Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Urges Elon Musk to Release 'Everything Without Filter'

Jack Dorsey, the former CEO of Twitter, has urged current CEO Elon Musk to release all “Twitter files” related to the Hunter Biden laptop story.

Inspiring Stories for Human Rights Day 2022

This Human Rights Day, we’re focusing on the inspiring moments in a challenging and uncertain year.Women protesting for their freedoms in Iran and Afghanistan have shown the heart of resistance.

Keystone Pipeline Shut Down After Leak Detected Near Kansas-Nebraska Border

The Keystone Pipeline was shut down Wednesday night after a leak was detected near the Nebraska-Kansas border.

Disgraced Theranos COO Ramesh 'Sunny' Balwani Sentenced to Nearly 13 Years in Prison

Disgraced Theranos COO Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani was sentenced to nearly 13 years in prison on Wednesday for fraud following the blood-testing startup’s implosion.

In Venezuela, a Delicate Balance for the ICC

Entering Courtroom 600 sent shivers down my spine.Nuremberg, Germany is arguably the birthplace of international criminal justice.

Indonesia: New Criminal Code Disastrous for Rights

(Jakarta) – The Indonesian parliament passed a new criminal code on December 6, 2022, containing provisions that seriously violate international human rights law and standards, Human Rights Watch said today. Articles in the new code violate the rights of women, religious minorities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, and

Texas Subpoenas BlackRock for Documents Linked to ESG Effort

The Texas legislature subpoenaed BlackRock and any of its subsidiaries and affiliate entities last month for any documents related to the asset manager’s effort to push Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies. The subpoena, first reported by Fox Business, was from the Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs and

Greece: Problematic Surveillance Bill

(Athens, December 8, 2022) – Greece’s lawmakers are considering a draft surveillance law that lacks effective privacy and human rights safeguards, Human Rights Watch said today.

Tunisia: Domestic Violence Law Not Protecting Women

(Tunis) – Tunisian authorities are failing to protect women from domestic violence despite enacting a strong law in 2017, Human Rights Watch said in a report published today.

Vanguard Quits Net-Zero Alliance in Blow to Climate Change Group, ESG

Vanguard, one of the primary asset managers, withdrew from the largest climate change alliance after facing increasing scrutiny on its hostility to the fossil fuel industry.

Why Flavonoids Are the Key to a Sharp Mind

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Recent research has again highlighted the importance of eating a wholesome whole foods diet.

Toward Free Education for All Children

Education is fundamental for children’s development and a powerful catalyst for improving their entire lives.International human rights law guarantees everyone a right to education.

Xi Jinping Expected to Ink $29 Billion in Deals on Saudi Arabia Trip

Chinese dictator Xi Jinping arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday for a visit expected to result in nearly $30 billion in trade agreements with the Arab kingdom.

Japan Highlights Chinese Government Rights Abuses

On December 5, Japan’s upper house of parliament, the House of Councilors, approved a resolution highlighting human rights abuses in areas including Xinjiang, Tibet, Inner Mongolia, and Hong Kong.

At UN Talks, Countries Divided on Approach to Plastics Agreement

Delegates from over 150 countries, as well as civil society groups and industry representatives, gathered in Uruguay last week to negotiate a new global treaty limiting plastic pollution.