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China September 15, 2023

Human rights lawyer deported back to China by Laotian officials

A human rights lawyer, Lu Siwei, who was arrested in Laos has been deported back to China despite pleas from rights groups and United Nations experts for his release.

VIDEO September 6, 2023

Migrant describes assault, shakedown by cartels

A migrant wearing a cartel-assigned wristband explains how he was assaulted and forced to hand over money to cartel members. CREDIT: DPS

Middle East September 6, 2023

US sanctions Sudanese paramilitary leader for human rights abuses

The U.S. imposed sanctions on a Sudanese paramilitary commander due to his alleged involvement in violence and human rights abuses during the ongoing conflict in his country.

Africa September 6, 2023

Millions in eastern Congo in need of urgent care as humanitarian crisis, sexual violence worsen, UN says

According to an official from the United Nations, the humanitarian situation in eastern Congo has been deteriorating into one of the worst situations the organization has ever seen.

SPORTS September 1, 2023

Australian gymnastics federation says athletes can choose locker rooms, uniforms based on gender identity

Gymnastics Australia announced this week that athletes may choose their uniforms and locker room "as it aligns with their gender identity.'

SPORTS August 30, 2023

Riley Gaines supports suspension of transgender cyclist for 'abusive and threatening behavior'

The Union Cycliste Internationale has recommended a suspension for transgender cyclist Veronica Ivy, and Riley Gaines supports the punishment.

NCAA August 30, 2023

Lia Thomas' former teammate says 'trans rights' have been prioritized over 'concerns of women'

Paula Scanlan was a teammate of transgender woman Lia Thomas on the Penn women's swimming team. She continues to speak out on fairness in women's sports.

Europe August 30, 2023

Ex-member of Belarus security forces to face trial in Switzerland for disappearances of political opponents

An ex-member of the special security forces is scheduled to face trial next month for his alleged involvement in the forced disappearances of political opponents during the late 1990s.

Africa August 29, 2023

In Ethiopia, at least 183 killed in 2 months due to conflict in Amhara region, UN says

The human rights situation in Ethiopia has been deteriorating, according to the U.N. Over a hundred people were killed since July amid conflict between the state and the Amhara militia.

Politics August 28, 2023

Biden claims to have 'literally' convinced Strom Thurmond to vote for Civil Rights Act — at 21 years old

President Biden claimed to have convinced South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond to vote for the Civil Rights Act when he was 21 years old.

North Korea August 15, 2023

North Korea condemns US-led human rights meeting at UN as 'despicable' and geopolitically motivated

North Korea denounced a planned open Security Council meeting on their human rights record, labeling it as "despicable" and accusing the U.S. of pursuing its own geopolitical agenda.