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Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act Law: Move Beyond Words, Give Supportive U.S. Citizenship

Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act Law: Move Beyond Words, Give Supportive U.S. Citizenship

The U.S. enacted Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act (2020) has been widely recognized as a significant step towards addressing the harrowing human rights abuses faced by the Uyghur Muslim minority in China’s Xinjiang region. While

Minneapolis Police Department Faces Damning Federal Investigation Findings and Potential Overhaul

Minneapolis Police Department Faces Damning Federal Investigation Findings and Potential Overhaul

An 89-page report documenting the findings of the US Department of Justice's multi year investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) was just made public. The probe was brought on by the 2020 murder of

Hate Speech Has No Place in Our World- UN Human Rights

Hate Speech Has No Place in Our World- UN Human Rights

Ahead of the International Day for Countering Hate Speech on June 18, Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has asked everyone to work together to make the world a more respectful and

The Dire Situation of Children in Haiti: A Call for Urgent Support

The Dire Situation of Children in Haiti: A Call for Urgent Support

Children in Haiti are subjected to dangers and challenges that are unheard of, making life there more difficult than ever. An unfathomable disaster has been brought about by the rising violence and displacement, combined with

Violations of Human Rights By Russia, In Sudan & Hong Kong

Violations of Human Rights By Russia, In Sudan & Hong Kong

Three resolutions on the respect for human rights by Russia, Sudan, and Hong Kong were adopted by the European Parliament on Thursday. Tihran Ohannisian and Mykyta Khanhanov, two minor Ukrainians, were subjected to torture and

Islamist Armed Groups in Burkina Faso Wreak Havoc, Targeting Civilians and Blocking Aid, Reports Human Rights Watch

Islamist Armed Groups in Burkina Faso Wreak Havoc, Targeting Civilians and Blocking Aid, Reports Human Rights Watch

According to a recent study by Human Rights Watch, armed Islamist organizations operating in Burkina Faso have committed several crimes against humanity, including the murder of civilians, the damage of property, and forced evictions. The

Urgent action needed to end gender-based discrimination in public and political life

Urgent action needed to end gender-based discrimination in public and political life

Stressing the need to make patriarchy "a thing of the past", the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights - Volker Türk - on Wednesday called for urgent action to end gender-based bias in public and

Global Forced Displacement Reaches Unprecedented Levels, Highlighting the Urgent Need for Solutions

Global Forced Displacement Reaches Unprecedented Levels, Highlighting the Urgent Need for Solutions

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) estimates that there are now 110 million persons who have been forcibly relocated throughout the world. This figure reflects the greatest annual jump ever recorded, an alarming

UK Abortion Law, punishment for Violation: What you should know

UK Abortion Law, punishment for Violation: What you should know

Recently, a UK woman was sentenced to prison for 28 months by a United Kingdom court for pleading guilty to aborting her pregnancy after the permissible time limit of ten weeks, raising questions about the

Are LGBTQ community safe in China 

Are LGBTQ community safe in China 

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in the People's Republic of China face serious challenges in the country. The LGBTQ support groups are also forced to close in the country. The space for lesbian, gay,