REDD: The pitfalls of market-compliant forest conservation Published: 28 August 2020 REDD The concept of REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation) was introduced into UN climate talks in 2005 with the promise to reduce deforestation as well as the greenhouse gas emissions resulting from forest loss. REDD is now becoming the dominant international forest policy mechanism. By Jutta Kill
CEDAW in Tunisia: EnaZeda fights against sexual violence and discrimination Published: 13 January 2020 Analysis Since September, Tunisians have been reporting experiences of sexual violence online under the hashtag EnaZeda, Tunisian Arabic for "me too". In the meantime, the protest has spread to the streets. By Rachel Doelker
Tackling hate speech requires the protection of freedom of expression Published: 17 December 2019 Analysis In a digitalized and increasingly polarised world, questions about how to protect freedom of expression online while curbing hate speech and online abuse, are at the centre of discussions about human rights protection. By Patricia Meléndez
CEDAW and Cambodia: Men Still Benefit from Double Standards Published: 10 December 2019 Analysis Cambodia has made notable progress in constitutionalizing gender equality. However, there is still no solution for persisting gender stereotypes, discrimination of women and marginalized groups and domestic violence. By NGO CEDAW
CEDAW and the USA: When Belief in Exceptionalism Becomes Exemptionalism Published: 10 December 2019 Analysis The United States it the only established democracy in the world failing to ratify CEDAW. While common justification lies in the realm of patriarchy and religion another lies in the notion of American exceptionalism – in fact its exemptionalism. By Liane Schalatek
CEDAW and India: Inscribing rights of gender and sexual minorities Published: 10 December 2019 Analysis Though the instrument is flawed and limited, there is merit in engaging with CEDAW to highlight the issues of members of the LGBTIAQ+ communities in India. By Shubha Chacko
Protecting those who defend our human rights Published: 10 December 2019 Background Human rights defenders advocate humanity and fight for freedom, dignity, equtiy and equality for all people. In many countries, they're being surpressed and punished for standing up for those who can't. Therefore, the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders was created. By Salma El Hosseiny
CEDAW and Colombia: A Balance Between Lights and Shadows Published: 10 December 2019 Analysis Stereotyped gender roles continue to be reinforced from a very early age in Colombia. Traditional concepts of masculinity and femininity are very deeply rooted in the collective mentality of the macho culture. By Margarita Sarmiento and Nicolás Ospino
CEDAW 40 Years In: What Have We Learned and What Has Improved Published: 10 December 2019 Introduction CEDAW is a key international human rights treaty aimed at the achievement of gender equality worldwide. It helps women around the world to bring about change in their daily life.
Brexit is a Threat to Human Rights: A Feminist Analysis Published: 8 November 2019 Analysis Marissa Conway reflects on the announcement of Boris Johnson as the UK’s new Prime Minister and how this change in leadership is unlikely to mitigate the threat Brexit presents to human rights and feminist policies. By Marissa Conway
