Human Rights
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In Afghanistan, Lest We Forget
As the UN Security Council hosts an emergency meeting, world leaders must understand what the abandonment of the Afghan people involves.

Cybercrime is Dangerous, But a New UN Treaty Could Be Worse for Rights
First proposed by Russia, this dangerous proposal has gained enough support at the United Nations for negotiations to begin early next year.

A Fresh Approach: Local Thinking Should Shape the G7’s New Plan to Compete With China
For the "Build Back Better World" initiative to work, the G7 must shed its paternalistic past and cooperate with partner countries.

Climate Change is a Human Rights Issue – Particularly in US-China Relations
Recognizing the interplay between human rights and climate policy is necessary for either policy area to be coherent, particularly between the US and China.

`In Today’s Belarus, Living Outside of Politics is No Longer an Option’
The US and the EU must act swiftly, before more people are hurt or killed and before more damage is done to the credibility of democracy.

The Top US Diplomat on Arms Control Commits to `Values-Based Security Partnerships’ — Here’s How to Do That
For too long, America’s security cooperation has prioritized short-term, tactical goals over longer-term diplomatic and human rights aims.

Facebook’s New Dangerous Individuals and Organizations Policy Brings More Questions Than Answers
The company has responded to criticism with clarifications and revisions, but the rules require a fundamental rethink.

Can Belarus Be Free? Yes, But the West Will Need to Show More Resolve – and Less Fear of Putin
Lukashenka is escalating his repression, defying the West, even as democratically elected leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visit Washington.

Turning Cuba’s Internet Back On: International Legal Options
Top cyber law expert writes that the United States government can restore Internet and social media service to Cuban people under international law.

For Health Security and Equity, Time to End the Global Gag Rule Once and For All
Biden rescinded the policy by executive order, in the latest reversal over successive administrations. Congress should end it permanently.

Extraterritorial Counterterrorism: Policymaking v. Law
The Biden administration's counterterrorism policy review is a crucial moment to evaluate the role of law versus policy and an opportunity to narrow the scope of the “ongoing…

OAS Panel Catalogues Colombia’s Rights Abuses, as President Duque Doubles Down
The report and his defiance underline the need for an effective US policy rooted in defending human rights, democracy, and the peace accords.