North Korea’s black market generation
In North Korea, you can have radios and televisions, but they are pre-programmed to receive only official government stations. Computers and mobile phones are...
U.S., Rio Treaty partners tackle Maduro threat
Countries are taking collective action in response to the former Maduro regime's threat to peace and stability in Venezuela and the wider region.
Nicaragua’s people under attack by their own government [video]
An attack on student protesters in July was among the incidents prompting President Trump's executive order pressuring Nicaragua to restore the rule of law.
Meeting the world’s need for teachers of deaf-blind children
A U.S. school has launched a global effort to train 1 million teachers with the skills to help deaf-blind children fulfill their potential.
Faces of religious persecution: Dabrina Bet-Tamraz [video]
Hear Dabrina Bet-Tamraz tell the story of her family’s persecution by the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran due to their Christian faith.
Equality for Americans with disabilities: A timeline
Learn about some landmark events that led to the Americans with Disabilities Act, which protects from discrimination in all areas of life.
Venezuelans rise up for their future [video]
On February 2, Venezuelans took to the streets in support of constitutionally appointed interim President Juan Guaidó.
Miami police train partners to combat transnational crime
By training their counterparts from around the world, Miami-Dade police are helping to combat crime both at home and abroad.
Daughter of Uighur scholar fights for his freedom
Speaking at the Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom, the daughter of a Uighur scholar described her family's persecution by the Chinese government.