The EBRD has set new human rights standards: Will they improve the lives of millions?

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With over 7,300 projects across three continents, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) plays a crucial role in sustainable development. Active in 36 countries and expanding into Sub-Saharan Africa, the EBRD operates in regions where environmental and social risk management is often weak, regulatory oversight is limited, and civic space is restricted. To ensure its investment

ADB: Building a $43 Trillion Bridge Across Asia’s Infrastructure Gap

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Asia and the Pacific face a daunting infrastructure challenge, requiring sustained investment to enhance connectivity, safety, and resilience. While road networks dominate spending, underinvestment in maintenance and limited private-sector involvement threaten long-term sustainability.

HRC58: Persons with albinism face widespread human rights violations

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In a joint statement with ISHR, Antoine Gliksohn, executive director of the Global Albinism Alliance, stressed the importance of the mandate of the Independent Expert in light of the continued attacks on persons with albinism.

Freedom in the World 2025 The Uphill Battle to Safeguard Rights (FREEDOM HOUSE)

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Violence and the repression of political opponents during elections, ongoing armed conflicts, and the spread of authoritarian practices contributed to the 19th year of declining freedom. In the year to come, all those who understand the value of political rights and civil liberties must work together in the defense of democracy.

Human rights defenders and new emerging forms of technology: a blessing or a curse?

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ISHR co-organised a side event on the protection of human rights defenders against new and emerging forms of technology-facilitated rights violations on the margins of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council.

HRC58: ICJ statement on albinism during Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert

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Oral Statement of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) in the Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Albinism

LSE: Law and the environment: a judge looks back

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Date: 27 March 2025, 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm Speaker: Lord Robert Carnwath, Justice Brian Preston, Dr. Joana Setzer, Professor David Kershaw Venue: Lecture Theatre, Centre Building, LSE Campus, London

Could a Global Citizens’ Assembly Rebalance the Nationalist AI Arms Race?

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Reema Patel, Rich Wilson / Mar 4, 2025 This essay is part of a collection of reflections from participants in the Participatory AI Research & Practice Symposium (PAIRS) that preceded the Paris AI Action Summit. Read more from the series here.

The Global Citizens’ Assembly for People and Planet

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The Global Citizens’ Assembly for People and Planet, is being organised by Iswe Foundation and partners, with the guidance of the Global Citizens’ Assembly Network. The aim of the Assembly, which is being backed by the Government of Brazil, is to shape COP30 and lay the foundations for a new, game-changing institution.

Launch of the Oxford Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy

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Navigating the digital frontier: balancing innovation and security. 12 March 2025, 17:00 - 18:30

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