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Rights Unmuted

Rights Unmuted

Written by: Children's Law Centre
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The podcast where young people speak up, speak out and speak the truth about children's rights. Powered by Youth@CLC, the Youth advisory panel at the Children's Law Centre, this podcast turns up the volume on young people's rights. From classrooms to courtrooms, no topic is off limits. Bringing the issues that matter to young people from the margins to the mic.Children's Law Centre Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Rights Without Borders
    Jan 12 2026

    In this episode, hosts Ella and Oliver discuss global rights and the impact on children and young people across borders with guests Patrick Corrigan (NI Programme Director and Head of Nations & Regions at Amnesty International UK), alongside Mohammed Samaana who grew up in Palestine and moved to Belfast 25 years ago.

    The conversation covers the ceasefire in Gaza, some background on the conflict, the impact on children and young people and other conflicts across the globe.

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    57 mins
  • Rights in the Classroom
    Dec 18 2025

    Episode 4 of Rights Unmuted deals with children and young people's education rights.


    Hosted by Youth@CLC members Molly, Isaac and Ella, topics range from special educational needs in the classroom, teaching about ending violence against women and girls, how to spot misinformation, modern languages, curriculum review and much more.

    Guests include Rachel Hogan, Special Educational Needs and Disability Legal Specialist at CLC, and Conor from Secondary Students Union of NI (SSUNI).

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    56 mins
  • The Right to Feel Okay: Facing the Crisis in Children’s Mental Health
    Dec 2 2025

    In the third episode of Rights Unmuted, Youth@CLC members Abi, Jack and Ella chat with Youth@CLC volunteer James about mental health.

    Topics include school counselling, Covid, the removal of guidance for trans young people, toxic masculinity and different support available.

    Links to support services mentioned include:

    • Children's Law Centre - https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/contact/
    • REE Rights Responder - https://childrenslawcentre.org.uk/ree-landing-page/
    • ADDNI - https://addni.org/contact-us
    • The Rainbow Project - https://www.rainbow-project.org/contact-us/#
    • Lifeline - https://www.lifelinehelpline.info/i-need-help
    • Childline - https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/
    • Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/talk-us-phone/
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    50 mins
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