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Why are American taxpayers helping to pay for ‘Pillay’s Pogrom?’

Are Americans willing to pay for a repugnant assault on the human rights of Jews and their freedom to defend themselves? Op-ed.

Why are American taxpayers helping to pay for ‘Pillay’s Pogrom?’

Omar's Bill will be praised by Islamic extremists

The freest nation on earth is now on the verge of creating a position not to protect human rights, but to protect a faith ideology.Opinion.

Omar's Bill will be praised by Islamic extremists

US places new sanctions on Iran for human rights abuses

Sanctions come as renewed talks on Iran's nuclear program make no progress.

US places new sanctions on Iran for human rights abuses

Our mistaken ideas about human rights failed us in Afghanistan

Human rights are not a government, they’re a culture. America can and should export human rights. But by example.Op-ed

Our mistaken ideas about human rights failed us in Afghanistan

Are Taliban fighters forcing young girls to marry them?

'Horrors in the streets': Taliban already suspected of carrying out mass human rights atrocities.

Are Taliban fighters forcing young girls to marry them?

Nikki Haley, Marco Rubio slam Biden invite to UN envoy on racism

Haley wonders why the Biden WH is asking the UN to investigate "the freest country in the world" instead of nations without human rights.

Nikki Haley, Marco Rubio slam Biden invite to UN envoy on racism

Zealotry

In theory, pacifism is a noble idea, but with the dangerous world human beings live in, we must ensure evil does not triumph. Op-ed.

Zealotry

RAA condemns Human Rights Watch

The RAA has released a statement with a sharply critical analysis of the Human Rights Watch use of the word 'apartheid' regarding Israel.

RAA condemns Human Rights Watch

Elie Wiesel memorialized with bust at Wash National Cathedral

Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and human rights campaigner, will have his likeness added to the Human Rights Porch.

Elie Wiesel memorialized with bust at Wash National Cathedral

Helsinki Committee to declare vax unauthorized human experiment

Committee in charge of supervising human trials expected to state vaccine campaign is clinical study and needed pre-approval.

Helsinki Committee to declare vax unauthorized human experiment

ICC rejects human rights claims against China, pursues Israel

The ICC says it will not try China over Ughyur violations because it is not a member state, but then neither are Israel and the US. Op-ed..

ICC rejects human rights claims against China,  pursues Israel

How the Middle East sees Biden and Trump

Despite Trump’s sometimes inappropriate language, many people in the Middle East support him for a variety of reasons. Op-ed..

How the Middle East sees Biden and Trump

A new blow to Iran's forgotten Jews

Human rights group "3 Generations" should know better than to feature a journalist who denied oppression of Iran's Jews. Op-ed

A new blow to Iran's forgotten Jews

Is Dr. Iman Foroutan Iran's rising star?

Foroutan has taken upon himself to end the brutal mullah-led Iranian regime. He has the support of many Iranians the world over. Op-ed.

Is Dr. Iman Foroutan Iran's rising star?

Israel:

UN High Commissioner 'politicizing' office against Israel

Foreign Ministry: 'Israel has lost any faith in High Commissioner's abilities to promote human rights in our region in fair manner.'

UN High Commissioner 'politicizing' office against Israel

Elderly man forced to travel to dentist in ambulance

Elderly man living in zone then under closure needed urgent dental treatment; police forbade travel forcing him to take ambulance.

Elderly man forced to travel to dentist in ambulance

Investigate settlements? Yes. Investigate cannibalism? No

Investigate settlements? Yes. Investigate cannibalism? No

China slams US after Trump signs bills for Hong Kong rights

'The U.S. is publicly supporting crazy violent criminals with measures that are extremely evil in nature and dangerous in motive.'

China slams US after Trump signs bills for Hong Kong rights

Iran's contribution to human rights

Iran's contribution to human rights

State Dept: Golan Heights is Israeli

For the first time, Human Rights Report calls Golan Heights 'Israeli-controlled,' drops reference to 'occupation' in Judea and Samaria.

State Dept: Golan Heights is Israeli

Israeli judges 'personally liable for commission of crimes'?

NGO Monitor scrutinizes B'Tzelem report holding judges themselves as possible war criminals for violation of human rights.

Israeli judges 'personally liable for commission of crimes'?

Israeli organizations support Gaza residents

Left-wing human rights groups file petition to Supreme Court demanding government speed up granting of permits to Gaza residents.

Israeli organizations support Gaza residents

B'Tselem wins French human rights award

Radical Israeli org. and Arab group with ties to PFLP terror org. to jointly receive French Republic 2018 Human Rights Award.

B'Tselem wins French human rights award

Iran is violating its citizens' human rights

UN report says Iran executed nearly 500 people in 2017, continues violating its citizens' human rights.

Iran is violating its citizens' human rights

UN calls on Iran not to execute alleged 'Mossad spy'

UN human rights experts say trial of Belgium professor accused of spying for Israel featured numerous violations of his rights.

UN calls on Iran not to execute alleged 'Mossad spy'

Watch: Israeli aid comes to South Sudan

Israel grants humanitarian aid to residents of village in South Sudan hit by drought.

Watch: Israeli aid comes to South Sudan

U.S. to delay some aid to Egypt

United States to deny Egypt $95.7 million in aid and delay a further $195 million due to concern over its human rights record.

U.S. to delay some aid to Egypt

Bureaucratic euthenasia and Charlie Gard

Bureaucratic euthenasia and Charlie Gard

Haley: End the discrimination against Israel at UNHCR

US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley tells UNHRC it must start doing its job in real human rights crisis instead of obsessing over Israel.

Haley: End the discrimination against Israel at UNHCR

Syria's White Helmets win Swedish human rights prize

Emergency responders organization wins Swedish human rights group's 'Right Livelihood Award.'

Syria's White Helmets win Swedish human rights prize

Israel signs bilateral agreement to protect foreign workers

Israel signs a bilateral agreement with Ukraine to regulate influx of foreign workers.

Israel signs bilateral agreement to protect foreign workers

Russia helps Aleppo residents escape

As Syrian forces bomb Aleppo, Russia offers beleaguered residents "humanitarian escape corridors."

Russia helps Aleppo residents escape

Hollande calls on Egypt to respect human rights

French President Francois Hollande, visiting Egypt, says human rights should be respected in the fight against terrorism.

Hollande calls on Egypt to respect human rights

A gentleman’s guide to wife-beating

PA mufti of Gaza on official TV teaches men how to 'discipline' women, instructing them to 'hit her, don't make her ugly.'

A gentleman’s guide to wife-beating

Massive PA torture exposed by Palestinians

Palestinian human rights commission reveals cases of torture in Judea, Samaria and Gaza, with PA Security Forces taking part.

Massive PA torture exposed by Palestinians

Key to success against BDS: Education and legal action

BDS does not only affect Israel, but it also adversely affects the local communities in which it occurs.

Key to success against BDS: Education and legal action

Defending Jews from Israel?

US to demand Jewish Duma suspect's rights

Consulate promises parents of US citizen it will get involved, after learning he is deprived legal aid and suffers medical conditions.

US to demand Jewish Duma suspect's rights

Watch: Haunting Video Shows Darker Side of 'Moderate' Rouhani

In powerful video, Iranian human rights group shows how behind his image as a 'moderate' lies a darker side to Iran's president.

Watch: Haunting Video Shows Darker Side of 'Moderate' Rouhani

Watch: Journalist 'Punks' Iranian Negotiating Team

Reporter travels to Vienna with a fake ayatollah to confront Iranian negotiators over Tehran's dismal human rights record.

Watch: Journalist 'Punks' Iranian Negotiating Team

Impact on the deal next week?

US Slams Iran for 'Inhuman' Rights Abuses

State Dept. folds to Cruz's threats, releases 4-month overdue report revealing Iran's rights violations days before nuclear deal deadline.

US Slams Iran for 'Inhuman' Rights Abuses

Whistleblower: Qatar Set to Lose 2022 World Cup

According to a whistleblower who is working with the FBI, Qatar is likely to have its 2022 World Cup bid canceled after all.

Whistleblower: Qatar Set to Lose 2022 World Cup

Watch: Activist Punks Saudi Officials

When gay-hanging Saudi Arabia held a job fair at the Gaylord National Resort, the opportunity was just too good to miss for David Keyes.

Watch: Activist Punks Saudi Officials

Watch: Activists 'Punk' Iranian Foreign Minister

Human rights activists hand out free ice cream at NYU event where Iranian RM Javad Zarif speaking, to 'celebrate' over 1,000 executions.

Watch: Activists 'Punk' Iranian Foreign Minister

Amnesty Probing Iraqi Abuses in Tikrit Takeover

Human rights group Amnesty International said Thursday it was investigating Iraqi forces for human rights violations in Tikrit battle.

Amnesty Probing Iraqi Abuses in Tikrit Takeover

Albanian Human Rights Author to Receive Israeli Literary Prize

World-renown novelist and poet Ismail Kadare in Jerusalem to receive top literary award, notes close ties between Jews, Albanians.

Albanian Human Rights Author to Receive Israeli Literary Prize

Arab Atheist Blogger Reveals PA Rights Violations

Blogger arrested by PA for ten months over his religious views who finally fled for France speaks out over the abuse and ongoing fears.

Arab Atheist Blogger Reveals PA Rights Violations

Saudi Arabia Restaurants Ban Single Women

Several restaurants in Saudi Arabia display signs that say "women are not allowed", sparking outrage from human rights groups.

Saudi Arabia Restaurants Ban Single Women

Iranian Nobel Laureate: Rouhani is Just as Bad As Ahmadinejad

Shirin Ebadi says the human rights situation has not improved under Rouhani but, in fact, is in some cases even worse.

Iranian Nobel Laureate: Rouhani is Just as Bad As Ahmadinejad

Saudi Arabia to Deal 'Strictly' with Female Drivers

Authorities in Riyadh threaten strict measures against women drivers as annual campaign urges females to defy driving ban.

Saudi Arabia to Deal 'Strictly' with Female Drivers

Amnesty Investigator Admits: Palestinian 'Witnesses' Often Lie

Article by Amnesty field researcher seemingly backs Israeli concerns that NGOs simply swallow Palestinian narrative.

Amnesty Investigator Admits: Palestinian 'Witnesses' Often Lie

Iran Calls Obama 'Two-Faced' On Saudi Rights

Tehran slams Obama's 'hypocrisy' for not raising Saudi human rights breaches during visit last week, accuses US and Israel of 'terror.'

Iran Calls Obama 'Two-Faced' On Saudi Rights

Prime Minister Issues Scathing Attack on UN Human Rights Council

Netanyahu brands UNHRC a 'procession of hypocrisy'; council also under fire for whitewashing Saudi human rights abuses.

Prime Minister Issues Scathing Attack on UN Human Rights Council

Imprisoned Saudi Princesses Give Emotional Plea for Help

Princesses allegedly locked in a Jeddah palace say royal family is starving them, call on world leaders to stop 'gender apartheid.'

Imprisoned Saudi Princesses Give Emotional Plea for Help

Israel Treating Victims of Ukrainian Unrest

Seven Ukrainians scheduled to arrive at Kaplan Medical Center for treatment this week.

Israel Treating Victims of Ukrainian Unrest

Saudi Arabia Gets First Female Newspaper Editor

The English-language Saudi Gazette appoints woman as its editor, a step forward in a country where women are repressed.

Saudi Arabia Gets First Female Newspaper Editor

Horrific Accounts of Hunger as Homs Evacuation Ends

Homs evacuation sees 1,300 people transferred to safety; horrific accounts of hunger in the besieged city make headlines worldwide.

Horrific Accounts of Hunger as Homs Evacuation Ends

UN Experts Slam Surge in Iranian Executions

After Amnesty report reveals two people executed every day so far this year, UN calls on Tehran to curb the killings.

UN Experts Slam Surge in Iranian Executions

Bangladesh: Newspaper Editor Jailed for Trying to Visit Israel

Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury's set to add fuel to criticism over Bangladeshi government's human rights record.

Bangladesh: Newspaper Editor Jailed for Trying to Visit Israel

Report: Top NGOs Failing Middle Eastern Women

NGO Monitor report finds Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch are failing to advocate women's rights in the region.

Report: Top NGOs Failing Middle Eastern Women

UN Humanitarian Chief: 250,000 Syrians Unreachable

Top humanitarian official Valerie Amos reports situation in war-torn Syria in 'chilling' closed-door Security Council briefing.

UN Humanitarian Chief: 250,000 Syrians Unreachable