New Editor-in-Chief for the Security and Human Rights Monitor

The Security and Human Rights Monitor (SHRM) and the Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC), under whose auspices the SHRM (then called the Helsinki Monitor) was established in 1990, are happy to announce Eva Entenmann as the new Editor-in-Chief of SHRM.

Christophe Paulussen, senior researcher at the Asser Institute and the departing Editor-in-Chief who led the journal since June 2018, is thrilled about his successor:

“Eva has been an active and valued member of the Editorial Board since 2017 and brings with her a wealth of experience in the non-profit sector, academia, and government. She has a strong academic background in law, media, and international relations, coupled with significant expertise in the fields of press freedom, human rights, and security. Over the years, Eva has coordinated research projects, led teams, and provided policy advice to international institutions, all of which would contribute to the further growth and quality of SHRM. Her professional background is complemented by her leadership experience in coordinating multi-author research projects, such as her work as co-editor of a report on foreign fighters in the EU, which informed key policy decisions.

Eva’s current role at the Limelight Foundation, where she works on strengthening free information ecosystems, further highlights her capacity for strategic thinking and fostering high-quality research and communication. She would bring this same dedication to the role of Editor-in-Chief, ensuring that SHRM continues to thrive and contribute meaningfully to discussions on security and human rights.

I am confident that Eva’s combination of hands-on leadership, academic and professional experience, and her alignment with SHRM’s mission make her an excellent Editor-in-Chief. Additionally, her presence at the helm would offer the editorial office a proactive and collaborative partner who can work seamlessly with both editorial board members and staff.”

Eva Entenmann notes:

“I’m honoured and humbled to be taking on the role of Editor-in-Chief of the SHRM. Having been a member of the editorial board since 2017, I’m excited to continue to contribute to the SHRM in this position – together with the members of our editorial board, and at a time when the Monitor’s dual focus on the OSCE and security & human rights is as important as ever.

It is with much gratitude and admiration that I take over from Christophe, who has steered the SHRM through significant developments: transitioning from Brill to a self-publishing, open-access journal, acquiring new funding, growing and diversifying the editorial board, convening several events, and of course the publication of many posts, articles and Special Issues – all amidst a rollercoaster of geopolitical and OSCE developments. I am sure I am speaking for everyone in the board expressing a huge thank you to Christophe for leading us for almost 8 years as Editor-in-Chief.”

Joeri Buhrer Tavanier, Executive Director of NHC, adds:

“It is a pleasure to see Eva step into the role of Editor-in-Chief of the SHRM. She brings not only a wealth of expertise, but also energy, vision, and a strong connection to the Journal’s mission. I am confident she will further strengthen SHRM as a key platform on security and human rights. At the same time, I would like to sincerely thank Christophe for his dedication and leadership, which have been instrumental in shaping the SHRM as it stands today.”

The Security and Human Rights Monitor

The SHRM is a multifaceted platform that provides analysis on the work of the OSCE, as well as on security and human rights challenges stemming from the OSCE region and beyond. Originally titled Helsinki Monitor, it was established in 1990 under the auspices of the Netherlands Helsinki Committee to report on developments in and related to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). In 2008, the Helsinki Monitor became Security and Human Rights, broadening its scope to include the intersection between human rights and security in general, whilst maintaining a focus on the OSCE region.