In Mexico, forty-three students remain missing, amidst mass graves and claims of widespread human rights violations. How is this possible in a country known for its UN human rights advocacy? A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on Emerging Powers and Human Rights. Español
Преследование внутренней оппозиции в России и агрессия Москвы против Украины вселили уверенность в некоторые авторитарные правительства бывших Советских республик и обострили проблему прав человека и политические разногласия. Данный текст написан для дискуссии «Новые державы и права человека» в ра
Russia’s crackdown on internal critics and Ukraine aggression has emboldened increasingly authoritarian governments in the former Soviet bloc, and raised regional human rights and political tensions. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on Emerging Powers and Human Rights Ру́сский
La transparencia presupuestal tiene el potencial de aumentar la rendición de cuentas de los gobiernos, pero las investigaciones han demostrado que ocurre con más frecuencia en donde menos se necesita. English
Protest organizers and Beijing are both losing control of the situation in Hong Kong. What compromises can each side make in order to resolve the chaos? A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on Emerging Powers and Human Rights.
With a new right-wing government and a growing number of Indians admiring Israel’s aggressive foreign policy, India’s response to Gaza has been fairly muted. Will Prime Minister Modi reverse the country’s longstanding support of Palestine? A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on Emerging
El argumento de que los derechos socioeconómicos no son derechos humanos “verdaderos” es demasiado simple. Mientras la frase “realización progresiva” da a muchos gobiernos el pretexto de tratar esos derechos como si fueran de segunda clase, tanto los tribunales indios como sudafricanos han reconoc
Los derechos socioeconómicos contribuyen a la transformación económica y social al corregir las políticas del estado irrazonables y combatir a la exclusión social. En el mejor de los casos, el activismo de derechos económicos y sociales desafía al poder, moviliza a las comunidades de bajos recurso
Una pelea diplomática airada ha surgido entre Brasil e Israel sobre la guerra de Gaza. Pero ¿tiene realmente Brasil la influencia o trayectoria necesarias para tener peso en temas sobre derechos humanos internacionales? English, Português
Uma querela diplomática eclodiu entre o Brasil e Israel a respeito do conflito em Gaza. Mas será que o Brasil realmente tem a influência e o histórico que pese em uma discussão sobre direitos humanos internacionais? English, Español
A name-slinging diplomatic quarrel has erupted between Brazil and Israel over the Gaza war. But does Brazil really have the clout or track record to weigh in on international human rights issues? A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on Emerging Powers and Human Rights. Português, Español
The argument that socio-economic rights are not “real” human rights is far too simplistic. While the phrase “progressive realization” gives many governments an excuse to treat these rights as second class, both the Indian and South African courts have expressly recognized their importance. It’s ti
