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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 »
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 »
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 »
Child participation is an effective tool to advocate for the rights of children residing in unrecognised or de facto states. In acknowledging the importance of meaningful child participation, it is worth calling for further endeavour for research on the rights of children in de facto states.
Child participation: an advocacy tool for the rights of children from de facto states Read More »
The destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam necessitated instant humanitarian action, yet, it will have massive far-reaching economic and social consequences over a much greater geographical area, including potential displacement and population migration risks.
The Nova Kakhovka dam disaster: Another Chernobyl? Read More »
Parties to the Sudanese armed conflict continue to violate fundamental norms of international humanitarian law and human rights law, resulting in mass civilian casualties, with two dangerous choices: remaining in the bullet zones or fleeing to other countries and risking to die of hunger.
Wartime sexual violence serves as a tool for constructing and negotiating power among various cultural, religious, and ethnic groups. Consequently, it is of utmost importance to address all forms of sexual violence that occurred during the war in Kosova, regardless of the gender of the victims.
It happened to boys and men too Read More »
A photojournalistic project tells the collapse of a state through the personal stories of its citizens. How applied human rights set the ability to understand complex human rights matters in a low-threshold manner? The example of Lebanon.
Not just another story: The power of applied human rights Read More »
The Russia-Ukraine war is causing extreme hardship for elderly Ukrainians, many of whom face ill health, limited mobility and lack of money. The Ukrainian government must work together with humanitarian organisations to safeguard the human rights of older people.
Ukraine Must Protect Rights of Older People Suffering Greater Impact of Russian Invasion Read More »
The case of Ukraine shows that preparedness plans are instrumental, civic involvement is crucial, and a capable state is a must for adequate emergency response to internal displacement. Otherwise, the human rights-based approach will remain a mere formality.