Everyone loves numbers, but when we use them in human rights, how often are we misrepresenting the data?
Millions of dollars that could address socio-economic disparities are lost through illicit financial flows, but budget analysis could help. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on economic and social rights.
Systematic assessments reveal that the ICC can deter intentional civilian killing, but only under the right conditions. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on the International Criminal Court. Español
The demand for numerical data on human rights has never been higher, but no data can be taken at face value. Español
NGOs have often resisted social science methods, but random sampling and public opinion survey data can help us understand what people actually think and want. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate, Public Opinion and Human Rights. Español, Français, Ру́сский
Opinion polls across four world regions suggest that human rights activists can be cautiously optimistic—the public likes and trusts them. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate, Public Opinion and Human Rights. Español, Français, العربية
Yes, human rights work must be measured, but we need to focus on the small steps as well as the “big picture.” A contribution to the openGlobalRights debateon Evaluation and Human Rights. Français, Español, العربية
To advance the polarized openGlobalRights debate on economic and social rights, we need more empirical research, and less ideology. Español, Português
Budget transparency has the potential to make governments more accountable, but research shows that it occurs most often where it is least needed. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on economic and social rights. Español, Français
Recent research reveals the impact that international covenants could have on government taxation and expenditures. Based on civil society organization (CSO) campaigns around the world, human rights law—coupled with budget analysis—can be a powerful tool to hold governments to account for how thei
Using the first-ever data-driven effort to track global human rights funding, representatives from two major global funding networks based in the U.S. and Mexico respond to James Ron on the current trends and opportunities of grants for human rights initiatives around the world. A contribution to
Despite enjoying a fair bit of local support, local human rights organizations (LHROs) in the Global South are still largely dependent on foreign funds. To better tap into local resource pools, LHROs will have to rethink their funding strategies, and perhaps reconsider some of their activities. A
