Rights and Wrongs

Breaking into international careers can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, Viktoria shares her path from studying at the University of Padua to working with the UN and founding Young and Higher, a platform helping young professionals navigate international careers.  She dives into the skills, strategies, and mindset needed to succeed in international organizations, explains...

More than half of the global population does not have full access to essential health services. Every year, around 100 million people are pushed into poverty because of medical costs. In Sierra Leone, maternal mortality remains among the highest worldwide, while Sudan’s ongoing conflict has destroyed most of the country’s healthcare system.  In this episode, our hosts share their experiences from...

In 2025, the global situation for LGBTQI+ rights is deeply uneven. While some countries have advanced marriage equality and gender recognition laws, others are introducing harsh restrictions. In today’s episode, our hosts offer an overview of the Italian constitutional and legal framework for LGBTQI+ communities, clarifying misconceptions, analysing judicial progress, and highlighting what is stil...

Almost 1 billion people worldwide live with a mental health condition. In Italy, over 90% of under-50s have faced mental health struggles, yet 81% still see it as a weakness. Access to therapy remains limited, leaving many without the care they need. In this episode, we explore why psychological care must be recognized as a human right, and how social, cultural, and economic barriers shape access...

Across Europe, hundreds of thousands of undocumented people work in essential sectors, yet remain invisible and vulnerable to exploitation. Language, politics, and policy choices shape not only their rights but also the health of democracy itself.  In this episode, we explore why words matter in migration debates, how restrictive policies fuel precarity, and what resistance and advocacy look like...

The latest EUROSTAT report reveals alarming numbers: human trafficking cases have reached their highest level since 2008. The main form of exploitation is sexual trafficking, followed by labour exploitation, but victims are also forced into benefit fraud, criminal activities, and begging. Women, girls, and children remain the most vulnerable. In today’s episode, you will learn how trafficking oper...

Across OECD countries, fewer than 4 in 10 people express trust in their national governments. Feeling unheard plays a major role: 69% of people who believe they can influence decisions trust their government, compared to just 22% of those who feel powerless. In this episode, we explore why political disengagement is rising, from toxic polarization and voter fatigue to the long-term decline in soci...

Across Russia, Belarus, and beyond, authoritarian regimes silence academics, repress women and minorities, and shrink the space for free expression. Even in the EU and US, academic freedom is increasingly under threat. In today’s episode, our hosts share their experiences as Russian students and citizens. Explore the repression of dissent, gender-based persecution, and why academic freedom is esse...

Welcome to Rights and Wrongs, the podcast where we explore the world of rights through the lens of professionals: what’s being done, what’s being challenged and what still needs to change.  In each episode, new voices from all over the world bring you stories, reflections and insights to help you take the right direction, because human rights are everyone’s business. Join us on Tuesday from Septem...