Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it is woven into the fabric of daily life. From chatbots and predictive algorithms to facial recognition and credit scoring, AI systems influence decisions that affect access to jobs, services, housing, and information. But with this growing power comes a growing responsibility: how do we ensure that AI systems respect human rights? The challenge is not just technical—it’s...
An INTERPOL Red Notice can turn someone’s life upside down. Though it is not an international arrest warrant, its effects often mirror one—causing arrests at airports, visa denials, banking restrictions, and reputational harm. While INTERPOL is designed to facilitate international police cooperation, the system has been repeatedly abused by authoritarian regimes, corrupt governments, and litigants with political motives. If you have reason...
With the development of digital technologies, social media has become an integral part of the daily lives of millions of people around the world. In the Czech Republic, as in other countries, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok have become a familiar source of information, communication, and entertainment. However, alongside convenience and instant access to events, a question arises: how does social media influence our perception of...
With the development of the internet and social media, the forms of communication have changed forever. Today, information spreads instantly, and any opinion can be heard by millions of people. However, along with this came new threats — deliberate incitement of racial hatred, manipulation of public consciousness, and information campaigns leading to societal division. One of the most powerful tools for these purposes has become fake...
Introduction International standards define clear rights for migrants and refugees. These standards are established by global agreements, but their implementation varies significantly by country. Key International Agreements The 1951 Refugee Convention sets foundational rights for refugees, guaranteeing them the right to seek asylum. Nations adopting this convention must protect refugees from persecution. Refugees have the right to freedom from...
Education Shapes Awareness Educational institutions introduce students to fundamental human rights. Schools teach specific international rights agreements. Teachers explain the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Students study historical rights movements in detail. Lessons outline consequences of human rights abuses. Educational programs focus on children's rights extensively. Young people learn the importance of freedom of speech through...
Introduction Climate change significantly impacts the realization of socio-economic rights globally. Environmental changes directly threaten fundamental rights such as health, food, water, and shelter. International standards define these rights clearly, yet climate change poses serious implementation challenges. Right to Adequate Food The right to adequate food faces significant threats from climate change. Droughts reduce crop yields...
The Universal Human Rights Index (UHRI) is an invaluable tool for accessing detailed human rights recommendations and observations by the United Nations' human rights mechanisms. This extensive database offers insights into the human rights performance of countries, aiding various stakeholders in implementing necessary recommendations.By centralizing recommendations and observations from various United Nations bodies—like the Human Rights...
In recent years, thе cоncept оf envirоnmental justice has gainеd signifiсant аttеntiоn оn thе globаl stаge. It embоdies thе ideа thаt all individuals, regаrdless оf thеir rаce, ethnicity, or socioecоnomic stаtus, havе thе right tо a cleаn аnd heаlthy envirоnment. Envirоnmental justice is a vital compоnent оf thе broader human rights framework, emphasizing thе intercоnnectedness оf sociаl, envirоnmental,...
