Who Does International Law Protect? Power, Inequality, and the Future of Global Justice
International law promises equal rules for all states, yet in practice, power often decides the outcome.…
Beyond Courtrooms: Redefining Justice through Legal Advisors in Fragile States
In many parts of the world, the traditional image of a legal professional is still tied…
The Dangerous Rise of Politicized Human Rights and How to Stop It.
Human rights were never meant to be weapons. Yet in today’s geopolitical landscape, powerful states often…
Citizens & the State: A Legal Bond That Shapes Nations
In every society, there’s an unspoken agreement between citizens and the government. Whether you call it…
𝐆𝐚𝐳𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞.
They speak of “human rights” and “democracy”, but when Palestinians are killed, their words disappear. Click…
A world on the brink: Political darkness and the crumbling of global order
The post-World War II global order is cracking under the weight of injustice, conflict, and moral…
Can external aid change a judicial system in the absence of local ownership?
Somalia demonstrates a significant reality in most post-conflict nations: change is achievable, although delicate, and requires…
Universal Yet Unequal: The Global State of Human Rights and the Plight of the Marginalized
Are human rights truly universal? While the principle is powerful, the reality is far more complex…
Protecting Rights, Building Legitimacy: The Role and Reform Needs of Somalia’s Human Rights Commission
Somalia’s fragile recovery demands more than peace agreements and rebuilding efforts. It requires institutions that uphold…