Human Rights
Protest as scandal-ridden president of Honduras meets with Congress
March 22, 2017Berta Caceres’ family members had sent Rep. Norma Torres an open letter urging that she cosponsor HR 1299.
Read moreWorkers’ rights as human rights: The Solidarity Center, the UN, and the ITUC
March 7, 2017Globalization has not benefited most of the world’s workers, says panelist Raquel Gonzalez, director of ITUC’s Geneva office.
Read moreSt. Louis Women’s March draws thousands, protesting Trump
January 23, 2017Marchers chanted and clapped over police sirens, while carrying signs that read, “Women’s rights are human rights!” and “Not my president!”
Read moreObama shortens Chelsea Manning’s term
January 18, 2017“Chelsea will walk out of Fort Leavenworth a free woman in four months, on May 17th.”
Read moreColombian prisoner David Ravelo must go free
January 5, 2017Ravelo's case is now before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
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