Police Arrest Dozens for Alleged Gay Wedding: A Violation of Human Rights An Unjust Act On Tuesday, police in Nigeria’s southern Delta State arrested several dozen individuals accused of participating in a gay wedding, an act that is prohibited under Nigeria’s Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act. The police shamelessly paraded […]
Month: August 2023
The Resilience of Spanish Women Soccer Players: Shedding Light on the Crisis of Abuse
Spanish Women Players Spotlight Crisis of Abuse: All Players Deserve Harassment-Free Work Environment The Rubiales Controversy The recent controversy involving Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales and women’s football player Jenni Hermoso has brought to light the urgent need for addressing sexual abuse and gender discrimination in women’s football. Rubiales […]
The Urgency of COP28: Advocating for the Release of an Activist in the UAE
COP28: US Should Press UAE for Activist’s Release Free Ahmed Mansoor to Set Better Tone for COP28 Climate Conference August 30, 2023 As the 28th Conference of Parties on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) approaches, human rights groups are calling on the United States government to […]
Is the UAE’s Detention of an Activist a Stumbling Block for COP28?
Calls for the Release of Ahmed Mansoor Ahead of COP28 Background A coalition of 19 human rights groups has called on the United States government to pressure UAE authorities to release Emirati human rights defender Ahmed Mansoor ahead of the COP28 climate conference in Dubai. Mansoor has been arbitrarily imprisoned […]
Bringing Light to the World: Inspiring Good News Stories from July/August
Greenpeace Good News Stories from Around the World Introduction In a time when climate change and environmental degradation dominate the headlines, it can often feel overwhelming and discouraging. However, amidst the challenges, there is still room for hope and inspiration. Greenpeace International has recently highlighted several significant victories in the […]
“Injustice Unveiled: Commemorating the International Day for the Disappeared in Beirut”
Families Demand Justice for Victims of Enforced Disappearances in the Middle East The Plight of the Disappeared Representatives of families whose loved ones have been forcibly disappeared in Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen recently gathered in Beirut to call on their governments to uphold their rights to truth, justice, and […]
Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act: Urgent Call to Drop Death Penalty Charges
Uganda Urged to Drop Charges Against LGBTQ+ Individual Facing Death Penalty Background Uganda‘s Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is facing international scrutiny after charging a 20-year-old man with “aggravated homosexuality” under the country’s Anti-Homosexuality Act. The act, which was signed into law in May 2023, defines “aggravated […]
The Unending Agony: The Collective Wait of Middle Eastern Families for Their Disappeared Loved Ones
The Agony of Waiting: Families in the Middle East Searching for Disappeared Loved Ones The Reality of Collective Wait Across the Middle East, countless families are experiencing the agonizing wait for their loved ones who have disappeared. These families live with the constant uncertainty, not knowing if their loved ones […]
Burundi: Persistent Demands for Journalist’s Release, One Year Later
Burundian Journalist Floriane Irangabiye Arrested and Imprisoned for Criticizing Government Introduction Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye has been arbitrarily arrested and is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for criticizing the government, according to a joint statement by Amnesty International, the Burundi Human Rights Initiative, the Committee to Protect Journalists, and […]
Journalistic Imprisonment: A Year of Captivity in Burundi
Burundi: Free Journalist Held for a Year Joint Statement by Four Human Rights, Press Freedom Organizations August 29, 2023 | New York Times By Introduction Journalist Floriane Irangabiye has been arbitrarily detained in Burundi for a year, serving a 10-year prison sentence for criticizing the government. Amnesty International, the Burundi […]