Syria's decade of repression

Bashar al-Assad promised much when he came to power in Syria a decade ago but he has failed to broaden human rights

Intelligence matters

HIV Behind Bars

The Taliban War on Women Continues

When 22-year-old Hossai was told to quit her job by the Taliban, she refused to be bullied. She was shot and killed.

The truth of China's response to HIV/AIDS

Justice, Guantanamo Style

UK: A Humane Nation is a Safer Nation

William Hague is right to put human rights at the heart of the UK's foreign policy – for practical as well as ethical reasons

President Aquino needs to tackle an old problem

Saudi Reforms Five Years On: Looser Rein, Slight Gain

The European court's hidden but hopeful message on same-sex marriage

Intelligence cooperation: time to ask the hard questions

How the UAE Condones Sexual Violence

In Gaza, Prisoners Twice Over

Between the Israeli blockade and the capricious imprisonments, torture and arrests for 'morality offenses' by Hamas police, the people of Gaza are prisoners twice over

When a Problem Comes Along, You Must Whip It