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Kenneth Roth - Fighting for Humanity: Three Decades of Leading Human Rights Watch

Mar 25, 2025
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Kenneth Roth
Kenneth Roth, the Executive Director of Human Rights Watch for thirty years, shares his relentless pursuit of justice in the face of global human rights abuses. He emphasizes the power of information and social media in advocating for accountability, while detailing the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and anti-Semitism in discourse. Roth critiques the focus on non-Western countries in human rights advocacy, urging a broader perspective that includes Western nations. His insights reveal the ongoing struggle for truth amidst censorship and oppression.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 3min
2
The Power of Information in Human Rights Advocacy
02:54 • 17min
3
Social Media's Role in Human Rights Advocacy
20:00 • 25min
4
Navigating the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
44:43 • 6min
5
The Complexities of Anti-Semitism and Criticism of Israel
50:59 • 3min
6
Global Perspectives on Human Rights Advocacy
53:57 • 14min
7
Media, Human Rights, and the Changing Landscape of Advocacy
01:07:39 • 4min