Paul Attenborough

General Secretay - ImpACT

Paul has a background as an economic advisor having conducted many feasibility and economic appraisals for Government and commercial projects in the Middle East and elsewhere. This followed an earlier career in Public Relations and Marketing. He hold a degree in Physiology and Psychology from Oxford and an MBA from Cranfield, and is currently taking respite from a PhD at the School of Government and International Affairs at Durham; he is deeply interested in the Political Economy of Development and the Middle East in particular; human rights are an essential element of this having recently completed a pricing policy analysis of bread pricing for the Government of Lebanon.

Articles

ESG and Ethical Investing

ESG and Ethical Investing

Violence Against Indigenous Land Defenders Exposes Global Human Right...

Despite ethical pledges, global businesses fuel violence against Indigenous land defenders, revealing systemic failures in rights and environmental protec...

Protecting Human Rights Defenders in 2025: A Global Accountability Cr...

Human rights defenders face escalating threats in 2025. States must act decisively to ensure protection and uphold global justice and accountability.

Urgent Need to Reconvene the Indian Labour Conference: Policy Deadloc...

Central Trade Unions call for convening the Indian Labour Conference amid rejection of draft labour policy. Primary Keyword: Indian Labour Conference

European Court Challenges Polish Government's Rights Record

The European court's cancellation of Poland's arrest warrant highlights ongoing concerns over government rights violations and judicial independence.

Haryana Rights Panel Exposes Lethal Apathy Behind Hansi Septic Tank D...

Hansi septic tank deaths: Haryana Human Rights panel slams probe delays, exposing policy failures in manual scavenging crisis.

Beyond Band-Aids: Building Sustainable State Digital Inclusion Progra...

NASCIO survey shows digital accessibility rise in state policy amid 2026 deadline, urging sustainable programs over band-aids for human rights inclusion.

From flags to funding gaps Scotland’s Gaza policy collides with defen...

Scottish Enterprise Gaza funding backlash exposes human rights gaps in Scotland's defence state policy.

Human Rights Freefall: 700-Plus Cases Haunt Ruto's Three-Year Rule

Ruto human rights violations in Kenya: 700+ killings, abductions as state policy haunt regime amid protests and defiance.

Brazil's Franco Trial Exposes Militia Corruption in Rio Justice Syste...

Franco Trial exposes militia corruption in Rio, testing Brazil's state policy on human rights amid impunity, delays, and activist killings.

Queensland Expands Adult Prosecution for Youth Crimes to Boost Safety

Queensland adult prosecution youth crimes policy expands to 45 offences, prioritizing victims and safety as crime stats drop.

Amnesty’s CSW70 Intervention Reframes Women’s Rights as a Global Secu...

Amnesty’s CSW70 intervention reframes women’s rights as a global security imperative amid authoritarian backlashes.