From US State Dept: Diplomacy in Action on Ending Violence Against Women

Press Statement: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and 16 Days of Activism

The US Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence Globally

The US National Action Plan on Women, Peace, & Security

November 25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

A Higher Wage is Possible

"This research brief considers one way Walmart could meet the wage target its employees are calling for—without raising prices."

Fair Food Standards Council - The Leading Edge of Human Rights in Agriculture

Inaugural report of the Fair Food Standards Council

China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Cuba win seats on UN Human Rights Council, drawing scorn

“China, Cuba, Russia, and Saudi Arabia systematically violate the human rights of their own citizens, and they consistently vote the wrong way on U.N. initiatives to protect the human rights of others,” said UN Watch executive director Hillel Neuer.

Malala Yousafzai gets EU's Sakharov human rights prize

"[Sakharov] prize is considered Europe's top human rights award"

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Transgender Day of Remembrance


"The sad truth is that in too many places, including the United States, transgender persons continue to face violence and discrimination on a daily basis", Secretary of State John Kerry.



Human Rights issue - No one deserves harassment, violence, bullying or discrimination. 

Declaration of Human Rights Article 3: Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.