Saving the Ocean: Indigenous Pacific Leaders Call for a Ban on Deep Sea Mining Introduction In a powerful display of unity and advocacy, Indigenous leaders from the Pacific region have come together to call for a complete ban on deep sea mining. These leaders, representing various communities and organizations, have […]
Day: July 25, 2023
Ghana’s Historic Decision: Abolishing the Death Penalty Sets a Progressive Path
Ghana Takes a Historic Step Towards Abolishing the Death Penalty Amnesty International Celebrates the Landmark Decision In a significant move towards justice and human rights, Ghana‘s Parliament has voted to remove the death penalty from the 1960 Criminal and Other Offences Act and the 1962 Armed Forces Act. This decision […]
Azerbaijan’s Crackdown on Opposition: Latest Arrest Sends Shockwaves through Political Landscape
Azerbaijan: Opposition Leader Arrested Gubad Ibadoghlu, Renowned Scholar, Faces Spurious Charges The arrest of Gubad Ibadoghlu, a prominent opposition leader and scholar, in Azerbaijan has raised concerns about the state of democracy and human rights in the country. On July 24, 2023, Ibadoghlu was sent to four months of pretrial […]
State of Democracy in Azerbaijan: Jailing Opposition Leaders Undermines Democratic Progress
Azerbaijan: Opposition Leader Arrested Gubad Ibadoghlu, Renowned Scholar, Faces Spurious Charges July 25, 2023 12:51PM EDT Azerbaijani authorities have arrested Gubad Ibadoghlu, a prominent opposition leader and scholar, on what human rights organizations consider to be spurious criminal charges. On July 24, 2023, the Narimanov District Court in Baku sent […]
No Justice for Azimjan Askarov: The Elusive Pursuit of Human Rights in Kyrgyzstan
No Justice 3 Years After Kyrgyzstan Rights Defender’s Death A Tragic Loss On July 25, 2020, Azimjon Askarov, a prominent human rights defender and advocate for marginalized communities in southern Kyrgyzstan, died in prison. Today marks the third anniversary of his death, yet no one has been held accountable for […]
Building Economic Resilience: Why the Americas Desperately Needs a Fiscal Pact
Fostering Human Rights in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Call for Fiscal Reforms Introduction In an open letter addressed to ministers attending the Latin American and Caribbean Summit for an Inclusive, Sustainable, and Equitable Global Tax Order in Cartagena, Colombia, several prominent organizations, including Amnesty International, the global Debt […]
New Rape Statistics in Brazil Shine Spotlight on Urgent Need for Comprehensive Sexuality Education
New Rape Statistics in Brazil Highlight Importance of Sexuality Education A Troubling Reality Brazil has recently released alarming statistics regarding rape cases, with a record-high of 74,930 registered cases in 2022, according to a report by the Brazilian Public Security Forum. What is particularly concerning is that over 60 percent […]
Russian Parliament Passes Controversial Bill Restricting Collaborations with Foreign Organizations
Russia: Bill Bans Work with Most Foreign Groups Latest Measure to Repress Civil Society Introduction Russia’s lower house of parliament has recently adopted a bill that prohibits collaboration with unregistered foreign nongovernmental organizations, further restricting civic space in the country. The bill, if approved by the parliament’s upper house and […]
The Resilient Voices: Nine Afro-Latina and Afro-Caribbean Women Standing Strong for Justice
Amnesty International Recognizes Afro-Latina and Afro-Caribbean Women Defenders Published on July 25, 2022 Today, on International Afro-Latina, Afro-Caribbean and Diaspora Women’s Day, Amnesty International is highlighting the incredible work of nine defenders and collectives who have dedicated their lives to promoting equality, justice, and a dignified life for all people. […]
Nine Afro-Latina and Afro-Caribbean Women: Warriors for Justice
International Afro-Latina, Afro-Caribbean and Diaspora Women‘s Day: Celebrating the Warriors for Justice Today, on July 25th, we commemorate International Afro-Latina, Afro-Caribbean and Diaspora Women‘s Day, a day dedicated to honoring the bravery and resilience of women who have devoted their lives to fighting for equality and justice. Amnesty International is […]