Economy and ecology | 27.10.2025 The price of going cashless As coins vanish and cards rule, the right to pay becomes a privilege. What we gain in speed, we risk losing in freedom
Democracy and society | 31.03.2025 Demand tolerance, not love A shift in the demands and objectives of the human rights project has led activists to adopt a sanctimonious tone — fuelling the anti-rights backlash
Democracy and society | 11.03.2024 Most people aren’t happy with what public debate is becoming We need to talk to those who disagree with us and find what can bridge both sides of the political spectrum instead of alienating one
Democracy and society | 01.03.2023 Human rights and the power of plain language To make their messages heard, human rights advocates must move away from overly-complex and clichéd communication towards plain and concrete language
When democracy freezes, autocrats rise Moral posturing and endless compromise leave democracy vulnerable. Decisive action is its only defence
Decades of progress — undone After years of steady gains against poverty and inequality, the recent funding cuts threaten Africa’s health systems. New, resilient funding is vital
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