2022

‘The problem of insecurity is paramount, but it cannot be solved with militarisation’

UN Human Rights Council takes action on Russia

Unprecedented move followed by rights-abusing states winning Council seats through non-competitive elections

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

‘We must work hand in hand to promote democracy and hold our leaders accountable’

SOUTHERN AFRICA

Afghanistan’s frozen assets and a looming winter crisis

Civil society campaigns for urgent action to avert humanitarian disaster

CONFLICT | CRISIS

Brazil: world awaits pivotal presidential runoff vote

Close result expected after polarising campaign

Burkina Faso: second coup further dents hope of democracy

New junta seems set to follow Mali’s path by inviting Russian forces in

‘We anticipate hostility towards civil society working on human rights’

‘Mahsa’s death highlights the struggle women must face just to go about their daily lives’

China: UN Human Rights Council fails crucial test

Vote against holding debate on China’s human rights violations in Xinjiang a major letdown

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

Latvia: decisive election gains for pro-western parties

Government will keep standing up to Russia – but must respect rights of Latvia’s ethnic Russian population