Crowd holding Venezuelan flags

A vision for a new Venezuela [video]

What will the new Venezuela look like? Watch this video that lays out a promising vision of a peaceful, free and prosperous future for the country.

Here’s how it works: A look behind Facebook’s biggest viral campaign

The person behind Facebook's most successful campaign, a human rights effort to promote LGBTI marriage, shares her tips.
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial statue (State Dept.)

Martin Luther King Jr.: Global beacon for human rights

Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact on history has been felt well beyond the United States. Learn why the civil rights leader is honored around the world.

Respect for human dignity defines the U.S., Obama says

In his 2015 State of the Union address, President Obama invoked respect for human dignity as the quality of a free and open society...
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Verified human rights data is at your fingertips

With the online Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, you can conduct your own investigation into issues and countries of your choice.
Alyssa Carson in space simulator (Courtesy of Alyssa Carson)

Inspiring the next generation of female space pioneers

Alyssa Carson has a big dream — she's training to be on the first mission to Mars. A new law aims to inspire young women like her to stick with science.
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5 ways the Cuban revolution has failed the people of Cuba

The Cuban Communist Party has failed to deliver on the promises of the revolution that ushered it into power 60 years ago.
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Help shine a light on political prisoners who aren’t #FreeToBeHome

Thousands of people are detained for what they think. Join in the #FreeToBeHome social media campaign calling for the release of all political prisoners.
Men in uniform standing around man seated at computer (U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Samuel Souvannason)

U.S. helps allies fight cyberattacks

U.S. cyber experts are helping other nations preserve democracy by defending against online attacks. Find out which nations are fighting cyberattacks.