We have a duty to remember those who do not live free and to work tirelessly to ensure that one day they can. Read more >>
Tag archives for Human Rights
USAID in the News
Building A More Tolerant, Inclusive World
The challenges that USAID addresses – global health, access to food and water, education, and economic growth – cannot be fully met unless we are honoring basic human rights Read more >>
Accelerating Progress with LGBT Global Development Partnership
USAID and partners created the LGBT Global Development Partnership to further LGBT equality in developing and emerging market countries. Read more >>
National Freedom Day: A Commitment to End Modern Slavery
An estimated 20 million men, women and children around the world, including thousands in the United States, are living in bondage, confirming that the fight to end slavery is far from over. Read more >>
Nurturing Rule of Law in Young Uzbekistan
Judge John R. Tunheim traveled to Uzbekistan to share his experience in the areas of rule of law and human rights, and participate in a conference marking the 20th anniversary of the Uzbek constitution. Read more >>
A Reflection on the Human Spirit on International Human Rights Day
The 20th century was marked by dark episodes of violence, repression and mass killing around world especially in Europe. Read more >>
The White House (Blog): Supporting Human Rights in Burma
Yesterday’s announcement that President Obama will become the first U.S. President to visit Burma marks an historic step in the United States’ engagement with Burma Read more >>
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Video: Working for Equality for People with Disabilities in Haiti
The January 2010 earthquake in Haiti increased the challenge of supporting people with disabilities. Not only were there more people with disabilities, many local disabled peoples organizations were severely impacted. Read more>>
