Discover part one of our interview with Zofia Joynt, first-place winner of the 2025 Human Rights Essay Contest hosted by the Catholic University of America’s Center for Human Rights.

Dr. William Saunders, Director of the Center, sits down with Zofia to discuss her award-winning essay, which examines human dignity, totalitarianism, and the abuses carried out by the Chinese Communist Party. Together, they explore themes from Centesimus Annus, highlight ongoing human rights violations in China, and reflect on what U.S. leadership should do in response.

Click here to read Zofia Joynt's Award Winning Essay: https://humanrights.catholic.edu/defending-human-dignity-in-the-face-of-the-ccp/

Part 2 coming soon!