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Citizens of the absolute monarchy of Eswatini face ongoing repression with a recent state crackdown resulting in deaths and arrests of human rights defenders. The international community, including its southern African neighbours, must renew efforts to establish justice and democracy.
Eswatini: A call for justice amidst repression in Africa’s absolute monarchy Read More »
In the recently concluded Summit of the Future, the United Nations ambitiously pledged to ensure meaningful and systematic participation of youth in crucial multilateral dialogues. This comes as young human rights defenders face ongoing barriers to engaging and empowering their communities.
Empowering young people to defend human rights Read More »
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has had a long-lasting disastrous impact on vulnerable children in state institutions. Children, including those with disabilities, have had to survive without essential resources and additional assistance while many have become victims of war crimes, including abduction.
The Impact of the Russian-Ukrainian war on Ukrainian children in state care Read More »
Recent elections have seen a surge in far-right movements, raising concerns about the future of human rights across the European Union. This post delves into the potential consequences of this political shift and its impact on the continent.
The rise of far-right movements in the EU: human rights at stake in the old continent? Read More »
The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights remain relevant in terms of addressing business responsibilities regarding climate change. However, the private sector should be obligated to contribute towards climate financing, given the urgent need in the Pacific.
Global business sector must step up to climate change obligations Read More »
Political participation is often a difficult threshold for migrants to cross in their adopted countries. The 2023 Argentinian elections showed their engagement is fundamental to deepening democracy and public debate. It is worth examining obstacles, myths and truths of a disputed right.
Migrant Voting in Argentina and throughout Latin America: A Disputed Right Read More »
The European Court of Human Rights recently delivered two important judgments ruling that overrepresentation of Roma pupils in schools in North Macedonia and Albania was prejudicial, subtly lowering the threshold for finding this type of segregation discriminatory.
Academic freedom is under threat throughout Europe and beyond. Recent EU debate highlights the need for a protective legal framework while human rights law principles provide a nourishing context.
Academic freedom in the European Union: A human rights approach Read More »
The African Union has been criticised for not doing enough to help the continent overcome its many crises. Why do African leaders still run to the West for help and could the Union do more to fulfil its mandate of finding African solutions to African problems?
Where are African solutions to Africa problems? Read More »
The state is responsible for ensuring the wellbeing and rights of children placed in alternative care. Any misconduct by caregivers must be immediately identified and responded to promptly and appropriately. It is crucial that children have a voice in decision-making.