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Autonomous Integration and Reproductive Rights in the European Union
Author: Calvin Mouw, PhD February 17, 2026 Within the European Union (EU), few policy areas generate as much division as reproductive rights. Alongside migration policy, as well as foreign and security affairs, questions of abortion access and contraceptive protections expose deep rifts among EU Member States. Countries such as Sweden, France, the Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, and Norway have each established robust frameworks that guarantee reproductive rights and abortio
Human Rights Research Center
3 days ago


The Chiquita Brands International: A History of Corporate Abuse and Human Rights Violations
Author: Danielle Castano, MA February 11, 2026 Workers pack green bananas at the Santa Cruz plantation in Ciudad Hidalgo, Chiapas, Mexico. Bananas from the plantation are shipped to clients including Chiquita, the leading US banana distributor. [Image credit: John Moore/Getty Images] Chiquita Brand International (CBI), originally founded as the United Fruit Company (UFC) in 1899 and renamed in 1984, is a globally recognized produce supplier best known for banana distribution.
Human Rights Research Center
Feb 11


Age Assurance and the Erosion of Online Anonymity in the United States
Author: Elijah Appelson February 10, 2026 Summary For decades, the internet has largely relied on a model of self-reported age — the familiar “check here if you are 18” box. [1] While criticized for its ineffectiveness, this system preserved a baseline level of anonymity, allowing users to access online information without disclosing personally identifiable information (PII). Today, this paradigm is being replaced by an expanding digital identity regime. [2] In the name of c
Human Rights Research Center
Feb 10


Protecting Candidates’ Rights: The Role and Limits of DPIAs in AI Recruitment Tools
Author: Antonia Vasileiadou February 5, 2026 [Image source: Wallpapersden, ‘Cybersecurity Core Wallpaper’ (Wallpapersden, Published 16 April 2024. https://wallpapersden.com/cybersecurity-core-wallpaper/ accessed 9 January 2026.] I. Beyond Compliance: Protecting Human Rights in High-Risk AI with DPIAs Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) are a key tool under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for identifying and mitigating risks to human rights,
Human Rights Research Center
Feb 5
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