Human Rights

Israel 2 days ago

Hamas terrorists branded Israeli children hostages in case they escaped, relative says

The family members of released Israeli hostages continue to detail gruesome conditions under Hamas captivity in Gaza, including terrorists beating, drugging, and even branding children.

LIFESTYLE 3 days ago

On this day in history, December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refuses to give up her bus seat to a White passenger

Rosa Parks, 42, ignited the Civil Rights Movement and the end of segregation in Alabama when she refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus on this day in history, Dec. 1, 1955.

LIFESTYLE November 17

On this day in history, November 17, 1871, National Rifle Association founded by Civil War veteran officers

The National Rifle Association, which has some 5.5 million members in the U.S., was chartered in New York City on Nov. 17, 1871, by veteran Union officers of the Civil War.

Asia November 16

Canada, 5 European countries look to join genocide case against Burma

Canada is attempting, alongside five Western European countries, to join an International Court of Justice case against Burma for its globally-condemned treatment of Rohingya Muslims.

Belarus November 16

Belarusian political prisoner begins hunger strike in protest of Lukashenko regime

Belarusian human rights activist Aliaksandar Vaitseshyk reportedly began a hunger strike in prison Thursday to protest the Eastern European nation's authoritarian government.

Antisemitism Exposed November 16

Arizona students allegedly bombarded with Hamas 'propaganda' in lesson claiming 'terrorist' is offensive term

The Arizona superintendent of education warned school districts against collaborating with Amnesty International or UNICEF after an 'antisemitic' presentation in Scottsdale.

Africa November 15

Activist's killing puts Zimbabwe in 'dangerous direction,' opposition leader says

Zimbabwean opposition leader Nelson Chamisa warned Wednesday of the country's precarious human rights situation after an activist was found murdered under concerning circumstances.

Belarus November 10

Dissident Belarusian author claims father was arrested for reposting article

Prominent Belarusian dissident Sasha Filipenko's father has reportedly been sentenced to two weeks in prison for sharing an article by a regime-critical publication online.

Mexico November 9

Embattled Mexican women's prison reports 8 suicides in under 5 months

The women's prison in Mexico's Morelos state, located outside Mexico City, has reported a string of eight recent suicides as it grapples with notoriously poor conditions.

Turkey November 8

Erdogan-backed law carrying jail time for 'disinformation' upheld by Turkish high court

Turkey's high court on Wednesday upheld a law that carries potential prison terms for those convicted of spreading disinformation affecting national security, public order and health.