‘Psychology will play a key role in the future of human rights conversations’.

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Title: ‘Psychology will play a key role in the future of human rights conversations’.
Authors: Moghadam, Shakiba (AUTHOR), Raby, Carlotta (AUTHOR)
Source: Psychologist. Dec2025, p2-4. 3p. 2 Color Photographs.
Subjects: Psychology, Human rights, Clinical psychology, Mental health, Internally displaced persons, Pressure groups, Political refugees, Government accountability
Abstract: The article focuses on the intersection of human rights and psychology, as discussed by two professionals in the field. Dr. Shakiba Moghadam, a lecturer and human rights advocate, shares her personal experiences of oppression and her commitment to supporting displaced communities through psychological research. Dr. Carlotta Raby emphasizes the importance of understanding human rights in clinical practice, particularly for vulnerable populations, and highlights her involvement in advocating for age-appropriate mental health care for children. Both professionals express a need for greater accountability in human rights violations and foresee psychology playing a crucial role in addressing future challenges related to human rights. Additionally, the article mentions the British Psychological Society's new register for court expert witnesses, aimed at ensuring qualified psychologists are appointed in legal settings. [Extracted from the article]
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Abstract:The article focuses on the intersection of human rights and psychology, as discussed by two professionals in the field. Dr. Shakiba Moghadam, a lecturer and human rights advocate, shares her personal experiences of oppression and her commitment to supporting displaced communities through psychological research. Dr. Carlotta Raby emphasizes the importance of understanding human rights in clinical practice, particularly for vulnerable populations, and highlights her involvement in advocating for age-appropriate mental health care for children. Both professionals express a need for greater accountability in human rights violations and foresee psychology playing a crucial role in addressing future challenges related to human rights. Additionally, the article mentions the British Psychological Society's new register for court expert witnesses, aimed at ensuring qualified psychologists are appointed in legal settings. [Extracted from the article]
ISSN:09528229