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Artivist-in-Residence, Katja Phutaraksa Neef, shares five key insights from her experiences as a human rights advocate working with ICAAD and the Banaban Human Rights Defenders Network. She shares: "It took a while to realise that there are many different leadership qualities that are useful in different contexts, and there is not just one way to be a good advocate. As a leader, you do not have to be the loudest in the room but can create a space for others and pass the mic to voices that need to be heard..." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gzyQtnec

“Do you respect your fellow men?”: Former CJI Dipak Misra on fraternity & inclusiveness; hails Dr. Ambedkar’s views . . Follow Lawstreet Journal for more legal updates #Fraternity #Inclusiveness #DipakMisra #AmbedkarViews #Respect #Equality #Justice #LegalLeadership #Constitution #HumanRights #SocialJustice #LegalScholar #Judiciary #UnityInDiversity #Harmony #India #LawstreetJ . . Click to read full article 👇 https://rb.gy/cy63es

Pleased to announce the publication our second book: Women and Constitutions in Muslim Contexts edited by Vrinda Narain and Mona Tajali. The book is a part of our Transformative Power of Law in Guiding Reform series. #women #Islamiclaw #islamicstudies #muslimcountries #constitutionallaw

Arghya Sengupta's latest book, "The Colonial Constitution" (2023), offers a comprehensive legal and historical analysis of the Indian Constitution. In it, he contends that despite the professed liberal ideals of the Constitution, it fundamentally remains a colonial document. He asserts that a significant portion— at least one-third—of its provisions, particularly those concerning the institutional framework of the state, are directly derived from the Government of India Act, 1935. While reviewing the book, I examined the recent experiences of queer litigants in Indian constitutional courts and found that Sengupta's thesis holds true: despite its professed liberal aspirations, the Constitution remains deeply entrenched in colonial legacies. #TheColonialConstitution #IndianConstitution #ArghyaSengupta #LegalAnalysis #HistoricalPerspective #ColonialLegacies #QueerLitigants #ConstitutionalCourts #LiberalIdeals #GovernmentOfIndiaAct1935 #LegalScholarship #SocialJustice #Inclusivity #Decolonization

Exploring the Intersection of Human Rights & Nationalism In today's tumultuous world, the delicate balance between human rights and nationalism stands as a critical point of discussion. As our global community grapples with complex socio-political dynamics, the interplay between these two forces shapes the landscape of societies worldwide. Join us on a journey of reflection and analysis as we delve into the intricate relationship between human rights principles and nationalist ideologies. From the corridors of power to grassroots movements, we uncover the nuances that define this intersection and its profound implications for individuals and communities alike. What happens when national identity clashes with universal rights? How do notions of sovereignty influence the protection of human dignity? Join the conversation as we navigate through diverse perspectives and explore the challenges and opportunities inherent in reconciling these often conflicting ideals. Dive deep into the heart of the discourse with us as we shed light on this compelling topic. Together, let's embark on a quest for understanding and solidarity in an ever-evolving world. Read the full article here - https://lnkd.in/g4X5GBcx share your thoughts! #humanrights #nationalism #globaldialogue

#politics #society #sustainability #nobelprizesummit Gender apartheid in conservative Islamic countries and female genital mutilation in some parts of Africa, and the not so different manipulative gender apartheid in the West and its contagion elsewhere in the world where social liberalism in the name of “inclusion of women” has created an abusive culture of sexual exploitation #metoo as the norm, which women are enthusiastically co-opting without complaining anymore under the delusion that it is sexual liberation and not exploitation to only demean themselves for economic gain is the pathology of the world we live in today. The feminists of Gloria Steinem’s and Hillary Clinton’s generation had called marriage and sexual fidelity a form of prostitution in their social activism for financial independence and sexual liberation for women because all generations of men before, since time immemorial, everywhere around the world, in all cultures, were deviant. So, rather than engage in activism to rein in the men to behave, they pushed to become men, in the process corrupting themselves pursuing wealth and power as the great gender equalizers under the delusion that corruption of character and lack of restraint is liberation. It is not. In the West and increasingly around the world today, as a consequence, the pendulum immodestly and immoderately has swung too far, out of kilter, with all genders. There need not be laws against prostitution anymore, for the culture itself, as a norm, transacts economic gain for sexual dalliance and promiscuity, whether it be escort services, sugar daddys, hookups, speed dating, f*** buddies, infidelity websites, and rampant pornography as free speech, de facto legalizing it by attaining a critical mass of adherents through behavioral change for the worse in a decadent society. The culture needs psychological insight to be fixed to get from the right to the center in Islamic societies and from the left to the center everywhere else, for modesty, moderation, restraint, and responsibility to become the global social norm if we are to become civilized as a species with gender equality. Until then, men are still in charge and feminism has failed both women and societies.

ECPS Commentary Revealing the Intricacies of Gendered Islamophobia and Populism through the Lens of Transnational Feminist Endeavors By Hafza Girdap As transnational feminist scholars and activists, it becomes imperative to intervene in feminist epistemologies by carefully discerning the nuances among the concepts of anti-Islam, anti-Muslim, and Islamophobia. An essential focus lies in understanding the ongoing transformation of the new transnational anti-Islamic movement from ethnic-based nationalism and oppressive authoritarianism towards a liberal standpoint that advocates equality, justice, and democratic values. This involves active participation in knowledge production through the experiences and agency of the complex subjects central to debates: Muslim immigrant women. https://lnkd.in/d487Ezpc

I'm pleased to announce that a 36-page manuscript I co-authored with Dr. Thomas Ittner will be published in Volume 25, Issue 1 of the Asia-Pacific Journal on Human Rights and the Law. Thank you to Professor Simon N.M. Young and the anonymous reviewers for providing valuable feedback on our manuscript, which builds upon the illuminating prior academic work of, amongst other eminent academics, Professor Chen Albert, Professor Johannes Chan, Professor Marco Wan, Professor Kelley Loper, and Professor Rehan Abeyratne, and international jurisprudence from courts in Nepal, Taiwan, the USA, Latin America, and Europe. In "Beyond Privacy: The Need for a Broader Understanding of Marriage in the Jurisprudence of the ECtHR and the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal", we scrutinize the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights and the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal concerning same-sex marriage and the legal acknowledgment of same-sex relationships, specifically focusing on the recent verdicts in Fedotova & Ors v. Russia, and Sham Tsz Kit (岑子杰) v. Secretary for Justice. We critically analyze the courts’ interpretation of marriage, privacy, and equality, concluding that whilst both courts took one step forward by recognizing same-sex partnerships, both courts also took two steps back by foreclosing any future attempts to litigate for universal marriage rights via the application of the equality principle. #samesexmarriage #lgbtqrights #jurisprudence #equality #privacy

Ladies, Gentlemen and Various, I need your help. The fabby team at Equality Australia have been playing a pivotal role in anti-discrimination advocacy over many years. As a former discrimination lawyer, I’ve been watching their work with interest for some time, particularly in relation to the exceptions in the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 which allow religious schools to discriminate against women in employment.   Right now, s. 38 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (SDA) allows religious schools to discriminate against employees, contractors and students on the ground of sex, marriage status or pregnancy ‘in order to avoid injury to the religious susceptibilities of adherents of that religion’. There is a separate exception in the SDA (s. 30) for discrimination due to a genuine occupational requirement (such as teaching religious studies), so the exception in s. 38 is really about policing personal choices and identities on the basis of gender. In March, the Australian Law Reform Commission handed down its report into discrimination in religious schools - https://bit.ly/4a6NZjr. The report recommends the complete removal of s. 38. Unfortunately, it looks like discussion of this issue is going to slip off the Federal agenda unless we push. It woud be great if people could drop a note to the PM, asking him to implement the ALRC recommendation on section 38. You can do this through the communication form on the PM's website (https://lnkd.in/eqSqm25d) or ping him on instagram (albomp), facebook (AlboMP) or X (@AlboMP). Equality Australia National Foundation for Australian Women (NFAW) National Council Of Women Australia (NCWA) ACOSS Australian Council of Social Service

Today we celebrate Juneteenth, a day of freedom and reflection. 🌟 Let's honor the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and continue to strive for equality & justice for all. 🕊️✊ #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #EmancipationCelebration #EqualityForAll #FreedomAndReflection #EndSlavery #LiberationDay #JusticeForAll #EmancipationDay #Juneteenth2021