Human Rights

The people want change, and this time it’s personal, says Nahla Mahmoud.

Filed in: Human Rights Politics Sudan

In the month of the fifth anniversary of the land, sea and air siege of Palestinians, a report reveals it’s children who are most affected.

Filed in: Children Health Human Rights Israel Palestine

Uzma Falak argues an advisory group touted as a possible solution to the 65-year-old conflict is little more than a smokescreen.

Filed in: Human Rights India Kashmir War and Peace

Luisa Miller from The Spirit Level documentary talks to offender-turned-support-worker Leonie Fox about the effect of poverty on young people.

Filed in: Equality Human Rights Poverty United Kingdom

Obama’s decision to give legal status to 800,000 immigrants in the US is a tremendous advance, says Mark Engler.

Filed in: Human Rights Migration Politics United States

The government’s closed court plans are flawed and unfair, warns Simon Crowther.

Filed in: Human Rights Law Terrorism United Kingdom

On World Refugee Day, a report argues that refugee organizations around the world are not doing enough to help and protect LGBT migrants.

Filed in: Human Rights Sexual Politics

A group of international activists aim to shine a spotlight on dodgy mining deals with a string of actions starting this month. Jamie Kelsey-Fry reports.

Filed in: Congo, Democratic Republic of Human Rights Mining United Kingdom

A former Israeli military programmer, fed up with Israel’s human rights violations in Palestine, is trying to renounce his Israeli nationality, reports Nick Harvey.

Filed in: Human Rights Israel Palestine

It’s more than just a squat, it’s a centre for real change whose impact will be felt for years to come, says Frank Barat.

Filed in: Human Rights Israel Palestine

In the week David Cameron meets his Mauritian counterpart to discuss the Chagos Islands, Virgil Hawkins sees suspicious motivations on both sides.

Filed in: Diego Garcia Human Rights Mauritius Migration Military United Kingdom United States