Shia Cleric Sentenced to Death in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Specialized Criminal Court sentenced a prominent Shia cleric to death on Wednesday, Oct. 15. According to Human Rights Watch, Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr was convicted on a host of…
Who Are the Killers of Human Rights Activist Munir Said Thalib?
Human rights activist Munir Said Thalib was popular in Indonesia by his first name, Munir. Ten years ago (Sept. 7, 2004), he was assassinated by someone who is still not…
What Should be the U.S. Policy on Human Rights?
In a new survey nearly two-thirds of Americans say human rights should be a central feature of U.S. foreign policy. When it comes to the United States being the “world’s…
Stripping Putin Impersonator Accepts Webby Award for LGBTQ Rights
Leading advertising agency M&C Saatchi NY hired a Vladimir Putin impersonator to strip down to rainbow skivvies and accept the People’s Voice Award for Social Urban & City Innovation for…
Mr. Obama, Will You Invite Narendra Modi to the U.S.?
A petition urges President Obama to look into the matter, as the U.S. government’s stand of denying visa to Narendra Modi is based on biased media information and contorted facts.…
How AIDS is a Civil Rights Issue
Is AIDS a civil rights issue? Yes, says a new campaign. To commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed this Monday, Jan. 20th, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is releasing a…