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 […]
Month: July 2023
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 […]
“Singapore’s Capital Punishment Crisis: Urgent Call to Halt Unlawful Executions”
Unconscionable Pursuit of Executions in Singapore A Cruel and Ineffective Approach Amnesty International’s death penalty expert, Chiara Sangiorgio, recently expressed deep concern and condemnation over Singapore‘s decision to proceed with two executions for drug-related offenses. Sangiorgio argues that the pursuit of these executions is not only unconscionable but also misguided […]
The Uphill Battle for LGBTQ+ Equality: Italy’s Attack on Lesbian Parents
Italy’s Mounting Attack on Lesbian Parents: Mothers Removed from Their Children’s Birth Certificates In a troubling development, Italy‘s right-wing government has escalated its assault on the rights of same-sex couples. Following a directive in January ordering state agencies to cease the registration of children born to same-sex couples, a state […]
The Controversial Move: Russia’s Immunity Grant for Crimes in its National Interests
Russia Grants Immunity for Crimes Committed in State’s Interests: New Law Focuses on Russia-Occupied Regions of Ukraine On July 20th, the lower house of Russia‘s parliament, the State Duma, passed a law providing immunity for crimes committed “in the interests of the Russian state.” This new law is seen as […]
Nigeria’s Need for Transparency: Unveiling the Identities of #EndSARS Protesters Slated for Mass Burial
Investigation Urgently Needed for EndSARS Victims Background The leaked government memo addressed to the Lagos State Ministry of Health, which revealed plans for a mass burial of 103 persons identified as victims of the #EndSARS protests in October 2020, has sparked outrage and calls for immediate action. Amnesty International, led […]