Augustine Hacques

Researcher

Augustine is completing a bilingual LLM in Human rights, Security and Development at Lille Catholic University. She wishes to pursue a career in international development and is passionate about the intersection between business responsibility, social and environmental justice. She has previously worked on social sustainability advocacy and firmly believes in the role of education and capacity-building for human rights empowerment.

Articles

Qatar Condemns “Double Standards” in International Law at ICJ Hearing...

Qatar condemns “double standards” at ICJ, urging equal accountability for Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories and universal rights protections.

Rightward Shift in EU Parliament to Slow New Climate Policies but Exi...

EU Parliament shift could slow ambitious climate goals but won’t reverse current policies. Existing laws on carbon pricing and renewables remain on track.

UK’s Proposed Welfare Cuts on Marginalized Communities

UK welfare cuts will push 250,000 into poverty, hitting disabled and low-income families hardest. Critics say reforms worsen hardship instead of aiding wo...

United Nations Moves Forward with Landmark Treaty on Older People’s R...

UN to draft global treaty for older people’s rights, marking a milestone in international law and fight against age-based discrimination.

Forced Labor in Global Supply Chains Persists in 2025 Despite Regulat...

Despite stronger laws, forced labor persists in global supply chains in 2025, exposing gaps in corporate accountability and ethical oversight.

Access to Remedy in 2025: Are Companies Fulfilling Their Human Rights...

Despite global human rights norms, most companies still fail to provide real justice for victims of corporate abuse. Remedy remains elusive in 2025.

Gender Justice in Supply Chains 2025: Progress or Just a Promise?

Despite visible progress, systemic gender inequality persists across global supply chains. 2025 demands stronger, enforceable corporate action.

Global Push for Binding Human Rights Legislation Marks Turning Point...

In 2025, momentum builds for binding human rights legislation to hold global corporations accountable and protect victims of business-related abuses.

Military Parades and Protests Collide in a Polarized American Democra...

Trump’s military parade and “No Kings” protests expose deep divides over civil liberties, state power, and the future of democracy in the United States.

Israel Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Energy Markets and Threatens Eco...

Analyzing the impact of the Israel-Iran conflict on oil prices, supply chains, and global energy costs, with insights for businesses.

Iranian Missile Strike on Israeli Hospital: Humanitarian, Security, a...

Iran’s missile strike on an Israeli hospital kills dozens, deepens humanitarian crisis, and sparks global outrage over civilian targeting in war.

Will Foreign Investment Undermine Peace Hopes in Eastern Congo

Congo and Rwanda sign US-brokered peace deal to end decades of conflict but experts warn peace may give way to unchecked resource exploitation instead.