South Sudan Ratifies Maputo Protocol, What Comes Next? South Sudan recently ratified the African Union’s Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa, also known as the Maputo Protocol, after years of delay. The ratification of the protocol is a welcomed […]
Day: June 8, 2023
“In the Smoke: An Insightful View into the Life of a Fish Smoker in Sanyang, Gambia”
The Cultural Significance of Fish Smoking in Sanyang, Gambia For centuries, smoking fish has been ingrained in the culture and lifestyle of many coastal communities. In Sanyang, a small fishing village located in the West African nation of Gambia, smoking fish is not only a means of preserving and preparing […]
Interview with Adja, a fish smoker from Sanyang: A local perspective on environmental issues and sustainable practices.
Fishermen in Sanyang Struggle with Sustainability and Environmental Issues Local Perspectives on the Challenges Facing the Fishing Industry The small coastal town of Sanyang in Gambia depends on fishing as its primary source of income and sustenance. Recently, the fishermen in Sanyang have been struggling with issues related to sustainability […]
Former Philippine Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s Bid for Bail Rejected
Former Philippine Senator Denied Bail in Politicized Case The Case of Leila de Lima Former Philippine Senator Leila de Lima remains in police detention, having been denied bail by a Philippine court on Wednesday, June 7th. De Lima has been subjected to politicized charges of drug-related offenses, with accusations leveled […]
Japan’s Slow Progress on LGBTI Rights: Fukuoka Ruling for Same-Sex Couples.
Japanese Court Upholds Ban on Same-Sex Marriage, but Opens Door for Legislative Change On September 29, 2023, the Fukuoka District Court rejected claims by three same-sex couples that Japan‘s ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. The court’s decision upheld the current interpretation of the Japanese Civil Code, which specifies that […]
Why the Convicted Lawyer Should Be Released: Exploring the Case
The Unjust Imprisonment of Lawyer Daulet Tazhimuratov Must End On June 5, the Uzbekistan Supreme Court upheld the 16-year prison sentence of lawyer and blogger Daulet Tazhimuratov, while either reducing sentences or implementing non-custodial measures for the remaining 14 individuals involved in the “Nukus case”. The Nukus case refers to […]
The Persecution of Free Speech in Russia: Human Rights Defender Oleg Orlov Faces Trial for Criticizing the Military
Opinion: The Persecution of Oleg Orlov and the Shrinking Space for Free Expression in Russia The Situation Amnesty International’s Russia Director, Natalia Zviagina, has called on the Russian authorities to drop all charges against Oleg Orlov, a prominent human rights defender. Orlov has been brought to trial in Moscow under […]
The Continuing Injustice of the Rwanda Genocide: An Editorial Exploration
UN Tribunal Suspends Trial of Félicien Kabuga for Crimes Against Humanity in Rwandan Genocide The trial of Félicien Kabuga, an alleged mastermind of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, has been suspended by a United Nations tribunal in the Hague due to his deteriorating health condition. Victims and their families have waited […]
Respect for human rights in China at risk as lawyer reporting torture is sentenced to jail
Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Sentenced to Jail for “Subversion of State Power” On 26th July 2022, Chinese human rights lawyer Chang Weiping was sentenced to three years and six months in prison at the Feng County Detention Centre in Shaanxi province, China. He was convicted of “subversion of state power” […]
Saudi Arabia’s Pro Golf Merger Is An Attempt to “Sportswash” Human Rights Abuses
Saudi Investment Fund Merges with Professional Golf Association: A Sportswashing Attempt The Announcement On June 6, 2023, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the Professional Golf Association (PGA) announced the merger of their golf-related commercial businesses and rights, including LIV Golf and the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, […]