Lethal Brazilian Police Operations Raise Concerns About Human Rights Violations Overview Amnesty International has called on Brazilian authorities to immediately halt lethal police operations that have resulted in the deaths of 45 people in the states of Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. These operations are viewed as further […]
Day: August 8, 2023
The Ongoing Struggles: The Plight of People with Disabilities in Spain Heats up Once Again
Another Hot Summer for People with Disabilities in Spain August 8, 2023 11:07AM EDT | Dispatches Introduction As the summer heatwave continues to sweep across Spain, people with disabilities find themselves facing unique challenges and struggles. The extreme heat, exacerbated by the ongoing climate crisis, has a detrimental impact on […]
“Calling for Change: Reforming Lebanon’s Insult and Defamation Laws”
Amnesty International Launches Campaign Calling for Repeal of Lebanon‘s Insult and Defamation Laws Background In the midst of a potential constitutional crisis in Lebanon, Amnesty International has launched its #MyOpinionIsNotaCrime campaign. The organization is calling on the Lebanese Parliament to abolish all laws that criminalize insult and defamation. This move […]
Egypt’s Electricity Crisis: A Threat to Basic Rights
Egypt: Electricity Cutbacks Threaten Rights The Crisis at Hand The Egyptian government‘s recent decision to implement nationwide power cutbacks has put the economic and social rights of its citizens at risk, according to a report released by Human Rights Watch. The cuts, which have been in effect since July 22, […]
Why the IMF Should Play a Role in Expanding Nepal’s Child Grant Program
Nepal: IMF Should Help Expand Child Grant Program Affordable Government Policy Protects Children’s Rights but Not Reaching Most Families In a recent letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the organization to help expand social protection to all children in Nepal under its Child […]