In a recent episode of “Conversations on Genocide,” a thought-provoking discussion unfolds as Aline converses with Regina Paulose, an international criminal law attorney, about the Rohingya genocide from a legal standpoint. This podcast delves into the historical and current aspects of this humanitarian crisis, offering insights into the role and progress of international law in seeking justice for the Rohingya community.
Regina Paulose, an attorney based in the United States, brings her expertise in international criminal law, transnational crimes, and human rights to the table. With a JD from Seattle University School of Law and an LLM from the University of Turin/UNICRI, Paulose co-founded A Contrario ICL, a blog dedicated to international justice issues. She has also edited two volumes, “People’s Tribunals, Human Rights and the Law” and “Green Crimes and International Criminal Law.”
The discussion on the podcast navigates through complex issues, including human trafficking and rape, associated with the Rohingya genocide. It’s an exploration that not only addresses the past but also looks at the current state of affairs and the effectiveness of legal measures in addressing such a grave human rights violation.
Listeners can follow Regina Paulose’s work on X (formerly Twitter) @reginapaulose, and her books are available for those interested in delving deeper into these topics. It’s an essential listen for anyone interested in understanding the nuances of international law and its impact on global human rights issues.
Sources
Please use this list to consult the books and articles that Regina discussed in her episode. Use the links below to access the resources or consult your local library. Also included in this list are the initiatives and organizations working for the Rohingya which you may consider supporting.
Books and Articles
Paulose, R. M. (Ed.). (2021). Green Crimes and International Criminal Law. Vernon Press. https://vernonpress.com/book/1139
Paulose, R. M. (Ed.). (2019). People’s Tribunals, Human Rights and the Law: Searching for Justice. Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/Peoples-Tribunals-Human-Rights-and-the-Law-Searching-for-Justice/Paulose/p/book/9781032083889
Islam, N. (Ed.). (2022). Rohingya of the Arakan: Conflict, Crisis and Solutions. The Other Press, Kuala Lumpur. https://www.dakwahbookstore.com/product/rohingya-of-the-arakan-conflict-crisis-and-solutions/
Paulose, R. M. (2022). Death by a Thousand Cuts? Green Tech, Traditional Knowledge, and Genocide. Genocide Studies and Prevention: An International Journal, 16(1), 6. https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1881&context=gsp
Rohingya Initiatives
Rohingyatographer Magazine: https://www.rohingyatographer.org/#:~:text=Rohingyatographer%20Magazine&text=A%20collective%20of%20award%2Dwinning,the%20world’s%20largest%20refugee%20camp.
Protect The Rohingya : https://x.com/ProtectRohingya?s=20
Free Rohingya Coalition: https://freerohingyacoalition.org/en/
Arakan Rohingya National Organisation (ARNO): https://www.rohingya.org/
The International Campaign for the Rohingya: https://rohingyacampaign.org/
Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK (BROUK): https://www.brouk.org.uk/
Mental Health Resources
The content featured in this podcast may be emotionally disturbing and intense. Listener discretion is advised. Please consult this document for mental health resources if needed.
U.S.-Based Resources:
• SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
• Open Path Collective: https://openpathcollective.org/
• BIPOC Mental Health Resources: https://www.thementalhealthcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BIPOC-Mental-Health-Resources.pdf
Global Resources:
• Befrienders: https://befrienders.org/
• Find a Helpline: https://findahelpline.com/
• I Call Helpline: https://icallhelpline.org/
• 13 Yarn: https://www.13yarn.org.au/
• Help Guide: https://www.helpguide.org/find-help.htm
For further details and to listen to this insightful episode, visit Genocide Watch Blog.
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