Iran Authorities Execute 173 People Convicted of Drug-Related Offences According to a report by Amnesty International, Iran authorities executed at least 173 people convicted of drug-related offences in the first five months of 2023, nearly three times more than this time last year. These systematic and unfair trials predominantly impacted […]
Month: June 2023
South Korea Takes a Step Forward in Marriage Equality.
South Korea Considers Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples Lawmakers in South Korea have introduced legislation that would extend the right to marry to same-sex couples. If passed, this important legislation would finally enshrine the rights of same-sex couples in the country and amend the gendered definition of marriage in the […]
The Urgency of UN Security Council Action in Sudan
Sudan Crisis: UN Security Council Must Take Concrete Action The United Nations Security Council has been called upon to take stronger steps to address the deteriorating human rights and humanitarian situation in Sudan. Human Rights Watch has urged all council members, including the three African members, to support stronger human […]
The Tragic Consequences of Russian Missile Attacks in Ukraine on International Children’s Day
Another Tragic Consequence of Russian Missile Attacks: Children Seven people, including a mother and her child, were killed, and many more were injured in Russian missile attacks that hit schools, kindergartens, and residential civilian buildings in Ukraine. The attacks coincided with International Children’s Day, which seeks to celebrate children. In […]
Win for Press Freedom as Australian Court Supports Reporting Military Atrocities in Afghanistan
Australia Court Backs Media Reporting on Soldier Killings in Afghanistan Background In a major victory for press freedom and public interest journalism, an Australian court has ruled in favor of three newspapers in a defamation suit brought by former Australian Special Forces soldier Ben Roberts-Smith. The case revolved around the […]
How to Remove Nigeria’s Fuel Subsidy Without Exacerbating Poverty
Nigeria Faces Looming Fuel Shortage Crisis Background Nigeria, a country known for its vast oil reserves, has been on the brink of a fuel shortage crisis since the Nigerian government decided to remove the fuel subsidy. The decision was announced by President Bola Tinubu in his inaugural speech on May […]
The Climate Crisis and LGBTQIA2S+ Communities: Exploring Disproportionate Impacts
Disproportionate Impacts of Climate Crisis on the LGBTQIA2S+ Community The climate crisis is affecting everyone on this planet, but marginalized groups, including LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, are experiencing disproportionate impacts. These groups are more likely to experience poverty, discrimination, and violence, which in turn limits their ability to access resources and adapt […]
Switzerland’s New Rape Law: A Groundbreaking Advancement for Human Rights
Switzerland‘s National Council Amends Rape Law Switzerland’s National Council has passed a historic amendment to its legislation on rape by recognizing in law that all sex without consent is rape. This decision comes as a landmark victory for campaigners who have long been fighting for the amendment to be made. […]
EU Parliament Strengthens Human Rights with New Corporate Due Diligence Legislation
European Parliament Passes Draft Bill on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence The European Parliament has given its support for a draft bill that seeks to hold larger companies to higher human rights and environmental standards. Known as the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, the bill aims to govern the responsibilities of […]
Uncovering the Past: China’s Protest Movement.
Protest Movements in China: A History of Brave Activism Introduction June 4, 1989, is a dark day in Chinese history marked by the brutal suppression of peaceful protests, resulting in the deaths of hundreds, if not thousands, in and around Beijing’s Tiananmen Square. But since then, despite the harshly repressive […]