Thousands of people are being evicted in Spain due to austerity measures, and women are disproportionately affected by structural inequality. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on economic and social rights. Español.
Miles de personas son desahuciadas en España a causa de las medidas de austeridad, y las mujeres se ven afectadas de forma desproporcionada por la desigualdad estructural. Una contribución al debate sobre derechos económicos y sociales en openGlobalRights en español. English.
In the debate on whether human rights have stalled, analysts are ignoring huge strides in socioeconomic improvements in the global South. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on economic and social rights. Español
En el debate sobre si los derechos humanos se han estancado, los analistas pasan por alto los enormes avances en cuanto a las mejoras socioeconómicas en el Sur Global. Una contribución al debate de openGlobalRights sobre los derechos económicos y sociales. English
The Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review is systematically marginalizing economic and social rights. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on economic and social rights. Español
El Examen Periódico Universal del Consejo de Derechos Humanos margina de manera sistemática los derechos económicos y sociales. Una contribución al debate de openGlobalRights sobre los derechos económicos y sociales. English
UK governments have claimed austerity measures are necessary while ignoring the disproportionate adverse effects on marginalized groups. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on economic and social rights.
The ILO oversees the global protection of workers’ rights. It should consider instigating and/or supporting litigation in courts to serve that purpose. A contribution to oGRs’ debate on economic and social rights.
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.
A simple change to the nationality law—which currently promotes statelessness—could improve the livelihoods of thousands in Madagascar. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on economic and social rights.
Amid 400,000 foreclosures, the UN Committee on ESCR finds Spain in violation of the right to housing in its first case. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on economic and social rights. Español
En medio de 400,000 ejecuciones hipotecarias, el Comité de DESC de la ONU determinó que España está violando el derecho a la vivienda en su primer caso. Una contribución al debate de openGlobalRights sobre los derechos económicos y sociales. English
