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In Southern Africa emergency laws are shrinking the space for queer civil society actors. It is worth exploring how COVID-19 era and post-pandemic policies are weaponised to suppress LGBTIQ+ organising —and why queer rights must be central to preparedness planning.
The quiet crisis: shrinking civil society space for queer rights in Southern Africa 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 »
Hybrid learning models in Uruguay and Estonia highlight the importance of teacher training, robust digital infrastructure, and inclusive policies for enhancing digital education, offering valuable insights for other countries to ensure equitable and inclusive quality education during emergencies.
The future of hybrid learning: Insights from Uruguay and Estonia Read More »
Technological solutions and digitalisation have the potential to improve access to education for vulnerable populations and support inclusivity. However, their effectiveness is contingent upon addressing underlying socio-economic challenges. Without tackling these issues, the impact remains negligible.
A comparative look at Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan’s participation in the UN Human Rights Council reveals both regional commitment to human rights mechanisms and persistent domestic challenges that call for deeper reform and continued international engagement.
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan’s engagement with the UN Human Rights Council Read More »
Technology is a tool and must not be seen as an end in itself but as a means to facilitate broader educational and social objectives. Technology’s celebrated integration into education often masks deep inequalities and the profit-driven ties between the state and capital.
European universities using GenAI, such as ChatGPT, for administrative services must comply with the General Data Protection Regulation. This includes managing personal data carefully, ensuring transparency, and adhering to principles like data minimisation and accuracy to protect privacy and uphold students’ rights.
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 »
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 »
The UN Convention on Cybercrime was adopted in spite of multiple concerns regarding the unlimited prosecution powers it grants states. In Latin America, where human rights defenders and journalists are constantly harassed and threatened, this Convention could add to their vulnerability.
The UN Cybercrime Convention: why it endangers human rights defenders and journalists Read More »