The story of Geumseong and his mother Eunhee shows the painful reality faced by many people escaping from North Korea. As an adolescent, Geumseong left North Korea for South Korea with help from underground organizations, whereas his mother remained in China because she had been traded as a wife to allow him to safely make [...]
The recent Criminal Procedure Regulation approved by the Taliban leader has raised serious concerns about human rights in Afghanistan. A new legal analysis warns that the rules may increase discrimination, especially against women and girls. The regulation says domestic violence is only a crime if a woman has broken bones or visible injuries, which may [...]
A new UN report says the government in North Korea is becoming harsher and controlling. People are being executed just for watching or sharing foreign movies and shows, and many face forced labour in dangerous jobs. Life is very hard, with not enough food and no freedom to make choices. Technology is being used to [...]