Human Rights

Trump's divisive use of race and the lack of pushback from establishment Republicans are manifestations of a larger enduring trend in America.

The UN Special Rapporteur concludes that the Taliban’s policies of removing women and girls from public life can best be described as “gender apartheid”—a term that multiple…

AI risks compounding environmental harms to our planet long before it can live up to its much-hyped potential.

As social media platforms become inundated with AI-generated disinformation, digital authenticity and amplification should not be for sale. 

A checklist to clarify and expand exemptions when needed could lead to a broad agreement on how to use these measures for peace and security.

A special rapporteur's unusual visit and her finding that sanctions have harmed the country ignores legions of evidence and analysis.

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.