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Tag Archives: UN

Celebrating Women in Science

On challenges and opportunities to achieve full and equal access to and participation in science for women

February 11, 2019 in Notebook, Quick Read.

Unpacking the Gambia’s transition to democracy: Coalition ruled but can they govern?

PA SAKO DARBOE

Democracy won, but it remains to be seen how the new government will work

January 2, 2018 in Beginnings, Deeper Read.

Interview with Prof. Manfred Nowak

ANGELA MELCHIORRE

We have to be more self-confident, skilful and proactive to defend human rights in times of ‘evil forces’.

August 28, 2017 in Deeper Read, Notebook.

United Nations Human Rights Council: What about climate change?

DYANTHA BOXUM

Improving the institutional protection of human rights from climate change

May 19, 2017 in Deeper Read, Symposia.

Seeing the Bigger Picture on human rights after Brexit, an interview with Professor Alan Miller

Rights! co-editor Jemma Neville caught up with Professor Alan Miller to hear more about his career journey so far promoting and protecting human rights in Scotland and internationally, including his personal thoughts on Scotland’s place within Europe following the UK Referendum result to leave the European Union (EU), so called ‘Brexit’.

August 8, 2016 in Notebook.

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

January 13, 2016 in Quick Read, Speakers' corner.

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

December 7, 2015 in Quick Read, Speakers' corner.

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

July 21, 2015 in Agora, Quick Read.

Migrants Matter!

RIGHTS! talks to MIGRANTS MATTER

From the classroom to the world: a topical advocacy campaign on migrants’ rights

June 28, 2015 in Deeper Read, The TLA Zone.

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