South Africa used to be the world’s textbook example of fighting injustice. Today, it’s watching itself struggle with waves of hate aimed at people from elsewhere on the continent. Shops smashed, families hiding, and whole neighborhoods living in fear—all because some locals are blaming outsiders fo
For years, Starbucks employees have faced tough times trying to organize unions across the U. S. Since 2021, reports claim workers supporting union efforts have dealt with threats, harassment, and even police calls during protests. These actions worry human-rights experts who say they might break in
In a recent investigation, a rights group has alleged that both the M23 rebel faction and soldiers from Rwanda were involved in severe human rights violations during a brief occupation of Uvira, a city in eastern Congo. The report claims that over the course of a month from late 2025 to early 2026,
A 54‑year‑old Nobel Peace Prize winner, Narges Mohammadi, has been transferred from a remote prison in Zanjan to Tehran Pars Hospital after suffering a heart attack. The family foundation announced that she has received a suspension of her sentence, although the details remain unclear. Mohammadi ea
The United States has deepened its pressure on Cuba by threatening to impose tariffs on nations that supply the island with oil. This move, part of a broader strategy that began in 1960, aims to force the Cuban government into submission. Only Russia continues to deliver fuel, leaving Cuba’s power g
In many parts of sub‑Saharan Africa, women who raise children with albinism encounter a mix of danger and discrimination. Because myths about albinism spread, these mothers often become targets for violence that goes beyond everyday harassment. Their kids may be hunted or harmed because of bel
Narges Mohammadi, who earned the Nobel Peace Prize last year while behind bars for championing women's rights and ending capital punishment, is now in a dangerous health situation after suffering a heart attack. Her husband, Taghi Rahmani, who lives in Paris, told reporters that the couple is ter
A well-known human rights figure in Iran is facing serious health problems while behind bars. The 50-year-old activist, recognized internationally for her work on women's rights and opposition to capital punishment, reportedly suffered a heart-related emergency in late March. Her condition took a dr
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights figure in Iran, faces life-threatening medical emergencies while behind bars. According to her family’s organization, she suffered a serious heart issue and collapsed multiple times recently. This prompted prison officials to rush her to a hospital, though
Countries are pushing to make forced marriage a clear crime under international law. This move follows years of court rulings that already called it a crime against humanity. Judges in Sierra Leone, Cambodia, and the International Criminal Court have all ruled on cases where people were forced into
