United States: Human Rights

Nearly 30 years ago, Dr. Ezra L. Totton, a distinguished Black professor of chemistry, bequeathed $35,000 to the University of Iowa to establish a scholarship...

On May 22, 2026, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a memo that significantly limits how the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) will handle complaints regarding animal...

The U.S. Trade Representative has determined that 60 trading partners maintain practices actionable under Section 301, proposing sweeping ad valorem tariffs of 10-12.5% on imports from these economies due to inadequate forced labor import restrictions.

The United States has historically treated child sexual abuse as aberrational, yet the greatest danger often comes from trusted figures in a child's daily life.

The Sanctions Update is compiled by Steptoe’s International Trade and Regulatory Compliance team and Steptoe’s Strategic Risk team.

The U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls has terminated the arms embargo on Ethiopia and ended the policy of denial under ITAR Section 126.1, shifting to case-by-case reviews for defense exports. This significant policy change replaces the presumption of denial that has been in place since 2021, though companies must still maintain rigorous due diligence procedures.

By the time a client realizes their name is circulating through international channels, the damage is often already done. Travel plans fall apart. Banks tighten KYC and compliance reviews.

The Food and Agriculture Organization's Development Law Service is hosting a webinar to explore the emerging legal concept of Rights of Nature and its intersection with critical areas including water resources, Indigenous Peoples' rights, biodiversity, and sustainable food systems. Legal experts will provide analytical insights through case studies and examine how this evolving framework connects to FAO's mandate for environmental protection and land tenure.

Welcome to the second edition of Risk & Resilience Quarterly, a collection of insightful publications designed to help organizations navigate the increasingly complex landscape of sustainability and human rights challenges.