Germany’s Rush for ‘Critical’ Minerals is a Human Rights Challenge As Germany plans to generate 80% of its electricity from renewable energy sources and register 15 million all-electric cars by 2030, the country faces challenges in meeting the significant demand for minerals required for the energy transition. The minerals, including […]
Month: June 2023
Zimbabwe’s ‘Patriotic Bill’: A Dangerous Blow to Human Rights
[object Object] Human rights-humanrights,Zimbabwe,PatrioticBill,danger > You might want to read ! Kyrgyzstan’s Proposed Law Endangers Civil Society The Persecution of Free Speech in Russia: Human Rights Defender Oleg Orlov Faces Trial for Criticizing the Military Respect for human rights in China at risk as lawyer reporting torture is sentenced to […]
The Power of Youth: How Creative Solutions are Transforming Attitudes towards Climate Change
The Creativity of Youth is Changing Mindsets on Climate Change Climate change and biodiversity crises are a global concern. Despite the daunting environmental challenges, young people today are not intimidated by them. Instead, they are moving with the times and using their creativity and modern technologies to tackle these problems. […]
“Honduras Corruption: Urging for Bold Measures to Combat the Crisis”
Honduras: Strong Action Needed on Corruption Human Rights Watch has recently called upon the Honduran government to take critical steps to fight corruption, a long-standing structural problem that has undermined human rights throughout the country. As per their briefing paper, systemic corruption can deprive the government of money to invest […]
“Honduras’ Corruption Woes Call for Urgent Measures and Tough Stance”
Honduras Must Take Strong Action Against Corruption: Urgent Measures Required In a briefing paper sent to President Xiomara Castro and the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, Human Rights Watch has called upon Honduras to take urgent measures to fight corruption, citing it as a structural problem that undermines human rights […]
Kyrgyzstan’s Proposed Law Endangers Civil Society
Kyrgyzstan‘s draft law on “Foreign Representatives,” which requires non-governmental organizations that receive foreign funding and engage in political activity to register with the Justice Ministry as “foreign representatives,” has been highly criticized by civil society advocates and legal experts for enforcing repressive laws that curtail freedom of expression and association. […]
The Significance of South Sudan Ratifying the Maputo Protocol
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 […]
“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 […]