Human Rights - Page 10

December 30, 2024

Uncovering the atrocities of the Assad regime at its 'death factory' on the hill

Sednaya prison was the site where thousands of Syrians were tortured and killed under Assad’s regime. Investigators have uncovered mass graves, and are calling for justice.

December 26, 2024

ICE deports former high-ranking Somalian military official accused of torture and terror

ICE officials in Washington, D.C., deported a former high-ranking Somalian military officer who allegedly carried out torture, terror and other human rights abuses on civilians.

December 6, 2024

Pennsylvania GOP leaders will reintroduce bill to restrict transgender athletes in girls, women's sports

Republican leaders in Pennsylvania are moving once again to attempt to restrict transgender athletes from competing against biological females in sports.

December 1, 2024

Canadian town fined for refusing to celebrate Pride Month, fly rainbow flag

A Canadian town near the U.S. border was fined $10,000 for failing to proclaim June as "Pride Month" and for refusing to fly a "rainbow flag" to celebrate pride.

November 28, 2024

Sports columnist claims ‘cisgender women’ are the ‘real threat’ in SJSU trans controversy

With San Jose State's women's volleyball team in the Mountain West final amid forfeits, a USA Today columnist says those refusing to play SJSU are the "real threat."

November 23, 2024

School district defends decision to ban parents who wore ‘XX’ wristbands at daughters’ game with trans athlete

A New Hampshire school district defended their move to ban those who supported biological girls-only sports, citing a potential "threat."

November 9, 2024

Coco Gauff makes history in Saudi Arabia after previous 'reservations' about playing there

After initially having "reservations" about playing in Saudi Arabia, Coco Gauff became the youngest player to win the WTA Finals since 2004.

November 3, 2024

Iranian woman strips down in anti-hijab protest following vicious assault by regime militia

A university student In Iran stripped down to her underwear in protest against the country's hijab laws after reports say she was assaulted by militia members for improperly wearing the garment.

November 1, 2024

UN says widespread sexual violence in Sudan is 'deeply alarming' amid bloody civil war

The brutal civil war in Africa's third largest country of Sudan has largely been overshadowed by the Mideast conflict. Rampant sexual violence is the latest issue faced by those fleeing the fighting.

October 28, 2024

Iran reportedly executes California man amid ongoing execution spree: 'Murdered by the regime'

The Islamic Republic of Iran's execution spree continues to target dissidents and critics amid its role as the world’s worst state sponsor of terrorism.