The model of representative democracy in Latin America presents a vital problem: elected representatives are, in general, unable to respond to the demands of those they represent. Español Português
The reinforcement of pervasive, high-tech security measures has long been the primary consideration for EU security strategists, egged on by private interests. Time for a new direction before it is too late. New report
The dubious constitutionality of the law enabling its construction and its adverse impacts on Nicaraguans’ human rights are already being felt, irrespective of whether or not the delayed mega-project materialises. Español Português
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Niger would be in for a rough ride if efforts to end human smuggling were taken seriously, and the European Union knows it.
By failing to address 'new wars' international law has added to insecurity. Is it time for a second generation human security resting upon the laws of humanity?
Negotiations on a future Brexit deal have barely gotten started, yet EU workers across the UK are already finding themselves more vulnerable in the workplace.
In Colombia on July 15, 2017, the Native and Afro-descendant Peoples of Abya Yala, Cartagena de Indias, wrote a manifesto to build a web of intercultural relations. Español
"A Europe that excites people would be one that aims to be a well balanced economy rather than one that's focusing on competition." (Video, 9 mins)
Aid donors, governments and the United Nations have made many commitments to gender equality. Their actions have been less impressive.
When states criminalise help, is it a sign of active citizenship to disobey?
The O'Odham nation lives on both sides of the US-Mexican border, and for that they are persecuted.
