The UN mandate for protection of LGBT persons extended: " The mandate holder is our megaphone" Published: 26 September 2019 Article Mandate of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. By Caroline Ausserer
"We can all recognize ourselves in those stories" Published: 2 July 2019 Interview The 41st UN Human Rights Council will decide on the renewal of the mandate of the UN Independent Expert on the Protection against Violence and Discrimination based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI). Caroline Ausserer spoke with the current mandate holder, Victor Madrigal-Borloz. By Caroline Ausserer
Anne Klein Women’s Award 2020 Published: 12 June 2019 Announcement We invite you to nominate candidates for the 2020 Anne Klein Women’s Award, who courageously and perseveringly advocate human rights, equality and sexual self-determination. The closing date for submissions is 1st September 2019.
Uncalculated Risks: Threats and Attacks against Human Rights Defenders and the Role of Development Financiers Published: 31 May 2019 Compendium Through 25 case studies, Uncalculated Risks explores the nature of the threats and attacks against defenders in development, and examines the role of development finance institutions (DFIs) in mitigating or exacerbating these risks.
The Tunisian Truth and Dignity Commission: From a Human Rights to a Political Project Published: 3 April 2019 Analysis The final report of the Tunisian Truth Commission (IVD) was presented to the public on March 31, 2019. Yasmin Hajer has followed and researched the process over the years. In her contribution, she explains how the coming to terms with the past was appropriated by the various political parties and how they tried to influence it. By Yasmine Jamal Hajar
Climate change and human rights – Can the courts fix it? Published: 18 March 2019 Overview Climate litigation is on the rise - in Germany, in Europe and worldwide. What role can courts play in the fight against climate change? This article shows the link between human rights and climate change, its implications, and introduces some of the cases. By Anne Kling
Decriminalizing homosexuality in Kenya Published: 15 February 2019 On the 24th of May 2019, Kenya's High Court will decide whether the sections of the Kenyan penal code that proscribe homosexual activity are unconstitutional. The Kenyan National Gay and Lesbian Commission (NGLHRC) has for years been fighting to repeal these laws. By Caroline Kioko
A feminist peace in Colombia? Published: 14 February 2019 Analysis The inclusion of a gender perspective in Colombia's peace agreement: past, present, and future. By Catalina Ruiz-Navarro
Rethinking the Mobility (and Immobility) of Queer Rights in Southeast Asia: A Provocation Published: 26 December 2018 Background Seventy years since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly. While all human beings are deemed born automatically free with equal rights, the very definition of human itself in practice is not always neutral. By Hendri Yulius
People Power Published: 18 January 2019 Video How can young people get involved in causes they're passionate about? We asked former and current activists for their advice on how you can make a difference. People Power: Advice from activists on getting involved - Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Washington, DC Watch on YouTube This external content requires your consent. Please note our privacy policy. By Nicole Johnson
