human rights – Near FM

Sentient Rights registering as a political party

paulwoodward November 6, 2026

Sentient Rights is a group currently undergoing the process of registering as a political party in Ireland They say they are Ireland’s political party for animal rights, human rights, and the environment. Ger Leddin spoke to Dennis Nealis of Sentient Rights and…

World Music Collective Citadel-Live Music Performance

paulwoodward September 18, 2026

Mary Oyediran talks Roos Demol an advocate for human rights and refuge support about the World Music Collective Citadel’s live performance on Culture Night at the National Gallery of Ireland. 1st Broadcast 18th Sept 2026 https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1496683129147320&id=100064169404505&rdid=f5SEzqpBrWZFoz56#

Northside Today : Irish Coalition for Business and Human Rights (ICBHR )

paulwoodward December 19, 2025

Evie Clarke, Coordinator of the Irish Coalition for Business and Human Rights (ICBHR ) and Chris O’Connell, Policy and Advocacy Advisor Human Rights and Civil Society Space with Trócaire and ICBHR’s member join Mercedes López for a conversation about protections for workers…

Northside Today: Irish Penal Reform Trust

admin February 8, 2022

Since 2017, IPRT has been reporting on progress in standards across the Irish penal system. Through its annual report series – entitled Progress in the Penal System (PIPS) – IPRT has measured progress in the penal system against international human rights standards…

The Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival 2021

admin October 12, 2021

Deputy Director Olive Moore from frontline defenders joins Joe Byrne to discuss The Dublin Arts and Human Rights Festival showcasing and highlighting the extraordinary work of human rights defenders in Ireland and around the world.

Two Moons – Listen To My Story

George Mulcahy June 16, 2020

In highlighting World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Near fm presents an audio performance titled ‘Listen to My Story’ Performed by Dutch jazz singer, Lou van Laake, and under the direction of the Gaiety School of Acting, the performance features a dramatised…

The Irish Latin American Connection – Programme 4: The Irish in Solidarity, Casement and Human Rights

admin March 30, 2017

The Irish Latin American Connection is a 4 part series of programmes that looks at the experiences of Irish people who have in the recent past lived and campaigned for causes in Latin America. We will examine their motives for travelling, their contribution to the countries…

Sheehy Skeffington School

admin April 8, 2014

Declan Ralph talks to Brigid Bergin Mooney about the upcoming Sheehy Skeffington School event on Saturday, April 12th. http://www.sheehyskeffingtonschool.org/

Pat Guerin interviews Pauline Lee for Global Solidarity

admin February 11, 2013

The Brief Thursday 12th April, 2012.

admin April 13, 2012

Presented by barristers Andrew Robinson and Peter Leonard. Cahir O’Higgins joins the panel to discuss: Trayvon Martin, Sheriffs’ powers, Charles Manson, Art Thieves, Apple and price fixing allegations, international litigation in the U.K. and extradition to the U.S.A. Solicitor Aine Fleming on…

Culture Shots #27

admin February 28, 2012

Culture Shots #27 (Intercultural Dialogue through Community Media) by Near Fm on Mixcloud On Culture Shots programme 27 Mariaam Bhatti interviews Grainne O’Toole, Workplace Rights Project Leader with the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI). Later on we hear excerpts from a speech…

Culture Shots #25

admin February 22, 2012

Culture Shots #25 (Intercultural Dialogue through Community Media) by Near Fm on Mixcloud Culture Shots programme 25 takes a closer look at Belong To’s new project for Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgendered Asylum Seekers and Refugees. Eoin Drinan interviews Marissa Ryan, the…