These Iranians were persecuted for their religious beliefs
The government of Iran denies its people human rights, and systematically arrests and executes religious minorities for practicing their faith.
U.S. sanctions on Venezuela explained
Learn more about what the U.S. sanctions on Venezuelan entities close to the illegitimate Maduro regime actually do and why they matter.
Win-win: Educating girls helps everyone
If girls can't get an education, they are not the only ones losing out, first lady Michelle Obama said, announcing new U.S.-U.K. programs to help.
For Michelle Obama, it’s all about the kids
As first lady, Michelle Obama is at the forefront of a national fitness and nutrition campaign. She is equally committed to advancing girls’ education.
Cuba jails its people for speaking out [video]
Thousands of Cubans are detained every year for political reasons. More than 100 of them are currently imprisoned.
Maduro regime’s billion dollar bribe scheme [infographic]
Officials in the Maduro regime engaged in elaborate schemes that resulted in massive profits while the Venezuelan people suffered. Here's how one worked.
Love is love: How same-sex marriage became a right in the...
The U.S. Supreme Court decision ensuring a nationwide right to same-sex marriage is a significant milestone on the path to equal rights for LGBTI Americans.
From Venezuela, stories of hardship
Poverty, food shortages, government critics dying in custody: The stories coming out of Maduro's Venezuela are ones of hardship and struggle.
Empowering women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Is it possible for chocolate, coffee, and gold to be responsibly produced in a way that also empowers women? This business says, "Yes — watch us."