Human Rights
Just Security’s expert authors offer in-depth analysis on critical human rights challenges, including those related to armed conflict, emerging technologies, abuses by authoritarian governments, repression of human rights advocates and independent media, human rights litigation, racial justice, gender equality, and more.
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Addressing Masculinities and Gender Stereotypes to Prevent Violent Extremism and Terrorism
On the effort of states to develop a new discourse at the United Nations on gender stereotypes and masculinities as drivers of violent extremism and terrorism.
Embedding Gender in International Humanitarian Law: Is Artificial Intelligence Up to the Task?
The laws of war can sanction uses of force with gendered consequences. Encoding IHL principles into AI systems may reinforce - or correct for - these disparate impacts.
Afghans Need More Than Solidarity
Humanitarian access will be essential for Afghans after August 31. Here's how the US & international community should ensure its continuation.
To Strengthen the ICC Office of the Prosecutor, Karim Khan is On the Right Path
Justice Richard Goldstone, a former international prosecutor says the changes will make it more efficient, results-oriented, and accountable.
Nuremberg Prosecutor says Guantanamo Military Commissions Don’t Measure Up
In an upcoming filing, the last living Nuremberg prosecutor, Benjamin B. Ferencz, says there is "very limited comparison" between the Guantanamo military commissions and the Nuremberg…
US Counterterrorism Measures May Block Aid to Afghans
The US State Department, Treasury must take immediate steps to ensure that sanctions on the Taliban do not block international aid to Afghans.
The Humanitarian and Policy Challenges of U.S. Sanctions on the Taliban
Avoidable consequences of U.S. sanctions for Afghan civilians
Anti-Corruption Crusader Navalny’s Appeal from His Russian Prison Cell
His five-point plan shows he is ready to fight and optimistic that something can be done, including with Biden's Summit for Democracy.
Boycotting Beijing 2022: Accountability for the Next Olympics and Beyond
History has shown the dangers of allowing repressive regimes to gain legitimacy by hosting the Olympics. China should be held accountable.
Evidence Destruction and the Crisis In Afghanistan
Evidence of international crimes is at risk in Afghanistan - endangering witnesses, victims, and the pursuit of justice. The international community must take steps to secure it.
Take Time to Judge Taliban’s Actions, Not Words
The US and its partners must condition diplomatic recognition on the Taliban meeting human rights and counterterrorism standards.
Amid Haiti’s Deepening Crisis After Earthquake, US Must Heed Citizens on Aid and Political Change
Assistance will be ineffective unless it's directed to the right people and comes with backing for civil society to fix the broken state.