Greenpeace Highlights Notable Wins in the Climate and Environmental Justice Space Greenpeace International has shared a collection of noteworthy victories in the fight for a better and greener world. These stories highlight positive developments across different regions, including South Korea/Brazil, Namibia, Southeast Asia, Senegal, the Netherlands, Thailand, New Zealand, and […]
Month: June 2023
Northeastern India: Unraveling the Ethnic Violence Crisis in Manipur
Dispatches: Ethnic Violence Spirals in India’s Northeastern Manipur State The State of Manipur in Turmoil Violence and bloodshed have ravaged Manipur, a state in northeastern India, as clashes between different ethnic communities have escalated. Social media platforms have been inundated with distressing images of people killed and injured in armed […]
Boycott Battles: Evaluating the UK Anti-Boycott Bill’s Controversial Stance
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The Future of Stability in Mali: Examining the Implications of Ending the UN Peacekeeping Mission
UN Peacekeeping Mission in Mali to End: MINUSMA Exit Raises Serious Concerns for Rights Monitoring, Accountability Introduction The United Nations Security Council’s recent decision to dissolve the Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) has raised significant concerns regarding the future of human rights monitoring and civilian protection in the […]
Abolishing Japan’s ‘Hostage Justice’: A Path to a Fairer Legal System
Dispatches: Ending Japan’s ‘Hostage Justice’ System Government Needs to Act Against Abuses in Pretrial Detention June 30, 2023 Today, Human Rights Watch and Innocence Project Japan launched a joint project aimed at putting an end to Japan‘s practice of “hostage justice“. This system has allowed severe abuses to occur in […]
The Scorching Reality: Inclusive Climate Action a Must in Face of Extreme Heat
Extreme Heat Signals Need for Inclusive Climate Action Rising Temperatures Take Disproportionate Toll on People with Disabilities, Older People As the Northern Hemisphere experiences another surge in extreme heat, questions arise regarding the impact of climate change on vulnerable populations. Recent investigations by Human Rights Watch have shed light on […]
Ukraine’s Landmine Scandal: A Promised Inquiry into Banned Use
Ukraine Promises Inquiry into Banned Landmine Use Additional Evidence Underscores Need for Prompt, Thorough Investigation, Accountability June 30, 2023 KYIV — The Ukrainian government has pledged to conduct an investigation into the alleged use of banned antipersonnel landmines by its military forces. This commitment comes in response to reports by […]
Discovering Hope: Inspiring and Uplifting News from Across the Globe
Notable Wins: Inspiring News from Around the World South Korea/Brazil – Hyundai Construction Equipment commits to help stopping illegal mining in the Amazon Greenpeace East Asia’s release of the Stop the Excavators report has led Hyundai Construction Equipment to announce measures to prevent their machinery from being used in illegal […]
Investigating the Trigger: The Philippines’ Inquiry into the Brutal Killing of a Family
Dispatches: Killing of Family Sparks Inquiry in Philippines Massacre on Negros Island Latest in Series of Abuses Introduction The recent killing of a family on Negros Island in the Philippines has once again highlighted the ongoing cycle of violence, human rights abuses, and impunity in the region. On June 14, […]
The Silence Continues: US Halts Critical Investigation in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley
US Ends Critical Investigation in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley: A Setback for Hopes to End a Longstanding Human Rights Crisis Abrupt Closure of Investigation The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently closed a crucial environmental justice investigation into whether the state of Louisiana had failed to protect predominantly Black communities […]