September 26, 2023 European court rules Turkey violated rights in ByLock app cases A European court declared that the rights of a Turkish teacher convicted of terrorism-related offenses, were violated due to the heavy reliance on evidence related to his phone use.
September 23, 2023 Dem megadonor who said 'nobody cares' about Uyghur genocide hosting $50K-a-plate Ramaswamy fundraiser A fundraiser for GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will be hosted by Democrat mega-donor Chamath Palihapitiya, who once claimed "nobody cares about" China's Uyghur genocide.
September 18, 2023 UN adds Afghan crisis onto agenda after Taliban bans women and girls from school, public spaces, jobs The Taliban, which banned girls from attending school beyond sixth grade, is furthering its restrictions by prohibiting women from participating in social or public events.
September 15, 2023 Biden pulls aid from Mideast ally over human rights, diverts money to Taiwan The Biden administration will redirect the bulk of an $85 million military aid package from Egypt to Taiwan due to human rights concerns.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.'
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.