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SDGs: civil society shut out as progress falls short
Annual summit sees states clash over climate and human rights while restricting civil society’s ability to meet development goals
GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
GLOBAL
28.Aug.2026
EN
Zambia: an uneven contest leads to an easy win
Crackdown on opposition and last-minute closure of the courts help secure president’s re-election
DEMOCRACY
SOUTHERN AFRICA
26.Aug.2026
EN
Europe: a race to the bottom on migrants’ rights
Ceuta deaths overshadowed by competition to look toughest on migration
INCLUSION
EUROPE
21.Aug.2026
EN
FR
A divided vote for the UN’s human rights chief
Volker Türk’s second-term appointment election sees the USA side with Russia and North Korea
GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
GLOBAL
20.Aug.2026
EN
ES
FR
India’s young people find their voice
Cockroach insult unleashes biggest challenge yet to Modi’s repressive rule
DEMOCRACY
SOUTH ASIA
07.Aug.2026
EN
International Criminal Court: justice under attack
Trump’s drive to dismantle the global court would shield the USA and Israel from accountability
GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
GLOBAL
06.Aug.2026
EN
ES
FR
Nicaragua: the end of elections
President Daniel Ortega vows never to hold a vote again, entrenching dynastic rule
DEMOCRACY
CENTRAL AMERICA
31.Jul.2026
EN
ES
Burkina Faso: democracy cancelled
Junta leader intensifies crackdown and rejects international accountability
DEMOCRACY
WEST AFRICA
30.Jul.2026
EN
FR
The struggle to end female genital mutilation: progress under threat
Civil society campaigning has made a difference, but funding cuts and anti-rights challenges are endangering hard-won gains
INCLUSION
GLOBAL
29.Jul.2026
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ES
FR
Backward steps on the death penalty
A handful of states are turning executions into shows of political strength, killing more people than at any time in decades
FREEDOMS
GLOBAL
27.Jul.2026
EN
ES
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