Information on "Human Rights"
June 2013
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14 Jun 2013
Going Dark: Guatemala's Quiet Attack on Human Rights
The decision to annul former President Efrain Rios Montt’s conviction for genocide angered many Guatemalans. Jordan Katz believes that to ensure justice the international community must pressure Guatemala’s courts to uphold the original conviction. More on «Going Dark: Guatemala's Quiet Attack on Human Rights»
April 2013
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23 Apr 2013
Despite Ample Mechanisms, Women Still Excluded from Afghanistan's Political Process
Despite the best efforts of numerous actors, women remain under-represented in Afghanistan's political processes. With direct Western influence about to wane in 2014, Ayscha Hamdani outlines the steps needed to ensure that women will be able to contribute to Afghanistan's self-directed future. More on «Despite Ample Mechanisms, Women Still Excluded from Afghanistan's Political Process»
June 2012
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29 Jun 2012
Rising Tensions Over China's Monopoly on Rare Earths?
China's dominance of the global rare earths market continues to impact on the economic and strategic calculations of a host of Western consumers. More on «Rising Tensions Over China's Monopoly on Rare Earths?» -
1 Jun 2012
Intrusive Measures Employed by the SA Intelligence Service are Violating the Right to Privacy
South Africa's review of its intelligence laws and security agencies is raising concerns regarding the possible impact upon privacy. More on «Intrusive Measures Employed by the SA Intelligence Service are Violating the Right to Privacy»
December 2009
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14 Dec 2009
East Africa’s Albino Underworld
Thousands of albino people in East Africa remain under constant security or live completely in hiding to avoid being kidnapped by witchcraft practitioners, Jody Ray Bennett writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «East Africa’s Albino Underworld»
May 2009
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28 May 2009
Outsourcing Agriculture
If land is being unused or under-utilized in poor regions across Africa and Southeast Asia, outsourcing to capital-rich and land-poor nations could help prevent another global food crisis, but it must be fair and productive, Adam Wolfe writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Outsourcing Agriculture»
