Regions

A global view, built from regional realities.

Our priorities draw attention to communities and rights questions that deserve sustained, contextual coverage.
01Africa

Sudan & Darfur

A sustained editorial focus on civilian safety, humanitarian access, forced displacement and pathways to accountability.

Civilian protection · displacement · accountability
02Africa

Eastern DRC

Attention to the rights of conflict-affected communities and the regional dimensions of displacement.

Conflict · displacement · community protection
03Africa

South Sudan

Tracking the human consequences of political transition, insecurity and barriers to assistance.

Peace · civic space · humanitarian access
04Africa

Sahel communities

Connecting security policy with the lived rights of communities facing instability and environmental stress.

Civic space · security · climate pressure
05Africa

Eritrea

An evidence-led focus on fundamental freedoms, mobility and the protection of people in exile.

Civic freedoms · displacement · rule of law
06Middle East

Yemen

Placing civilian experience, detention practices and access to essential services at the centre.

Conflict · hunger · detention
07Asia

Rohingya communities

Exploring legal identity, safety, accountability and the conditions required for voluntary return.

Statelessness · protection · return
08Asia

Laos

Bringing visibility to less-reported questions of participation, land, development and remedy.

Civic space · land · environmental rights
09Asia

Sri Lanka

Following the relationship between lasting peace, inclusive institutions and credible accountability.

Reconciliation · accountability · civic freedoms
10Global

Stateless populations

A cross-regional programme on the right to nationality and the consequences of legal exclusion.

Nationality · legal identity · equal protection
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