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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Gen Z Survey: Committed to Human Rights, Worried about Democracy
What does Gen Z associate with the topic of human rights? Are they satisfied with the state of democracy? The transatlantic survey conducted by the Human Rights Hub of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation in Geneva on the occasion of Human Rights Day provides answers.
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Not a walk in the park at Sugarloaf Mountain: G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro
The G20 summit in Rio will be challenging for Brazil's presidency. The heads of state and government of the 20 largest economies are meeting under difficult conditions.
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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.
