Human Rights

Syria December 12

Syria's liberated political prisons reveal grim reality of Bashar Assad's regime of torture

The fall of Bashar Assad's regime in Syria has provided a unobstructed view of the torture and persecution inflicted on the nation's prisoners.

Iran December 4

Iranian activist, Nobel prize winner Mohammadi released from jail for medical treatment

Human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, who is imprisoned in Iran on charges including spreading propaganda, had her jail term suspended to undergo medical treatment.

Politics November 27

Ohio governor signs 'bathroom bill' into law, restricting students from using opposite-sex restrooms

Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a bill into law that will prevent schools from allowing students of the opposite sex into restrooms and locker rooms.

NBA November 19

NBA risks taking part in UAE sportswashing with new partnerships: report

A report issued Tuesday warned the NBA that its multiyear partnerships with he United Arab Emirates risk aiding the government's "efforts to distract" from its human rights violations.

Politics November 14

Ohio Senate passes bill that would restrict transgender student access to school bathrooms

Transgender students may soon be prevented from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity after the Ohio state Senate sent a bill to Gov. Mike DeWine to sign.

United Kingdom November 10

Police, UK PM accused of double standard as suspect indicted for killing 3 girls faces terror related charge

Police admitted in a statement late last month that they hav to restrict information related to the stabbing attack in July that sparked widespread riots across England.

Afghanistan October 30

Taliban bans women 'hearing other women's voices' in latest decree

The Taliban in Afghanistan have taken another step in its harsh system of oppression against women by banning them from "hearing other women's voices" while they pray.

Media October 21

United Nations human rights activist calls for equality and stronger protections for women and girls in sports

United Nations special rapporteur on violence against women and girls said opening female only spaces to biological males identifying as women is "denying [women] their femaleness."

Media October 18

United Nations holds panel on fighting violence against women and girls in sports

Female athletes and global human rights leaders called on the United Nations to protect safety and fairness for women in sports during an event in New York.

VIDEO October 13

Over half of Sudan's population said to be facing acute hunger amid brutal civil war

Thousands of refugees have have fled to camps in Kassala in eastern Sudan. (Credit: MERCY CORPS)