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The Trump administration has substantially slashed foreign aid, terminating over 90% of USAID programming and thousands of State Department assistance initiatives. This drastic reduction is anticipated to threaten human rights …
Trump Administration’s Drastic Cuts to Foreign Aid Threaten Global Human Rights Read More
In the Dominican Republic, prisons are plagued by severe overcrowding, where inmates often find themselves sleeping on filthy floors amid unsanitary conditions. A staggering 60% of the 26,000 prisoners are …
Overcrowding and Humanity in Crisis: The Plight of Dominican Prisons Read More
Systemic Failure in Addressing Sexual Violence in GuatemalaGuatemala faces a dire crisis in preventing and addressing systemic sexual violence, particularly towards girls under 14, leading to forced pregnancies. Amidst this …
Guatemala’s Failure to Address Sexual Violence Against Girls Read MoreMarch 8 marks International Women’s Day, a celebration that the Johnson County United Nations Association (JCUNA) honours every year with a fundraiser for local women-led nonprofits and a related U.N. …
Join the Fight for Human Rights: Night of a Thousand Dinners Fundraiser Read MorePresident Trump’s January 28 directive has drawn sharp criticism from those working to eradicate female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C), who argue that it dangerously blurs the lines between gender-affirming …
Trump’s Directive Ignites Controversy Over Gender-Affirming Care and FGM/C Read More
In a striking move, the US State Department’s temporary waivers on foreign assistance have not revived critical human rights programs, warns Human Rights Watch. President Donald Trump’s executive order from …
US Aid Suspension Threatens Global Health Initiatives Despite Waivers Read More
As President Trump commences his second term, a torrent of executive actions has emerged, sparking alarm over their implications for health and human rights. Initial policies undermine asylum seeking, erode …
Implications of Trump’s First Moves for Health and Human Rights Read More
The World Council of Churches (WCC) is witnessing the impact of its visits to Angola and Madagascar as the Universal Periodic Review continues. Recommendations relevant to their reports have emerged, …
WCC Advocates for Women’s Rights in Angola and Madagascar Through Reviews Read More
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has published a comprehensive report on Guatemala, detailing the human rights landscape from January 1 to December 31, 2024. This document underscores …
Human Rights in Guatemala: A Critical Report from the UN High Commissioner Read More
The National Children’s Commissioner, Anne Hollonds, has expressed strong support for the Federal Health Minister’s recent announcement about a national review of healthcare for trans and gender diverse children. According …
National Review of Healthcare for Trans and Gender Diverse Children Announced Read More