As Egyptians celebrate the first anniversary of the uprising that removed Hosni Mubarak from power, Mary Robinson argues that it is time to challenge the patriarchal norms that continue to restrict women's political participation – and that Egypt's future as a just, democratic and prosperous nation depends on it.

Jimmy Carter describes the courage of the activists involved in non-violent protests in the West Bank and argues that the response of the Israeli authorities contravenes international human rights law.

"Non-violence...is ethical activism at its political best." Ela Bhatt writes an open letter to the residents of Bil'in.

Gro Brundtland shares her thoughts after visiting the Palestinian village of Bil'in.