2012 Swarthmore Lecture (Audio)

 

Snakes & Ladders: A personal exploration of Quaker work on human rights at the United Nations: Rachel Brett

The 2012 Swarthmore Lecture was given by Rachel Brett a Quaker and a human rights lawyer who works at the Quaker United Nations Office (QUNO) in Geneva, where she is Representative for Human Rights and Refugees. Rachel’s lecture explores Quaker work on human rights at the United Nations: work which has brought real change for many – including conscientious objectors and women in prison – and was instrumental in outlawing the use of child soldiers.

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