In May 2019, the OHCHR released a report that concluded North Korea was failing to provide its citizens with a number of basic rights – including an adequate standard of living.
Read More »The Rwandan Genocide, 25 years on
The horrific scale of fatalities and types of crimes committed in Rwanda in 1994, shocked the globe and rightly triggered powerful shifts in reform and practice for the international domain.
Read More »“1 in 5 million”: Serbia’s struggle for democratic rights and freedoms
Even if the current protests fail to achieve their goals in the short-term, they are yet another signal that the status quo is unfeasible in the long-term. With European Union candidate status come Western-level demands and expectations – and the Serbian people's tolerance for a self-serving leadership has reached its limit.
Read More »Reflections and Projections – Human Security Issues in 2018 and 2019
With the first month of 2019 already concluded, the triumphs and shortfalls of 2018 appear increasingly distant, with new issues and priorities quickly taking their place. However, with many governments only recently returning to full function after their New Year breaks, now is an opportune time to reflect on the year that was and contemplate what lies ahead for 2019.
Read More »“The country is ours, not theirs”: Romania’s anti-corruption protests and what comes next
In the past two years in particular, Romanians have seen what their taking to the streets can achieve. It is time, however, that the mobilisation that has been so successful in bringing temporary changes about goes further, and aims for something more permanent.
Read More »Naturally Extremist Disasters: The Threat of Poor Response to Natural Disasters
The rate of natural disasters has risen dramatically in the past two years, causing increasing risk of destruction every year. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, since 1990, natural disasters have affected roughly 217 million annually. The economic ...
Read More »Withdrawals and overhauls in the Human Rights Council
Despite its shortfalls, the UN Human Rights Council remains a critical element in the international community’s ability to protect and promote human rights.
Read More »Teaching by example? The European Union’s Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo
On 14 June, the mandate of EULEX – the European Union's mission focused on assisting and supporting Kosovo's authorities in enforcing the rule of law – will come to an end. The mission will not end on a positive tone, but a new monitoring and advisory role could help improve on the current situation.
Read More »The cautionary tale of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
With almost a year having past since the adoption of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, now is a timely opportunity to examine the agreement's significance.
Read More »All Party Parliamentary Group for Yemen launch report on conflict
The Human Security Centre is pleased to announce that the All Party Parliamentary Group for Yemen has launched its report into the ongoing conflict in the country.
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