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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
Amid the turmoil of El Salvador, President Nayib Bukele has controversially proposed to house U.S.-deported immigrants, including American citizens with criminal records, in the nation’s prisons. This offer stands as …
The Dire Reality of El Salvador’s Prisons: A Warning for U.S. Deportees Read More
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, relentless drone and missile attacks have resulted in countless civilian casualties and the destruction of vital infrastructure. Among the devastation, many significant cultural and natural …
Trump’s Funding Freeze Threatens Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Preservation Read More
The vast majority of North Korean human rights organisations are facing imminent collapse, having received notifications from the U.S. government about halted grant funds. These groups, primarily located in Seoul, …
North Korean Rights Groups on Edge as U.S. Funding Ceases Read More
Rights groups dedicated to North Korean humanitarian efforts are now facing uncertainty and potential collapse. This anxiety has surged as US billionaire Elon Musk advocates for funding cuts that could …
North Korean Rights Groups Fear Collapse Amid Musk’s Push for US Funding Cuts Read More
The discourse around U.S. sanctions, amidst President Trump’s focus on tariffs, underscores their significant role in America’s foreign policy arsenal. In Edward Fishman’s “Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of …
Exploring the Risks of U.S. Economic Sanctions in Global Diplomacy Read More
The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) grants the U.S. president significant powers to respond to national emergencies, particularly those that may threaten national security or the economy. Recently, President …
Understanding IEEPA: The Law Behind Trump’s Trade Tariffs Read More
On December 10, 2024, the Secretary of State’s Human Rights Defender Awards illuminated the courage of extraordinary individuals dedicated to justice. Among them, Thulani Rudolph Maseko was honored posthumously for …
Spotlighting Heroes of Human Rights: A Celebration of Courage and Advocacy Read More
On December 10, the United States Department of State awarded the 2024 Secretary of State’s Human Rights Defender Awards, honoring some of the world’s most unnoticed champions of justice. However, …
Celebrating Courage: Honoring Human Rights Defenders at the 2024 Awards Read More
On March 9, 1977, during his early days in the White House, President Jimmy Carter faced inquiries about Chile at a press conference. This followed a State Department official’s expression …
Carter’s Humanitarian Legacy: Navigating U.S. Foreign Policy in Chile Read More