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Each winter, smog engulfs Punjab, but its human cost is far from evenly shared. It is worth examining how air pollution disproportionately harms pregnant women, particularly those from marginalised and rural communities, by compounding biological vulnerability with entrenched social and economic inequalities.
Breathing inequality: how pregnant women in Punjab bear a hidden human rights burden Read More »
Latin America faces escalating negative impacts from climate change, exacerbated by poverty and corruption, yet governments continue to put economic gain above citizens’ needs. It is worth examining the human rights implications of environmental inaction across the region.
Climate crisis in Latin America: the high cost of government inaction Read More »
Bishkek’s growing traffic and pollution, alongside shrinking green spaces reveal deep urban inequality. It is worth calling for a shift toward a sustainable 15-minute city model, where clean air, short commutes, and public services are accessible to all.
Environmental injustice and commuting struggles: rethinking urban mobility in Bishkek Read More »
The right to food is an essential component of human dignity and survival. Africa is prone to hunger due to food insecurity exacerbated by recurring emergencies. Hunger must be considered a human rights-related issue, providing comprehensive diagnosis and solutions.
Upholding the right to food in emergencies in Africa Read More »
Environmental rights defenders have been recognised as human rights defenders. This mitigates the costly daily price of being frontline against environmental destruction, which regularly results in a disproportionate toll on mental health and in loss of lives.
Reducing the mental health toll on environmental human rights defenders Read More »
Eco-anxiety, though not a clinical disorder, impacts personal resilience. Addressing it requires therapeutic safe spaces and restoring personal agency to help individuals cope with the emotional weight of climate change by fostering empowerment amid planetary challenges.
From eco-anxiety to empowerment: cooling down the fear of a heated future Read More »
Welcome to our seventh Curated series, which provides a space to reflect on mental health in relation to human rights professionals, by drawing on discussions developed within the EMAlumni Association and related Mental Health Support Group providing peer support, emotional first aid, and access to tailored resources.
Introducing Curated #7: Safeguarding Mental Health of Human Rights Professionals Read More »
Persons with albinism (PWAs) in Africa are intensely vulnerable, from genetic susceptibility to severe sunburn and skin cancer to societal stigma and violence. As climate change escalates, inclusive policies and targeted interventions are urgently required to safeguard their health and human rights.
Persons with Albinism and climate change in Africa: ‘A matter of life and death’ 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 »