Human rights
Afghanistan Can't Catch a Break
Could U.S. aid indirectly lessen the burden on Taliban officials? Most likely. But punishing the Afghan people for the sins of their rulers was never going to be a better alternative.
Gathering Storm of Famine Looms Over Many Nations
Every time you take action against hunger, you show the world that you care about the hungry.
'Even if Putin Dies, They Will Still Be Deadly': Priest on Russia
A renown human rights investigator says there will be bad blood between Russians and Ukrainians even after the war finally ends.
How Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Will Affect U.S. and China
Washington and Beijing have traded words and sanctions on human rights abuses in Xinjiang, but now the U.S. is transferring some of the burden onto the business community.
The Heroes of Ukraine to Remember This Father's Day
For me, Father's Day is a bittersweet reminder of my dad's love and his physical absence.
The Emergency Shortage We Aren't Talking About
We are experiencing a major crisis in the price and supply of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food, or RUTF.
Torture in Russia Becoming 'Government Policy,' Warns Disbanding NGO
Amid the Ukraine War, the Russian Committee for the Prevention of Torture struggled as police arrested thousands of anti-war protesters.
Fashion Brands Must Be Held Liable for Gender-Based Abuse
Although COVID-19 exacerbated gender-based violence in garment factories, this abuse is endemic and urgently needs systemic change.
A Looming Global Food Crisis Demands International Funding Response
The time for action is now—if the world is to avoid cascading political instability in the Global South sparked by rising costs for ordinary people.
Can Moral Leadership End the War in Ukraine?
Global civil society must engage their counterparts in conflict zones like Russia-Ukraine to encourage narratives of peacebuilding to gain momentum.
A Memorial Day to Save Lives
On this Memorial Day, as we remember those who have been killed in war, think of ways to spare others the anguish of loss.
Xinjiang Police Files Reveal Horrors of China's Uyghur Internment Camps
The explosive data dump comes as the U.N.'s top human rights official makes a six-day trip to China to visit regions including Xinjiang.
One Year Later, Stop Asian Hate Laws Have Failed Asian Americans
A disconnect between federal policy and community needs are at odds with Asian American safety concerns.
Russians Torturing Ukraine Aid Volunteers in 'Filtration Prison': Report
More than 3,000 Ukrainian civilians from Mariupol are being held, said a Ukrainian human rights official.
Is Authoritarianism the New Normal for Asia?
As if the erosion of democratic institutions since the pandemic was not enough, the war in Ukraine represented a further boost to the region's autocracy.
Ukraine War: Zelensky Says He'll Talk to Putin, Barring Ultimatums
As Finland announced its support for joining NATO, Russia promised to take "retaliatory steps." Live updates have ended.
U.S. Refutes Claims That Ukrainian Civilians Are Going to Russia Willingly
Russian claims that it evacuated Russian civilians from potentially dangerous areas in Ukraine's Donbas region.
China Warns 'Political Manipulation' as U.N. Official Plans Xinjiang Visit
The U.N. Human Rights Office has been seeking "meaningful access" to China's Xinjiang region over the past year.
How Russia and China Use Disinformation to Justify Internment Camps
Russia's "filtration camps" for Ukrainians and China's "education centers" for Uyghurs benefit from active disinformation campaigns from both countries.
Easter's Spirit and Past Inspire Us to Feed World's Hungry
This Easter, as part of festivities, you can donate to charities like the World Food Program, CARE, CRS, Mercy Corps, Action Against Hunger, Save the Children, Edesia and others fighting global hunger.
A Bipartisan Win for Religious Freedom
In a remarkable show of bipartisan cooperation, last week, the Senate unanimously reauthorized the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act.
China's Uyghur 'Genocide' Ongoing in Xinjiang—U.S. Human Rights Report
For the second year in a row, the United States assesses "genocide" and "crimes against humanity" are taking place against Uyghurs in China's Xinjiang region.
Russia Cracks Down on Human Rights Groups After Removal From U.N. Council
Russia has revoked the registration of over a dozen human rights groups over "violations" of Russian law.
Russians Raped 11-Year-Old Boy, Forced Mom to Watch: Ukraine Official
"The racist occupiers must bear the strictest responsibility!" said Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, Lyudmila Denisova, of Russian soldiers.
Russia's Removal From U.N. Council Is 'Like Adding Fuel to the Fire': China
On Thursday, 93 nations voted in favor of suspending Russia from the U.N. Human Rights Council. China and 23 other nations voted against the suspension.
Russia Suspended From United Nations' Human Rights Council After U.S. Push
The U.N.'s General Assembly approved a resolution to suspend Russia from the council.
The Path Out of Genocide
It is incumbent on the world to keep seeking accountability and to support survivors in rebuilding their lives.
Russia Soldiers Executed, Raped Ukraine Civilians: Human Rights Watch
Russians are also accused of mining the bodies of dead civilians after they left the Kyiv region.
The Nature of Dictators in Bahrain
Democracy and human rights are poison to a dictator's power.
China Announces Counter-Sanctions Against U.S. Officials
China's tit-for-tat measures come 10 days after the United States imposed visa restrictions on Chinese officials said to be responsible for the repression of religious freedom.