The LBI-GMR is pleased to announce the release of its new brochure, which provides an insight into our work, our daily research and our institute!
Enjoy reading the brochure!
Dear Reader,
Even in times of supposedly unlimited access to knowledge in the virtual world, we as researchers continue to believe in the printed word – not least as a medium that is uniquely suited to and appropriate for science. Print products offer special access to
information thanks to their feel, their design and their unique reception possibilities.
That is why, in addition to the wide range of material we provide online, we have published this information brochure on the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Fundamental and Human Rights (LBIGMR) in print. It is intended to introduce our institute
to readers and spark interest in our work. It provides numerous facts and key data about our scientific work. At the same time, it aims to show how exciting human rights research can be, and to whet your appetite for more through a variety of journalistic portraits of projects, publications, and people.
Michael Lysander Fremuth, Scientific Director; Patricia Mussi-Mailer, Administrative Director
Projects 2024: applied for 28 and 20 ongoing
Publications 2024: 30 (of which 9 Peer-reviewed)
Events 2024: 79 (total participants 3459)
Social Media (May 2025): 3600 LinkedIn Followers
Website (May 2024 – May 2025): on average 1270 visitors per month
Name: Joey
Age: 2
Favourite snack: Duck and cheese, preferably together
Favourite outing: Donauinsel in Vienna
Best playmates: Staff at the institute
Best place to sleep: The sofa
Our tips for your next city trip to the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek. A city trip to Bishkek, the lively capital of Kyrgyzstan, promises a mix of culture, cuisine and nature. Nestled against the breathtaking backdrop of the Tien Shan Mountains, Bishkek offers both urban charm and access to impressive landscapes.
Great sights in the city include Ala-Too Square, the State History Museum, and the Osh Bazaar.
2nd floor:
“You can gather for lunch in the kitchen.“
“On the management floor, you have direct access to our institute’s directors.“
4th floor:
“The view is better.”
“We meet for lunch – especially on Wednesdays when everyone is in the office.”
Konstantina Stavrou, what has been on your mind lately?
I have been thinking a lot lately about the fragility of the human rights architecture. Although significant progress
has been made over the past few decades in establishing international norms and frameworks, recent developments
have highlighted how easily these structures can be undermined. The erosion of human rights protections is evident
in various parts of the world that face political repression, authoritarianism, and conflict, which raises questions about the future of human rights institutions.
Our children’s rights expert Helmut Sax is convinced of that. Due to be published in mid 2026, the ‘Practical Handbook on Children’s Rights’, co-authored by Helmut, will outline the legal consequences of such a change in Austria.
