Unprecedented biodiversity loss, pollution, climate change and the rise of zoonotic diseases have showcased the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature. The human right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment, as well as other human rights, can only be realized where biodiversity thrives and ecosystems are healthy. State obligations at the intersection of… Continue reading States have these 13 duties when it comes to biodiversity and human rights
Tag: Discrimination
Social Distancing: Racism, Caste System, and Sanitation!
Samit Aich Racism and Caste discrimination are not the only two forms of social distancing that has been practiced – the list is a shamefully long one-gender, sexual orientation, economic, modern slavery, child labour… Let’s face it. This issue always existed. For a very large population of this world born after 1945, specifically after the Second… Continue reading Social Distancing: Racism, Caste System, and Sanitation!
5 billion people around the world lack basic access to justice. These organizations are out to change that
Alessandra Bergamin By sharing the knowledge and skills needed to exercise basic rights, legal empowerment advocates are helping disenfranchised people fight pollution, gain access to clean water and sanitation, protect land rights and more. In 2007, an 8.0 magnitude earthquake hit Peru’s central coast, killing hundreds of people and injuring many more. In the port… Continue reading 5 billion people around the world lack basic access to justice. These organizations are out to change that
Discrimination vs Diversity: trying to work for an NGO or government agency in Germany
Germany has a significant number of highly skilled and professional migrants in the social sector but they face employment barriers in German NGOs and CSOs. I’m a German citizen. I am also a migrant – maybe not one that’s in high demand but certainly one with the right skill-sets, professional experience, energy and outlook, that… Continue reading Discrimination vs Diversity: trying to work for an NGO or government agency in Germany