human rights

In depth Rights for Saudi women are still far from equal but there have been big recent positive changes

By Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, The Week UK Last updated 8 October 25

Talking Point With calls now coming from Labour grandees as well as Nigel Farage and the Tories, departure from the ECHR 'is starting to feel inevitable'

By The Week UK Published 6 September 25

Today's Big Question The Trump administration has curtailed previous criticisms of human rights violations

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 14 August 25

Today's Big Question Former human rights lawyer 'now needs to own the change – not just mouth the slogans' to win over a sceptical public

By The Week UK Published 13 May 25

In the Spotlight IDF attack on ambulance convoy a reminder that it is 'still possible to be shocked by events in Gaza'

By The Week UK Published 12 April 25

Speed Read Sudan has been engaged in a bloody civil war that erupted in 2023

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 8 January 25

In the Spotlight Thousands of New Zealanders have taken to the streets over the bill

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 26 November 24

Speed Read The Biden administration has provided a 30-day ultimatum to the country

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 16 October 24

In Depth The world's oldest profession has come a long way, but some say it is not enough

By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published 21 May 24

The Explainer Same-sex relationships and gender reassignment surgery are now criminalised in latest attack on targeted community

By The Week UK Published 29 April 24

Today's Big Question Designated zones in central Gaza to provide temporary housing, food and water for more than a million displaced Palestinians

By The Week UK Published 14 March 24

In depth The group has sparked humanitarian concerns

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 2 February 24