2022

‘The rise of the populist right only further weakens trust in the political system’

‘Criminal law is being used as a weapon of political persecution’

CENTRAL AMERICA

Iran: fearless protests, fierce repression

Theocratic regime responds with full force to its biggest-ever challenge

‘The new administration is committed to ending discriminatory policies that undermine girls’ rights’

‘Repressive laws have been introduced to limit people’s ability to protest against climate injustice’

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

Barbados: third time’s a trend

Third state in Commonwealth Caribbean to decriminalise same-sex relations in 2022

‘People should be able to access abortions locally without the risk of criminalisation or stigmatisation’

Tanzania: an encouraging step forward for girls’ rights

African Union body orders government to lift ban on pregnant students, safeguarding education and reproductive rights

‘Open-source monitoring reveals both the clampdown on women’s rights and the impact on their lives’

Indonesia’s new criminal code: a turn for the worse

Long-overdue changes to outdated law only make it more hostile to women, LGBTQI+ people and other excluded groups