Alka Pradhan, James Connell and Sterling Thomas are lawyers for Ammar al-Baluchi, one of five men facing the death penalty for plotting the 2001 terror attacks in the US. The Trial provides a window into the buildup to the largest...

Liz Truss is one of two candidates in the running to take over from Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The question is, what would she do if she won? What would a Truss Premiership really look like? In this video we dive into her plans,...

With the first flight to Rwanda being cancelled, we decided to take a look at the government's controversial Rwanda Policy. Why did it end up failing and what do they government hope to do with it in the future.

For years the Conservatives have taken issue with the Human Rights Act, and now with the UK out of the EU and their powers increased, they're looking to do something about it. So in this video we'll examine the criticisms of the act and...

Deafblind pioneer Helen Keller campaigned for a better America – with the help of a remarkable watch that she didn’t have to see to read.

We believe democracy leads to a fairer world. Yet almost all governments claim to be democratic including China, Russia and Syria. And 50 years after the abolition of hanging, UK polls still show a majority in favour. Is democracy...

The Deadly Combination part 2/5: This video highlights the impact of drug-resistant TB in South Africa, where the disease is particularly dangerous for those with weakened immune systems due to HIV. It follows the story of a family...

Jimmy Carter was the last Democrat to win the South, given that he had served as Governor of Georgia. Most of the major events during his presidency were centered on foreign affairs, specifically the Middle East. Some went well, some not...

Shady dealing, bribery and extortion. Those are just a few of the various underhand schemes that are taking place in these corrupt countries

Dred Scott went to the US Supreme Court to sue for his freedom. The Court ruled that Black people were “inferior beings” with no Constitutional rights. This decision helped spark the American Civil War.

Economists have gone to great lengths to write humans out of economics, pushing self-interest and generally providing two choices—faith in markets or the state. INET grantee and University of Southern California Sociologist Manuel Pastor...

The social determinants of health represent aspects of people’s social identity, their social environment and their social position that can health and public health. It’s a broad topic and includes issues like justice, inequality,...

Most of us live in countries with pretty strong human rights. But some people aren't so lucky. From Chinese censorship to Saudi suppression, these are the 10 Countries With The Worst Human Rights In The World'

Historian Tom Holland shares his fascination at how the events of ancient history can resonate in the modern world. The author of Islam: The Untold Story talks to Dan Snow about the birth of this rich and sophisticated civilisation,...

Are we about to run out of chocolate, wine or even sperm? Humanity is certainly going through its resources at an alarming rate, so what important items are on the brink of extinction?

In the 4th Episode of Global Health Ethics, Dr Greg Martin talks about the idea of exploitation and public health. If you're interested in ethics or human rights, this video will help you understand some important issues related to...

In this video, we learn about the life of Eleanor Roosevelt, who is described as a trailblazer. The video highlights her early years, her marriage to Franklin Roosevelt, her role as First Lady, and her work after leaving the White House.

In this video Dr Greg Martin discusses utilitarian and deontological ethical frameworks and talks about a thought experiment to help make sense of moral and ethical problems in the global health space.

Eleanor Roosevelt, a United Nations Delegate that redefined the role of first lady

HipHughes hits the big ideas floating around the age of European imperialism. Perfect for last minute crammers, curious learners or internet trolls.