As part of its ongoing commitment to critical engagement and thought leadership, the DInstitute will publish a weekly analysis of a current issue falling within the strategic focus areas of our Think Tank and our affiliated NGO, Human Rights Global House (HRGH). Through this initiative, we aim to provide informed perspectives and deepen the global conversation around emerging social, economic, and human rights challenges.
At HRGH and the DInstitute, we recognize several foundational pillars as essential to advancing and safeguarding human rights globally. Chief among them is the effective utilization of multilateral mechanisms and adherence to international law. Equally important is the adoption of a comprehensive understanding of what it means to achieve human rights—an understanding that extends beyond legal frameworks to encompass economic, social, political, cultural, and environmental dimensions. This multidimensional approach is aligned with the principles and frameworks established by the United Nations, as well as those advanced by other key multilateral institutions such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the European Union, the Organization of American States (OAS), and the Council of Europe
The Atomic Bombings of Japan and the Origins of Nuclear Regulation: From Devastation to Safeguards
The only two atomic bombings in history struck Japan on August 6 and 9, 1945, Hiroshima, a city of more than 300,000 inhabitants, was almost
Welcoming Historic Ruling by the International Court of Justice on States’ Duty to Prevent Climate Change
July 24, 2025 will undoubtedly be remembered in history books, much like December 12, 2015 — the date on which the Paris Agreement was adopted
Challenges and Crises in Human Rights: Analysis of the 2025 Annual Report from Human Rights Watch
The 2025 Annual Report from Human Rights Watch (HRW) offers a rather grim outlook on the global human rights situation. It addresses the systematic violations
What Is It That Some Still Don’t Understand? Bringing Migration Back to the Debate
In a time of growing polarization and increasingly extreme rhetoric, it is urgent to recall some basic truths about how our democracies function—and the role
The D Institute’s Director’s take on the fourth International Conference on Financing for Development
The recent conclusion of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (Seville, Spain, 30 June–3 July 2025) marks a significant moment in the human