A Trump presidency poses a grave threat to human rights—not only in the US but also worldwide.  For human rights advocates, it can’t be business as usual.

Domestic politics are important, but we need international human rights law in the United States now more than ever. Español, Français

When NGOs alter their narratives of mass violence depending on the cultural characteristics of each country, which version dominates? A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on public opinion and human rights.

There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to campaigning for today’s LGBTI activists, but providing support on short notice allows organisations to be reactive and flexible. A contribution to openGlobalRights’ funding for human rights debate.

An estimated one third of deaths worldwide are linked to poverty and inadequate housing, yet widespread homelessness and inadequate housing are rarely regarded as a violation of the right to life. Español, Français

Hungary is using Russia’s playbook to close down civil society space, and many Western allies are hardly even noticing. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on closing space for civil society.

Inequality may be compatible with human rights, but not if it violates the right to non-discrimination. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on economic inequality and human rights.

The ICC is now prioritizing crimes involving environmental destruction and land grabbing. How will this change economic development? A contribution to openGlobalRights’ debate on the International Criminal Court. Español

To suggest that relying on cross-national analyses perpetuates human rights abuses is simply fallacious.

Despite the growing urgency to address inequality, the business and human rights field has remained rather silent on the issue. Why? A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on economic inequality.