About the Book: In the wake of World War Two, global human rights—covering refuge, health, education, privacy, fair trials, free speech, and protections against torture, slavery, and discrimination—were established to promote justice, equality, and peace. Today, these rights face threats from political extremes and authoritarianism, amid challenges like war, inequality, technology, and climate change. In this urgent book, Shami Chakrabarti highlights why human rights remain vital, tracing their history and advocating for new protections to meet modern challenges, urging everyone to embrace and defend these essential freedoms for our collective survival.