Why the human rights movement needs to be reinvented - Gerald Knaus
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Today the human rights movement is on the defensive across Europe and the US. Looking at three fundamental human rights issues — refugee rights, torture, and political prisoners — Gerald Knaus examines the failure of many current strategies to protect rights, policy options for activists to mobilize democratic majorities in their defense, and make an impact.
In what ways can individuals and organizations contribute to maintaining and strengthening the protection of human rights in Europe?
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