The European Commissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager, said on Monday that the idea that power is irrelevant on the Internet is a “dangerous myth.” And Vestager called on digital businesses to pay their fair share of tax in the EU.… Continue reading » “Never Compromise on Your Digital Human Rights, Says Vestager”
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This May Be Where the Human Rights Movement is Heading
In our latest episode of “On Human Rights,” we sat down with James A. Goldston. He is the executive director of the Open Society Justice Initiative and a leading practitioner of international human rights and criminal law.
He has … Continue reading » “This May Be Where the Human Rights Movement is Heading”
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Podcast: The Truth About Migrants
Podcast: What is Modern Slavery?
In 2016, a United Nations study found that more than 40 million people around the world were victims of modern slavery – forced labour and forced marriage. What’s more, it was recently discovered that unaccompanied minors immigrating to Sweden have … Continue reading » “Podcast: What is Modern Slavery?”
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Human Rights Defenders and the Role of Business
When human rights defenders are put in danger in an often shrinking civil space, what role can businesses play to make a positive difference to situations where human rights are being violated?
This episode of ’On Human Rights’ features the … Continue reading » “Human Rights Defenders and the Role of Business”
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How Can Business Help Protect Human Rights?
What are the roles and responsibilities of businesses in regards to the protection of human rights? Is dialogue and self-regulation enough or is further legislation required?
In this episode of ‘On Human Rights’ Stockholm Office Director, Malin Oud, sat … Continue reading » “How Can Business Help Protect Human Rights?”
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Are Human Rights Really Universal?
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. But is it really universal? A growing number of states are claiming that human rights are incompatible with their culture.
In this episode of “On Human Rights,”
Hacking Development Aid Danish Style
In our latest episode of “On Human Rights,” we continue our series exploring human rights and blockchain. In this episode we speak to René Taus Hansen and look at blockchain applications for development and human rights. René’s the Deputy head … Continue reading » “Hacking Development Aid Danish Style”
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Famine as a Grave Violation of Human Rights
Despite increased food production and reduction of hunger and malnutrition on a global level, there are four countries in Sub Saharan Africa and the Middle East still suffering from famine. Recently, the trend of reduction of hunger and malnutrition has … Continue reading » “Famine as a Grave Violation of Human Rights”
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