Human Rights

Britain’s counter-terrorism policy is undermining the rule of law, argues Simon Crowther.

Filed in: Human Rights Jordan Terrorism

As the world hails the ex-Liberian President’s 50-year sentence for civil war atrocities, Sabrina Mahtani hopes the judgment will not detract from the root causes of the conflict.

Filed in: Conflict Human Rights Law Sierra Leone

An ‘anti-untouchability’ video project is raising awareness of the crimes against dalits which blight Indian society, writes Mari Marcel Thekaekara.

Filed in: Human Rights India

Massaging the truth for a good story doesn’t help reshape reality, argues Mgcini Nyoni.

Filed in: Human Rights Media Zimbabwe

With capital punishment debates resurfacing since the Breivik trial, Tony Mckenna argues the death penalty brutalizes not just the individual but the whole society.

Filed in: Crime Human Rights Norway United Kingdom United States

The country’s unequal wealth distribution and rapid population growth have made it one of the poorest in Latin America, writes Anna-Claire Bevan.

Filed in: Democracy Guatemala Human Rights Poverty

Frank Barat interviews Jeff Halper, long-time Israeli activist, on the demolition of homes and how to describe the situation in Palestine.

Filed in: Human Rights Israel Palestine

Tim Baster and Isabelle Merminod report on the ongoing nightmare for 81 asylum seekers. 

Filed in: Human Rights Refugees Somalia Ukraine

Libby Powell looks for some answers.

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Iris Gonzales calls for justice and redress in a Philippines that seems not to care.

Filed in: Activism Human Rights Philippines

Mari Marcel Thekaekara visits an organization fighting for children’s rights in Delhi and hears some distressing stories.

Filed in: Children Human Rights India