Human rights issues—from equal treatment for minorities to freedoms enshrined in the U.S. Bill of Rights, such as speech, ...

China's policies have had groups like Human Rights Watch on its case for years. Now the upcoming Olympic Games is bringing attention that may force change, says HRW's Minky Worden, editor of China's ...

Volker Türk has the greatest respect for those able to hold onto hope when all appears to be lost. As United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, he has devoted his life and career to helping ...

Our new US corporate human rights index examines the human rights policies and commitments of 54 US companies in the ...

December 10th is Human Rights Day. This year’s theme is Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All. On Friday, President Joe Biden issued a presidential proclamation declaring December 10 Human Rights Day ...

Advocating for the rights of people forced to flee and those denied a nationality. Citizens normally look to their own governments to guarantee their human rights and physical security. When people ...

Human Rights Day 2024: As the world observes Human Rights Day on December 10, 2024, the international community is once again called to reflect on the importance of protecting the rights and dignity ...

The United Nations warned on Monday that human rights work around the world was fighting for its survival, as funding woes ...

BEIJING (Reuters) - Human rights are one of the most contentious issues in U.S.-China relations that will come up during President Barack Obama's four-day visit to China. Here are some questions and ...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio sits nearby as U.S. President Donald Trump meets with President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador in the Oval Office of the White House on April 14, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Grace Melton is a Senior Associate in The Heritage Foundation’s Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Human Flourishing. Abortion advocates seek to promote abortion anywhere and everywhere. This ...