Human rights Archives

Pressure on Francis increases over human rights in China

Aug 1, 2020

As Chinese central authorities tighten their grip on Hong Kong and as the world continues to hear news of the alleged repression of the country’s Uighur Muslim population, Pope Francis is the target of increasing pressure over his hesitancy to speak out.

By Elise Ann Allen

Pompeo says US should focus defense of human rights, cites property rights and religious freedom

Jul 17, 2020

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo argued Thursday for a more limited U.S. view of global human rights advocacy based on the principals laid out by America’s Founding Fathers, a suggestion critics assumed meant stepping away from more modern concepts such as support for women and the LGBQT communities around the world.

By Ben Fox

China bans Cruz, Rubio, Smith, Brownback over criticism

Jul 13, 2020

China on Monday said it will ban entry to U.S. Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, Representative Chris Smith and Ambassador for Religious Freedom Sam Brownback over their criticism of the ruling Communist Party’s policies toward minority groups and people of faith.

By Associated Press

Report gives Pakistan failing grade on human rights

May 1, 2020

An annual human rights report released this week gives Pakistan a failing grade, charging that too little is being done to protect the country’s most vulnerable, including women and children.

By Kathy Gannon

State Department examines human rights issues in China, Myanmar, elsewhere

Mar 18, 2020

The State Department issued its annual country reports on human rights March 11, highlighting abuses in China, Myanmar, Vietnam and other nations during a press briefing that day.

By Mark Pattison

For Irish young people, global justice is more than just a game

Mar 9, 2020

Climate justice, human rights and sustainable development aren’t usually the subjects with which you want to play around, but that’s just what’s happening in Ireland.

By Charles Collins