Thailand Urged to Drop Charges Against Student Activists
Thai authorities should immediately drop criminal charges against 11 student activists who peacefully expressed opposition to military rule, Human Rights…
Violence in Burundi Expected: UN Warns
The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon remains concerned about the potential for escalating violence in Burundi and has reiterated his call…
President Obama Proclaims June as LGBT Pride Month
President Barack Obama calls to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) citizens “are judged by the quality of…
U.S. Congress Warns India About Surat Singh Khalsa
By Rakesh Raman Six California congressional representatives issued a letter to United States Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday…
Ireland: UN Approves Marriage Equality Referendum
As he wrapped up a visit to Ireland Tuesday, the UN Secretary-General congratulated the country on its “fruitful and strong”…