Human Rights

Failure to act now on human rights shortfalls in an already well-funded area could expose the UN to repercussions from a record of repression.

Afghan citizens are denied justice at every level - from domestic impunity for Taliban crimes to international impunity for abuses by coalition forces. A clarion call from the…

A recent election law debacle calls for a major rethink of Western policy in Bosnia, rooted in genuine democratic principles.

The Taliban have made it much harder for Afghan women to operate in the workforce –but not impossible, yet.

Weapons' use and impact on civilians and combatants varies across genders - meaning States must undertake gender-sensitive reviews of new weapons.

"Some of the critiques of human rights have merit. … But some critiques go too far."

Without safeguards, promoting private-sector investment to slow migration risks fueling a crisis for human rights defenders.

After the reversal of Roe, activists offer lessons from Latin America on building a grassroots reproductive rights movement.

Tactical, short-sighted measures are not sufficient to prevent further worsening of conditions. A new approach is needed to meet the moment.

The US could still change course to salvage the relationship, advance mutual interests, and expand overlapping values.

The world awoke on July 25th to news that Myanmar’s military junta had executed four democracy activists following a sham judicial process, the first death sentences carried…

The Dobbs decision has broad national security implications, increasing the risk of political violence and damaging US standing in the world.