While the progressive Catholic Church is on the frontline of defending human rights in Latin American, its conservative branch still attacks reproductive rights and sexual diversity. How do rights activists engage with religion to reconcile this conflict? A contribution to the openGlobalRights deb
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 world is watching as Brazil prepares for the World Cup and Olympics. As Northern funding for Brazilian human rights groups declines, local groups must take advantage of this moment, and new philanthropic trends, to develop new sources of financial support. A contribution to the openGlobalRight
Human rights groups in the global South are dependent on international funds, but those monies are dwindling for NGOs in emerging economies such as Brazil. To survive, Brazilian public interest groups must lobby for an autonomous public funding mechanism as well as new laws to incentivize private
Familiarity with the term “human rights” can cause more harm than good when government sloganeering co-opts its meaning. Empowering the grassroots with the agency to interpret and use human rights is the key to effective mobilization. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debates on Emerging Powe
Brazil has become a staunch and vocal critic of US espionage, asking Google and Facebook to install local servers. But will this really work? A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on emerging powers and human rights. Español.
Brazil’s recent economic growth – driven by multinational corporations and supported by the government – is a source of human rights violations and perpetuates social inequality. So why are human rights funders pulling out? A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on Funding for Human Rights.
There is a perverse see-saw effect in place within the BRICS countries. In Brazil, as the government grows in prominence and companies become more global and voracious, human rights NGOs face a sustainability crisis and find their budgets shrinking. Are these two developments connected? A contribu
Brazil’s economic success has led to foreign funders pulling the plug on human rights groups but a major education campaign is needed before Brazilian donors will take their place. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on Funding for Human Rights. Español, Português, العربية
The author responds to Camila Asano’s prediction in ‘Emerging powers and human rights’ of the considerable potential for Brazil to contribute positively to a global human rights agenda. A lot will have to change in the ‘global South agenda’ before that happens.A contribution to the openGlobalRight
Mexico has deployed few resources to take up the cases of horrific abuse of Central American trans-migrants and of its migrants in the US. It is in a unique position to take up this cause and create a model for the rest of the world. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on Emerging Powers
Brazil has an adroit capacity to identify problems in the way human rights are being addressed internationally. But Brazil needs to set an example through its own actions. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on Emerging Powers and Human Rights. Português, Français, Español.
