Society / Human Rights

What does ‘the state’ mean to you if you are poor or black or both? Vanessa Baird reports on life down-and-out in post-coup São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro

How does living under the occupation affect the lives of ordinary West Papuans? Veronica Koman spoke to five current residents of West Papua to hear their stories.

Connor Woodman reveals the ties that bind transnational mining companies to the Indonesian occupation.

Lydia Noon talks to the Saudi women's rights activist about guardianship, Twitter hashtags, and suing the government.

It’s not elves, but underpaid Chinese workers working around the clock that will enable you to unwrap your presents, writes Amoge Ukaegbu.

The desirability of a basic income depends on what we are expected to give up in return, writes Nick Dowson.

When faced with overwhelming evidence of systemic abuse, the country's prime minister shifted responsibility, writes Mark Isaacs.

The bodies of murdered women should not have to be the catalyst for responsible development, writes Erin Kilbride.

Nithin Coca reports on Malaysia’s slide towards authoritarianism.

The dictator’s victims are still waiting to see their torturers on trial – and time is running out. By Mira Galanova.

The Western Saharan singer and activist on Cuban solidarity, life as a refugee, and making her grandmother proud.

There are many myths about the country that just don't hold up, writes Stephen Langford.

Maina Waruru on a community without rights.

Emily Korstanje reports on China's treatment of political prisoners.

A record number of participants claimed their right to freedom of movement at this year’s marathon. Giedre Steikunaite reports.

Local activists are expecting a brutal crackdown from the police, writes John Richards.

As UN special rapporteur on the right to a healthy environment presents his report today, Doug Weir explains why this is especially important in armed conflict.

Felicity Thompson reports on Gambia's state of fear.

Felicity Arbuthnot is not impressed by the appointment of a Saudi Arabian to the Human Rights Council.

Graeme Green talks to the Palestinian American author and human rights activist.