The “EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime” and Turkey The Council of the European Union adopted the long-striven “EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime” on December 7th, 2020. Lawyer Benan Molu from Turkey provides an overview of when, how, and against whom this sanction regime could be invoked, and then, discusses whether it would be realistic for the EU to pursue such an option against Turkey. By Benan Molu
Statement by European foundations and cultural mediators on the continued imprisonment of Osman Kavala Statement Joint statement by the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, the Robert Bosch Foundation, the Goethe Institute, the European Cultural Foundation and the Mercator Foundation to members of the Council of Europe, the European Parliament and the German Bundestag.
Understanding Misinformation: Our Society, Our Technology, Ourselves Comment The internet has become the perfect breeding ground and circulatory system for all kinds of untrue or inaccurate claims, thanks in part to the sheer speed and volume of information that it accommodates. As civil society and governments focus on increasing media literacy and pressuring technology companies to change their policies, what can citizens and technology users do in the face of misinformation? By Christy Lange
On the Value of Human Rights Analysis In 2020, we celebrate 75 years of the UN, the intergovernmental organization that, since its formation, aimed to maintain international peace, security, and a protection of human rights. Silke Voß-Kyeck, an expert on the United Nations and rapporteur for Forum Menschenrechte, explores the correlation between finances and human rights protection within the UN for the 75th anniversary of the organisation. By Silke Voß-Kyeck
We need a democratic debate on tech, privacy and social rights Commentary Tech will not free us from coronavirus, but it can provide us with helpful tools – if we foster an open and democratic debate on how to use it. By Alexandra Geese
Nationalism in Turkey: Roots and Contemporary Answers Nationalism has been the most influential trend in both current political discussions as well as the in emergence of more engrained political processes in Turkey. In all political strands from the far left to the far right, a ferment, or at least an influential force of nationalism exists in varying tones and different degrees. By Yahya Kemal Can
Constructing a "New Turkey" through Education An Overview of the Education Policies in Turkey under the AKP Rule By Funda Karapehlivan
The UN mandate for protection of LGBT persons extended: " The mandate holder is our megaphone" Article Mandate of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. By Caroline Ausserer
Identitarian politics in Turkey and the Kurdish issue: an economic perspective Analysis It is in the best interests of any national political elite to abandon identitarian politics which lead to repressive policies, and to implement a true politics of identity. By Erol Katırcıoğlu
70 Years of Human Rights. Indivisible. Inalienable. Universal. Introduction 70 years ago, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We work with our partners around the world towards making democracy and human rights, dignity and freedom a reality for all. The triad of HUman Rights - Democracy- Ecological Sustainability is the basis for our work. By Barbara Unmüßig
