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Unravelling the legacies of slavery

Racism, discrimination and crippled economies and health are among centuries-old legacies of the transatlantic slave trade and part of the stark messages behind the...

Ukrainians suffer Russia-imposed ‘violence, intimidation, and coercion’

UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Tuesday called for the fighting and occupation of Ukraine to end, so the country can begin “healing...

Explainer: Feeding Haiti in times of crisis

Almost five million Haitians are going hungry and need food assistance, according to recent UN figures, but the violence and related insecurity created by...

From Desperation to Determination: Indonesian Trafficking Survivors Demand Justice

Working abroad can be a way for Indonesians to earn much more than they could at home, and provide for their families. However, for...

First Person: ‘Courageous’ 12-year-old reports relative after being raped in Madagascar

A 12-year-girl who was allegedly raped repeatedly by her stepfather has been described by Madagascar’s Chief Inspector of Police as “courageous” after she came...

Russia: Rights experts condemn continued imprisonment of Evan Gershkovich

Russia must immediately release American journalist Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained without evidence for a year, two UN human rights experts said on...

UN report: Credible allegations Ukrainian POWs have been tortured by Russian forces

The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) issued a new report on Tuesday, revealing a surge in credible allegations of torture and...

Rights expert finds ‘reasonable grounds’ genocide is being committed in Gaza

There are "reasonable grounds" to believe that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human...

COMMENTARY: D.C. Crime Bill Fails to Address Root Causes of Violence and Incarceration

By Kaili Moss and Jillian Burford | Washington Informer Mayor Bowser has signed the “Secure DC” omnibus bill passed by the D.C. Council last month....

Mayor, City Council President React to May 31 Closing of Birmingham-Southern College

By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times Birmingham-Southern College will close on May 31, after more than a century as one of the city’s most...

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