In her introductory speech for the Women’s Rights Award 2016, Anne Brasseur, the president of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, underlined how important fighting for Human Rights is. “Betraying and losing our values is betraying and losing…
Category: Human Rights
Women’s rights are a global challenge – Samira Rafaela
During a training course in Nairobi last year I was once again reminded of the importance of women’s rights and global education. Last November the Council of Europe organized the 11th Africa-Europe training course for youth organizations in dynamic Nairobi,…
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Africa, America, Asia, Climate Change, Continent, Democracy, Europe, Human Rights, Middle East, Migration / Refugees, Oceania
Climate Refugees: The Crisis that isn’t Recognised – Harriet Ainscough
Last year saw the largest number of refugees worldwide since the Second World War, and this year the numbers don’t look to be reducing. There’s an aspect to this crisis which isn’t accounted for within the UN Convention on the…
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Of rights and referendums: Ireland votes – Junior Sikabwe
The same-sex referendum that took place in Ireland yesterday is very significant. This is not just because 84.16% of the population identifies as Roman Catholic. It’s not because of the matter either: seventeen countries (eleven of which are European) have…
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The War Against Terror is a Bigger Threat than Terrorism Itself – Eirik Natlandsmyr
The September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center was an attack on a symbol of freedom and cooperation. Just a few days after the attack, the Security Council on behalf of the United Nations pushed through new terror legislation…
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Africa, America, Asia, Continent, Europe, Human Rights, Middle East, Migration / Refugees, NUV National Academy, Oceania
The Refugee Crisis: A Global Problem Needs International Solutions – Vilde Marie Ystmark
Today, millions of people are fleeing their homes due to war and conflicts, living in temporary camps with no idea what the future will hold. Behind the numbers, there are refugees with worries no one deserve to bear and hopes…
Because Every Single Person Counts – Alena Santalainen
I am extremely happy and proud to have good news to share once again. Recently, the law that was being used to discriminate against rape victims in Sudan was amended and signed into law by the President. The amazing thing is how this…
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Liberal Rights and Development – Rachel Edwards
Human rights matter as an end in themselves; I hope this isn’t disputed among liberals. These rights are also crucial to achieve economic growth in developing states. Institutions are the ‘rules of the game’ in society, which shape how people live…
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Rethinking the Global Refugee Crisis – Umar Ramzan
I’ll never forget my reaction the first time I visited a refugee camp; Zaatari, nearby the city of Al-Mafraq in Jordan. The feelings of profound shock at witnessing the endless line of people desperately walking towards the camp, seeking refuge,…
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Legalizing Prostitution and the Case for Sex-Workers Rights – Kjersti Møller
On the 2nd of June 2015 it will be 40 years since about 100 sex workers occupied Saint-Nizier Church in Lyon, France to protest against their exploited working conditions. Since then, society has changed a lot, but the rights of…
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