GLOBAL

International Women’s Day 2023: not one step back

In a turbulent year, women mobilised to secure gains, resist regression and push for more

Tax justice: a civil society struggle

United Nations tax resolution offers crucial first step

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

Far-right threats sparked by pandemic denial

Conspiracy theories would be a laughing matter were it not for the real threat of violence

As difficult as it is necessary: the process towards a binding business and human rights treaty

Challenges mount as unofficial deadline for completion approaches

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

Global Biodiversity Framework: from words to action?

Major agreement to reverse ecosystem destruction now needs to be funded and implemented

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

Syrian and Venezuelan refugees: two faces of the same crisis

The two biggest migration flows of our time, Syrians and Venezuelans, face distinct challenges in their host countries

COP27: too little, too late

Summit takes first step to make rich states pay for climate harm – but does little to stop them causing further damage

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

The COP27 challenge: demanding climate action in a repressive state

Egypt’s hosting of summit will subdue civil society voices just when they are most needed

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

UN Human Rights Council takes action on Russia

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

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

Court action for climate justice: a growing movement

Climate activists score breakthrough victories in holding states and companies to account

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT