World Sep 01 Pope Leo meets LGBTQ+ Catholic advocate and vows continuity with Pope Francis’ legacy of welcome 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
World Jun 26 Zelenskyy approves special tribunal plans to prosecute Russian leaders over Ukraine invasion 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. By Molly Quell, Associated Press
Nation Dec 30 Watch 2:52 Jimmy Carter remembered as humanitarian and statesman 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… By Laura Barrón-López, Jonah Anderson
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
Jul 17 Syrian military official who oversaw prison where alleged abuse took place arrested in Los Angeles By Christopher Weber, Jaimie Ding, Associated Press Al-Sheikh was charged with immigration fraud, specifically that he denied in his U.S. visa and citizenship applications that he had ever ordered any political killings or carried out abuse in Syria. Continue reading
Apr 17 USC cancels speech by valedictorian who expressed support for Palestinians, cites safety concerns By John Antczak, Julie Watson, Associated Press Andrew T. Guzman, provost and senior VP for academic affairs, cited the "alarming tenor" of reaction to the school's choice of valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, who is graduating with a major in biomedical engineering and a minor in resistance to genocide. Continue reading