Fair Tax Policies: A Pathway to Human Rights and Social Justice A Call for Prioritization of Human Rights Amnesty International, an organization dedicated to advocating for human rights across the globe, has long been concerned with how governments in the Americas selectively prioritize the protection of human rights. The limited […]
Month: July 2023
EU/Tunisia Migration Agreement: A Controversial Pact That Raises Questions on EU’s Responsibility in Human Rights Abuses
EU–Tunisia Migration Agreement Raises Concerns Over Human Rights Abuses Evidence of Human Rights Abuses Amnesty International’s Advocacy Director at the organization’s European Institutions Office, Eve Geddie, has voiced strong concerns over the recent EU–Tunisia migration agreement. Geddie pointed out that the agreement was signed despite mounting evidence of serious human […]
Norway’s Move Against Invasive Advertising: A Victory for Privacy Rights
The Ethical Concerns Surrounding Targeted Advertising and the Need for Data Protection Regulations The Norwegian Data Protection Commission’s Decision The recent decision by the Norwegian Data Protection Commission to ban Meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, from engaging in unlawful targeted advertising is a significant development in the ongoing debate […]
“Reconsidering the Consequences: Thailand’s Monarchy Charge Against Child Protester”
Thailand‘s Crackdown on Child Protesters: A Violation of Human Rights Introduction Thailand, a country known for its rich history and vibrant culture, has recently come under scrutiny for its crackdown on child protesters. The case of Noppasin ‘Sainam’ Treelayapewat, a young activist facing up to 15 years imprisonment for participating […]
Zimbabwe’s Patriotic Bill: Analyzing the President’s Attack on Civic Space
President Mnangagwa Signs “Patriotic Bill” Into Law: A Grave Attack on Freedom The Concerns Raised by Amnesty International Amnesty International’s Deputy Research Director for Southern Africa, Khanyo Farisè, has strongly criticized President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s recent signing of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Amendment Bill, 2022, commonly referred to as […]
Malaysia’s Dark Reality: The Abduction of a Myanmar Refugee Activist
Malaysia: Myanmar Refugee Activist Abducted Urgently Locate, Ensure Safety of Thuzar Maung, Family Members Introduction On July 4, 2023, Thuzar Maung, a prominent Myanmar refugee activist, along with her husband and three children, were abducted from their residence in Ampang Jaya, Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian government is urged to conduct […]
Russia’s Controversial Legislation: How Trans Health Care and Families Bill Raises Concerns About Human Rights
Russia: Trans Health Care, Families Bill Violates Rights Intensifying Assault on LGBT Rights Introduction On July 14, 2023, Russia‘s lower house of parliament passed a bill that severely infringes upon the rights of transgender people, according to Human Rights Watch. The bill, which is expected to be approved by the […]
Russia’s Trans Health Care and Families Bill: A Violation of Human Rights
Russia: Trans Health Care, Families Bill Violates Rights Intensifying Assault on LGBT Rights Introduction On July 14, 2023, Russia‘s lower house of parliament passed a bill that severely violates the rights of transgender people, according to Human Rights Watch. The bill, which is expected to be approved by the upper […]
Cross Border Aid Delivery in Syria: Seeking Alternatives to Relying on the Government
Relying on Syrian Government for Cross Border Aid Delivery is Untenable: Alternatives Needed to Assist Besieged Civilians in Opposition-Held Northwest Syria The Current Situation The decision by the Syrian government to permit the United Nations (UN) to use the Bab-al-Hawa border crossing with Turkey for delivering humanitarian aid to the […]
End of Democracy? Opposition Politician’s Assassination Sends Shockwaves Through Congo’s Political Landscape
Opposition Politician’s Murder Shakes Congo Introduction In a shocking turn of events, a prominent opposition politician in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was found dead in his car with gunshot wounds in the capital city of Kinshasa. The murder of Chérubin Okende, a member of parliament and spokesperson for […]