Episode 59: Kathryn Sikkink on the Transitional Justice Database

Episode 59: Kathryn Sikkink on the Transitional Justice Database

Author: David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies August 15, 2024 Duration: 25:41
Kathryn Sikkink, the Ryan Family Professor of Human Rights Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, talks about the findings of a new database for transitional justice: https://transitionaljusticedata.org/ You may find some of them surprising!

What happens when some of the world's most curious minds turn their attention to a single, dynamic region? Faculty Voices, from the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies at Harvard University, offers a direct line into those conversations. This podcast moves beyond headlines to explore the deep currents shaping life across the Americas. Each episode features scholars unpacking the complexities of culture, belief systems, social movements, and educational shifts, revealing how these forces intertwine. You'll hear nuanced discussions on everything from religious expression and indigenous spirituality to political change and artistic innovation, all grounded in rigorous study and personal insight. The goal isn't to provide simple answers, but to share the questions and perspectives that fuel academic exploration. Tuning in means listening as experts connect historical patterns to contemporary realities, offering a richer understanding of a region in constant dialogue with itself and the world. It’s an opportunity to engage with the ideas and research that define current scholarship, presented in a thoughtful, accessible format. Join us for these substantive dialogues that honor the profound diversity and ongoing narratives of Latin America.
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