Many governments are jailing activists, silencing journalists, and undermining elections. This cause focuses on practical ways democracies can respond, especially through U.S. aid and trade policy. Winning looks like putting clear human-rights conditions into real agreements, not just statements.
Why this matters now
When governments crush rights, everyday life gets smaller fast. People can be arrested for speaking out, media can be shut down, and elections can become meaningless.
The effects don’t stop at borders. Human rights crises can fuel conflict and refugee flows, and they can make the world less stable. That can raise risks for U.S. security and global peace.