New US rules say countries with diversity policies are infringing human rights

The Trump administration is implementing new guidelines for the State Department's annual human rights report that redefine what constitutes human rights violations, now including countries with DEI policies, abortion subsidies, and certain free speech regulations. These instructions represent a dramatic departure from decades of bipartisan human rights reporting standards and extend the administration's domestic policy priorities into foreign policy. Critics, including former State Department officials, argue this weaponizes human rights principles for partisan purposes and excludes protections for women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and minorities traditionally covered under international law.