human rights

BC Human Rights Commissioner Slams Overdose Inaction as “Violation”

Government inaction on the overdose crisis is a human rights violation, according to a recent position statement released by British…

December 4, 2025

Florida Prisoner Bill of Rights Faces House Subcommittee Hurdle, Again

Legislators are weighing a proposal to establish a bill of rights for people in Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) custody.…

October 16, 2025

Activist Judy Chang Talks Narcofeminism and Drug-User Rights

For years, Judy Chang has been a leader in the movement for drug-user rights. Since 2017, she’s served as executive…

January 29, 2025

Could International Human Rights Mechanisms Take Down Vape Bans?

Could international human rights mechanisms be successfully used to contest government-imposed bans and restrictions on nicotine vapes and other safer…

July 29, 2024

Panama President-Elect Vows to Close Darién Gap, Begin “Repatriation”

José Raúl Mulino, a lawyer and former security minister of Panama who stumbled into the presidency after a tumultuous campaign,…

May 14, 2024