“I see a danger that the concept of solidarity will be devalued. Instead, real practical solidarity must be demanded!”
Maja Bogojević discusses about the horrific conditions of “Moria 2” refugee camp on Lesbos, Greece.
read moreHuman Rights and the Everyday Man
Naela Mendoza explains the link between human rights and every day life.
read moreThe province of New Brunswick is being sued by the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) over restricted abortion access
Anne Bull introduces the case of New Brunswick, a Canadian Province, that is being prosecuted for restricting the abortion access for women.
read moreThe role of women in Terrorism
With a focus on gender stereotypes, Sarah Oliveira examines the role of women in terrorism.
read moreA by-product of sexism and homophobia: Why we need to talk about sexual violence against men and boys in conflict related detention
Sarah Nigg discusses the importance of examining sexual violence against men and boys in conflict related detention
read moreThe Istanbul Convention and its consent-based legislation: ‘Everything less than a yes is a no’
With an emphasis on the consent-based legislation, Darya Soboleva discusses the implementation of Istanbul Convention that was accomplished to prevent and combat violence against women and domestic violence.
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Regulating Freedom of Expression/Speech on Social Media in a Democratic Dispensation
Kayuma Jones Makayi considers the implications of social media for freedom of expression in a post-2016 Zambia.
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Crowdfunding as an Alternative to Traditional Funding in the Social Sciences
Laura Alberti considers the merits of using crowdfunding as a means to fund human rights based projects within the social sciences.
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Do refugees have the right to work in Romania?
Irene Teodor considers the obstacles refugees face in accessing their right to work in Romania: issues of perception, incoherent legislation and misinformation.
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Barrier-Free Communication
A democratic society cannot afford the denial of information due to incomprehensible texts to certain groups of people. Using barrier-free communication, Treichl argues, is therefore essential for the inclusion of those with learning disabilities.
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Protection of Children, Not Punishment
The situation of children in conflict with the law deteriorates as a series of anti-child’s rights laws are introduced in the Philippines.
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Where is our Human Right to Sport?
Ana Ruiz highlights how deeply connected sport is to the realisation of several rights and points out how neglected the linkage between sport and human rights still is.
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