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Human Rights
The Crisis of Violence Against Women in Puerto Rico
The Colectiva Feminista en Construcción is building a movement against gender-based violence in Puerto Rico.
Mapping Femicides in Mexico: One Woman’s Quest
In Mexico, an average of nine women are believed to be murdered every day.
181 Nations Voted to Help Refugees. Only Hungary and US Voted “No.”
The United States was an outlier at the UN General Assembly in rejecting a framework to coordinate aid to refugees.
Corporate Elites’ Malfeasance Is Thwarting Human Rights in Africa
Corporations cheat the African continent of billions every year in badly needed funds to protect human rights.
This Holiday Season, I’m Standing With Migrants
Faith workers across the US are hosting actions to stand in solidarity with migrants.
Can Adopting a Complementary Indigenous Perspective Save Us?
We cannot afford to ignore or dismiss the perspective that has guided us for most of human history.
G20 Left Argentina More Militarized, But Also Mobilized Against Neoliberalism
As global capitalist elites met to consolidate their power, social movements did the same.
The ADA Is Not Bush Sr.’s Legacy. It Belongs to Disability Activists.
The Americans with Disabilities Act resulted from decades of grassroots organizing by disabled people and allies.
Energy Transfer and Big Banks Lost Billions From Dakota Access Pipeline
A new report highlights the high price that companies will pay if they continue to ignore Indigenous rights.
China Criticized Over Persecution of Uyghur Muslims
Rushan Abbas, a Uyghur-American activist based in Washington, DC, discusses the disappearance of her aunt and sister.