Freedom of Expression and Sexual Orientation: Textualist Singapore Versus Expansionist India
KARTIKEYA JAISWAL and PRANAY MODI
Choosing Our Words With Care
VERONIQUE LERCH
Continuing our series of short think pieces on the theme ‘Human Rights in the Age of COVID-19’, Véronique Lerch discusses the use of war metaphors during the pandemic.
Climate Change and the Coronavirus
SAPHIA FLEURY
Kicking off our new series of short think pieces on the theme ´Human Rights in the Age of COVID-19′, Saphia Fleury discusses the “wicked problems” of Coronavirus and climate change.
The Moon, indigenous philosophy, colonialism and heritage
CRISTIANO GIANOLLA
The colonisation of the Moon and the importance of protecting it from exploitation.
Democracy in Cambodia: A hoax?
KARTHIK SUBRAMANIAM
The attacks against human rights and the rule of law in Cambodia
Toilet Talks for World Toilet Day
MARCUS ERRIDGE
A week-long virtual event (12-19 November) to raise awareness around World Toilet Day
Gandhi, patriotism and intercultural dialogue for democracy
CRISTIANO GIANOLLA
A reflection on how Gandhi’s legacy may help to address contemporary challenges
Migrant bodies exist
CRISTIANO GIANOLLA
The place of migrants’ body in the neoliberal market society
Celebrating Women in Science
On challenges and opportunities to achieve full and equal access to and participation in science for women
The Urgenda decision of the Dutch Appeals Court: Using international human rights law to urge the State to do more in combating climate change
OTTO SPIJKERS
A judgment reminding of the threat posed by climate change to human rights
Brazil in Danger: Three Time Bombs
A timely analysis of the second round of Brazilian presidential elections
BOAVENTURA DE SOUSA SANTOS
Symposium: Human Rights, the Environment and Climate Change
Four contributions that explore the human rights dimension of the environment and climate change
Call for Contributions: 2017 – A Year in Elections
The right to participate in public affairs is a fundamental human right. We are launching “2017 – A Year in Elections”. Are you an election practitioner or academic? Share your assessment and experience with us!
Call for Contributions: Human Rights, the Environment and Climate Change
Are you interested in human rights, environmental protection and climate justice? Write for Rights!
Stand up for someone’s rights today
Human rights are a compelling response to the uncertainty, hatred and violence of our time. We stand up for everyone’s human rights and you?
Europe or Death
LAURA PASQUERO
Most get on the rubber boat thinking that they are going to die, but their desperation and determination are stronger than anything – “When you get on the boat it’s Europe or death”…
The human rights responsibilities of commercial vessels when rescuing migrants at sea
NIKOLAS FEITH TAN
Shipping companies play a significant role in rescuing migrants on the Mediterranean, while the extent of their responsibilities remains unclear
Is the UN Security Council’s Resolution 2235 a positive step towards accountability in the conflict in Syria?
AURIANNE BOTTE
Assessing whether the Joint Investigative Mechanism on the use of chemical weapons in Syria could be a first step towards accountability for crimes against humanity and war crimes
Approving force without authorising it: UN Security Council resolution 2249 on the fight against ISIL
VITO TODESCHINI
The resolution gives political support to military action against ISIS, yet fails to provide States with a mandate to use force
Respect for international legality and the renewed centrality of the United Nations: the only alternative to war
MARCO MASCIA
ANTONIO PAPISCA
Read why the main road to peace is to be walked with initiatives of real disarmament and by putting into operation the collective security system as envisaged in the Charter of the United Nations
The Scapegoats – a Muse About ‘Their’ Rights
VERONIKA SUSEDKOVÁ
They are everywhere! A group of people who are guilty of it all…
