Eric Posner argues that the proliferation of human rights norms is essentially useless, but his argument ignores key evidence to the contrary. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on Emerging Powers and Human Rights. Français, Espanol
It’s time for leaders in the Mexican Catholic Church to speak up where they are most needed. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate, Religion and Human Rights. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate, Religion and Human Rights. Español
Es momento de que los líderes de la Iglesia Católica mexicana hablen cuando más se les necesita. Una contribución al debate de openGlobalRights, La religión y los derechos humanos. English
La religion et les droits de l’homme n’ont pas besoin d’être totalement séparés ou de travailler constamment main dans la main. Une approche au cas par cas, prenant en compte la réalité du terrain, est la solution la plus raisonnable. English
Religion and human rights need not be completely divorced, or work hand-in-hand all the time. A case-by-case approach, taking into account the realities on the ground, is the more sensible thing to do. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate, Religion and Human Rights. Français
Legal mobilization for economic and social rights is a critical first step, not the end goal, as India's Right to Food campaign demonstrates. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on Economic and Social Rights.
Though far from perfect, international human rights treaties do make a difference, and their many weaknesses point to the need to strengthen not reject the system they uphold. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on Emerging Powers and Human Rights.
L’expérience du passé suggère que les avertissements selon lesquels les procès pénaux internationaux entravent les efforts de paix sont exagérés. Le procureur de la CPI ne doit pas politiser son mandat en leur prêtant attention. English
Past experience suggests warnings that international criminal trials impede peace efforts are overblown. The ICC prosecutor mustn’t politicize her mandate by paying heed to them. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on the International Criminal Court. Français
Before the Israeli government removed Jewish settlers from the Gaza Strip, settlers warned that their eviction would only make things worse for Israelis inside the Green Line. Nearly a decade later, it looks like they were right.From the openGlobalRights debate, Human rights: mass or elite movemen
قبل أن تقوم الحكومة الإسرائيلية بترحيل المستوطنين اليهود من قطاع غزة، حذر المستوطنون من أن طردهم سيؤدي فقط إلى زيادة تعقيد الأمور بالنسبة للإسرائيليين داخل الخط الأخضر. وبعد مرور عشر سنوات تقريباً، يبدو أنهم كانوا على حق. עברית, English
לפני שישראל פינתה את המתנחלים מרצועת עזה, הזהירו האחרונים כי פינויים רק יחמיר את מצבם של הישראלים שבתוך הקו הירוק. כמעט עשור מאוחר יותר, נראה שהצדק היה עמם. العربية, English
