Clashes in Lebanon Risk Disrupting Education for Thousands of Children The Impact of Violence on Education The recent violent clashes in Ain el-Helweh, the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, have had a devastating impact on the education of thousands of children. Since armed factions occupied all eight schools in […]
Month: September 2023
The Urgent Need to Banning Facial Recognition: Protecting Privacy and Freedom
Time to Ban Facial Recognition from Public Spaces and Borders Rights Groups Sound the Alarm on Mass Surveillance Technology In today’s digital age, the rapid development of facial recognition technology has raised significant concerns among human rights groups. Governments around the world are facing a critical decision on whether to […]
The Failing Measures: Beijing’s Escalating Efforts to Silence UN Critique
Beijing‘s Increasingly Desperate Attempts to Squelch UN Criticism China’s relentless drive to suppress criticism of its human rights record has reached new levels of desperation. As the country seeks another term on the UN Human Rights Council, it is resorting to measures that include pressuring member states to boycott public […]
Journalistic Detentions in Yemen: Repression of Protesters by Huthi Authorities
Amnesty International Condemns Huthi Authorities for Crackdown on Demonstrators Wave of Arrests Sparks Concerns Over Freedom of Assembly Amnesty International has recently raised alarm over the actions of the Huthi de facto authorities in Yemen, who have carried out a targeted wave of arrests against largely peaceful demonstrators. The arrests […]
Global Analysis: X’s Controversial Policy Raises Concerns over Privacy Violations for Millions
New Privacy Policy Raises Concerns Introduction Reacting to the news that X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has introduced a new privacy policy allowing it to collect users’ biometric data and access encrypted messages, Amnesty International’s Michael Kleinman has raised concerns about the potential violation of users’ […]
September Surges: A Wrap-Up of Global Good News
Greenpeace Reports Notable Wins in the Climate and Environmental Justice Space Brazil’s Supreme Court Protects Indigenous Rights On September 21, Brazil’s Supreme Court made a significant decision by voting against the controversial Marco Temporal bill. This bill aimed to impose a cutoff date on Indigenous People’s claims to their ancestral […]
The Case for Decriminalization: Enhancing the Rights of Sex Workers
Enhancing the Rights of Sex Workers: A Way Forward Recommendations by United Nations Experts The United Nations Working Group on Discrimination against Women and Girls recently released a position paper recommending the enhancement of rights for sex workers. The paper suggests that full decriminalization of adult voluntary sex work would […]
Upholding sentence against Osman Kavala and four other Gezi defendants: An alarming assault on justice and democracy in Turkey
Türkiye’s Highest Court Upholds Life Sentence Against Osman Kavala and 18-Year Jail Sentences: A Politically-Motivated Blow for Human Rights Introduction In a recent decision, Türkiye’s highest court has upheld a life sentence against prominent activist Osman Kavala and 18-year jail sentences against four others, Çiğdem Mater, Can Atalay, Mine Özerden, […]
The Continued Assault on Civil Liberties: Turkey’s Devastating Verdict against Osman Kavala and the Gezi Defendants
Analysis: Türkiye’s Upholding of Life Sentence and Jail Sentences Draws Criticism The Controversial Decision In a recent decision, Türkiye’s highest court upheld a life sentence against Osman Kavala and 18-year jail sentences against Çiğdem Mater, Can Atalay, Mine Özerden, and Tayfun Kahraman. Amnesty International’s Campaigns Director for Europe, Ruth Tanner, […]
“Aunties at the Helm: Empowering Thailand’s Coastal Communities”
Empowering Women in Thailand’s Fishing Communities The Challenges of Gender Roles in Fishing Communities In many parts of the world, fishing communities have traditionally upheld patriarchal structures, with men taking on the role of leaders and providers while women focus on household responsibilities and caring for family members. This dynamic […]