Human Rights

See what American leaders are saying about recent protests in Iran.

Across the U.S., Iranian Americans flourish in their cultural and business pursuits. Los Angeles, home to the largest concentration of Persians outside of Iran, is the heart of the global Iranian diaspora.

The U.S. promotes religious freedom as a "moral imperative," Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says in a new report released August 15.

The Boy Scouts of America removed its 105-year-old ban on gay leaders. The landmark decision is the result of years of effort by LGBTI activists.

The Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha honors sacrifice and charity. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wishes Muslims around the world a blessed celebration.

The Americans with Disability Act is making the world more accessible to everyone. A visitor to the United States reflects on the changes he has seen.

Former president Nicolás Maduro has spent years violating the Venezuelan Constitution to increase his authoritarian grip on the country.

Almost a year after the Supreme Court ruling that legalized gay marriages in the U.S., President Obama talks about his reaction.

Learn how U.S. sanctions against the regime of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro aim to help Venezuela's people restore democratic governance.