openGlobalRights Debates
The mental health and well-being of advocates has often been neglected by human rights organizations, funders, and advocates themselves. This series examines a range of critical questions and issues including: research conducted on the mental health impacts of human rights work, obstacles to advancing mental health and well-being in this field, and innovative approaches to prevent and alleviate the harmful effects of human rights work. Read on...
Would activists be more effective at reducing human rights abuses if they tried to understand why perpetrators commit acts of violence and abuse? If so, what are ethical ways of engaging with perpetrators? This debate explores various perspectives on whether, when and how to engage with perpetrators of human rights abuses. Read on...
