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The Philippines is bracing itself for potential imminent revival of mandatory military training in schools, scrapped in 2002 following the abduction and murder of a student by his fellow cadets. What are the implications for Filipino youth?
Georgia’s underground mining industry is exhausting and perilous. Despite some recent improvements, there is still a long way to go regarding labour rights, safety rules, effective supervision and enforcement. Given the inherent hazards, government and private companies should identify and minimise risks as much as possible.
Georgian miners face constant fight for basic rights and safety Read More »
The European Union’s approach to climate change is marked by inconsistencies that threaten climate justice. This blog post explores how the EU’s shifting strategies impact global climate efforts and the need for a more solidarist, human rights-focused approach.
Contradictions in EU climate politics and the fight for justice Read More »
Air quality is crucial for healthy life and an issue that affects everyone. Long-standing concerns regarding air pollution in the Balkans continue to seriously impact the lives of people there and steps must be taken to address it.
‘If you don’t have to, don’t breathe’: Air pollution in the Balkans Read More »
Education is a fundamental human right, which could transform Palestinian society by empowering marginalised groups like disabled children and girls. Whilst social norms create barriers, Palestinian authorities can play a vital role in creating a more inclusive curriculum and secure learning environment.
Education key to protecting human rights in Palestine Read More »
The UN Convention on Cybercrime was adopted in spite of multiple concerns regarding the unlimited prosecution powers it grants states. In Latin America, where human rights defenders and journalists are constantly harassed and threatened, this Convention could add to their vulnerability.
The UN Cybercrime Convention: why it endangers human rights defenders and journalists Read More »
Millions of women and girls throughout the African continent are still subjected to female genital mutilation with devastating consequences of lifelong pain and trauma. The international community must help African states battling centuries of prejudice to eradicate this brutal practice.
Female Genital Mutilation: Freeing African women from the shadow of the knife Read More »
In 2024 Myanmar’s military junta re-introduced another repressive measure that further sabotaged the human rights of its people—conscription. How has this affected Myanmar’s vulnerable groups, already at the receiving end of the regime’s barbarity since the dawn of the coup?
Another blow in Myanmar’s withering human rights record Read More »
In modern Armenia, homophobic attitudes prevail, supported by state ignorance about prejudice against LGBTQIA+ people, hate speech propagated by executives, church representatives and public intolerance. Marginalised groups experience regular verbal, physical and sexual harassment, family violence and police threats, violating their fundamental rights.
Life of sexual minorities in the realm of Armenia Read More »
The European Union faces growing criticism for inadequate response to the Ukrainian and Palestinian conflicts, especially compared to that of the United States, China and Russia. Given Donald Trump’s second mandate as US president, the EU must reaffirm commitment to human rights and global stability.
EU’s faltering stance on human rights amid armed conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine Read More »