The Children’s Home Society of North Carolina (CHS) has named veteran fundraiser Kelly Johnson as its Chief Philanthropy Officer, a role critical to advancing the organization’s mission of supporting children and families. Johnson brings over 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, including spearheading multimillion-dollar campaigns for educational and social[Read More…]

The United Nations announced on Tuesday that millions of litres of fuel have been delivered to Gaza to address the dire humanitarian needs caused by ongoing conflict and economic devastation. The fuel, facilitated by the UN and international donors, is critical for powering hospitals, desalination plants, and essential services in[Read More…]

ATLANTA — Civil rights leaders and the family of Martin Luther King Jr. marked MLK Day with a renewed call to action as President Trump’s administration takes office. Speaking at Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King once preached, activists urged Americans to continue the fight for racial and social justice. Bernice[Read More…]

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on January 20 directing the federal government to investigate censorship practices and ensure Americans’ free speech rights are not infringed. The order comes amid growing debates over the role of social media platforms in moderating content. Trump accused tech companies of[Read More…]

ASMARA — Survivors of Eritrea’s notorious prison system have described harrowing conditions in secret detention facilities where torture and abuse are rampant. Speaking to The Guardian, former prisoners recounted years of physical and psychological torment, including beatings, starvation, and isolation. One survivor described the atmosphere of despair, saying, “It was[Read More…]

ROME — Libyan General Mahmoud al-Werfalli, wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged war crimes, has been released from custody in Turin following his surprise arrest last week. Italian authorities cited insufficient grounds for his continued detention under international legal standards, a move that has drawn condemnation from[Read More…]

The United Nations has raised alarms over escalating hostilities in northeast Syria, warning of the devastating impact on civilians. Clashes between armed groups have displaced thousands, with humanitarian agencies struggling to provide aid in the conflict zone. UN officials called for an immediate ceasefire and unimpeded access to deliver life-saving[Read More…]

In a stark appeal highlighting the dire conditions within United Arab Emirates (UAE) prisons, British businessman Ryan Cornelius, 70, has urged the UK Foreign Office for protection after prison officials attempted to coerce him into signing a document asserting that his human rights were being respected. Cornelius, a father of[Read More…]

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office on January 20, 2025, his administration is poised to implement Project 2025, a comprehensive conservative agenda with significant implications for reproductive rights and civil liberties across the United States. Project 2025, developed by The Heritage Foundation, outlines a series of policy shifts[Read More…]

In a significant development, a United Nations official has commended the Philippines for its recent strides in advancing human rights, particularly in the realm of anti-corruption efforts. Daniele Marchesi, Country Representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), lauded these achievements during the 5th State Conference on[Read More…]