Humanitarian interventions have really changed how people in the U.S. think about global activism. They also influenced the way the country handles human rights and foreign policy. Here are some key events:

1. Military Interventions:

   • The U.S. got involved in Somalia in 1992, Haiti in 1994, and Kosovo in 1999 to help people in need. These actions showed a new focus on human rights when making military decisions.

2. Laws and Policies:

   • The International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 was created to help protect and promote freedom of religion around the world.
   • Under President Bill Clinton, the U.S. tried to help during the Rwandan Genocide. Although the response was slow, it started important conversations about the idea of Responsibility to Protect (R2P).

3. Human Rights Watch and Global Activism:

   • Groups like Human Rights Watch, which began in 1978, have worked hard to raise awareness about human rights issues. This has led to more people paying attention and urging the U.S. government to take action.
   • A survey showed that about 64% of Americans think the U.S. should step in during humanitarian crises. This shows that many people support the idea of helping out in these situations.

Overall, these humanitarian efforts sparked talks about our moral duties, human rights, and how much the U.S. should be involved in conflicts. This has really shaped activism and policies today.