Dispatches Journalist, Rights Lawyer Brutally Attacked in Chechnya Prominent Journalist and Rights Lawyer Attacked On July 4, 2023, Elena Milashina, a prominent journalist, and Alexander Nemov, a human rights lawyer, were brutally attacked in Chechnya‘s capital, Grozny. Milashina, who has received an award for her extraordinary activism from Human Rights […]
Month: July 2023
The Netherlands Takes a Bold Stand: Sex without Consent is Rape
The Netherlands Takes a Historic Step in Addressing Sexual Violence A Milestone in Combatting Sexual Violence The passing of the amendment to the Sexual Offences Act by the Netherlands‘ House of Representatives is a significant milestone in the fight against sexual violence. By introducing a consent-based definition of rape, the […]
Jordan’s Bold Move: Fully Embracing Social Protection
Jordan Should Take Social Protection All the Way Targeting a Limited Number Fails to Capture Economic Complexity of People’s Lives As governments around the world increasingly recognize the necessity of robust social protection programs, Jordan has also been taking steps in this direction. In 2019, the Jordanian authorities introduced the […]
Jordan’s Path to Social Protection: Taking it All the Way
Jordan Should Take Social Protection All the Way The Necessity of Robust Social Protection Programs In recent years, governments around the world have increasingly recognized the necessity of robust social protection programs, and Jordan is no exception. In 2019, the Jordanian government introduced the Unified Cash Transfer Program to supplement […]
Cameroon’s Unchecked Atrocities in Anglophone Regions: Demanding an End and Accountability
Amnesty International Report Exposes Rampant Human Rights Violations in Cameroon‘s Anglophone Regions The Crisis in the Anglophone Regions Amnesty International has released a damning report detailing widespread human rights violations and other crimes committed by multiple actors in the Anglophone regions of Cameroon. The report, titled “With or against us: […]
Global Crackdown: Hong Kong Extradition Warrants Target Activists Beyond Borders
Hong Kong Activists Face Arrest Warrants and Bounties Background In a troubling development, Hong Kong authorities have issued arrest warrants and bounties for eight exiled democracy activists and former legislators. The warrants and bounties, amounting to HK$1 million (US$128,000) each, mark an escalation in China’s political intimidation campaign, extending it […]
Justice Prevails: Kyrgyz Woman’s Landmark Victory for Gender Equality
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Global Uplift: Bright Spots from around the World in June
Stories of Hope and Progress in the Climate and Environmental Justice Space South Korea/Brazil – Hyundai Construction Equipment commits to help stopping illegal mining in the Amazon Greenpeace East Asia recently released a report exposing the use of Hyundai Construction Equipment in illegal mining activities within Indigenous Lands in the […]
UK’s Cruel Rejection of Asylum Seekers with Disabilities: A Stain on Humanitarian Values
UK Turns its Back on Asylum Seekers with Disabilities Introduction In a concerning development, the United Kingdom has been found to be neglecting the needs of asylum seekers with disabilities. More than 50 asylum seekers, most of whom have physical and sensory disabilities, are being housed in a former care […]
Journalists in Iran Face New Charges: A Battle for Press Freedom
Iran: New Charges Against Journalists Reflect Relentless Crackdown on Media, Rights Defenders, and Civil Society July 3, 2023 Current Affairs Commentator Introduction The Iranian authorities have recently brought “propaganda” and “national security” charges against three journalists, further highlighting their relentless crackdown on media, rights defenders, and civil society. Saeideh Shafiei, Mehrnoush […]