Troubling Development for Free Speech in Chad: Authorities Suspend News Site The Suspension of Alwihda Info In a concerning development for free speech and media freedom in Chad, the popular news website Alwihda Info has been suspended by Chad‘s High Media and Audiovisual Authority regulator (HAMA). The suspension, lasting eight […]
Day: September 1, 2023
US Immigration Policy: A Shameful Display of Hypocrisy in Haitian Deportations
US Chooses Shameful Hypocrisy in Forcibly Returning Haitians The Context In a recent move that has drawn widespread criticism, the Biden administration chose to forcibly deport 57 Haitians back to their home country on August 31st, despite the ongoing security risks and worsening conditions in Haiti. This decision exposes a […]
Bahrain’s Hunger Strike Crisis: Urgent Actions Needed to Address Grievances
Bahrain: Urgent Actions Needed to Address Grievances Amid Hunger Strike Crisis Introduction: The Kingdom of Bahrain is currently facing a critical situation as hundreds of prisoners, including prominent human rights defenders, have embarked on a hunger strike to protest abysmal detention conditions and the denial of healthcare. The strike, which […]
Youth from 100 countries demand climate justice at Climate Justice Camp: A call to action before COP28
Youth from 100 countries wrap up Climate Justice Camp, demand justice ahead of COP28 The Climate Justice Camp in Lebanon The Climate Justice Camp in Lebanon recently concluded, bringing together 450 young leaders from nearly 100 countries across the Global South. This week-long event, the largest of its kind in […]
Centering Human Rights: Africa’s Leaders Urged to Take Ambitious Action at Key Climate Summit
A Call for Ambitious and Long-Lasting Climate Action in Africa Introduction Amnesty International, a leading global human rights organization, has called on African leaders convening in Nairobi for the African Climate week and inaugural Climate Summit to pursue ambitious and long-lasting climate action. In the face of the disastrous effects […]
Youth Activists Mobilize for Climate Justice at Global Camp: Highlights and Demands Ahead of COP28
Stories People Youth from 100 countries wrap up Climate Justice Camp, demand justice ahead of COP28 Youth Leaders Unite for Climate Justice Over 450 young leaders from the world’s most climate-affected regions gathered in Lebanon for the Climate Justice Camp, a week-long event aimed at developing strategies and demands to […]
Opportunities and Challenges: Unpacking the Africa Climate Summit for African Youth
The Africa Climate Summit: Prioritizing the Voices of Young People The Gravity of the Climate Crisis The Africa Climate Summit, with its theme of “Driving Green Growth and Climate Finance Solutions for Africa and the World,” is an important event that carries immense hope, urgency, and determination for young people […]
UAE’s Suppression of Debate at COP28: Undermining Climate Action and Human Rights
United Arab Emirates Faces Criticism Over COP28 Priorities and Human Rights Record Ahead of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which is set to take place in Dubai starting on November 30th, concerns are growing over the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) […]
Unveiling the Dark Side: Greenpeace France’s Exposé on Fossil Fuel Greenwashing
Greenpeace France’s New Film: ‘TotalPollution: A Dirty Game’ The Shocking Truth About Fossil Fuel Greenwashing Greenpeace France has recently released a compelling film titled ‘TotalPollution: A Dirty Game,’ which exposes the tactics used by fossil fuel companies, such as TotalEnergies, to deceive the public while contributing to climate destruction. By […]
“Bias Unbound: Examining the Controversial New History Textbook in Russia’s Influence Campaign”
Russia’s Controversial History Textbook Sparks Outrage and Concern A new history textbook, set to be compulsory for high school students across Russia and the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine, has drawn intense scrutiny and criticism from human rights organization Amnesty International. The textbook has been accused of justifying Russia’s war of […]