Changes in the Report on Human Rights in the USA in 2024

• The report on human rights in the USA is being shortened, excluding important details.
• Changes in the document occurred under the pressure of the Trump administration.
• The report indicates a worsening situation regarding human rights in Europe.

On the morning of September 12, 2025, the U.S. State Department published a shortened version of its annual report on human rights violations in countries around the world. This report covers 2024, but significant changes were made during its preparation, which triggered internal discussions in the department.

The document, which was previously considered the highest assessment of human rights, now contains less criticism regarding U.S. allies, such as El Salvador and Israel, and also places greater emphasis on problems in countries identified as opponents, particularly in Brazil and PAR.

The report highlighted specific sections related to corruption and the persecution of LGBTQ+ individuals, which previously received significant attention in human rights discussions. Experts, such as Uzra Zeya, stated that the Trump administration "destroyed" decades of work in the field of human rights protection.

The new report indicates that the situation regarding human rights has worsened in major European democracies, such as the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. At the same time, for countries that are political allies of the USA, the report contains fewer detailed assessments of human rights violations.

Changes in the report occurred against the backdrop of internal reforms in the bureau, which is responsible for human rights, resulting in the dismissal of many employees who had worked on previous reports.

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