Human Rights

In 57 countries, judicial systems will handle those suspected of crimes, but thousands of other individuals must be reintegrated into society.

"We have asked the ECOWAS Court to order that Liberia fulfill its obligations in support of ongoing accountability efforts -- which, advocates agree, should include the establishment…

Any hope of holding perpetrators accountable for serious crimes in the Tigray conflict lies in the AU, a responsibility it should not shirk.

If States are to fully deliver on their obligations under the Geneva Conventions, they must recognize all forms of gender-based violence.

The success of the political endorsement to protect civilians warrants celebration, but it also marks the beginning of a new phase of work.

Law ministers from the 56 member countries decide this week whether to support strong protections -- and enforcement to carry them out.

The United States has an opportunity to put human rights at the center of its foreign policy on Africa.

Support for leaders who remain in power only via repression and cooptation is a recipe for instability, not strategic success.

Any accession deal must ensure the potential newest members don’t flout the rule of law that helps underpin the strength of the alliance.

"By defining domicide as a crime in its own standing, the international community would close protection gaps and move ever closer to ensuring that serious violations of economic,…

Hype and untested promises have accelerated deployment of artificial intelligence, biometrics, and more, in the dubious name of security.

It is hosting a special meeting of the UN Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee, which it chairs, even amid internal repression.