Human Rights
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A Lawyer for Political Prisoners on Why He Fled Russia
After handling many prominent cases, one involving Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza illustrates the dire threats and the need for support.
Can we defend the defenders? On the safety of front-line human rights workers
Ricardo Lagunes Gasca disappeared one year ago this month. The human rights movement must work harder to protect its front line defenders.
Does the US Response to India’s Alleged Extraterritorial Assassination Schemes Signal Impunity?
Failure to ensure accountability in the name of geopolitical interests would be a grave mistake, even for those very interests.
The Role of the United Nations in Atrocity Response: Limited, But Not Obsolete
States must invest in “alternative” sites for atrocity prevention because “primary” sites such as the Security Council are foreclosed.
A Leader is Brought to Justice 41 Years Later in Suriname
A court decision confirmed the conviction of ex-President and previous junta leader Desi Bouterse for the 1982 murders of 15 political prisoners.
The US Can — and Must — Counter Russian Influence Undermining Kyrgyzstan’s Democratic Progress
The latest sign of backsliding is a draft "foreign agents" law modeled after one that gutted civil society in Russia.
The Climate Crisis and Aging: Capitalizing on Traditional Knowledge and Innovation
A Colombia case shows how older people can lead their communities to sustainability and resilience. Their participation is essential.
EU’s AI Act Falls Short on Protecting Rights at Borders
More robust and enforceable governance mechanisms are needed to regulate the high-risk AI experiments at borders, including a moratorium on violent technologies and red lines under…
When Authoritarians Undermine Multilateral Institutions: The OSCE at 50
Russia’s actions illustrate the issue of what to do when founding policies are used to prevent organizations from pursuing fundamental values.
Resistance and Justice in Myanmar Requires Addressing Extrajudicial Killings by Armed Opposition Groups
Myanmar's resistance must find ways to provide justice for those harmed and guarantee due process for those suspected of violations.
The Biden Administration Should Continue Rebuffing NSO Group’s Latest Lobbying Efforts.
The NSO Group's efforts to curry favor and evade accountability in the United States must fail due to its role in global human rights abuses.
The Just Security Podcast: Protecting Civic Space at the U.N. Climate Talks
Some of the world’s largest democracies lack a clear vision for protecting civic space and human rights in the UN climate talks.