Ukraine: Civilian Deaths from Cluster Munitions New Research Details Ukrainian Use of Widely Banned Weapon Overview The use of cluster munitions by both Ukrainian and Russian forces in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has resulted in numerous civilian deaths and serious injuries, according to a new report from Human Rights […]
Month: July 2023
LGBT Rights in the Middle East: A Setback in Kurdistan Region of Iraq
LGBT Rights Group Shuttered in Kurdistan Region of Iraq Background In a troubling development for the promotion of LGBT rights in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), a court ordered the closure of Rasan Organization on May 31, 2023. Rasan is the sole human rights organization in the region that […]
Silenced Voices: The Dark Side of Bangladesh’s Labor Movement
Bangladesh: Labor Activist Killed EU, US Should Link Inquiry in Shahidul Islam’s Death to Trade Talks July 6, 2023 7:00AM EDT Human Rights Watch has called upon Bangladesh authorities to ensure an independent and transparent investigation into the murder of union leader Shahidul Islam. Islam, who was the president of […]
Sudan Conflict: Urgent Call for Safe Passage to Fleeing Individuals
Crisis in Sudan: Urgent Call for Safe Passage and Protection Amnesty International has urged Sudan’s neighboring countries to immediately lift entry restrictions for individuals fleeing the conflict in Sudan and ensure access to protection and safety for the approximately half a million people who have already fled. The current stringent […]
Paving the Way: Nepal’s Monumental Leap for Marriage Equality
Nepal’s Historic Achievement on Marriage Equality July 5, 2023 | A Landmark Ruling In a groundbreaking move, Nepal‘s Supreme Court ruled on June 28 that same-sex couples have the right to legally register their marriages, making Nepal the second country in Asia to achieve marriage equality. This historic decision comes […]
Why the UN Security Council Must Extend Cross-Border Aid in Syria for a Year
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Reforming French Police: A Path to Stopping Controversial Practices
France Urged to Reform Police Stop Practices Amidst Unrest and Racial Profiling Concerns The Issue at Hand The recent killing of a French 17-year-old boy of North African descent during a traffic stop has sparked serious unrest across France and reignited the discussion on police violence and discrimination in the […]
Burundi Government’s Defiant Move: Walking Out on UN Review
Defiance: Burundi Government Walks Out on UN Review July 5, 2023, 4:55 AM EDT In a display of brazen contempt for human rights, the Burundian authorities walked out of the country’s review before the UN Human Rights Committee in Geneva this week. The government objected to the presence of members […]
Lebanon’s Controversial Approach to Syrian Deportations: Examining the Armed Forces’ Role
Lebanon‘s Armed Forces Accused of Summary Deportations of Syrians Summary The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) have been accused of summarily deporting thousands of Syrians, including unaccompanied children, back to Syria between April and May 2023, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch. The report states that deported Syrians […]
Russia’s Failure: Uncovering the Truth Behind the Brutal Assault on Elena Milashina and Aleksandr Nemov
Violence Against Journalists and Human Rights Defenders in Chechnya Must Not Go Unpunished The Vicious Beating of Elena Milashina and Aleksandr Nemov In a disturbing act of violence, journalist Elena Milashina and human rights lawyer Aleksandr Nemov were brutally beaten by masked assailants in Chechnya. This cowardly assault, carried out […]