August 7, 2026 Categorical blindspots: how the "Arab" shorthand obscures regional nuance True diversity and inclusion require moving away from totalizing ethnolinguistic terms. By Ali Al Bayaa
August 4, 2026 The Devil wears handcuffs: how Russia invents “international extremist movements” Russia’s prosecution of Satanism shows how authoritarian regimes abuse anti-extremism legislation to suppress diversity and self-expression. By Ilia Savelev
July 30, 2026 The right to the city: access and mobility 32 years after apartheid In South Africa, apartheid-era divisions still shape young people’s mobility and access to the city. By Susan Forde
July 24, 2026 A new step to protect haors and wetlands in Bangladesh A recently introduced law strengthens the enforcement of environmental protections in Bangladesh. By Maria Afroze
July 23, 2026 The right to care: why international law still fails to guarantee equal parenting Existing labor protections reinforce gender inequality by assigning the primary responsibility for caregiving to mothers. By Ramona Vijeyarasa
July 17, 2026 Beyond donor dependency: state accountability in funding women's rights States must invest in sexual and reproductive health access for marginalized women worldwide. By Chloe Watts
July 16, 2026 Can the “human rights economy” rebalance power in our politics? Shifting focus from disparity of wealth to disparity of power could help redress economic inequality. By Maia Borchardt
July 10, 2026 The economics of pro bono legal representation In Africa, pro bono legal work struggles to fill a crucial gap between limited legal aid systems and demand for representation. By Zainab Onuh-Yahaya
July 5, 2026 Anti-gender politics and threats to democracy at the UN Conservative governments and organizations are using the language of human rights as a smokescreen for regressive ideology. By Natascia Boeri & Liz Mount & Tamanika Ferguson & Manisha Desai Français
July 3, 2026 How to resource human rights NGOs in a new era Social justice organizations need alternative, independent, and flexible sources of funding to build sustainable futures for the human rights field. By Louis Bickford & Nicolette Naylor & Merrill Sovner
June 29, 2026 How repression erodes collective agency Convincing the public that collective action is ineffective is one of authoritarianism's pernicious threats. By Esset Samatova
June 25, 2026 Rethinking rights impact: toward “all rights for all people” The human rights movement needs to keep long-term goals in focus, especially in moments of crisis. By Dan James & Mona Younis
June 23, 2026 Botswana: a lone executioner in Southern Africa Botswana’s new leadership faces a moral test: abolishing the death penalty. By Wiriranai Brilliant Masara & Alvin Ntibinyane
June 20, 2026 What’s in a tree: supply chain reform protects forests and human rights Accountability and tracing mechanisms used in the cacao industry can provide a model for sustainable practices in other industries. By Whitney Paige Richardson
June 18, 2026 Stateless by design: how systemic exclusion sustains the Rohingya human rights crisis Humanitarian aid is essential following systemic violence and displacement, but it cannot build durable solutions on its own. By Maung Solaiman Shah
June 12, 2026 Exile is not a place. It is a condition you carry. Displacement is often measured geographically, but for many in diaspora communities, exile persists psychologically long after borders are crossed. By Bahareh Sahebi
June 7, 2026 A right called democracy The Inter-American Court of Human Rights must recognize democracy as an autonomous right before democratic erosion becomes irreparable. By Javier El-Hage & Sergei Korotkov & Mariana Atala & Ezequiel Podjarny
May 31, 2026 The violence CEDAW cannot see: Malaysia’s obstetric accountability gap Mistreatment of women in delivery rooms often remains invisible to both domestic and international human rights law. By Miyo Tanaka
May 28, 2026 Disability and electricity dependence: a dispute between rights and the market Access to energy is a human right and a matter of life and death for those medically dependent on electricity. By Flavia Palavecino
May 23, 2026 Go where you are not allowed: contesting global civic space The cancellation of RightsCon 2026 demonstrates the growth of transnational repression and the fragility of the contemporary human rights ecosystem. By Samuel Chu
May 22, 2026 When ideology becomes curriculum PragerU’s ideologically driven pedagogy threatens children’s right to education. By Kelly Doyle
May 19, 2026 Human rights NGOs facing the collapse of the liberal order As the United States withdraws from international institutions, the human rights movement must adapt. By Jean-Claude Vignoli
May 15, 2026 Weaponizing internet shutdowns in Iran: the emerging risk of crimes against humanity Communications blackouts help human rights violators avoid accountability and hide the full scale of their violence. By Atefeh Hosseini
May 14, 2026 Policy without political will: Kenya’s adolescent pregnancy crisis The failure to effectively implement policy is a form of structural violence and a violation of human rights. By Sulakshi Ram
May 13, 2026 When Detention Becomes Punishment Before a Verdict Structural inaccessibility in India’s criminal justice system violates the rights of persons with disabilities. By Vikas Gupta
May 12, 2026 Children’s rights in war: a crisis of global accountability As conflict spreads, selective enforcement of human rights erodes protections for children. By Manish Thakre
May 8, 2026 Religion and rights: inside the movements reclaiming gender justice Religious activists can bridge the communication gap between human rights advocacy and faith traditions. By Marie Juul Petersen & Kaja Borchgrevink Español
May 7, 2026 Why the right to work still falls short for persons with disabilities Despite human rights protections, employment discrimination against those with disabilities remains a global problem. By Lucila Anahí Guerreiro Español
May 6, 2026 The loneliness epidemic: why state failure to integrate is a human rights violation Loneliness and social isolation have a destructive effect on both individuals and society at large. By Sonja Meijer
May 1, 2026 The silence of the arms industry on children’s rights The arms industry relies on delegating responsibility for the human rights impacts of its products. By Tracey Holland & Mary Lemza Español
April 29, 2026 Transparent calibration: confidence levels in human rights reporting Communicating uncertainty isn’t a weakness—it reinforces the credibility of human rights advocacy. By Nicolas Agostini Español
April 28, 2026 When women’s rights become negotiable: Afghanistan and global human rights The failure to protect women’s rights in Afghanistan undercuts the credibility of human rights around the world. By Ebru Akgün Español
April 27, 2026 Political exile and Europe’s human rights obligations beyond borders Transnational threats to human rights demand an expanded understanding of states’ jurisdictions. By Hossein Amjadi
April 22, 2026 New trends in transitional justice: key takeaways for policy Transitional justice is still central to safeguarding democracy and human rights. By Geoff Dancy & Phuong Pham & Kathryn Sikkink & Patrick Vinck Español
April 21, 2026 Why the human rights movement needs hard conversations now The future of the human rights movement depends on collective reflection, grassroots power, and renewed legitimacy. By Lucila Santos Español
April 20, 2026 The empathy deficiency Indifference exacerbates humanitarian crises and makes them more difficult to address. By Kayla Hill Español
April 16, 2026 Beyond diagnosis: the psychological toll of Myanmar's compounded crises The cumulative psychological impact of conflict, displacement, natural disasters, and rights violations presents a serious danger for Myanmar’s future. By May Thet Nu Noe Español
April 14, 2026 Omitting dentistry from global diagnostics is a human rights failure Diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases are key to a truly equitable health system. By Mannat Tiwana Español
April 10, 2026 Global Caste is missing in conservation discourse The concept of caste provides valuable insights into discrimination against Indigenous Peoples worldwide. By Sushil Raj Español
April 8, 2026 Funding cuts, authoritarian pressure, and what’s next for human rights and civil society We must transform the structure of human rights work and funding to fight back against authoritarianism. By Natika Kantaria Español
April 2, 2026 Whose development? Elite capture and the right to development in Pakistan Autocratic development governance dismantles public engagement, facilitates human rights violations, and exacerbates social and political conflict. By Muhammad Asif Khan
April 1, 2026 Minority language protection is a human rights obligation Speakers of minority languages need enforceable protections to participate fully in public life. By Elliw Siân Williams Español
March 31, 2026 Holistic resilience in a turbulent world Rethinking resilience in the human rights movement as a political force, driver of change, and collective strategy for liberation. By Lucia Nader & Ashley F. Thomas & Tania Correa & Catherine Shutt Español Português
March 27, 2026 Want to revive US industry? Try economic rights, not tariffs Tariffs alone will not bring manufacturing back to the United States. By Todd Howland Español
March 24, 2026 Malaysia’s approach to digital justice: Internet access as a human right Malaysia’s push to expand internet access raises a deeper question: Can true digital inclusion exist without digital freedom? By S. K. Amir Español
March 20, 2026 Donald Trump and the future of human rights The Trump White House is moving at a furious pace to undermine democracy and human rights. Will it work? By Devon Kearney Español
March 16, 2026 Beyond withdrawal: The IACtHR, Venezuela, and the right to international justice Under authoritarian conditions, human rights law must serve democracy first. By Simón Gómez Guaimara & Carlos Briceño Amaro Español
March 13, 2026 Seeing slow violence: How judicial temperament shapes climate justice Climate cases turn on not only law and science but also judicial temperament: how judges perceive harm, risk, and responsibility over time. By Eklavya Vasudev Español
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