10 Best Articles on Human Rights
The most useful articles on human rights from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Human Rights Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on human rights by Refind users in 2023 so far.
Videos
Watch a video to get a quick overview.
China & Uighurs: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
John Oliver discusses the human rights abuses the Uighur people are facing at the hands of the Chinese government, and why those atrocities are worth our und...
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on human rights—all under 10 minutes.
My Neighbor the Suspected War Criminal
There may be 1,700 suspected war criminals and human rights abusers in the U.S. Who are they, and what is the government doing about it?
Urgent action needed over artificial intelligence risks to human rights
States should place moratoriums on the sale and use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems until adequate safeguards are put in place, UN human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet said on Wednesday.
«States should place moratoriums on the sale and use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems until adequate safeguards are put in place, UN human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet said on Wednesday. »
Turing's story is 'motivation to keep fighting for equity and justice'
He represents all people who have been - and continue to be - denied their human rights, says Dr Whitaker.
Algorithmic Citizenship
How does your browsing affect your human rights? Find out at Citizen Ex.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on human rights.
99 Good News Stories From 2022
The world didn't fall apart. You just got your news from the wrong places.
How forensic science can aid the human rights movement
Thousands of victims of political executions lie in anonymous graves. Forensics offers hope for the ‘forgotten’ ones
Revitalizing the Struggle for Human Rights
Gareth Evans offers eight principles to guide advocates as they try to put progress back on track.
Radicalizing Human Rights
Critics say human rights discourse blunts social transformation. It doesn't have to.
End-times for humanity
Humanity is more technologically powerful than ever before, and yet we feel ourselves to be increasingly fragile. Why?
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