Conflict, ecological destruction, and (foreclosing) the future
Dec 9, 2024 · The world is currently experiencing “ the highest number of violent conflicts since” World War II, against the backdrop of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. While millions live in the reality of this devastation, UN member states and other global actors are simultaneously trying to build a framework to secure a …
A new human rights education program to promote civic …
Sep 30, 2024 · Human rights education provides the foundation to advocate for human rights and promote positive social change. The concept of human rights education (HRE) dates back at least as far as the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948.
From LGBTQIA+ to SOGIESC: Reframing sexuality, gender, and …
Jun 9, 2023 · The ever-expanding term LGBTQIA+ serves the worthy purpose of including a diverse array of categories and identities relating to sexuality and gender.
Can judges help save the planet? Landmark court decisions on the …
Three years ago, on October 8, 2021, the UN Human Rights Council adopted a historic resolution recognizing, for the first time at the global level, the human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. The General Assembly adopted a similar resolution, with overwhelming support, in 2022.These resolutions have catalyzed widespread interest in the content and consequences of the ...
War, Conflict, and Human Rights | OpenGlobalRights
In January 2024, the United Nations reported the highest number of violent conflicts currently underway since World War II. Many of the most dire human rights violations — including rape as a weapon of war, recruitment of children to serve on the frontlines, and direct attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure — take place during war.
Human rights against war? - OpenGlobalRights
Aug 23, 2024 · Critical international lawyers have been, at best, ambivalent and, at worst, suspicious of human rights. There are many reasons for this tense relationship, including human rights’ presumed affinity with neoliberalism and Western cultural chauvinism.From the 1990s onwards, another reason was added to this litany of biases: the convergence between human rights and imperialist war.
In a world of calamity, are human rights still relevant?
Oct 24, 2024 · Amid ongoing acts of genocide against Palestinians and international attacks, the rights community must examine how rights frameworks and institutions have helped Israel perpetuate colonization, violence, and oppression.
The role of artificial intelligence in predicting human rights ...
Nov 14, 2024 · Sam Bowman is a dedicated writer with over a decade of experience covering topics such as human rights, social justice, and equality. When he’s not writing, Sam enjoys mentoring students, exploring new places, and advocating for human equity.
Creating pathways to land and environmental justice in the …
Oct 14, 2024 · Fighting for land, environmental, and climate justice is risky. Global Witness annually reminds us of the staggering number of people who are killed for defending their land—over 2,100 since 2012. And lethality is only the tip of the iceberg, one of a multitude of violent tactics that people face when they speak up for their community.. Energy to address risks to environmental rights ...
New tools for just power: How movements can fight back and …
Dec 11, 2024 · These are challenging times for social justice movements and human rights defenders. Governments, politicians, and conservative forces use attacks on “others” to build support based on fear and hatred.