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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageEvicted rights in Spain: no room of one’s own
Thousands of people are being evicted in Spain due to austerity measures, and women are disproportionately affected...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageWill human rights law actually protect us from fascism?
Human rights regimes such as the European Convention on Human Rights are unlikely to shield citizens against the...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageAn elusive justice—holding parent companies accountable for human rights abuse
A UK judgement on Shell’s operations in Nigeria yet again shows the need to prevent powerful multinationals hiding...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageTackling economic inequality with the right to non-discrimination
Inequality may be compatible with human rights, but not if it violates the right to non-discrimination. A...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageWhat can Brexit teach us about business and human rights?
The economy we have built isn’t the economy that delivers shared prosperity and shared security for the majority....
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageThe UK government cannot reconcile austerity measures with human rights
UK governments have claimed austerity measures are necessary while ignoring the disproportionate adverse effects on...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageBrexit and human rights: winter is coming
Given the toxic politics of Farage, Johnson, Le Pen and Trump, will human rights be enough to resist right-wing...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageNow more than ever the UK needs the compass of human rights
It is in uncertain times—like the aftermath of the Brexit vote—that we need human rights the most.
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageMigrants are driving innovative campaigns for female refugees in Germany
Activists are using a multi-van in Germany to help female refugees cope with violence and harassment. A contribution...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageAktivistinnen bringen Unterstützung für Flüchtlingsfrauen in Deutschland ins Rollen
In Deutschland benutzen Aktivistinnen einen Multi-van, um geflüchtete Frauen und Mädchen zu unterstützen und vor...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageThe struggle for sans-papiers human rights
Protecting the rights of refugees and migrants requires a response based in hospitality not hostility. A...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageHistoric step towards access to justice for ESCR violations at UN
Amid 400,000 foreclosures, the UN Committee on ESCR finds Spain in violation of the right to housing in its first...
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Published in: ourBeebA radical proposal to preserve the BBC’s independence
To safeguard the BBC’s independence decisions over the Licence Fee should be taken away from politicians and handed...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageListening to the streets: the Spanish case
Four years after Spain was shaken by mass protests, the country’s electoral politics are changing. Have human rights...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageAdding global value? The Commonwealth migrant crisis
Malta is set to host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, but the country might prefer to ignore the...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpage“Small places, close to home”: successful communication on human rights
Effective counter-framing is crucial to improve public opinion on human rights. A contribution to the...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpage« Les Petits endroits, près de la maison » : une communication réussie sur les Droits de l’Homme
Une reformulation efficace est cruciale pour améliorer le point de vue de l'opinion publique sur les droits de...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageResearch-based messaging changes public support for human rights
Amidst widespread negative views on human rights in the UK, public opinion research can help improve outreach...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageLes messages fondés sur la recherche font évoluer le soutien public en faveur des droits de l’homme
Parmi les opinions largement négatives sur les droits de l’homme au Royaume-Uni, les enquêtes d’opinion publique...
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Published in: openGlobalRights-openpageIn the UK, public discourse undermines support for human rights
The UK media does not do justice to the phrase, “human rights”. Rights activists must shift their framework to earn...