Jamaicans mourn the passing of human rights defender Nancy Anderson, who worked to assist the island's most vulnerable citizensShe made her mark as a compassionate, determined human rights advocateWritten by Emma Lewis30 November 2021
In Azerbaijan, bullying in schools is still a problemAzerbaijan does not have anti-bullying legislation in place. Written by Arzu Geybullayeva29 November 2021
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan tighten the screws on media freedomBans, spying, and censorship have become daily obstacles to journalismWritten by Paolo Sorbello29 November 2021
Human-elephant conflict could lead to the extinction of elephants in Bangladesh"Animals never seize human habitats. Humans occupy animal habitats."Written by Rezwan28 November 2021
Press freedom and the Indian judiciaryIndian courts have protected press freedom over the years Written by Unbias The News26 November 2021
‘Unfit for military service': How Azerbaijan stigmatizes LGBTQ+ military personnelArticles 18/b and 17/b illustrate the deep queerphobia in AzerbaijanWritten by Asli Ismayilzade26 November 2021
Invisible scars result from patriarchal tolerance of gender-based violence in Bosnia and HerzegovinaWomen victims of violence report lack of police interest in their plight.Written by Balkan Diskurs22 November 2021
Political dynasties and billionaires hijack ‘democratic’ party-list system in the PhilippinesParty-list seats were first reserved for marginalized sectors of societyWritten by Siegfred Deduro21 November 2021
Once more, Jamaicans debate whether states of emergency are an effective crime-fighting tool or a band aid'We need a mindset change to tackle violence. Not just SoE'Written by Emma Lewis20 November 2021
Legislating repression: Libya’s new cybercrime lawMany Libyans see the new laws as violating their rightsWritten by SMEX20 November 2021
More leeway to the ship recycling industry from the environmental authorities in Bangladesh triggers criticism"A new law damaging the environment! Oh very nice!"Written by Rezwan19 November 2021
Paper lives: Turkey's trash collectors face deportations, arrests, and midnight raidsThe most recent raid left hundreds of recycling workers unemployedWritten by Doga Celik, Arzu Geybullayeva18 November 2021
Nepal: Drowning in sorrowEvery monsoon, children drown by the dozens in sand pitsWritten by Nepali Times16 November 2021
More voices call for the release of Zhang Zhan, a citizen journalist who could die in a mainland Chinese prisonZhang's brother fears that she may not survive the winter Written by Oiwan Lam12 November 2021
Turkey: new report highlights the extent of censorship onlineThe 120 page document details cases of blocked online content in 2020Written by Arzu Geybullayeva3 November 2021
Thai protesters demand the abolition of royal defamation lawAuthorities have been using the law to arrest pro-democracy activistsWritten by Prachatai2 November 2021
In Georgia, the ruling Dream Party wins in local election runoff voteGeorgia's ruling party wins in rerun voteWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva2 November 2021