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Explore a diverse range of Global Campus publications, designed to reach and engage multiple audiences. These works are the product of collaborations, projects, and programmes across various fields. Below, you’ll find quick access to our publication categories for easy browsing.

The Global Campus is at the forefront of global collaborative research, with a special focus on practice-oriented studies. We unite academics and practitioners from around the world and support open access to publications through the Global Campus Human Rights Journal and our Open Knowledge Repository.

FEATURED PUBLICATIONS

Global Campus
Human Rights Journal

The Global Campus Human Rights Journal (GCHRJ) provides a platform for rigorous scholarly analysis and critical commentary on human rights and democratisation across local, national, regional, and global contexts.

The journal actively encourages multi- and inter-disciplinary perspectives as well as diverse methodological approaches. Additionally, GCHRJ aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration among a wide range of stakeholders, including academics, human rights activists, NGOs, and civil society organisations.

UN Global Study on
Children Deprived of Liberty

The UN Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty was led by Independent Expert Manfred Nowak in response to a UN General Assembly resolution.

The Study investigates the conditions under which children are deprived of liberty, focusing on contexts such as juvenile justice, migration, and family detention. It highlights the scale of the issue, inform policy recommendations, and promote alternatives to deprivation of liberty. The collection features toolkits as well as executive summaries in English, Spanish, French, Russian, and Arabic.

European Yearbook on Human Rights

The European Yearbook on Human Rights provides a platform for rethinking human rights by bringing together renowned scholars, practitioners, and emerging voices. It examines the evolving understanding and fulfilment of human rights in the context of a rapidly changing world.

Featuring contributions from diverse experts, the Yearbook explores significant legal advancements, policy developments, and case law within European institutions. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and legal professionals focused on advancing human rights in Europe.

Global Campus Awarded Masters’ Theses

The Global Campus Awarded Masters’ Theses are yearly recognised for their academic excellence within the Global Campus network of eight Master’s programes. These theses, selected from a pool of graduate work across the network’s partner universities, address pressing issues in human rights, democracy, and social justice. The collection showcases innovative student research and contributes to advancing knowledge and advocacy in the field of human rights.

Global Campus Policy Briefs

The Global Campus Policy Briefs are concise, research-based documents designed to inform and guide policymakers, practitioners, and the public on key human rights and democracy issues. Produced by selected alumni, these briefs synthesize complex topics, offer critical insights, and present actionable recommendations to address pressing challenges. They bridge academic research and practical policy implementation, fostering informed decision-making in the field of human rights.

Publications and resources on child rights

This collection features diverse reports and publications that document collaborative efforts to advance child rights globally. This includes strategic litigation practices, climate justice, and child protection frameworks, created in partnership with academic and advocacy groups in different regions of the world. Each publication offers insights and guidelines intended to improve human rights policies and practices, especially in relation to children’s rights.