Urgent Plea from Southern European Presidents Calls for Action on Climate Crisis Calling for Immediate Action The presidents of five southern European countries – Italy, Greece, Portugal, Malta, and Slovenia – have issued a call for urgent measures to tackle the climate crisis. This plea comes in the wake of […]
Day: August 3, 2023
Combating Discrimination: Addressing the Spike in Religious Violence in India
Discriminatory Policies Trigger Religious Violence in India A Breakdown in Rule of Law The recent outbreak of religious violence in Haryana state, India, is a stark reminder of the breakdown in the rule of law and the dire consequences of discriminatory policies. What began as a planned parade by Hindu […]
UAE’s Pledge for “Peaceful Assembly” at COP28 Masks Lack of Freedoms
Climate Activists Still Face Restrictions in UAE ahead of COP28 Climate Meeting Amnesty International Calls for Greater Freedom of Expression and Peaceful Assembly Amid the preparations for the upcoming COP28 climate meeting in Dubai, Amnesty International has raised concerns about the restrictive human rights environment in the United Arab Emirates […]
Three Years Later: The Elusive Pursuit of Justice for the Beirut Blast
International Fact-Finding Mission Necessary for Justice in Beirut Blast The Continuing Search for Justice Three years after the devastating Beirut port explosion, which claimed the lives of at least 220 people and caused widespread destruction, there has been no justice served. A joint letter sent by over 300 organizations and […]
Power Struggle in Zimbabwe: Expect Repression and Violence in Upcoming Election
Repression and Violence Cast Shadow over Zimbabwe‘s August Election August 3, 2023 | By In the lead-up to Zimbabwe‘s August election, fears regarding the state of democracy and human rights in the country continue to escalate. Abusive laws and partisan government agencies have cast a dark shadow over the possibility […]
The Rise of Eco-Friendly Toy Vehicles: Moving Beyond Barbie’s Electric Car and Ken’s SUV
Barbie’s electric car and Ken’s SUV – Is there a better option to the real world? The Climate Impact of Transport Barbie‘s iconic pink ride in the hugely successful Barbie movie may look stylish, but it raises an important question about the impact of transport on the global climate crisis. […]
Lebanon’s Unresolved Trauma: The Ongoing Quest for Justice, Truth, and Reparation in the Aftermath of the Beirut Blast
Three Years After Beirut Blast, Calls for Justice Persist Background As Lebanon mourns the three-year anniversary of the catastrophic explosion in Beirut’s port, calls for justice and accountability are intensifying. The blast, which occurred on August 4, 2020, claimed the lives of at least 235 people and caused extensive damage […]
Injustice Behind Bars: The Imprisonment of a Saudi Psychiatrist
Saudi Arabia: Psychiatrist Jailed after Salary Dispute Likely Unfair Trial, Arbitrary Detention on ‘Terrorism’ Charges An Unjust Imprisonment Human Rights Watch has reported that an Egyptian doctor, Sabri Shalabi, is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence in Saudi Arabia for his alleged involvement with the banned Muslim Brotherhood. The case […]
Unearthing the Truth: Addressing Discrepancies in the Pylos Shipwreck Investigation
Stark Discrepancies in Pylos Shipwreck Accounts Call for Independent Investigation, Say Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch The Need for an Independent Investigation The recent Pylos shipwreck off the coast of Greece, which claimed the lives of hundreds of people, has raised concerns about the conflicting accounts of survivors and […]
Addressing Discrepancies: Demanding a Human Rights-Compliant Inquiry into Greece’s Pylos Shipwreck
Greece: Disparities in Accounts of Pylos Shipwreck Underscore the Need for Human Rights Compliant Inquiry Evidence of Towing Raises Concerns The recent Pylos shipwreck off the coast of Greece, which claimed the lives of over 600 people, has sparked a debate regarding the circumstances surrounding the disaster. Starkly divergent accounts […]