Human Rights, Values, and Culture.
Dismantling the Rules That Protect Human Life in the Middle East Conflict
HRW calls on world leaders to invoke their obligations under Common Article 1 of the 1949 Geneva Conventions to actively pressure all parties to respect…
Hostages to Conflict: UN Staff in Detention
The sharpest concentration is in Yemen, where 73 UN staff remain in the custody of de facto Houthi authorities, some for as long as five…
The Middle East and the Laws of War
Human Rights Watch called on all states, including allies of the warring parties, to invoke their obligations under Common Article 1 of the Geneva Conventions…
Europe’s Economic Security, and Why Human Rights Must Be Front‑Loaded
Strengthening due diligence laws, enforcing forced labour bans, protecting diaspora communities from transnational repression, and embedding labour standards in trade policies would align Europe’s economic…
U.S. Immigration Policies Harm Pregnant Migrants
ICE’s official policy states that pregnant, postpartum, or nursing women are generally not to be detained for administrative immigration violations unless legally required or under…
Impunity in Uniform/Israel’s Decision to Drop Charges Against Soldiers at Sde Teiman Is a Disgrace
The decision came at a moment of rising regional tensions and intense international scrutiny of Israel’s conduct in Gaza. That it was welcomed publicly by…
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…
