Dr. Michaela Lissowsky
Short vita
Dr. Michaela Lissowsky is the Head of FNF’s Human Rights Hub in Geneva. Prior she was Head of the Global Themes Division and is therefore very familiar with the work of the Hubs and the International Department. Michaela Lissowsky was a researcher at the International Criminal Court's Trust Fund for Victims. Her Ph.D. Thesis dealt with the human right to reparation after international crimes. As Founding Director, she contributed to the establishment of the International Nuremberg Principles Academy and developed the Nuremberg Moot Court, a legal competition for international law students.
Contributions
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Nicaragua vs. Germany: a political red herring
The hearing in Nicaragua's lawsuit against Germany begins today at the International Court of Justice. The accusation: Germany is aiding and abetting genocide by supporting Israel. However, the timing and background to this step raise questions. A look behind the scenes reveals a bleak picture of the human rights situation in Nicaragua and the questionable motives behind this legal move.
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South Africa vs. Israel
The International Court of Justice has issued an order in the proceedings between South Africa and Israel. The case is about the application of the Genocide Convention in the Gaza Strip. Although Israel does not have to stop its military operation, the ICJ demands provisional measures to prevent civilian casualties. The decision touches on sensitive issues of genocidal intent while ignoring aspects of international law. The proceedings, initiated by South Africa, also reflect domestic political motivations and warrant global attention.
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International Conference: Journalists Defending Human Rights
Attacked, persecuted and imprisoned. Journalists who report on human rights violations are targeted simply for doing their job. To mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 25th anniversary of the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation and Reporters Without Borders Germany are jointly organising the international conference "Journalists Defending Human Rights" today. Listen to prominent human rights journalists, such as Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa, as well as journalists from other countries.
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Nobel Peace Prize for Iranian Women’s Rights Activist
The prize goes to Narges Mohammadi, a women's rights activist who belongs to the circle around former Nobel Prize winner Shirin Ebadin. However, it should be seen as representative of the numerous women's rights activists in Iran.
