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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Strengthening Democracy With the Global Fragility Act: Getting Political Transformation Right
US planning teams are preparing for a focus on Haiti, Libya, Mozambique, Papua New Guinea, and the Littoral West Africa region.

DoD Can’t Move Forward on Civilian Casualties Without Looking Back
"Neglecting past cases would be a grave mistake that could damage the credibility of an otherwise promising process."

Opening Stages in UN Cybercrime Treaty Talks Reflect Human Rights Risks
The first session provided a valuable view into where States stand, what the convention may aim to achieve, and its political viability.

How the War in Ukraine Illustrates the Weakness of US Policy Toward Africa
Two UN votes and the energy security-sanctions squeeze exemplify the failed approach to significant players on the international stage.

The OSCE Report on War Crimes in Ukraine: Key Takeaways
Report analyzes possible violations of IHL and IHRL, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
Still at War: The Forever War Legal Paradigm in Afghanistan
The Biden administration faces tough legal choices following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Time to Walk the Talk on Human Rights Abuses in India
Advocates call for targeted sanctions in connection with for egregious human rights violations in Uttar Pradesh.

The Best Path for Accountability for the Crime of Aggression Under Ukrainian and International Law
A treaty between Ukraine and the UN General Assembly best avoids legal pitfalls under Ukrainian and international law.

Найкращий шлях до відповідальності за злочин агресії за українським та міжнародним правом
This article is also available in English here. Олександр Комаров і Уна Хетеуей В той час як Росія продовжує вести жахливу…
Is Genocide Occurring in Ukraine? An Expert Explainer on Indicators and Assessments
Russia has committed atrocities in Ukraine, but policymakers should approach the issue of genocide with caution.

Mass Graves in Ukraine Should Be Treated as Crime Scenes – and Urgently Secured
"For future war crime investigations, it is important to treat these sites as crime scenes and take steps to protect and secure them."

Масові поховання в Україні слід розглядати як місце скоєння злочину – і терміново убезпечувати
"Для майбутніх розслідувань воєнних злочинів важливо розглядати такі місця як місця скоєння злочинів…