Recently, in China, over 100 Christian pastors were imprisoned, charged with “inciting subversion to state power.” Among those jailed was…
Luke MoonDecember 20, 2018
The US should grant asylum to Asia Bibi, a Catholic mother of five whose blasphemy trial and acquittal have embroiled Pakistan in violence. The aftermath of her deserved acquittal teaches an even larger lesson, for it demonstrates once again how restricting religious freedom can tear a nation apart.
Emilie Kao & Joshua MeserveyDecember 13, 2018
Christians often look at noble efforts such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as not going far enough. But it is an illustration of the character of a just God imprinted upon the hearts of unjust men and women. Its veneration is an opportunity.
Drew GriffinDecember 10, 2018
Robert Nicholson recently interviewed Samuel Moyn, professor of law and history at Yale University who is among the foremost writers on the topic of human rights.
Samuel MoynNovember 28, 2018
Jair Bolsonaro is well-known for a series of controversial and offensive statements, including homophobic, sexist, and racist insults. Yet he emerged victorious in Brazil’s presidential election with around 58 million votes. Can the US government work with such a leader?
W. Alejandro SanchezNovember 20, 2018
Regardless of the risks, every free nation in the world should be climbing over one another to be the first to offer Asia Bibi sanctuary.
Marc LiVeccheNovember 15, 2018
Pastor Brunson is free, but many others are not. The U.S. should not push Turkey away, but continue the hard work of diplomatic engagement around core human rights issues. It should also continue to engage broad range of challenges these partner countries are facing in the region.
Joshua W. Walker & Jeremy BarkerOctober 25, 2018
Yesterday was a glorious DC autumn afternoon for walking down Embassy Row on Massachusetts Avenue, which includes many statues of…
Mark TooleyOctober 17, 2018
China recently arrested Meng Hongwei, who was president of Interpol when the organization revoked a red notice for a human rights activist for the Uighurs.
Jimmy R. LewisOctober 16, 2018
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