Human Rights

This board, for content moderation, may be part of the answer to problems of online speech and censorship. But U.N. Special Rapporteur David Kaye explains that it is only one part.

It's not a "Supreme Court," as Mark Zuckerberg suggested, but it might be the most interesting development in social media self-regulation in a decade.

As society continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, most news has been gloomy. But there have been positive developments, and among them is a rare story of accountability…

The Trump administration's focus on the regime’s corruption, manipulation of the election process, and narco-terrorism omits other egregious violations.

Management must support high-risk providers, encourage accommodation requests, and help reduce the guilt and shame that discourages disclosure.

There is a narrow window to truly examine how the U.S. government can advance, rather than undermine, equal rights for all.

The coronavirus crisis should not function as a cover for repressive action under the guise of protecting health, especially in already vulnerable populations.

Given the Trump administration’s foreign policy proclivities, it’s likely that Congress will have to do much of the heavy lifting.

President Donald Trump is already talking about a “war” against COVID-19, and with all wars come serious human rights risks. If the pandemic poses a national security threat,…

Experts have already warned of indications that some “coronavirus-themed cyberattack campaigns” may have been carried out by States. At this stage, however, no such allegation…

While it seems clear that international human rights norms apply to corporations just as they apply to natural persons. But it is up to each nation to decide whether and how to…

UN agencies mobilize to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, warn of special risks to vulnerable populations and more this week at the UN.