Human Rights

The first ‘comfort women’ statue is unveiled in a major U.S. city

And it’s controversial

Breaking the silence

It’s now much bigger than politics or religion. This isn’t about abortion, or God…

Forced Disappearances in Egypt’s Courts

Mai El-Sadany, Nonresident Fellow
August 2, 2017

I am here in a spirit of gratitude and humility for the trust you have placed in me to serve the world’s peoples.

ANALYSIS: Unveiling the secrets of Iran’s 1988 massacre

By Heshmat Alavi

We can’t wait any longer. Free Verónica Razo #VerónicaLibre

Thanks for supporting Amnesty International’s work! One comment on the personal story: I question to what degree an authentic relationship can exist, across a wide power differential. I am a bit skeptical. Comment on the art: the photo of the woman holding her child on the beach is amazing and very emotional to look at.

Nobel Laureates Condemn Executions by Iran Regime Perpetrators Must Be Held Accountable

Well, that’s your right to have those suspicions. It is foolishness on your part. I was raised to believe the WORST THING that could and can happen is to lose our checks and balances, to lack diversity of thought and methodology in Government. I split my votes across lines specifically because I do not think it is good for any of us to have people…

Liesplaining doesn’t work forever — FGM, Exploitation of Help, Deleting a girl child

We have come very far but have a lot farther to go. I was brought into this world with HOPE and DREAM that we all are equal but the reality is the rich and powerful will always exploit…