Team Leader: Michelle McKenna – Senior Fellow
Our research on global governance maintains a strong legal perspective in analysing major issues in international law, intergovernmental institutions and the International Criminal Court.
Team Leader: Michelle McKenna – Senior Fellow
Our research on global governance maintains a strong legal perspective in analysing major issues in international law, intergovernmental institutions and the International Criminal Court.
Alexa Reith July 5, 2019 Asia and Pacific, Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles, Uncategorized
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 »Alexa Reith May 6, 2019 Africa, Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles
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 »Irena Baboi February 7, 2019 Europe, Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles
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 »Alexa Reith February 4, 2019 Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles, Religion and Politics, Sub-Saharan Africa
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 »Irena Baboi September 11, 2018 Europe, Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles
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 »admin July 31, 2018 Counter-Extremism, Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles, Security and Defence
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 »Alexa Reith July 27, 2018 Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles, Uncategorized
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 »Irena Baboi June 4, 2018 Europe, Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles, Uncategorized
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 »Alexa Reith May 24, 2018 Global Governance and Human Rights, Security and Defence
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 »admin May 23, 2018 APPG Yemen, Events, Global Governance and Human Rights, Latest Articles, Security and Defence, Uncategorized, Women in the Middle East
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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