human rights

North Korea Says It Will Punish Anyone Examining Human Rights Abuses

North Korea Says It Will Punish Anyone Examining Human Rights Abuses
North Korea’s Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of Korea has announced it will “ruthlessly punish” anyone who contributes to the UN’s investigation into human rights violations in the nation.

Former President Carter Voices Objections to Sex-Selective Abortion

Former President Carter Voices Objections to Sex-Selective Abortion
Former United States president Jimmy Carter publicly announced his personal objections to sex-selective abortion referring to the practice as the “worst human rights abuse on earth."

Experts Say U.S. Could Do More to Help Persecuted Christians

Experts Say U.S. Could Do More to Help Persecuted Christians
A panel of three experts was recently assembled by the Center for American Progress to discuss the problem of Christian persecution in the Middle East and what can be done to end it.

United Nations Releases Report on Human Rights Abuses in Iran

United Nations Releases Report on Human Rights Abuses in Iran
At a press conference on March 14th, UN Special Rapporteur Dr. Ahmed Shaheed began his speech by saying, “Today, I report with deep regret that despite overtures and announcements emanating from the newly elected Iranian government, and perhaps even in spite of modest attempts to take steps towards reform, the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran remains of serious concern.”