GCHR is concerned for the health of imprisoned women human rights defenders in Iran including several who are ill or who have been on hunger strike.
Progress Has Been Made On NY Elections, But We Still Need Change
There was a huge people-powered shift, seismic enough to overcome big money’s grip on many issues. Still, there is much unfinished business to be done.
Tanzania Lawmakers Urged To Revise Proposed Law On Free Speech
CPJ urges Tanzanian lawmakers to revise a set of proposed legislative amendments, some of which would pose undue restrictions on freedom of expression.
Towards Voting Rights For Former Prisoners And Parolees In California
Former state and federal prisoners, including those on parole, would have the right to vote in California, approved by an Assembly committee.
UN Human Rights Chief Urges Venezuela to Free Jailed Dissidents
U.N. Human Rights chief Michelle urges Venezuelan government to free hundreds of jailed dissidents who were arrested for participating in peaceful protests.
Opposition Candidate Wins Istanbul Mayoral Seat
Turkey’s opposition won decisively in the controversial re-vote in the Istanbul mayoral election. The victory is a significant defeat for President Erdogan .
Foreign Elections Spending Is Threat To American National Sovereignty
It is illegal for any person to solicit, accept, or receive anything of value from a foreign national in connection with a U.S. election.
How Trump Trade Policy May Harm Overseas And Military Voters
The Trump administration has supported plenty of moves to make it harder to vote. But an under-the-radar action President Trump took last year.
6 Mauritanian Presidential Hopefuls Conclude Campaigns
All six have been traveling around the country, focusing on the capital city of Nouakchott, where a large portion of the country’s population is centered.
White House Asserts Executive Privilege in Census Fight
President Trump has asserted executive privilege over documents that were subpoenaed by Congress related to adding citizenship question to the 2020 census.