People are already dying of hunger. This is not a natural disaster. This is the consequence of human decisions.” – UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food
Category: Human Rights Law
Rohingya Statelessness and Persecution: A Crisis Without End
Statelessness lies at the heart of the Rohingya crisis, leaving an entire people without protection, rights, or a path home.”
Extraordinary Rendition and the Persistence of Torture
Ending torture requires more than legal prohibition. It requires political accountability, transparency, and consistent enforcement of international law.”
Domestic Military Deployment and the Limits of Presidential Power
In democratic societies, the military defends the state from external threats—not the population it serves.”
The Weaponization of Aid
When humanitarian aid becomes a tool of leverage in conflict, the civilians it is meant to protect are the ones who suffer most.”
Deportation Without Due Process
Even in matters of immigration enforcement, executive authority operates within the constraints of constitutional due process.”
Authoritarian Tendencies in the Second Trump Term
The first sixty days of the second term already reflect an authoritarian pattern: concentrated power, weakened checks and balances, and normalized disregard for established democratic norms.”
The Rights of Women and Girls
Women and girls make up more than half of Afghanistan’s population. For two decades prior to the Taliban’s return to power, Afghan women made extraordinary gains. They attended schools and universities, built professional careers, served in government, and helped shape the country’s future.
Farewell to a Friend
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Palestinians in Gaza are trapped between a blockade and ongoing military operations. Expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem has further restricted movement.”