Human Rights

U.N. Human Rights Officials Write To U.S. Expressing Concern Over Militarization In Guam

In a letter released this week, three U.N. officials addressed "America’s increased military presence in Guam" and its effect on Indigenous people.
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Myanmar Forces Suppress Protests, Kill More Than 100 People

Military and police in Myanmar killed dozens of people in the deadliest day since last month's coup.
By AP

U.S. And Allies Sanction Senior Chinese Officials Over Uighur Abuses

China’s Foreign Ministry denounced the sanctions as “based on nothing but lies and disinformation.”
By LORNE COOK, AP

Olympic Committee To Buy Athletes COVID-19 Vaccines From China

China, which is hosting the winter games next year, is facing heightened scrutiny for human rights abuses.
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Over 100 Organizations Call On Biden To Close Gitmo

In a letter shared exclusively with HuffPost, advocates are urging Biden to follow through on former President Obama's efforts to close the controversial facility.
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Human Rights Campaign Says Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Attacking 'Democracy Itself'

The LGBTQ advocacy group called for Greene to be removed from her congressional assignments for her "deeply disturbing" behavior and remarks.
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Pompeo Becomes First Top U.S. Diplomat To Visit An Israeli Settlement

The State Department announced that goods produced in the settlements, which are considered illegal under international law, can be labeled as "Made in Israel."
By AP

Sexual, Gender Minorities Much Likelier To Be Crime Victims: Study

People who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer or gender non-confirming are nearly four times as likely to be victims of violent crime than those outside such communities.
By Astrid Galvan, AP

Poland Rejects International Criticism Over Anti-LGBTQ Rights Stance

An open letter from 50 ambassadors and human rights advocates cited a need to work for “non-discrimination, tolerance and mutual acceptance.”
By Vanessa Ger, AP

Minnesota School Violated Transgender Boy's Rights After Locker Room Use, Court Rules

The Anoka-Hennepin School District student, who was on the boys’ swimming team, had previously been forced to use a segregated locker room.
By Amy Forlit, AP