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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.
Latin America entered 2025 amid democratic fatigue and growing authoritarian pressures. It is worth exploring electoral trends and human rights risks in a pivotal year for the region.
Elections and democracy in Latin America: emerging trends 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.
These past few years and with growing intensity these past few months, governments in Latin America have been passing laws to censor and prevent civil and non-governmental organisations receiving vital funds from international donors, a violation of human rights.
Attacks on civil and non-governmental organisations in Latin America Read More »
International election observers have significantly contributed to Kyrgyzstan’s democratisation and transitional justice in the aftermath of the 2005 and 2010 political upheavals. It is worth reflecting on election observation as not merely a technical exercise but also a deeply human rights-oriented endeavour.
The critical role of international election observers in Kyrgyzstan 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 new local architecture developed unilaterally by President Said presents a model of governance bound to pose serious challenges to democracy-building efforts in a young democracy like Tunisia. Above all, it would continue to widen the gap between citizens – particularly young people increasingly disengaged from political life – and those in power.
The interplay between states and corporations is complex because of the increasingly blurred line between their spheres of influence. It is worth exploring the benefits of deliberative governance as a means of transparency in the decision-making process that fosters public participation and effective environmental protection.
Deliberative democracy: Facilitating environmental protection Read More »