Human Rights

The system for prosecuting war crimes is broken—but focusing on sanctions could work.

Many argue abortion is not just an issue of individual choice but also of social justice.

New legislation seeks to tackle a stubborn security threat, but members of the government are undermining their own policy.

Russian mercenaries fill Mali vacuum as European powers pursue an exit.

Deporting Uyghur refugees is inhumane and illegal.

Holding Russia accountable for atrocities in Ukraine requires the painstaking collection and preservation of evidence in the face of rampant disinformation.

In one way at least, so far, Vladimir Putin’s Russia has joined Muammar al-Qaddafi’s Libya.

Moscow will interpret a failure to vote against its ouster from the Human Rights Council as a show of support for the U.S.

Hellish scenes from the Kyiv suburb of Bucha spark fears of what awaits in Mariupol.

Rohingya activists and human rights defenders plead for more action against Myanmar’s military junta government.

Eastern Europe is treating Ukrainians better than Syrians and Afghans—but giving people the means to resist is the only way to prevent future crises.

ANC leaders are letting Soviet nostalgia outweigh morality.

Until the Tokayev regime shows remorse for its brutal crackdown, the country’s reforms won’t bring progress.

Oppression should be condemned, regardless of who is behind it.

Israel hones invasive surveillance technology on Palestinians before it is exported abroad.

China plays a crucial role in sustaining North Korea’s horrific human rights record.

Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian children suffer shellings, shootings, and psychological trauma.

Shanthi Kalathil played a key role in organizing Biden’s Summit for Democracy.

Is it a necessary concession for humanitarian reasons, or part of a trend toward normalization?

U.S. envoy Linda Thomas-Greenfield presses António Guterres to confront China over rights abuses in Xinjiang.