Human Rights
Hurting Stalemate in Syria
CEIP
A US commentary on the likely future of the existing Syrian regime
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2012-02-01
Riot Control Agents: Improve Knowledge to Improve Safety
SIPRI
A Swedish essay arguing that there is a growing body of evidence that so-called non-lethal weapons used to control riots are not as safe as they seem and are not always employed as they should be
Crime, Law & Order, Human RightsPosted: 2011-12-16
Lebanese Civil-Military Dynamics: Weathering the Regional Storm?
CEIP
This US report describes how a Jordanian trial singles out Islamists on charges of terrorism and casts doubts on the kingdom’s path towards genuine political reform, its commitment to the rule of law, and its stated desire to protect the rights of freedom of expression and assembly.
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2011-11-25
Freedom in the World 2011: The Authoritarian Challenge to Democracy
Freedom House
This 34-page report asserts that 2010 was the fifth consecutive year in which global freedom suffered a decline
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2011-11-17
The Syrians Are on Their Own
SADA
This US article asserts that the international community is incapable of stopping the human rights violations in Syria—or even helping the opposition
Human Rights, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-11-04
"We Cannot Achieve What We Want With Hatred"
"Inside Story"
An Australian article reporting on the changing political environment in Burma
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2011-11-03
American Options in Syria
CFR
This 4-page US article proposes a strategy for bringing down the Assad regime
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2011-10-31
Against Her Will: Forced and Coerced Sterilization of Women Worldwide
Open Society Foundations
This 12-page US fact sheet focuses on forced sterilization of racial and ethnic minorities, poor women, women living with HIV, and women with disabilities. It also provides recommendations to end this widespread human rights violation
Human RightsPosted: 2011-10-13
Not Just Politics: A Different Approach to Supporting Ethnic Minorities in China
Clingendael
A 3-page Dutch article arguing that the most effective way for Western nations to help minorities in China is through efforts in the socio-economic realm
Human Rights, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-10-13
Unrest in Syria and U.S. Sanctions Against the Asad Regime
CRS
A 24-page US report analyzing the current unrest in Syria and the U.S. response to the Syrian government’s crackdown against demonstrators. It also provides background information on U.S. sanctions against the Asad regime and its supporters
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2011-09-28
How New Atrocity-Prevention Steps Can Work
CFR
This US brief addresses how the US can contribute to atrocity-prevention
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Human RightsPosted: 2011-08-24
Why Syria's Regime is Likely to Survive
MERIA
This Israeli article argues that examining the differences between the uprising in Syria and those in Tunisia and Egypt offers important clues as to why Syria’s regime is likely to survive
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2011-08-23
Syria: Violence as a Communications Strategy
ISS
This opinion piece explains why Assad believes that he has carte blanche to do what it takes to restore his grip over Syria.
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2011-08-18
The Syrian Regime: Protests at Home and Criticism from Abroad
INNS
A 3-page Israeli perspective on the growing unrest in Syria
Crime, Law & Order, Human RightsPosted: 2011-08-16
Freedom of Religion and Religious Symbols in the Public Sphere
Library of Parliament - Canada
A 20-page Canadian background paper covering the issues of freedom of religion and religious symbols in the public sphere
Social Policy, Human RightsPosted: 2011-08-08
Mass Atrocities in Syria: the International Response
USIP
A US article examing the international response to the mass atrocities in Syria
Human Rights, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-08-02
Justice Beyond The Hague
CFR
A 56-page US report arguing that the international community must place greater emphasis on strengthening the national justice systems of the countries where atrocities have occurred
Crime, Law & Order, Human RightsPosted: 2011-06-24
Arms Transfers to Zimbabwe: Implications for an Arms Trade Treaty
SIPRI
This 12-page Swedish background paper details the sources of Zimbabwe's arms and military equipment and examines the question of how human rights considerations should affect arms supplies
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Human RightsPosted: 2011-05-22
Elections and Violence in Nigeria: The Question of Citizenship in Sub-Saharan Africa
Brookings
A US article considering the ramifications of citizenship in sub-Saharan Africa
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2011-05-16
Government Accountability for Torture and Ill-Treatment in Health Settings
Open Society
This 8-page US briefing paper focuses on torture and ill-treatment in health settings, including hospitals, clinics, hospices, people’s homes, or anywhere health care is delivered
Human Rights, HealthPosted: 2011-05-13
Arms Transfers to Zimbabwe: Implications for an Arms Trade Treaty
SIPRI
This 12-page Swedish background paper details the sources of Zimbabwe's arms and military equipment and examines the question of how human rights considerations should affect arms supplies
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Human RightsPosted: 2011-04-14
Conflict Risk Alert: Syria
Crisis Group
A media release highlighting the options facing the Syrian leadership
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2011-03-25
The Middle East in the Aftermath of Arab Revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt
Arab Reform Initiative
The 7-page summary of a conference address analysing the situation in the Middle East in the aftermath of the Tunisian and Egyptian revolutions
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2011-03-24
Crackdown in Bahrain
Chatham House
This UK commentary argues that Bahrain's internal problems will not be solved militarily, and the intervention of Sunni troops from overseas in a Shia-majority country will add to sectarian tensions in the wider Middle East.
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2011-03-23
Rethinking Internal Security in Egypt
CEIP
This US commentary argues that there is no way for the country to make a transition to real democracy if its internal security services resume their pre-January 25 mode of operation
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2011-03-23
Sri Lanka: Forgotten Prisoners
Amnesty International
An 8-page report on how thousands of people are languishing in detention without charge or trial under Sri Lanka’s repressive anti-terrorism laws. Sometimes held in secret prisons, they are vulnerable to a whole range of abuses, including torture or being killed in custody
Human Rights, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-03-14
Reconciliation through a Common Purpose: Third Party Human Rights in Cyprus
TESEV
This 38-page Turkish report represents the end of a yearlong groundbreaking project that looked at the human rights of refugees and asylum seekers on both sides of Cyprus
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Human RightsPosted: 2011-01-14
Privacy and the Media: How to Balance Rights and Interests
Privacy Victoria
This 16-page Australian paper argues that protecting freedom of expression must not be to the exclusion of privacy rights
Personal Privacy, Human RightsPosted: 2010-12-09
Empowering Women in the Muslim World
Wilson Center
The summary of three recent US events held to discuss the empowering of women in the Muslim world
Regional, Human RightsPosted: 2010-12-06
Section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act, Anti-Hate Laws and Freedom of Expression
Library of Parliament - Canada
A 29-page Canadian background paper discussing anti-hate laws in Canada and the potential effects of proposed amendments to the Canadian Human Rights Act
Human RightsPosted: 2010-12-01
Narrating Atrocity: Uses of Evidence in the Political Asylum Process
DIIS
A 21-page Danish working paper exploring the disconnect between asylum law and human rights
Immigration & Refugees, Human RightsPosted: 2010-11-12
Globalization, Economic Freedom and Human Rights
CESifo
This working paper analyzes whether globalization and economic liberalization affect governments’ respect for human rights using a panel of 106 countries over the 1981-2004 period
Globalisation & International Trade, Human RightsPosted: 2010-11-10
The EU and Human Rights at the UN: 2010 Review
ECFR
A 12-page policy brief reviewing how the EU has struggled to make an impact on human rights at the UN
Human Rights, European UnionPosted: 2010-10-12
Age Discrimination: Exposing the Hidden Barrier for Mature Age Workers
Australian Human Rights Commission
This 36-page Australian paper aims to look at and raise awareness of the issues of ageism and unlawful age discrimination against mature age workers within the workplace
Ageing, Human RightsPosted: 2010-10-11
Catalysts for Rights: The Unique Contribution of the UN's Independent Experts on Human Rights
Brookings
This 103-page US report assesses how the UN's independent experts work to promote international human rights norms at the national level. He concludes that the system is one of the most effective tools for human rights promotion worldwide
Human Rights, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-10
United States Gives Itself High Marks on Human Rights, but What Comes Next?
Brookings
A US commentary on an assessment of its human rights record submitted to the UN Human Rights Council as part of the UN’s newest human rights mechanism
Human RightsPosted: 2010-08-30
Comprehensive Responses to Gender Based Violence in Low-Resource Settings
Population Council
This 56-page report reviews the findings, lessons learned, and promising practices in the provision of comprehensive SGBV services in sub-Saharan Africa
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Human RightsPosted: 2010-08-25
Human Rights Challenges in EU Civilian Crisis Management
ISS
This 48-page occasional paper examines the operational models used by the EU in civilian crisis management operations and their implications in a human rights perspective
European Union, Human RightsPosted: 2010-08-22
Intelligence Cooperation and Torture
Chatham House
This 8-page UK paper is a summary of an International Law Discussion Group that examined the legal and policy implications of relying for counterterrorism purposes on intelligence extracted by torture in third countries
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Human RightsPosted: 2010-08-19
Crimes against Humanity in Western Burma: The Situation of the Rohingyas
Irish Centre for Human Rights
A 154-page report on the persecution of a minority Muslim group in Burma
Human Rights, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2010-08-12
Huber, Marper and Others: Throwing New Light on the Shadows of Suspicion
CEPS
This 9-page paper examines some of the issues arising from the proliferation of large-scale databases containing personal information, and the multiple uses to which they can be put
Human Rights, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-06-08
Sudan: The Crisis in Darfur and Status of the North-South Peace Agreement
CRS
A 36-page US report on the status of the Darfur crisis
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Human RightsPosted: 2010-06-07
Protecting Human Rights in Australia: A Long and Winding Road
Australian Review of Public Affairs
An article assessing the implications of there being no Bill of Rights in Australia
Human Rights, HealthPosted: 2010-06-02
The Myanmar Elections
Crisis Group
This 24-page briefing updates recent developments in Burma and includes an analysis of the electoral legislation issued in March 2010
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2010-05-28
A Roadmap for Integrating Human Rights into the World Bank Group
WRI
This 59-page report examines the WBG’s integration of human rights standards into its operations — highlighting accomplishments, shortcomings, and barriers — and suggest ways forward
Human RightsPosted: 2010-05-18
Women’s Rights Gain Focus in Saudi Arabia
Arab Reform Bulletin
This US article describes how the reform focus in Saudi Arabia is focusing on women’s rights
Human RightsPosted: 2010-05-13
Women, Business and the Law 2010
World Bank
This 188-page report measures legal gender parity for entrepreneurs and workers in 128 economies across 6 topics
Human Rights, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-03-26
The State of the World's Indigenous Peoples
UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
This 250-page report on the state of the world's indigenous peoples reveals alarming statistics on poverty, health, education, employment, human rights and the environment
Indigenous Affairs, Human RightsPosted: 2010-01-22
Kazakhstan at a Crossroads: Human Rights and Democracy
FPC
A 17-page UK background paper on human rights and democracy in Kazakhstan
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2009-12-09
Spotlight on Georgia
FPC
This 143-page UK paper examines the growing human rights and governance challenges facing Georgia
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2009-12-09
Ensuring Rights for All in Europe: Challenges for the Council of Europe and the European Union
Clingendael
A 10-page Dutch seminar overview paper on how best to ensure human rights, rule of law and democracy for all in a future Europe
Human Rights, European UnionPosted: 2009-11-24
Tyrants on Trial: Keeping Order in the Courtroom
OSI
This 76-page US report examines the difficulties of ensuring a fair trial when former leaders defend themselves, often by attacking the court while simultaneously treating it as a platform for lengthy espousals of their broad political and ideological views
Human Rights, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-10-02
Challenges to Human Security in the Arab Countries
UNDP
This 288-page Arab Regional Report focuses on human development in the Arab world through a human security lens
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Human RightsPosted: 2009-09-20
Women and Radicalisation in Kyrgyzstan
Crisis Group
This 39-page report focuses on the increasingly important role that women are playing in the Islamist movement, as the government of Kyrgyzstan ignores their problems
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2009-09-09
Iran's Tenth Presidential Elections: Candidates, Issues and Implications
MERIA
An 18-page Israeli article on the fall-out from the Iranian presidential elections
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2009-09-09
Rethinking Conflict Transformation from a Human Rights Perspective
Berghof Research Center
This 34-page paper moves beyond “justice vs. peace” and proposes that applying a perspective of human rights in conflict transformation brings it closer to its aims – by forcing greater emphasis on structural conditions, especially the role of the state, systems of governance and issues of power
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Human RightsPosted: 2009-09-09
Tunisia: The Life of Others
FRIDE
This Spanish working paper outlines a number of key obstacles to free association in the everyday practice of Tunisian civic rights activism
Human Rights, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-08-30
Submission to the National Human Rights Consultation
Castan Centre for Human Rights Law
This 55-page submission discusses the most appropriate way to protect human rights in Australia
Human RightsPosted: 2009-08-21
Rights Not Rescue
OSI
This 106-page US report highlights opportunities to expand human rights protection for sex workers in Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa
Human RightsPosted: 2009-08-06
Sudan: Justice, Peace and the ICC
Crisis Group
This 41-page report examines the root cause of the country’s many crises, namely the reluctance of the long-ruling National Congress Party (NCP) to enact policies that would bring justice to the victims of its many conflicts
Human Rights, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-31
The Responsibility to Protect (RtoP) and Genocide Prevention in Africa
IPI
This 32-page report outlines the outcomes from an expert roundtable convened jointly by IPI, the UN Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, and the InterAfrica Group, which took place in Addis Ababa in October 2008
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Human RightsPosted: 2009-07-29
Sri Lanka: Politicised Courts, Compromised Rights
Crisis Group
This 46-page report warns that the Sri Lankan judiciary is not working in a fair and impartial way that secures justice and human rights for everyone regardless of ethnicity
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2009-07-09
Protecting and Promoting Rights in Natural Disasters in South Asia: Prevention and Response
Brookings-Bern
The 38-page summary report of a workshop held to consider protecting and promoting rights in natural disasters in South Asia
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Human RightsPosted: 2009-07-06
Challenges to Implementing the Protection of Civilians Agenda
NUPI
A 4-page Norwegian policy brief considers the challenges faced by the UN if the Protection of Civilians agenda is to succeed
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Human RightsPosted: 2009-07-03
Responsibility to Protect: Translating Ideas into Capacity
FRIDE
An 18-page report of a conference held to discuss R2P, its implementation and its prospects as an internationally accepted working norm of the future
Human Rights, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-06-15
Rights Versus Compassion
Inside.org
An Australian article considering the need for a Bill of Rights to safeguard human rights in Australia
Human RightsPosted: 2009-06-11
The ICC Arrest Warrant Against Omar al-Bashir: Darfur and the Non-Intervention Discourse
Dayan Center
This 5-page Israeli commentary discusses the implications of the ICC arrest warrant against the Sudanese president
Human Rights, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-06-10
From the Prisoners to the People: America’s Human Rights Policy toward China 20 Years after Tiananmen
FPRI
A US essay asking whether America’s human rights policy toward China has worked and how it might need to be reconsidered given the developments of the last twenty years
Human Rights, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-06-05
The State of the World's Human Rights
Amnesty International
A 424-page report reviewing the state of human rights across the globe
Human RightsPosted: 2009-06-05
The Virtuous Twins: Protecting Human Rights and Improving Security in Colombia
Crisis Group
This 20-page policy briefing examines the security gains made by the Uribe administration in Colombia over seven years and warns that immediate steps are needed to address human rights concerns
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2009-05-25
Human Rights Abuses in the Name of Drug Treatment: Reports from the Field
OSI
A 5-page US factsheet detailing the range of abuses practised in the name of drug dependence treatment, and suggest the need for reform on grounds of health and human rights
Human Rights, Drug AbusePosted: 2009-02-23
Global Report on Trafficking in Persons
UNODC
A 292-page report on human trafficking
Crime, Law & Order, Human RightsPosted: 2009-02-14
Reform of the UN Human Rights Mechanism: Current State and Challenges
JIIA
A 3-page Japanese article on the UN human rights mechanism
Human Rights, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-14
Violence in the North Caucasus
CSIS
This 15-page US report tracks violent incidents occurring in the North Caucasus during September-December 2008
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Human RightsPosted: 2009-02-04
Telling the Story: Documentation Lessons for Afghanistan from the Cambodian Experience
USIP
This 24-page US briefing reports on a recent conference in Cambodia to introduce Afghan human rights leaders to best practices in documenting war crimes and mass human rights abuses
Human RightsPosted: 2009-01-19
African Mistrust of ‘Northern Justice'
FRIDE
A 10-page Spanish paper describing the difficulties that international justice has in expanding jurisdiction beyond state borders in cases of genocide or massive violations of human rights
Human Rights, RegionalPosted: 2009-01-07
Report of the Expert Legal Panel on Corporate Complicity in International Crimes
International Commission of Jurists
This three volume report addresses corporate complicity in gross human rights violations from different angles (single page linking to each volume)
Human RightsPosted: 2009-01-07
Minorities, Displacement and Iraq's Future
Brookings Institution
This 20-page presentation analyzes the relationship between minorities and displacement, with a particular emphasis on the case of Iraq’s smaller minorities
Internal Displacement, Human RightsPosted: 2008-12-30
The Refugee Problem: Looking Toward Afghanistan’s Long-Term Stability
CSIS
This 3-page US brief examines the plight of Afghan refugees in Pakistan
Immigration & Refugees, Human RightsPosted: 2008-12-18
Iran: Ethnic and Religious Minorities
CRS
A 14-page updated US report dealing with the condition of minorities in Iran in repect of their human rights
Human Rights, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-15
Human Rights Require Stronger Institutions
Project Syndicate
An article calling for the leadership, resources, a greater sense of urgency, and commitment to the long-term efforts that must dedicated to ensuring that the rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration are respected
Human RightsPosted: 2008-12-13
Asylum Seekers
Research Service, Parliament of New South Wales
Kathryn Simon
Immigration & Refugees, Human RightsPosted: 2008-11-27
Promoting the Rights of Migrants
GFMD
This 36-page conference paper examines the international legal frameworks for protecting migrant rights, focusing in particular on international conventions.It then discusses the implementation of these international legal norms at the national level and the role that both destination andsource countries play in promoting the rights of migrants.
Immigration & Refugees, Human RightsPosted: 2008-11-19
Correcting Course: Victims of the Justice and Peace Law in Colombia
Crisis Group
A 37-page paper arguing that the Uribe government has neglected the defence and promotion of victims' rights
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2008-11-04
Security, Risk and Human Rights: A Vanishing Relationship?
CEPS
a 20-page essay examining how the risk-focused mindset has weakened human rights in Europe over recent years
Human Rights, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-09-30
China's Grassroots Movement Toward Greater Freedom
CIPE
A 9-page article examining how a grassroots social revolution is leading China toward a more liberal society
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2008-08-29
Internal Displacement, Human Rights and Development
Brookings Institution
This 12-page US speech examines internal displacement from the standpoint of human rights
Internal Displacement, Human RightsPosted: 2008-08-27
China and Human Rights: Power to the Party
Chatham House
A 3-page UK article on the state of human rights in China
Human Rights, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-08-22
Explaining China's Continued Resistance Towards Human Rights Norms
ACDIS
This 57-page US paper investigates why China is antagonistic towards human rights laws
Human RightsPosted: 2008-08-01
Explaining China's Continued Resistance Towards Human Rights
ACDIS
A 57-page historical legal analysis examining why China is wary of international human rights law
Human RightsPosted: 2008-06-13
A New Chance for Darfur
Project Syndicate
An article proposing policies that the international community might adopt to bring about improvements in Darfur
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2008-05-15
An International Comparison of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission - Australia
A 114-page Australian paper comparing their racial discrimination legislation with those in overseas jurisdictions
Human RightsPosted: 2008-05-01
Resurrecting the Wall of Fear: The Human Rights Situation in Syria
USIP
The report of a discussion held in the US on the recent crackdown on human rights activities in Syria
Human Rights, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-04-15
Human Trafficking in Ohio: Markets, Responses and Considerations
Rand Corporation
This 108-page US monograph draws lessons from the responses of 2 Ohio cities to human trafficking
Crime, Law & Order, Human RightsPosted: 2008-03-18
Modernization a la Carte
Project Syndicate
A commentary on how the concept and practice of human rights has developed
Human RightsPosted: 2008-03-11
Government's Human Rights Report to United Nations
Ministry of Justice - UK
This 20-page UK report outlines the Government's work in promoting and protecting human rights with in the UK and abroad
Human RightsPosted: 2008-03-11
Human Rights Insight Project
Ministry of Justice - UK
A 114-page UK study aiming to establish whether human rights could be used empirically as a tool to improve the public's experience of public services
Human Rights, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-17
Trafficking in Persons: U.S. Policy and Issues for Congress
CRS
This 56-page U.S. report provides a global overview of people trafficking and reviews relevant policy issues for the US
Crime, Law & Order, Human RightsPosted: 2008-01-16
Who Failed Whom? Assessing the UN's Human Rights Efforts
MIT CIS
A US article examining the record of the UN Commission on Human Rights
Human RightsPosted: 2007-11-02
Darfur and the Failure of the Responsibility to Protect
Chatham House
A 16-page UK paper examining the causes of the failure of the international community to live upto its "responsibility to protect" in Darfur
Internal Displacement, Human RightsPosted: 2007-10-26