Press Release
Sri Lanka: New Counterterrorism Bill Risks Perpetuating Past Abuses
The Sri Lankan government’s proposed new counterterrorism legislation allows wide scope for abuse and poses serious threats to human rights.
October 22, 2026
Press Release
Yemen: Huthis Must Open Ta'iz Roads Immediately as Thousands of Civilians' Lives Are at Risk
The Huthi de facto authorities in Yemen must immediately open vital roads in and around Ta’iz city to avoid humanitarian…
October 22, 2026
Blog
Institutional Betrayal: Why Campus Sexual Violence Remains a Human Rights Crisis
AIUSA's Women’s Human Rights Specialist, Carolyn Luby, discusses ways to take action today to help fight back against gender-based violence…
October 20, 2026
Press Release
Israel/OPT: States Must Act as Israeli State-Driven Settler Violence Escalates at the Start of Palestinian Olive Harvest
This rise of violence has been fueled by the international community’s persistent failure to take meaningful action against the very…
October 19, 2026
Press Release
Discriminatory, Anti-LGBTQ+ Ballot Measures in Colorado Must Be Rejected
These ballot measures would violate the safety, health, privacy, and dignity of transgender youth across Colorado.
October 19, 2026
Press Release
Kenya: Authorities Must Address Economic Grievances Driving Protests, End Repressive Tactics
Kenyan authorities must address economic grievances underpinning protests, end the escalating crackdown on dissent, and ensure accountability for human rights…
October 19, 2026
Report
Human Rights Under Siege: Authoritarian Practices and Economic Pressure Amid Youth-Led Protests in Kenya
This report focuses on the human rights violations that occurred during the economically-induced protests in Kenya between 2023 and 2025.
October 18, 2026
Press Release
Azerbaijan: Stop Denying Access to Education Through Discriminatory Hijab Restrictions and Release Peaceful Protesters
Denying girls access to classrooms because they wear a hijab is discriminatory and violates their rights to education.
October 16, 2026
Blog
How You Can Defend Your Voting Rights
The actions and statements of the administration have raised human rights concerns for the upcoming elections. Here are 3 ways…
October 16, 2026
Press Release
US Authorities Must Not Delay Release of Investigation into Unlawful, Deadly Minab School Air Strike
The Department of Defense must immediately release its full investigation into the air strike on the elementary school in Minab.
October 16, 2026
Press Release
Portugal: Police Violence Against Peaceful Housing Protesters Must Be Investigated
The Portuguese authorities must respect and protect the right to protest peacefully, including the right to occupy public space.
October 16, 2026
Press Release
Norway: Proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund Reforms Would Mark Biggest Setback for Its Human Rights Safeguards in 20 Years
The proposed ethical governance changes in the Norwegian fund weaken accountability and dismantle key human rights protections.
October 15, 2026