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Iran September 20, 2022

Iranian police open fire on demonstrators protesting woman's alleged murder over Hijab law: report

At least five people were killed when Iranian police opened fire on protesters demonstrating against the alleged in-custody murder of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman.

Ukraine September 17, 2022

Top Ukraine official says 450 bodies found in Izyum mass grave, some with hands tied behind their backs

Some 450 bodies have been exhumed from a mass grave in Izyum following Russia's withdrawal, a top Ukrainian official told Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital.

Iran September 16, 2022

Iran's 'morality police' accused of murdering woman for not properly wearing hijab, sparking protests

Iran is continuing to crack down and enforce the covering of women's hair in public as more and more Iranian women have dared to confront the regime by taking off head coverings.

Nebraska September 13, 2022

Malcolm X is the newest member of the Nebraska Hall of Fame, first Black honoree

Malcolm X is being inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame. He is the first Black person to be inducted. Fifteen years ago he was rejected as too controversial.

Iran September 6, 2022

Iran sentences two women to death over LGBTQ activism and Christianity, human rights organization says

Tehran has ramped up abuses against LGBTQ community and other minority groups. This comes as reports say Biden administration plans to eliminate human rights sanctions on the regime.

White House September 1, 2022

White House welcomes UN report on China's human rights violations, but Biden-Xi meeting still on the table

The White House said it welcomes a UN report detailing China's potential human rights abuses against Uyghurs but did not dismiss the idea of a meeting between Biden and Xi.

China August 31, 2022

UN report cites alleged ‘patterns of abuse’ in China's treatment of Uyghur minority

A new report from the United Nations alleges that the China has committed a pattern of human rights abuses against Uyghurs and other predominantly Muslim ethnic groups.

Afghanistan August 28, 2022

Afghanistan one year later: How daily life in the war-torn country has changed since the Taliban’s takeover

Widespread hunger, rampant violence and a lack of basic human rights loom over Afghanistan one year after the Taliban took over the war-torn country.

OPINION August 27, 2022

Afghanistan can be stabilized and America's first step should be with mining

Afghanistan can be stabilized if America partners in mining. This is a first step that could be used to improve human rights and build a functioning economy.

Afghanistan August 26, 2022

In the room with the Taliban: words from one of the only female reporters left in Afghanistan

The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has meant the removal of women's rights and working ability, but one female reporter has refused to stop despite threats.

Afghanistan August 25, 2022

Taliban 'can't be matched' with European nations on women's rights issues: spokesman

Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen argues that Afghanistan is an Islamic country that can’t be compared to European countries when it comes to women’s rights. He also discussed terrorism.