What Human Rights Law Can Learn from the Creative Process of Artists In the quest for stronger human rights protections, lawyers and scholars often work within structured, rule-bound systems. This structure is essential for consistency and fairness — but it can also create blind spots. Interestingly, the processes that artists use to create their work …
Understanding and Doing Equality: Building Synergies between Arts and Human Rights An International Workshop Organized by Ekaterina Yahyaoui and Honor Tuohy On May 29, 2025, the Centre for Advanced Study in Sofia, Bulgaria, will host a groundbreaking international workshop titled “Understanding and Doing Equality: Building Synergies between Arts and Human Rights.” Organized by renowned scholars …
The Paradox of Human Rights and Freedom: Defending Liberty Through Rules Human rights and freedom are often spoken of as the twin pillars of democratic societies, essential for human dignity and flourishing. At first glance, human rights appear to exist precisely to guarantee our freedoms — freedom of speech, freedom of movement, freedom of religion, …