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Topic: Historical injustices

Historical injustices are unethical and discriminatory actions from the past that continue to have lasting negative impacts on individuals and communities.

More on: Historical injustices

The podcast episodes provided explore various aspects of historical injustices, from the unjust incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II to the ongoing efforts to return looted artifacts to their rightful owners.

In Inheriting: Leah & Japanese American Incarceration, the episode examines the intergenerational trauma and mental health impacts of the Japanese American incarceration, highlighting how historical injustices can have lasting effects on affected communities.

The episode 'They're somebody's history.' Returning ancient artifacts to their rightful home delves into the broader context of historical injustices, focusing on the need to address these wrongs through the repatriation of cultural artifacts.

Finally, the episode Best of: Has the Human Rights framework outlived its purpose? critiques the human rights framework for failing to adequately address historical injustices like slavery and colonization, and explores the idea of 'decolonizing' human rights or pursuing more radical approaches.

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