Human Rights in the News: March 2021

Curated by Nikki Bambauer

Welcome to the March 2021 edition of Human Rights in the News, Woven Teaching’s monthly collection of important human rights stories from around the world.

Anti-coup protesters, crouching behind a wall of sandbags, block a road in Yangon, Myanmar’s capital (Credit: AP)

Troops open fire at funeral as Myanmar mourns bloodiest day since coup
Reuters  | The Guardian |  March 28, 2021

At least 114 people were killed on Saturday, March 27 in protests against the military junta in Myanmar. The following day, security forces opened fire on mourners at a funeral for one of the 114 killed. At least six children, ages 10 to 16, were among those killed on Saturday. Learn more >

A person dressed in dark clothes holds up a fist next to a burning police vehicle (Credit: Colin Moody)

What is the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill and how will it change protests?
Dominic Casiani  |  BBC News  |  March 22, 2021

Critics are concerned about a new bill making its way through Parliament in the UK. One part of the bill focuses on protests and would allow police to put more restrictions on protests and marches. Learn more >

Image of ballot and envelope that reads “Official election [...]” (Credit: Gene J. Puskar / AP file via NBC News)

At least 45 states have seen bills aimed at voter suppression. Here's why
Zachary B. Wolf  |  CNN  |  March 26, 2021

As of February, more than 250 bills restricting access to voting have been introduced across the United States. The bills span 45 states. Learn more >

A sign on the ground reading “#Stop Asian Hate.” A flower is laid on top of it (Credit: Mark Felix/AFP/Getty)

'Reclaim These Streets' and rubber duck rallies: human rights roundup – in pictures
The Guardian | March 27, 2021

Check out this stunning collection of photos from around the world. View the photos >

A pink, white, and blue striped transgender flag waves in the wind against a blue sky

First Anti-Trans Bill of 2021 Signed Into Law By Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves
Wyatt Ronan  |  Human Rights Campaign  |  March 11, 2021

Earlier this month, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed SB 2536 into law, banning transgender athletes from participating in sports consistent with their gender identity. It is only one of nearly 150 anti-transgender bills currently under consideration by legislatures across the country. Learn more >

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