Season 3, Episode 11: Dr. Alfred de Zayas, Building a Just World Order

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Join Professor Jeffrey Sachs and Dr. Alfred de Zayas as they
discuss de Zayas’s book, Building a Just World Order which delves
into the possibility of a democratic and equitable international
order, essential for sustainable development and the welfare of
future generations


Together, they explore the work of Dr. Alfred de Zayas, the first
Independent Expert on a Democratic and Equitable International
Order appointed by the UN. They discuss his 14 reports outlining
25 principles for a just global system, including reforms to the
UN, human rights protections, and economic justice. Dr. Zayas
addresses issues like UN Security Council reforms, the impact of
World Bank and IMF policies, and critiques unilateral sanctions.
He also advocates for the right to reliable information and
accountability on indigenous rights, ecocide, and torture. Tune
in for insights on these vital recommendations and the call for
ethical politics and human rights


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