Freedom Of Assembly
Venezuelans protest for teachers and basic services
During September and early October, hundreds of protesters took to the streets across Venezuela to demand a better quality of life.
Report: Iran’s regime answers protests with ‘torture epidemic’
Iran's regime tortured numerous protesters after nationwide demonstrations last year, according to a new report. Learn more about the regime's brutality.
Cuba’s ‘outrageous’ bid to join the U.N. Human Rights Council
Cuba wants a seat on the U.N. Human Rights Council. Find out why its government's human rights record makes it such a poor candidate.
Americans march
Marching and protesting are integral aspects of what it means to exercise freedom of speech and what it means to stand together in unity.
Graphic novel brings John Lewis’ story to a new generation
Learn how an unconventional memoir by the late John Lewis and his two collaborators is helping young people learn about the civil rights struggle.
U.S. sanctions leaders of China’s Hong Kong crackdown
The U.S. has sanctioned Chinese Communist Party officials responsible for cracking down on the rights of the people of Hong Kong.
Unalienable rights are central to who Americans are
Americans’ commitment to unalienable rights has proved a beacon of hope for those abroad pursuing their own liberties, Secretary Pompeo says.
Freedom of speech and power of the arts [video]
The United States government respects the right of writers and artists to express themselves freely. Learn more about freedom of speech in America.
America’s free press offers diverse views on protests
A free press allows for a respectful exchange of opinions. Find out what America's newspapers have written about recent protests.