Truthout
Human Rights
Social Work Institutions Have Remained Silent on Palestine. That Must End.
Social workers have an ethical obligation to end their silence on Palestinian suffering amid an ongoing genocide.
Illegal Markets Exploit Humanitarian Needs Created by the War on Gaza
Amid extreme shortages imposed by Israel’s starvation plan, basic goods now cost 10 times their prewar price.
Food Insecurity in Prison Makes People Like Me Vulnerable to Labor Exploitation
The inadequacy of prison food exposes us to forced labor and sexual abuse in our desperation for adequate nutrition.
Palestinian Women and Children Don’t Deserve to Die in Gaza. Neither Do Men.
We can’t let Western media continue normalizing the acute dehumanization and pathologization of Palestinian men.
The “Transfer” of Palestinians Out of Gaza Is Not a “Voluntary Migration”
A retired IDF leader said Israel’s goal is a humanitarian crisis to make Gaza “a place where no human being can exist.”
“Flour to Make Bread Is Not for You,” Says Palestinian Mother Surviving in Gaza
A mother describes starvation, dirty water and pre-planned trips to the bathroom as she survives in Gaza with her child.
Israel Expands Its Ground Assault to Refugee Camps in Central Gaza
According to the United Nations, more than 61,000 people were sheltering in the area Israel is now targeting.
Human Rights Group Alleges Israeli Forces Executed Over 1,000 Palestinian Elders
Human rights group claims Israeli forces engaged in targeted killings, including field executions.
If Jesus Was Born Today, Would He Be Under Rubble?
As US leaders celebrate Christmas with their families, Palestinians will be mourning the loss of their loved ones.
More Sanctions and Military Pressure Won’t Improve North Korean Human Rights
Current U.S. policy justifies an arms race and keeps families separated while risking nuclear conflict with North Korea.