Human Rights

Conflict

These stories investigate how societies cope with increasing division and violence.

Democratic Republic of Congo

A Family Found Opportunity. Then They Were Kidnapped.

By Merveille Kavira Luneghe

Democratic Republic of Congo

Rampant Violence Decimates Women’s Health Care

By Noella Nyirabihogo

Uganda

When Accusations of Witchcraft Result in Vigilante Killings

By Patricia Lindrio

Democratic Republic of Congo

‘Life Is No Longer Sacred’

By Merveille Kavira Luneghe

Mexico

Spiritual Differences Rankle Indigenous Community

By Lilette A. Contreras

Democratic Republic of Congo

‘Nothing Has Changed’: Facing a Perpetual State of Emergency

By Noella Nyirabihogo

Uganda

‘Machete Wielders’ Terrorize Region — But Why?

By Nakisanze Segawa

Puerto Rico

In Puerto Rico, Buying a Gun Is Now Easier Than Ever

By Coraly Cruz Mejías

Democratic Republic of Congo

Locals Accuse Nomadic Herders of Exploiting Young Girls

By Zita Amwanga

Mexico

In Chiapas, Bullets Fly but No One Knows Who’s Shooting

By Marissa Revilla

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