Freedom Of Expression
Iranian women: Before and after Islamic Revolution [video]
Meet a few of the remarkable women who were thriving in Iran before Islamic fundamentalists overthrew Iran’s government in 1979.
Why is Beijing afraid of ‘freedom of thought’?
As part of China's ongoing crackdown against academic freedom, the Communist Party changed the charter of a prominent university.
Honoring local holidays is a U.S. diplomatic tradition
U.S. Embassy staff members around the world often join in celebrating local holidays in their host countries, honoring all religions.
Japanese manga comic tells story of Uighur oppression
Japanese manga artist's short comic telling the story of one Uighur woman's experience in the Chinese internment camps has gone viral.
The U.S. stands with the Iranian people
The U.S. is supporting human rights in Iran after the regime's brutal crackdown on the Iranian people's expression of basic freedoms.
Beijing’s attempted censorship in Europe
Beijing uses economic and political power to try to threaten European countries and institutions into censoring events and conversations it doesn't like.
Chinese censorship is a global problem
China has the most repressed internet of anywhere in the world, according to a new report. Even people outside China aren't safe.
In photos: Protesters around the world demand their rights
See photographs of protests from Venezuela, Iran and Iraq as citizens around the world demand their rights and fundamental freedoms.
Faces of religious persecution: Reverend Barroso [video]
The Reverend Mario Félix Lleonart Barroso was persecuted for his faith while serving his congregation as a Baptist minister in Cuba. This is his story.