Human Rights

Afghanistan 5 days ago

Taliban bans women 'hearing other women's voices' in latest decree

The Taliban in Afghanistan have taken another step in its harsh system of oppression against women by banning them from "hearing other women's voices" while they pray.

Media October 21

United Nations human rights activist calls for equality and stronger protections for women and girls in sports

United Nations special rapporteur on violence against women and girls said opening female only spaces to biological males identifying as women is "denying [women] their femaleness."

Media October 18

United Nations holds panel on fighting violence against women and girls in sports

Female athletes and global human rights leaders called on the United Nations to protect safety and fairness for women in sports during an event in New York.

VIDEO October 13

Over half of Sudan's population said to be facing acute hunger amid brutal civil war

Thousands of refugees have have fled to camps in Kassala in eastern Sudan. (Credit: MERCY CORPS)

Afghanistan August 22

Taliban government issues public ban on women's voices, bare faces

The Taliban-run Afghan government has issued a public ban on women's voices and bare faces under so-called "vice and virtue" legislation.

Lifestyle Books August 12

Demi-Leigh Tebow, wife of Tim Tebow, survived attempted carjacking to find new purpose, help others

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Demi-Leigh Tebow, wife of Tim Tebow, described events in her life that led her to fight for the rights of others. Her new book is "A Crown That Lasts."

South Korea July 18

South Korea's top court issues landmark ruling recognizing some rights for same-sex couples

South Korea's Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples are eligible to receive the same health insurance benefits as heterosexual couples in a landmark verdict.

Middle East July 10

43 sentenced to life in prison following heavily-scrutinized UAE trial

43 people were sentenced to life in prison Wednesday following a controversial mass trial of dissidents by a court in the United Arab Emirates.

Afghanistan July 1

No Afghan women allowed to attend UN-led meetings with Taliban: 'Caving to terrorist demands'

A two-day meeting between the U.N. and other special envoys with the Taliban in Doha ends on Monday as rights activists decried the failure to involve women in talks or specifically address women’s issues.

Afghanistan June 13

1,000 days have passed since Taliban banned girls from attending school past 6th grade: UNICEF

1,000 days have passed since Afghanistan's Taliban-run government banned girls from attending secondary schools, UNICEF noted Thursday.