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Human Rights

Commentary, analysis, and research on issues and current events related to human rights, civil rights, international law, the United Nations (UN), and peacekeeping approaches.

Past Events

The Burden of History: How Presidents Confront the Nation's Past

PAST EVENT VIDEO
America at 250

Ruti Teitel and Leslie Vinjamuri discuss how American presidents have used tools of justice and reconciliation to address historical harms and advance peace abroad.

May 5
Speakers on the Council Stage
Ana Miyares Photography

Sudan: The World's Forgotten Crisis

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Ertharin Cousin, Cameron Hudson, and Rebecca Wolfe address the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.

Apr 22
Rebecca Wolfe, Cameron Hudson, and Ertharin Cousin on stage at the Council.
Ana Miyares Photography
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Commentary

What International Law Experts are Watching in Iran

Analysis
by Priyanka Motaparthy

The laws of war were designed to protect civilians amid armed conflicts. Are they still fit for purpose?

Pedestrians look at a destroyed building in Zanjan, Iran
Francisco Seco / AP
Human Rights

Human Rights in Retreat? Kenneth Roth Weighs In

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Human Rights Day arrives as norms fade, and pressures such as inequality and disinformation are rising. Kenneth Roth explains what’s really at stake.

A hand holds up a protest sign that reads "Right to Live Not Just Some."
Manish Swarup / AP
Human Rights
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Research

The Atlas of Impunity

RESEARCH
Report by Coauthors

The Atlas of Impunity, a joint effort of David Miliband, the Eurasia Group, and the Council, comprehensively tracks abuse of power across five key dimensions.

Katherine Starr, David Miliband, Monica Pinto and others discussing the Atlas of Impunity Human Rights

Most Americans Willing to Work with Autocrats to Protect the US

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The public is more concerned about national security than promoting human rights and democracy abroad, Council polling shows.

Participants arrive at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Reuters
Public Opinion
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Experts

Suzanne Nossel 

Lester Crown Senior Nonresident Fellow, US Foreign Policy and International Order, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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Expertise
Human Rights
Global Politics
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