International Human Rights

Six years after Alice escaped from her physically and emotionally abusive relationship, she offers up her personal perspective on the lingering effects of family violence

Oct 29, 2009 - Gabrielle Pollock

The world has a nightmare arsenal of terrible weapons advanced far beyond the evolution of our morality.

Oct 1, 2009 - Paula Marie Deubel

In order for disabled persons to have equal access to activities and services that the able-bodied take for granted, their special needs must be addressed.

Aug 11, 2009 - Lesley Strutt

Abdullah Saleh, a Guantanamo detainee is alleged to have committed suicide. Binyam Muhammad, an ex-Guantanamo detainee refutes the allegations.

Jul 30, 2009 - Fiza Asar

Many years have passed since 1994 when civil war in Rwanda claimed 800,000 lives. Today, a Canadian group reflects on its role towards helping the African nation heal.

Jul 5, 2009 - Nadia Lerner

Citizen journalism and social networking site Twitter shows historic significance in delivering news, photographs, and video of developing revolt against Islamic regime.

Jun 16, 2009 - Nicholas Morine

On March 16, 2009, U.S. based television network MTV officially announced the release of a new anime video designed to raise awareness about human trafficking in Asia.

Mar 16, 2009 - Phillip Barea

V-Day, a global movement formed by Ensler to stop sexual violence against women and girls, enters its eleventh year this month, focusing heavily on the women of the DRC.

Feb 19, 2009 - Carey Hogg

Latin American leaders criticize the President's reversal of the Mexico City Policy, a threat to laws protecting unborn human life as Pro-life activists realign.

Jan 30, 2009 - Linda DeMerle

On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, January 22, also known as March for Life Day, President Obama was expected to overturn the ban on taxpayer-funded foreign abortions.

Jan 26, 2009 - Linda DeMerle

Marijuana is blamed by many people for many medical and societal ills out of ignorance - despite recent medical evidence clearing up many of these misconceptions!

Dec 22, 2008 - Nicholas Morine

Same sex marriage and the marital benefits conferred upon the couple are still hotly contested topics in North America and the rest of the world.

Oct 6, 2008 - Nicholas Morine

Humanitourism may be the next new buzzword in socially-responsible travel. But what is humanitourism, exactly?

Aug 19, 2008 - T. Regula

Somalia, Ethiopia and Djibouti are facing a major food crisis after continued drought and increased food prices. Find out more about the situation and how you can help.

May 21, 2008 - Jodie Martin

International Women's Day is a worldwide celebration of women's rights and recognition of its importance in our global community.

Feb 21, 2008 - Jodie Martin

The Former president of Peru was returned to his home country to face charges for corruption and human rights violations.

Jan 1, 2008 - Melanie S. Pinkert

African Arabs continue racial discrimination of Christian Blacks in Sudan. Sexual abuse, war crimes and genocide coexist with holiday cheer south of the capital Khartoum

Dec 25, 2007 - Frank W. Hardy

On October 24th supporters around the world will hold protests and candlelight vigils to show their continued support for the people of Burma and leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Oct 22, 2007 - Sarah Turner

In the last week of August, the Sudanese government expelled three foreign aid workers from the African country.

Sep 2, 2007 - Michelle Singerman

The Canadian diamond industry is brand new and rivaling that of Africa. If you want to buy a Canadian diamond, here's what you should know.

Aug 26, 2007 - Catherine Solmes

Due to the multitudes of internal conflicts worldwide, the global refugee problem is not disappearing

Jun 12, 2007 - Janet Rogers

A general involved in human rights abuses during Guatemala's civil war ran for president.

Jun 3, 2007 - Melanie S. Pinkert