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A review of survivor women in the context of the Beirut Port explosion in 2020 shows how neglecting human rights worsens harm, while rights-based preparedness can turn tragedy into resilience, truth, accountability, and the pursuit of lasting justice.
The Person She Was Is Dead: emergencies and lessons for rights-based preparedness Read More »
The draft Palestinian Interim Constitution reflects a unique constitutional process shaped less by internal mobilisation than by international recognition and reform pressures. While it provides important human rights guarantees, concerns remain on executive dominance, legitimacy of the drafting process, and institutional balance.
Western Sahara illustrates how international law’s self-determination norm is being hollowed out. An examination of UN Security Council’s practice and Resolution 2797 (2025) shows a shift from referendum-based decolonization to status-quo management, privileging autonomy and stability over rights and justice.
Palestinian women and girls with disabilities face double discrimination based on their gender and physical conditions which disadvantages them in education, work and daily life. Here, they tell their stories of struggle and resilience.
Disability rights: giving Palestinian women a voice Read More »
Tunisia illustrates how drastic political shifts can disrupt the functioning of national human rights systems. Most public actors have seen their mandates, roles, and interactions undergo significant changes in recent years. Several avenues can be pursued to support the resilience of Tunisia’s human rights actors.
Many feminists in Palestine today urgently require safe spaces, not only physical but also in the mental and emotional sense, where they can meet and share ideas free from judgement or threat. However, there are many structural patriarchal barriers to overcome.
Towards spaces that reflect us: Palestinian feminists seek safe places to meet Read More »
Palestinian women and girls with disabilities encounter numerous obstacles and discrimination accessing and asserting their sexual and reproductive health and rights. It is crucial to raise awareness, involve them in decision-making processes concerning issues that affect them and provide specialised training for service providers.
Accessing health rights for women and girls with disabilities in Palestine Read More »
China’s growing digital influence in the MENA region through the Digital Silk Road initiative offers economic and technological benefits but raises concerns about human rights, making it imperative for the EU to offer concrete and affordable alternatives to Chinese technologies.
China’s digital influence in the MENA region: A mixed blessing for MENA countries? 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 »
Despite being overlooked in the global education technologies (EdTech) landscape, the MENA region holds immense potential with over 250 million children and youth. Enhancing regulatory frameworks, technology access, and data protection can ensure quality education for all learners in the region.
The EdTech startup landscape in the MENA region: the sleeping giant Read More »