Political corruption10. February
Civil Society Participation10. December
UN rights chief sees rights under fire but youth offers hope
According to UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk, the current pushback on human rights had sparked a groundswell of human rights activism.
Freedom of expression09. December
Reporters without Borders: 67 journalists killed over past 12 months
In the last twelve months 67 journalists died in connection with their work, mostly as victims of war. Many more are imprisoned or missing, Reporters without Borders reports.
Freedom of expression05. December
Facebook Oversight Board admits "frustrations" beside achievements
An internal Oversight Board at Facebook—now Meta—began its work five years ago. Now, the group has presented a review of its work so far. The assessment is mixed: there have been some successes, but also frustration. And the next challenges are already awaiting.
Equality before the law and individual liberties07. November
US refuses to take part in UN review of its human rights record
The US has joined Israel in rejecting a UN review of its rights record by leaving an empty chair at a working group in Geneva. The US had previously withdrawn from the UN's rights council, reflecting disenchantment with the organization on the part of the Trump administration.
Freedom of expression30. October
Wife of detained British political commentator calls for his release
How far does freedom of expression go? It's the question at the heart of the case of the detainment of British political commentator Sami Hamdi by ICE in San Francisco. His arrest is triggered by his criticism of the Israeli government, his wife and lawyers say.
Individual liberties21. October
Religious freedom continues to decline worldwide, according to report
Two-thirds of the global population is affected by a growing number of "serious violations" of religious freedom, a new report by a Catholic association warns.
Civil Society Participation15. October
The "Gen Z Revolution": a modern reinterpretation of democratic values
They are fed up with corrupt politicians and empty promises. Young protesters from Generation Z are putting pressure on their governments in Africa, Asia and South America. In doing so, they are putting their own spin on democratic values.
15. September
Israel slams UN General Assembly endorsement of two-state solution
Israel has rejected a UN General Assembly motion calling for a two-state solution as "detached from reality." The US was also critical. Hours earlier, Netanyahu had said: "There will be no Palestinian state" as he launched a key settlement project on the West Bank.