To call human rights a “myth” would appear to discredit them, but myth was central in drafting the Universal Declaration. Español. Listen to a recorded audio version of this article courtesy of curio.io.
Parecería que llamar “mito” a los derechos humanos es desacreditarlos, pero el mito fue esencial para la redacción de la Declaración Universal. English.
Sustainable Development Goal 10 on reducing inequality will require profound changes to “business-as-usual” and close attention to human rights. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on economic inequality and human rights. Español.
Para alcanzar el Objetivo de Desarrollo Sostenible 10 sobre la reducción de la desigualdad, se requerirá cambiar profundamente el paradigma de desarrollo y dar especial atención a los derechos humanos. Una contribución al debate de openGlobalRights sobre la desigualdad económica y los derechos hum
The Trump administration is affecting refugee politics from small towns to the world stage, and activists have a long road ahead. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on the future of refugee protection.
Business should heed the views of human rights defenders, and do more to protect their crucial work—which advances the rule of law that benefits business too. Español
The UN’s UPR process is proving its worth in encouraging human rights reform on the ground, but action depends on several factors—highlighted in a new report.
With the range of options available to document and analyze human rights, it’s important to help researchers and advocates use data responsibly and appropriately. Part of openGlobalRights’ data and rights series.
Restricted freedoms and intensifying governmental control raise the risk for social and geopolitical conflict. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on closing space for civil society.
While donors partner with civil society to counter shrinking civic space, their rigid funding systems can undermine progress. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on new business models for human rights. Español
Mientras los donantes se alían con la sociedad civil para contrarrestar la reducción del espacio cívico, sus rígidos sistemas de financiamiento pueden obstaculizar los avances. Una contribución al debate de openGlobalRights sobre los nuevos modelos de negocio y los derechos humanos. English
Shaming by human rights organizations can indeed change state practices, with the right combination of partners and conditions.
