IN FOCUS

Kenya’s shadow war on activism

Over 80 Gen Z protesters targeted in state-sponsored abduction campaign

Syria after Assad: prospects for peace and democracy

Civil society a key player in Syria’s double transition

CONFLICT | CRISIS

Deep-sea mining: ocean ecosystems under threat

Civil society calls for moratorium until impacts are better understood

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

Art under fire: creative resistance in Gaza

Artists speak out for Palestinians’ human rights – but face repercussions

CONFLICT | CRISIS

Zimbabwe: latest victory in the global struggle to end the death penalty

Research-driven advocacy and international solidarity key for reform

SOUTHERN AFRICA

In the works: a treaty to fight humanity’s worst crimes

UN takes historic step toward first international convention on crimes against humanity

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

Colombia’s historic child marriage ban

Renewed hopes for global progress on SDG5 with only six years to go

Saudi sportswashing plunges new depths

Decision to host World Cup in authoritarian state bad news for human rights

South Korea: democracy defended

People defeat presidential power grab

International Criminal Court acts against Israel’s impunity

Backlash from powerful states reveals double standards

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE