Human Rights - Page 17

September 1, 2023

Australian gymnastics federation says athletes can choose locker rooms, uniforms based on gender identity

Gymnastics Australia announced this week that athletes may choose their uniforms and locker room "as it aligns with their gender identity.'

August 30, 2023

Riley Gaines supports suspension of transgender cyclist for 'abusive and threatening behavior'

The Union Cycliste Internationale has recommended a suspension for transgender cyclist Veronica Ivy, and Riley Gaines supports the punishment.

August 30, 2023

Lia Thomas' former teammate says 'trans rights' have been prioritized over 'concerns of women'

Paula Scanlan was a teammate of transgender woman Lia Thomas on the Penn women's swimming team. She continues to speak out on fairness in women's sports.

August 30, 2023

Ex-member of Belarus security forces to face trial in Switzerland for disappearances of political opponents

An ex-member of the special security forces is scheduled to face trial next month for his alleged involvement in the forced disappearances of political opponents during the late 1990s.

August 29, 2023

In Ethiopia, at least 183 killed in 2 months due to conflict in Amhara region, UN says

The human rights situation in Ethiopia has been deteriorating, according to the U.N. Over a hundred people were killed since July amid conflict between the state and the Amhara militia.

August 28, 2023

Biden claims to have 'literally' convinced Strom Thurmond to vote for Civil Rights Act — at 21 years old

President Biden claimed to have convinced South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond to vote for the Civil Rights Act when he was 21 years old.

August 15, 2023

North Korea condemns US-led human rights meeting at UN as 'despicable' and geopolitically motivated

North Korea denounced a planned open Security Council meeting on their human rights record, labeling it as "despicable" and accusing the U.S. of pursuing its own geopolitical agenda.

August 15, 2023

Kenya-based British army training unit accused of human rights violations, committee launches inquiry

A British training unit, which has been stationed in Kenya for decades, was accused of violating human rights. The East African country has opened an inquiry into the allegations.

August 11, 2023

Riley Gaines laughs at protestors questioned by conservative activist at Leadership Institute grand opening

Riley Gaines was in Florida for the grand opening of the Leadership Institute in Sarasota, and she couldn't help but be entertained by the protestors there.

August 10, 2023

Iraq bans the media from using the term 'homosexuality,' decrees 'sexual deviance' to be used instead

Iraq's media regulation agency demanded journalists use the term 'sexual deviance' instead of 'homosexuality,' which critics slammed as 'dangerous.'