Human Rights

Deep in the heart of Los Angeles, a sinister reality lurks on Figueroa Street, notorious for being one of the most infamous sex-trafficking corridors in the United States. Dubbed “the Blade,” this stretch of road has become a hunting ground for traffickers who prey on vulnerable minors, exploiting them for...

In a significant move to confront its tumultuous past, Bangladesh has detained several army officers accused of committing crimes during the previous authoritarian regime. The development comes as part of a broader effort by the country to hold accountable those responsible for human rights abuses and other offenses under the...

As the Nobel Prize-winning author of a trilogy that laid bare the crumbling Soviet Union, Svetlana Alexievich has spent a lifetime chronicling the darkest corners of human experience. Her work, a sweeping oral history of the Soviet era’s brutal suppression and ultimate collapse, has earned her international acclaim and a...

In a significant recognition of her unwavering dedication to democratic values, María Corina Machado, a prominent Venezuelan politician, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced the honor, citing her “tireless work promoting democratic rights” as the reason behind the prestigious award. Machado, who has been...

In a disturbing escalation of its crackdown on dissent, the government of Nicaragua has adopted a new tactic to intimidate and silence its critics: arresting them and then disappearing them from public view. The authorities have taken to detaining opponents without informing their families or the public about their whereabouts,...

In a significant and potentially contentious move, the United States has deported a planeload of Iranian nationals back to their home country, marking a notable escalation in the Trump administration’s efforts to remove migrants from the country, even to nations with questionable human rights records. According to U.S. officials, the...