The Arab Spring at 10: Kings or People?
Ten years after the onset of the Arab Spring, the Middle East and North Africa are torn between two visions of progress: a democratic one that seeks to replace the leaders who dominate the region, and
Research
Time For a Change: The Ethics of Student-led Human Subjects Research on Political Violence
Undergraduate and master’s students frequently conduct independent human subjects research on topics related to political violence and human rights – often, but not always, in the field.
Establishing Good Practice for Human Rights-Based Approaches to Mental Health Care and Psychosocial Support in Kenya
A human rights-based approach (HRBA) to health has long been seen as an important way in which to address public health needs in a manner that is equitable and conducive to social justice.
EU Migration Pact Fails to Address Human Rights Concerns in Lesvos, Greece
On September 23, 2020, the European Commission released its draft Pact on Asylum and Migration. The timing was not coincidental.
Reimagining Rights and Responsibilities in the United States: Money in Politics
As Yogi Berra once said, “A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore.” Nothing could be truer when it comes to money in American politics.
Making 'Stakeholder Capitalism' Work: Contributions from Business and Human Rights
For the first time in four decades, leading business associations, corporations, and the corporate law and governance community are seriously debating the social purpose of the corporation.
Reimagining Rights and Responsibilities in the United States: Voting Rights
After more than a century of expanding the voting rights of previously disenfranchised groups, the American electoral system today is confronted by political and legal maneuvers to curtail the hard-wo
Advocacy, Strategy and Tactics Used to Confront Corporate Power: The Nestlé Boycott and International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes
Douglas A. Johnson began his career as a human rights activist while earning his undergraduate degree in philosophy (1975) at Macalester College in the United States.
Defining and Deconstructing Girl Child Marriage and Applications to Global Public Health
An estimated 650 million girls and women alive today married before their 18th birthday.
Lynching and Local Justice: Legitimacy and Accountability in Weak States
What are the social and political consequences of poor state governance and low state legitimacy?
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