World Sep 26 68 firms added to UN blacklist for alleged complicity in rights violations in Israeli settlements By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press
World Sep 26 Slovakia amends constitution to recognize only 2 sexes, sparking human rights concerns The amendment also makes it almost impossible for anyone other than married couples to adopt children. The constitution had already defined marriage as “a unique union between a man and a woman.”… By Associated Press
World Sep 01 Pope Leo meets LGBTQ+ Catholic advocate and vows continuity with Pope Francis’ legacy of welcome The Rev. James Martin says Leo told him Monday that he intended to continue Pope Francis' policy of LGBTQ+ acceptance in the church and encouraged him to keep up his advocacy. By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
World Aug 12 Watch 6:22 State Department drops criticism of Israel and El Salvador in human rights report The State Department released its annual human rights report Tuesday, but unlike in years past, this edition has come under scrutiny for omitting issues and countries with poor human rights records. Nick Schifrin looks at the report and at this… By Nick Schifrin
World Aug 12 FIFA tests new human rights strategy for World Cup games, and advocates are skeptical With the 2026 games less than a year away, FIFA’s commitment to upholding human rights is still under scrutiny. By Charlotte Kramon, Associated Press
Jun 26 Zelenskyy approves special tribunal plans to prosecute Russian leaders over Ukraine invasion By Molly Quell, Associated Press The special tribunal aims to target senior Russian leaders for the “crime of aggression,” which underpins the countless war crimes Ukraine accuses Russian forces of committing since the start of the war on Feb. 24, 2022. Continue reading
Dec 30 Watch 2:52 Jimmy Carter remembered as humanitarian and statesman By Laura Barrón-López, Jonah Anderson Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered as a humanitarian and statesman, more than 40 years after leaving the White House. The 39th president, who died Sunday at 100, will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol next week before… Continue watching
Dec 30 Watch 10:15 A look at Carter’s accomplishments as president and his legacy as a human rights champion By Nick Schifrin, Judy Woodruff, Ian Couzens The world is remembering former President Jimmy Carter after he passed away at age 100. To discuss his life and legacy, Nick Schifrin spoke with Judy Woodruff, who has covered the Carters for more than 50 years; James Fallows, Carter’s… Continue watching
Oct 22 Revolutionary Guard official charged in alleged plot to kill Iranian American activist By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Federal prosecutors on Tuesday charged a senior Iranian military official and three others with links to that country's government with plotting to kill an Iranian American author on U.S. soil — a development lauded by the alleged target. Continue reading
Jul 31 UN report: Since Oct. 7, Palestinians detained by Israeli authorities faced mistreatment and torture By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The U.N. human rights office issued a report Wednesday saying Palestinians faced waterboarding, sleep deprivation, electric shocks, dogs set on them, and other forms of torture and mistreatment. Continue reading