Rule of Law Defenders

Rule of Law Defenders brings you real-life advocates dedicated to advancing democracy, human rights, and a just rule of law worldwide. Whatever you care about most – family & friends, freedom, finances, health & well-being, politics, you name it – all are affected by whether people in power respect human rights, obey the law, and are held accountable. Join us to learn more – and to empower yourself along the way. cylindrmag.substack.com

Rule of Law Defenders is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Rule of Law Defenders, a news show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #22

  "What the Rule of Law Means to Me"

  May 1, 202620 minS1

  <p></p><p>In 1957, Charles Rhyne, president of the American Bar Association (ABA) — the world’s largest voluntary organization of lawyers and judges — envisioned a special day for celebrating the ideals of our legal system.</p><p></p><p>A year later, embracing this vision amidst a global Cold War characterized by freedom’s rule of law versus communism’s rule by law, President Dwight D. Eisenhower established “Law Day” as one of national dedication to rule of law principles. In 1961, Congress made May 1 the official date for celebrating it.</p><p></p><p>This year’s Law Day theme, “The Rule of Law an...

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  The Warrior

  Apr 15, 202629 minS21

  <p>Catherine Hanssens has specialized in HIV and sexual health legal and policy issues since 1984, and is a seasoned litigator, legislative lawyer, community organizer, and policy advocate.</p><p></p><p>A long-time activist for personal autonomy in sexual, reproductive, and healthcare decision-making, she is Founder and Executive Director Emerita of The Center for HIV Law and Policy (CHLP) which, under her leadership, was the first organization in the U.S. to challenge and organize against state and federal laws that rely on HIV status as a basis for criminal liability.</p><p></p><p>She continues to consult with...

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  Episode #20

  Grace & Guts

  Apr 2, 202638 minS1

  <p>Elise Groulx Diggs is Door Tenant at 9 Bedford Row Chamber in London; Honorary President of the International Criminal Bar; criminal defence lawyer; legal advisor on international criminal law; and an accredited mediator. She is ranked by Chambers & Partners Global Guide as an Eminent Practitioner in the field of Business and Human Rights and was President of the International Criminal Defence Attorneys Association (ICDAA) for more than 15 years. She is regarded as “an innovator” and “a top expert in the field” and been hailed for her “unflagging commitment to business and human rights;” for her depth of expertise about the multiple for...

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  Episode #19

  Diplomacy and Justice

  Mar 12, 202658 minS1

  <p>Desirée Cormier Smith is a co-founder and co-president of the Alliance for Diplomacy and Justice. She is also an inaugural Senior Fellow in the newly launched Human Rights & US Foreign Policy Fellowship at the Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights at the Harvard Kennedy School and an inaugural Alcee L. Hastings Global Futures Fellow at Howard University’s Ralph Bunche International Affairs Center. From 2022 until 2025, she served as the US Department of State’s inaugural Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice. Previously, she served as the Senior Advisor in the Department of State’s Bureau of International Organization Affairs...

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  Episode #18

  The Right to a Fair Trial

  Feb 25, 202617 minS1

  <p>Jessica So is an international human rights lawyer and advocate with more than a decade of global experience leading high-impact initiatives, including eight years based in Myanmar, Lebanon, and Jordan. She’s an expert in trial monitoring, fair trial rights, and fundamental freedoms, with deep experience in cross-cultural lawyering, managing multi-stakeholder programs, and conducting research in challenging environments. </p><p></p><p>Most recently, she served as an International Legal Advisor at the American Bar Association Center for Human Rights, where she led programs focused on trial monitoring, press freedom, and environmental defenders. She has authored or co-authored more th...

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