Uganda’s President Signs Repressive Anti-LGBT Law: Violating Fundamental Rights On May 30, 2023, Uganda‘s President Yoweri Museveni signed the Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2023 into law, criminalizing same-sex conduct, including the death penalty for those convicted of “aggravated homosexuality”. This new law violates multiple fundamental rights guaranteed under Uganda‘s constitution and […]
Day: May 30, 2023
Yemen’s humanitarian crisis deepens as Houthis continue forced disappearance of Baha’is
Armed Houthi forces stormed a private residence in Sanaa, Yemen, where Yemeni Bahá’ís were meeting, and detained and subsequently disappeared 17 people, Human Rights Watch said on May 25, 2023. The Bahá’ís, a minority in Yemen, have faced ongoing persecution by the Houthis, the de facto authorities in Sana’a and […]
“Join the Fight for the Deep Sea: Global Day of Action to Protect Our Oceans”
Greenpeace Calls for Global Day of Action to Protect Deep Sea Oceans Greenpeace, a global environmental organization, has called for a global day of action to protect the deep sea oceans on Saturday, 3 June. The day of action aims to raise awareness and demand the protection of the largest […]
Police Bias Alleged in Manipur Violence: India Urged to Investigate
India: Investigate Alleged Police Bias in Manipur Violence Human Rights Watch has called on Indian authorities to immediately investigate and hold those responsible for the ongoing killings in Manipur state. Violent clashes between different ethnic groups and security forces have left at least 70 people dead, 35,000 displaced, and over […]
United Nations extends arms embargo in South Sudan, bringing hope to victims of decade-long conflict.
UN Security Council Extends Arms Embargo on South Sudan for a Year The United Nations Security Council has extended the arms embargo on South Sudan for another year, in an effort to stem the flow of weapons that have been used for committing serious human rights violations, including rape and […]
“Why the Meat and Dairy Industry Claims You Need Their Products: An Investigative Analysis”
The Meat and Dairy Industry’s Claims of Nutritional Superiority A recent report from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) on the benefits and risks associated with the consumption of animal products has been used by the livestock industry to promote meat and dairy products. The report argues that the […]
“The Deadly Effects of Tear Gas: A Global Look at Its Misuse Against Protesters – Interactive Website”
Amnesty International’s Report on Global Tear Gas Misuse: The Need for Philanthropy and Regulation The year 2022 saw a significant number of global protests that were brutally suppressed, resulting in deaths and injuries due to the misuse of tear gas. Amnesty International, in its updated report, Tear Gas: An Investigation, […]