An Opportunity to Remedy Inequality in Pakistan: Land Reform Needed to Bring Equality for Rural Women, People in Poverty August 15, 2023 12:24PM EDT | Dispatches Rural women and people living in poverty in Pakistan have long faced significant barriers to land ownership, perpetuating social inequality and economic disparities. However, […]
Month: August 2023
Amnesty International’s Promotion of Human Rights Leadership: Americas Director Takes on New Global Role
Amnesty International Appoints Erika Guevara-Rosas as Head of Global Research, Advocacy, and Policy Leading the Fight for Human Rights in a Changing World In a move to bolster its human rights agenda around the world, Amnesty International has appointed Erika Guevara-Rosas as the new head of Global Research, Advocacy, and […]
The Implications of Jordan’s Cybercrime Law on the LGBT Community
Jordan‘s New Cybercrime Law is a Disaster for LGBT People Vague Provisions Threaten Free Expression Around Gender and Sexuality The recent approval of Jordan‘s draconian cybercrime law has raised concerns among human rights activists, particularly those advocating for the rights of the LGBT community. The law, which was rushed through […]
Release Detained Critics: Tanzania’s Violation of Basic Rights and Democracy
Tanzanian Authorities Arrest Critics of Port Deal, Amnesty International Calls for Their Immediate Release Growing Intolerance for Dissent Amnesty International has called on the Tanzanian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release three activists who were arrested for criticizing a port deal between Tanzania and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The […]
The Rabaa Massacre: A Decade of Impunity and Shame in Egypt
The Rabaa Massacre: A Decade of Impunity and Shame August 14, 2023 Amnesty International has released a detailed analysis on the 10-year anniversary of the Rabaa massacre, shedding light on the human rights issues that have plagued Egypt since that dark day in 2013. The report emphasizes the lack of […]
The Escalating Crisis in Haiti: A Surge in Violent Abuses
Haiti: Surge in Violent Abuses Introduction The Caribbean nation of Haiti is currently facing a devastating surge in violence and human rights abuses. Killings, kidnappings, and sexual violence by criminal groups have increased dramatically since the beginning of 2023, with little to no response from the Haitian government. These criminal […]
Universal Social Protection: A Path Towards Stability in the Middle East and North Africa
Middle East and North Africa: Embrace Social Protection for All Introduction In recent years, governments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have faced increasing economic pressure and instability. However, their responses to these challenges have been piecemeal and targeted, rather than comprehensive and universal. To address this […]
Revisiting the Aftermath: The Ongoing Impact of the Rab’a Massacre in Egypt
Egypt: Remembering the Rab’a Massacre 10 Years Later On August 14, 2013, the Rab’a massacre took place in Cairo, Egypt, marking one of the largest mass killings in the country’s modern history. The massacre, which took place during a crackdown on government critics, has had a profound and long-lasting impact […]
“Collaborative Conservation Efforts Prevail to Safeguard Red Sea, Despite Interference from Big Oil”
Yemen: Collaboration triumphs to protect Red Sea, no thanks to Big Oil Crisis averted The UN-led operation to remove over a million barrels of oil from the decaying FSO SAFER supertanker off Yemen’s coast has achieved a major milestone. This success is a testament to international cooperation and the unwavering […]
Why FSO SAFER Oil Transfer Demands Companies to Pay Up: Greenpeace MENA’s Perspective
Greenpeace Calls for Accountability and Payment from Oil Companies Greenpeace MENA celebrated the successful three-week operation to drain over a million barrels of oil from the decaying FSO SAFER vessel in the Red Sea. The United Nations confirmed that the oil has been safely transferred to another vessel. While Greenpeace […]