Interview: The Dangers of Opposing Mining in South Africa

Left Destitute and Sick, Communities Defy Police Abuse and Threats to Assert their Rights

South Africa: Activists in Mining Areas Harassed

Government, Companies Should Protect Environment Defenders

Bangladesh: Ensure Justice for Murdered Student

Young Woman Killed After Bringing Sexual Assault Complaint

Fate of ISIS Kidnapping Victims in Syria Remains Uncertain

Retaking of Territory Provides Opportunity for Answers

Lesbians Held Conference in Kyiv Despite Counter Protests

Far-Right and Religious Groups Protested European Lesbian* Conference

Joint NGO Letter Calls for Release of Nguyen Bac Truyen

South Korea’s Abortion Reform A Model for Others

More Countries Should Join Global Trend Toward Easing Abortion Restrictions

Joint Open Letter to Novalpina Capital, CC: NSO Group, Francisco Partners

Novalpina Capital Should Respect and Deliver on Its Commitment to Upholding the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

Nigeria: 5 Years After Chibok, Children Still at Risk

Many Still Unaccounted For; Abductions Continue

South Africa: Attacks on Foreign Nationals

Rise in Xenophobic Violence as Elections Near

Saudi Arabia: 5 Years On, Activist Still Behind Bars

Waleed Abu al-Khair Serving 15 Years for Defending Rights

Russia: Drop Provisions to Punish Funding Protests

New Effort to Crack Down in Freedom of Expression, Assembly

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Brazil: Jail Term for Comedian Harms Free Speech

Brazil Should Repeal Criminal Defamation Law