Human Rights
‘Leaders must charm and show empathy’ 

‘Leaders must charm and show empathy’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
29 Apr 2022
Will Russia be kicked off the UN Human Rights Council?

Will Russia be kicked off the UN Human Rights Council?
US and Britain pushing for Moscow to be expelled after slaughter of Ukrainian civilians
6 Apr 2022
The plans to reform the Human Rights Act

The plans to reform the Human Rights Act
New bill of rights set to replace existing human rights legislation
22 Mar 2022
‘Brittney Griner is suddenly ensnared in a geopolitical chess game’

‘Brittney Griner is suddenly ensnared in a geopolitical chess game’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
10 Mar 2022
How Covid-19 set back the battle against child labour

How Covid-19 set back the battle against child labour
The number of child labourers increased by millions in 2021
11 Jan 2022
The new free speech law aiming to end ‘wokery’ and ‘cancel culture’

The new free speech law aiming to end ‘wokery’ and ‘cancel culture’
Critics of human rights legislation reform warn that ministers ‘risk aligning themselves with authoritarian regimes’
14 Dec 2021
The arguments for and against boycotting sporting events

The arguments for and against boycotting sporting events
Protesters say regimes are ‘sportswashing’ but others argue that shunning tournaments is ineffective
1 Dec 2021

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Ben Roberts-Smith: the soldier accused of killing ‘helpless Afghans’

Ben Roberts-Smith: the soldier accused of killing ‘helpless Afghans’
The former special forces corporal is suing newspapers for defamation in case that renews spotlight on alleged military abuses
5 Oct 2021
What women can and can’t do in Saudi Arabia

What women can and can’t do in Saudi Arabia
Restrictive regulations remain despite social reforms giving women long fought for rights
25 Aug 2021
What is gender terrorism?

What is gender terrorism?
Pakistani activists call for action on country’s high rate of gender-based violence
5 Aug 2021
Ryanair plane ‘hijack’: what next for Belarus?

Ryanair plane ‘hijack’: what next for Belarus?
Calls for sanctions after President Alexander Lukashenko diverts plane to arrest journalist
24 May 2021
Catfishing, malaria and timelessness

Catfishing, malaria and timelessness
Why are dating scams on the rise? Have scientists made a breakthrough in the battle against malaria? And can humans live without a sense of time?
30 Apr 2021
Human rights, Russian troops and rude town names

Human rights, Russian troops and rude town names
Are human rights going backwards? Is Russia squaring up to Ukraine again? And why are we censoring maps?
16 Apr 2021
Electing rights abusers will ‘discredit’ UN, dissidents warn

Electing rights abusers will ‘discredit’ UN, dissidents warn
China, Russia and Saudi Arabia among nations set to win seats on the council
13 Oct 2020
Reaction: Britain to ditch Hong Kong extradition treaty

Reaction: Britain to ditch Hong Kong extradition treaty
Agreement shelved amid growing calls for tougher action over persecution of Uighur Muslims
20 Jul 2020
Instant Opinion: is Generation Z ‘turning to the right’?

Instant Opinion: is Generation Z ‘turning to the right’?
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 8 July
8 Jul 2020
UK targets ‘human rights violators’ with new sanctions

UK targets ‘human rights violators’ with new sanctions
Government taking action against individuals and organisations in Saudi Arabia, Russia, Myanmar and North Korea
7 Jul 2020
Instant Opinion: Is Boris Johnson a ‘war leader’?

Instant Opinion: Is Boris Johnson a ‘war leader’?
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 23 August
23 Mar 2020
52 ideas that changed the world: 34. Human rights

52 ideas that changed the world: 34. Human rights
Emerging from the wreckage of the Second World War, human rights are increasingly under attack around the globe
7 Feb 2020
Why is Israel deporting a human rights campaigner?

Why is Israel deporting a human rights campaigner?
Omar Shaki loses his visa after authorities accuse him of promoting boycotts
26 Nov 2019
South Korea: conservative MPs push to reduce LGBT+ rights

South Korea: conservative MPs push to reduce LGBT+ rights
Right-wing politician has proposed an amendment to the country’s laws
22 Nov 2019
52 ideas that changed the world - 14. The teenager

52 ideas that changed the world - 14. The teenager
The concept of teenagerhood is a relatively modern invention that quickly took centre stage in mainstream culture
13 Sep 2019
52 ideas that changed the world - 12. The Geneva Conventions

52 ideas that changed the world - 12. The Geneva Conventions
How the international community brought humanity to warfare
30 Aug 2019
Indefinite conscription: why so many people flee Eritrea

Indefinite conscription: why so many people flee Eritrea
Young migrants risk dangerous sea crossings to avoid abuse and forced labour
13 Aug 2019
Gunshot victim charged over death of unborn baby

Gunshot victim charged over death of unborn baby
Marshae Jones, 27, to face manslaughter trial in Alabama after being shot
28 Jun 2019
Asia the ‘new hotbed of Christian persecution’

Asia the ‘new hotbed of Christian persecution’
Report finds threat levels rising in China and India amid government crackdown and rise of religious nationalism
17 Jan 2019
Why internet access is a human right

Why internet access is a human right
New data suggests digital revolution will remain out of reach for billions
19 Oct 2018
China launches ‘spin campaign’ over internment of Muslims

China launches ‘spin campaign’ over internment of Muslims
Beijing sending ‘positive messages’ to foreign media in bid to quell concerns over mass incarceration camps in Xinjiang
2 Oct 2018
Saudi Arabia blocks flights from Canada

Saudi Arabia blocks flights from Canada
Flight ban is the latest escalation in a diplomatic dispute over jailed activists
7 Aug 2018
Which rights will Brits lose post-Brexit?

Which rights will Brits lose post-Brexit?
Amnesty says UK citizens will be ‘stripped’ of protections
23 Feb 2018
China applauds ‘Auntie’ May for sidestepping human rights

China applauds ‘Auntie’ May for sidestepping human rights
PM won over Chinese media on first state visit - but at what price?
2 Feb 2018
Human rights laws: Do they protect us or undermine security?

Human rights laws: Do they protect us or undermine security?
With Theresa May threatening to 'rip up' the act, The Week examines what the laws mean for the UK
7 Jun 2017
Raif Badawi: Saudi blogger's wife calls for his freedom

Raif Badawi: Saudi blogger's wife calls for his freedom
Ensaf Haidar tells London audience her husband's 'mental health is worsening' after five years in jail
17 May 2017
What will Trump presidency mean for global human rights?

What will Trump presidency mean for global human rights?
One expert says human rights activists will be 'roadkill' in the path of the Trump juggernaut
15 Nov 2016