Sweden has a long history of supporting human rights, and successive governments across the political spectrum have described respect for human rights and international law as a "cornerstone" of Swedi...

Iranian authorities are unlawfully executing protesters and political dissidents on a weekly basis, a relentless attack on the right to life.

Guidelines for the implementation of the European Union’s Forced Labor Regulation are an important step toward rights-respecting supply chains but need further strengthening to eliminate forced labor ...

Hungary’s incoming government should take immediate steps to restore fundamental rights, dismantle abusive laws and institutions, and strengthen democratic institutions, after years of backsliding, Hu...

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Legislation that seeks to block demonstrations near to places of worship is misguided, argues Lindsay Saligman

The International Day for Mine Action on April 4 is a moment to highlight the work of the thousands of deminers around the world who clear and destroy landmines and explosive remnants of war.

All States should ensure the inclusion of gender apartheid in international law, including in the draft crimes against humanity treaty.

European Union member states led by France and Germany are walking back on their commitment to protect human rights and the environment in global supply chains.

As France prepares to co-host a UN conference in June on Palestine and the two-state solution, President Emmanuel Macron has signaled a willingness to recognize a Palestinian state. He may have good i...

Global momentum to prohibit and regulate “killer robots” seems to be building, as evidenced by numerous countries’ participation in the first United Nations General Assembly meeting on autonomous weap...

The International Day for Mine Action on April 4 is a moment to highlight the work of the thousands of deminers around the world who clear and destroy landmines and explosive remnants of war.

Despite Germany’s vast wealth, the country’s social security system is simply failing millions of people. Read @astroehlein in @hrw’s Daily Brief:

The arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and his transfer to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague is a historic step toward justice, Human Rights Watch said today.

It’s been a deeply sobering and troubling few weeks for people who care about the future of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Europe.

Five newborns and a two-month-old have reportedly died, with doctors blaming a lack of shelter and heating.

The United Nations leadership and its member countries need a backup plan to ensure lifesaving UN humanitarian aid and human rights work continue. This is necessary because the UN’s top financial cont...

The changes would make it harder to access semiautomatic weapons, and enhance police and medical checks in license applications.