic research on the phenomenon of non-consensual distribution of intimate material in Italy.

In the age of technological development, patriarchy has new spaces in which to act and oppress women. The Internet reflects social structures and power dynamics of the real world and although there is no physical contact, digital violence still is detrimental to women.

A specific form of digital violence is non-consensual distribution of intimate material, which is commonly addressed through the lens of prevention of and for women, thus de-emphasizing the perpetrators of violence. In this episode, Benedetta deconstructs such narrative with direct words.

The podcast is produced by SET Padova and presented by a diverse crew of students and graduates from the University of Padova. Our soundtrack was created by Slick Mason.

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In today's episode our SET member Ioanna Polydorou interviews three students of the LGBTI community: Samuel Apignanese, Beatrice, and Leonardo Speradini to talk about the LGBTI community, LGBTI rights and queer culture.

Our guests take us on a journey through their personal experiences and thought-provoking insights within the LGBTI community. They discuss a wide range of topics, including the impact of stereotypes, the challenges faced by the community, the role of allies in driving change, necessary changes for a more inclusive society, the influence of media representation, and the steps that educational institutions can take to create safer and more inclusive spaces for LGBTI students.

The podcast is produced by SET Padova and presented by a diverse crew of master’s degree students from the University of Padova. Our soundtrack was created by Slick Mason.

In today's episode, Jacob Coffelt asks UNIPD students Audrey, Sara and Ella a set of questions about how they view percieve Human Rights on a personal level. Our guests go on to explain what Human Rights means to them and how their perspective might be different from others.

In this episode, Elif Karaegemen has a conversation with Clara, Natalia and Aslı who share the same interest of environmental protection with different approaches. The guests share their experiences and aspirations in taking part in the climate movement and discuss the different aspects of environmental protection.

In today's episode, Khaledah Burhmah speaks with Irina, Felix, Erica, and Nicolò, who discuss their professional experiences as interns and potential career paths for students studying human rights. The interviewees describe their experiences and difficulties after graduating from university in seeking employment. They conclude by offering guidance and advice to aspiring human rights advocates.

The podcast is produced by SET Padova and presented by a diverse crew of master’s degree students from the University of Padova. Our soundtrack was created by Slick Mason. Thank you for listening and follow us on our platforms:

In today’s episode, Benedetta De Rosa interviews two students: Leonardo Sperandini from the University of Macerata and Marco Biondi from the University of Florence to discuss the results of the last Italian elections.

The right-wing coalition achieved the absolute majority in both Chambers and Giorgia Meloni accepted the role of first female Prime Minister of Italy, but new generations aren’t satisfied with such results. Actually, they are disappointed by Italian politics per se.

The first guest displays how the Right gained so much consent in this last period, by underlining the inefficiency of the actual Italian Left, which didn’t meet Gen Z youth’s expectations. Throughout the episode, Marco presents the dramatic situation with respect to human rights and the danger of Fascism in Italy with Meloni’s new government in power. The second guest shares their personal experience and perception towards the elections and the new government. As a member of the LGBT+ community, the guest describes how psychologically damaging the Right’s attitude towards human rights is for people.

At the end of the episode, both the guests discuss whether the election of Giorgia Meloni as the first female Prime Minister represents a step forward or backward for women’s rights: it is both, but without a feminist leadership, women’s rights cannot really improve. The episode offers the new generations’ perspective on the new Italian political framework, including the direction of Italy with respect to human rights with Meloni in power.

The podcast is produced by SET Padova and presented by a diverse crew of master’s degree students from the University of Padova. Our soundtrack was created by Slick Mason.

In this episode, Dmitrii Litvin interviews two students from the MA in Human Rights and Multi-level Governance program: Mariam Mestiashvili and Elizaveta Filippova to explore the impact of the war in Ukraine on the mental health of students. 

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has resulted in widespread violence, displacement, and trauma, particularly for young people who have grown up amid the conflict. The guests discuss the ways in which the war has affected the mental health of students, including increased anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. They also delve into students' challenges in accessing mental health services and support. 

Throughout the episode, the guests share their stories of how they have been affected by the ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the impact of it on their mental health. This episode provides a powerful reminder of the ongoing toll of war on individuals and communities, and the importance of recognizing and addressing the mental health consequences of conflict.

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The struggle for gender equality demonstrated through the story of a women's rights activist from Herat, Afghanistan. Plus, an introduction to SDG 5. Do you have your facts straight?

An interview with Professor Sara Santilli from the Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Pedagogy and Applied Psychology from the University of Padua, discussing inclusion and disability in education and the workplace. 

An introduction to SDG 4: Quality Education. Do you have your facts straight?

Sercan closes off season one with tips on how to protect our privacy while online, like using a VPN and encryption. It has been a pleasure producing this podcast and we appreciate having your audience.

Contacts: communications@hrengagementteam.org

The fourth part of the series on effectively communicating about human rights, Sercan explains the importance of understanding our right to privacy in the digital era, and how to misinformation can have dire consequences for young and vulnerable people.

Contacts: communications@hrengagementteam.org

This is a recount of an insightful interview conducted with Ms. Vilma Mazza, president of Associazione YaBasta Caminantes ODV, an Italian non-profit organization promoting human and social development as the best stepping stones to achieving peace and human rights, and how art has been essential to the community building process in this region.