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Human RightsOlympics Series Week 6: Profiles in Courage
Saudi Arabian Women Athletes Saudi Arabia is notorious for its troublesome human rights record and most especially for denying women an assortment...
Human RightsRussia, China Support Assad instead of Syrians – Again
It's hardly surprising at the point, but no less sad and infuriating. Once again, Russia and China have used their permanent veto-wielding...
Human RightsOlympics Series Week 5: Heats, Meets, and Tweets
Social media is now a part of everyday life for millions of people across the world and even more so for young...
Global JusticeHuman Trafficking: Stop this Global Enterprise
This morning the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations held a hearing on The Next Ten Years in the Fight Against Human...
NewsVatican-Approved Bishop Detained By Chinese Authorities
In a development sure to spark renewed tensions between the Chinese government and the Vatican, a Catholic bishop has reportedly been detained...
NewsThomas Lubanga Sentenced to 14 Years by ICC
Today, the International Criminal Court's (ICC) first trial was completed with the sentencing of Thomas Lubanga Dyilo to fourteen years in prison....
Global JusticeHappy 10th Birthday, ICC!
For those of us who are passionate about international justice, yesterday marked an extraordinary milestone. The International Criminal Court (ICC), the world's...
Human RightsOlympics Series Week 3: Saluting to Equality at the 1968 Games
American runner Tommie Smith won the gold medal in the 200 meter dash at the 1968 Olympic games with a record 19.83...
Global JusticeProtests Disrupt Inauguration of New Hong Kong Chief Executive
Since assuming political control over Hong Kong in 1997, the Chinese government has found itself subject to frequent criticism from pro-democracy advocates...
Anti-Protest Bill A Step Backwards For Political Freedom In Russia
Today featured some more disappointing news from the human rights front in Russia, as the Russian parliament passed a bill that will...
Conflict in Sudan: What Can Be Done
"Men want power, women want peace." Former British Ambassador to Sudan, Alan Goutly quoted this statement from a Sudanese woman in an...