Victories
Together, through the power of grassroots activism, we’ve freed thousands of people who were imprisoned because of who they are or what they believe, and we’ve changed laws around the world that affect millions of people. For example, we recently helped free filmmaker Keywan Karimi, who had been sentenced to six years in prison and 223 lashes because he made a documentary about graffiti.
Learn more about our victories and search them by region and topic.
Field Stories
Our teams on the ground work alongside local human rights groups and impacted communities. They document the real stories and circumstances behind major human rights issues. For example, we recently documented conditions at refugee camps in Australia and met with several families.
Learn more about other field stories and people directly affected by human rights abuses around the world.
Newsroom
We provide up-to-the-minute information and expertise for the media and the public on human rights issues in the United States and around the world.
For example, we work with major national media outlets to provide data about human rights abuses and personal stories that illustrate broader issues.
Visit our media center for our latest press releases, reports, and other resources.