Africa Is Not a Continent in the Making: It Is Already on the Move
🇬🇧 English Version By Youcef Baadja*June 4, 2025 For a long time portrayed through the lens of challenge, Africa must now be seen through the lens
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Switzerland’s Global Commitment to Human Rights
🇬🇧 English version Switzerland’s Global Commitment to Human Rights Switzerland, known for its neutrality and humanitarian tradition, has long positioned itself as a key actor in
Why Human Rights Need Local Voices: Decentralising Global Advocacy
🇬🇧 English version Why Human Rights Need Local Voices: Decentralising Global Advocacy Human rights are universal—but their defense must be locally rooted. Global frameworks and international
Gender Equality in Development Policies: Progress and Challenges
🇬🇧 English version Gender equality is now widely recognized as a cornerstone of sustainable development. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 5 in particular) emphasize the empowerment
Digital Surveillance and Human Rights: The Invisible Threat
🇬🇧 English version Digital Surveillance and Human Rights: The Invisible Threat In the digital age, surveillance has become pervasive—often invisible, yet profoundly impactful. While governments justify
Protecting Whistleblowers in International Law
🇬🇧 English version Protecting Whistleblowers in International Law: A Cornerstone for Transparency and Justice Whistleblowers play a crucial role in the defense of public interest. By
Development and Innovation in Africa: Challenges and Prospects
By: Baadja Youcef Africa’s transformation inevitably depends on innovation and sustainable development. In an increasingly competitive global landscape, the continent must prioritize education, industrialization, and the
In Geneva, Freedom of Expression Reaffirmed at the Heart of the Human Rights Struggle
🇬🇧 In Geneva, Freedom of Expression Reaffirmed at the Heart of the Human Rights Struggle Geneva, often considered the global capital of human rights, is also
The State of Human Rights in 2024: Progress and Challenges
In 2024, the global landscape of human rights remains a complex and evolving battlefield. While significant progress has been made in various areas, persistent challenges continue
À Genève, la liberté d’expression remise au cœur du combat pour les droits humains
By Youcef Baadja 4 avril 2025 La cinquante-huitième session du Conseil des droits de l’homme des Nations Unies, qui s’est achevée le 4 avril 2025 à Genève,