Human Rights
CSIS Human Rights Initiative undertakes research and analysis on the critical role that human rights and democratic values play in a comprehensive and sustainable foreign policy.

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“Tough on the Weak, Lenient on the Powerful”
Report by Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Juliana Rubio, Henry Ziemer, and Rubi Bledsoe — January 9, 2025

Assessing the Potential Impact of the EU Forced Labor Regulation and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
Critical Questions by Aly Senko, Lauren Burke Preputnik, Scott Busby, and Michelle Strucke — December 20, 2024

To Combat Modern Slavery, Incentivize Innovation by Funding the Development of Diverse Supply Chains
Commentary by Andrew Friedman and Michelle Strucke — December 18, 2024

To Address Increasing Crises, Incentivize Locally Led Surge Capacity and Prepare for Multidimensional Crisis Response
Commentary by Michelle Strucke — December 18, 2024
Past Events

Disability Inclusion in Foreign Policy with Special Advisor Sara Minkara

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The Future of Democracy and Human Rights in American Foreign Policy

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Addressing Maduro’s Oil Lifeline in the Wake of a Stolen Election

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Report Launch: Firearms Trafficking in Latin America and the Caribbean

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Driving Impact Live: Leading USAID's Global Mission for Impact

The Impossible State Live Podcast: Special Discussion with Secretary General Yongho Tae

Assessing the Impact of Mano Dura Policies on Democracy in Latin America

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Fireside Chat with Ukrainian Human Rights Lawyer and Head of Nobel Prize-winning Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviichuk
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Updates on the Release of the U.S. National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct
Critical Questions by Scott Busby and Lauren Burke Preputnik — April 8, 2024
The State of Governance and Rule of Law in Uganda
Event — April 3, 2024
Launch of the United States Guidance for Online Platforms on Protecting Human Rights Defenders Online
Event — March 29, 2024
Launch of the United States Guidance for Online Platforms on Protecting Human Rights Defenders Online
Transcript — March 29, 2024
The Impossible State Live Podcast: Diplomacy or Crisis with DPRK in 2024?
Event — March 18, 2024
A Human Rights Approach to Ukraine's Rapid Digitalization
Event — February 22, 2024
Advancing Decent Work and Labor Rights Globally
Event — February 21, 2024
Advancing Decent Work and Labor Rights Globally
Transcript — February 21, 2024
Amb. David Satterfield: Humanitarian Aid in Gaza
Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman, Will Todman, and Leah Hickert — February 20, 2024

Report Launch: China’s Role in Democratic Backsliding in Latin America and the Caribbean
Event — February 15, 2024