human rights

Turkey: The new Middle Eastern dictatorship?

On Sunday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won a narrow majority in a national referendum…

8 TED Talks to get you through Trump’s first week – and inspire you to #resist

Ever since Donald Trump was sworn in as President of the United States last Friday,…

Online Shame: Women’s Empowerment and Modern Techniques of Repression

By Francesca Kelsall As Internet access across the world becomes more and more pervasive, the…

Hard Choices: Trump, Brexit and the Rise of the Far Right

November 8th 2016 is being hailed by some as the greatest day in US political…

Trouble in Paradise: Amal Clooney’s Fight for Justice in the Maldives

When one thinks of the Maldives, a number of images spring to mind: sparkling blue…

Mona Eltahawy: Leading the Middle East’s Sexual Revolution

I have recently read Headscarves and Hymens: Why the Middle East Needs a Sexual Revolution…

Qatar 2022: A Golden Opportunity in the Fight for Workers’ Rights in the Gulf

When we think of the Gulf, we picture towering skyscrapers, dazzling wealth, and the unique…