Democracy and Human Rights

On the International Day of Sign Languages, a reflection on meaningful participation and a look at the 40th anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Right to Development.

António Guterres on “We the peoples,” and a look at equal voting in the UN General Assembly as the 81st session’s General Debate begins.

On the International Day of Peace, a reflection on everyday peacebuilding and a look at the UN General Assembly’s High-level Week and the global issues moving to centre stage.

September 20 Human Rights & Democracy Watch: civilian protection in Cameroon, ECOWAS human-rights justice, Russia–Ukraine, U.S. voting and press freedom, Canada’s diplomacy, UN High-level Week and peace.

September 19 Human Rights & Democracy Watch: Cameroon security, femicide in South Africa, deaths in custody in Nigeria, Eritrea sanctions, U.S. immigration and press freedom, Canada–India relations, and UN High-level…