REFLECTION The past few weeks, the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) held meetings in Geneva. Since its establishment in 2006, the Council has been a contentious institution. The lawyer Sara Bengtson situates one of the main criticisms against the HRC – that its lack of formal membership criteria prevents it from effectively promoting human rights – in the context of a broader … [Läs mer...]
Striding Toward Democracy: Tunisia a Unique Example
ANALYSIS Despite serious setbacks, an economic crisis and high unemployment Tunisia continues on the road towards democracy. Why is Tunisia making progress where other Arab countries have failed? Johan Schaar, chair of ALNAP, writes about a new book that finds the answer in Tunisia’s unique history of a flexible and accommodating Islam and long tradition of reformism. Click … [Läs mer...]