Presentation and Discussion: Trans*-rights are Human Rights! The international project „Transrespect versus Transphobia Worldwide“ researches the human rights situation of trans people worldwide. On October 5th, the research team and representatives presented some first results to a wider public audience. We present the recording of the panel discussion.
Report on Pakistan’s Interests in Afghanistan: Fear and Prejudice Afghanistans development is heavily dependend on the role of its neighboring country Pakistan. A new report examines the perceptions of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy Elite on the situation in Afghanistan, their interests and strategies. The results are uncomforting. By Britta Petersen
Democratization and Climate Politics: Should they go hand in hand? Are democracies are more environmentally conscious than non-democratic countries? Ideally, progress toward stable democracy and tackling climate change should proceed together. But sometimes political experimentation could retard the bold and urgent action now needed against climate change. By Peter Burnell
The German Mission in Afghanistan: Impact, Results and Consequences German involvement in Afghanistan did not begin with the attacks of September 11. An analysis, goals and results of the current crisis of the mission in Afghanistan and a possible future. By Winfried Nachtwei
Protests for Social Justice: A Green New Deal for Israel? During the ongoing housing protests in Israel, the Green Movement just released the first draft of a Green New Deal. Two chairpersons of the Green Movement link their economic plan with the currrent protests for social justice. By Alon Tal and Racheli Tedhar Kener
Israeli Social Protests: The Key To Changing Everything? For the first few weeks of the social protests in Israel the press happily dismissed everything else – Palestinians, Iran, September, democracy barely reached back pages of the papers. The question at stake is, will the movement ultimately be forced by its own goals to confront and possibly re-interpret critical issues such in light of the newfound empowerment and social consciousness? By Dahlia Scheindlin
A Case for Pseudonyms There are countless reasons why individuals may wish to use a name other than the one they were born with. The "real name" policies of companies like Google and Facebook are shortsighted and a threat to diversity and free expression. By Jillian York
Housing Protests: The Israeli Summer Protesters just over two weeks ago built a camp at the end of Rothschild Boulevard, just opposite Israel's National Theater and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. By the next day, there were fifty tents, and by week's end a hundred. By then, tent cities rose in a dozen cities and towns around the country. A report about the growing social protest against high rents and living costs which started in Tel Aviv and have captured the entire state of Israel. By Noah Efron
Religion, Politics and Gender Equality Modernity predicted that religion would retreat into a private zone of worship and practice. However, recent decades have seen religion become increasingly salient on the political stage worldwide. This politicized religion impinges on women’s rights in problematic ways.
A First Step on a Long Journey: How Afghans Define Violence and Justice In the past 50 years, Afghans have witnessed many rights violation and crimes committed by ethnic and ideological leaders, commanders, belligerent factions and locally powerful forces. This study analyzes the issue by focusing on how Afghan citizens assess these crimes today.