Human Rights

A report from Ben Saul, the new UN expert on counterterrorism and Human Rights, outlines his priorities for the coming years.

Case studies reveal that Islamist rebel groups may be willing to comply with certain international humanitarian norms if linked to Sharia law.

The Inter-American Court's guidance could become an invaluable tool for shaping a principled and pragmatic international response to the pressing human rights challenge of climate-related…

The international community needs unity to press the group on its draconian repression of women and on rising terrorism risks such as ISIS-K.

Winning the most votes ever and controlling Congress and most state legislatures, the first woman to hold the office will have the power.

While legislating is traditionally seen as a role of the State, armed groups impose “rebel law” over ~64 million people in contested regions.

Petra Molnar’s book "The Walls Have Eyes" is a sweeping portrait of how new technology is transforming borders around the world.

More than 56,000 people, including 30,000 children, are being held with US support and many face systematic torture and grossly inhumane conditions.

Track how States for the first time addressed proposals to better integrate gender justice and the needs of victims and survivors.

Former State Department official discusses implications of potential political backlash against International Criminal Court for issuing arrest warrants in Israel - Hamas war.…

Human rights activists see Orban escalating repression of independent organizations and media, and they call on the US Congress to help.

Practical steps, based on the Mendez Principles, promote ethical, more effective practices to end torture and reduce crime and violence.