Humanities Matter by Brill

In this episode of Humanities Matter, we dive into human rights and humanitarian law development in Asia, exploring current regional challenges, persisting colonial legacies, external geopolitical pressures, and the push for greater accountability against selective enforcement. All this and more with Dr. Matthias Vanhullebusch, co-editor of volumes 7 [https://brill.com/edcollbook/title/64290], 8 [https://brill.com/edcollbook/title/70735], and 9 of “The Asian Yearbook of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law [https://brill.com/display/serial/AYHR?language=en]”, published by Brill. Liked this podcast? Have thoughts on the topic? Want us to address a specific theme in the future? Write to us at podcast@brill.com [podcast@brill.com]. Host: Ramzi Nasir [https://twitter.com/ramzinasir] Guest: Dr. Matthias Vanhullebusch [https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0585-0429 ]

This month on Humanities Matter, we take a closer look at a groundbreaking environmental human rights law being developed in Latin America and the Caribbean. What is it? How is it connected to the Escazú Agreement and the American Convention on Human Rights? And how could these developments shape the global conversation on indigenous rights, property laws, sustainable development, and environmental justice? All this and more with Dr. Mario Aguilera, author of the new book Environmental Human Rights: New Thinking from Latin America and the Caribbean [https://brill.com/display/title/63842]—which is part of the series “Theory and Practice of Public International Law” [https://brill.com/display/serial/TPPI], published by Brill. Liked this podcast? Have thoughts on the topic? Want us to address a specific theme in the future? Write to us at podcast@brill.com [podcast@brill.com]. Host: Ramzi Nasir [https://twitter.com/ramzinasir] Guest: Dr. Mario Aguilera [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-g-aguilera/]

In this episode of Humanities Matter, we look at the role of regenerative agrourbanism in creating sustainable urban living spaces. How can urban agriculture boost local economies and enhance community well-being? Is it possible to strike a balance between urban aesthetics and food supply? And can restoration design truly heal damaged landscapes and rejuvenate cities? We answer these questions and more with Dr. Robert L. France, author of Regenerative agrourbanism: Experiencing edible placemaking transforming neglected or damaged landscapes, lives, and livelihoods, [https://brill.com/display/title/68674?language=en] published by Brill. Liked this podcast? Have thoughts on the topic? Want us to address a specific theme in the future? Write to us at podcast@brill.com [podcast@brill.com]. Host: Ramzi Nasir [https://twitter.com/ramzinasir] Guest: Dr. Robert L. France [https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/plant-food-env/faculty-staff/our-faculty/robert-france.html]

In this episode of Humanities Matter, we explore various aspects of adult education, including the influence of Paulo Freire's critical pedagogy, impact of environmental education on social change, and challenges and opportunities when it comes to decolonizing education. We also discuss inclusivity in educational practices, and explore what adult education for a sustainable future looks like. All this and more with Dr. Bonnie Slade, Dr. Peter Mayo, and Dr. Thi Bogossian, editors of the new book Adult Education and Difference [https://brill.com/display/title/69838?language=en#:~:text=The%20world%20ecological%20system%20is,not%20always%20recognised%20and%20valorised.], which is volume 36 in the series “International Issues in Adult Education [https://brill.com/display/serial/ADUL]” published by Brill. Liked this podcast? Have thoughts on the topic? Want us to address a specific theme in the future? Write to us at podcast@brill.com [podcast@brill.com]. Host: Ramzi Nasir [https://twitter.com/ramzinasir] Guests: Dr. Bonnie Slade [https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/education/staff/bonnieslade/], Dr. Peter Mayo [https://halloffame.outreach.ou.edu/Inductions/Inductee-Details/peter-mayo], and Dr. Thi Bogossian [https://research-portal.uea.ac.uk/en/persons/thi-bogossian]

It’s pride month! In this episode, we discuss the importance of an intersectional approach to research, the role of adult educators in fostering inclusive learning environments, the power of pop culture in addressing gender and sexuality issues, the homogenisation of the heterogenous trans community, and the rise of rainbow capitalism. We also tackle an important question: When does diversity stop being enough? We speak with Dr. Bonnie Slade, volume editor, and Dr. Ksenija Joksimović and Lidiane Castro, chapter authors of the ‘Gender and Sexuality’ [https://brill.com/display/book/9789004692626/BP000009.xml] section, of the new book Adult Education and Difference [https://brill.com/display/title/69838?language=en]—which is volume 36 in the series International Issues in Adult Education published by Brill.    Liked this podcast? Have thoughts on the topic? Want us to address a specific theme in the future? Write to us at podcast@brill.com [podcast@brill.com]. Host: Ramzi Nasir [https://twitter.com/ramzinasir] Guests: Dr. Bonnie Slade [https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/education/staff/bonnieslade/], Dr. Ksenija Joksimović [https://www.dsu.univr.it/?ent=persona&id=59347&lang=en], and Lidiane Castro [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lidiane-castro-35490339/ ]