Human Rights, Values, and Culture.
Russia’s Digital Iron Curtain, A Crackdown on Free Expression
The collaboration and solidarity of global partners are essential in upholding fundamental human rights principles in the face of growing threats to online freedom and…
Cyberbullying in an Age of AI
These technological advancements facilitate swift and devastating forms of harassment, including the creation of targeted deepfake content that can lead to public humiliation and emotional…
Children Caught in the Crossfire of Technological Exploitation
The report highlights a trend of reinforced international collaboration and victim-centered strategies, yet it underscores the pressing obstacles that accompany advancements in digital technology. These…
Ensure Women’s Inclusion in All Aspects of Foreign Policy
“International Women’s Day presents a significant opportunity for the Australian government to reflect on gender equality, both domestically and internationally,” remarked Daniela Gavshon, the Australia…
CSW70 and International Women’s Day
António Guterres used the podium to quantify a stubborn inequality: women retain, on average, only 64 per cent of the legal rights that men enjoy…
The Global Crackdown on Women’s Rights
As authoritarianism spreads, the connection between women’s rights and democracy becomes increasingly clear. Protecting women’s autonomy is not only a matter of justice but a…
A Beacon of Hope for Afghan Women
Women journalists face severe restrictions, including a ban on interviewing men and the constant threat of retaliation. Anan notes, “To continue broadcasting, we decided not…
Rights of Women Under Human Rights
Amnesty’s Razaw Salihy urged Iraqi authorities to ensure “prompt, effective, thorough, independent and impartial” investigations that bring perpetrators to justice through fair trials that preclude…
Justice Undone, Women Left Behind
There are precedents for progress. UN Women highlights family law reforms since the 1970s that opened economic opportunities for more than 600 million women, demonstrating…
Laws of War, Human Rights Watch Demands Scrutiny of All Strikes
HRW emphasised protection of civilians, scrutiny of weapon use such as cluster munitions and landmines, and immediate steps to release arbitrarily detained protesters in Iran…
The Gaza Children’s Charter, Small Hands, Stark Demands for Safety and Play
Humanitarian operators continue emergency relief, with hot meals, digital cash transfers, and stepped‑up water trucking after leaks caused a shutdown of a key line two…
Whistleblowers Under Attack, South Africa’s Promises Must Become Protection
President Ramaphosa renewed a pledge to table a Whistleblower Protection Bill in parliament, but interim protections remain inadequate and attacks continue.
