The Green Wave: The Fight for Safe Abortion Access in Latin America Introduction On International Safe Abortion Day, Ana Piquer, Americas director at Amnesty International, highlighted the ongoing fight for abortion rights in Latin America. Despite significant progress made by the feminist and human rights movement known as the “green […]
Day: September 28, 2023
Activists Fight Against Destructive Deep Sea Mining off Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Activists Protest Deep Sea Mining off Pacific Coast of Mexico Overview Greenpeace Mexico activists climbed aboard the deep sea mining ship Hidden Gem, anchored in Manzanillo Bay in the State of Colima, to protest against the destructive plans of Canadian miner The Metals Company. The company aims to mine the […]
From the Air: Examining Spain’s Top 10 Environmental Challenges
10 Major Environmental Challenges in Spain: A Closer Look Introduction The world is facing a climate crisis, with the continued use of fossil fuels and destructive industrial farming practices exacerbating the situation. One country that is experiencing the direct impacts of these challenges is Spain. From extreme temperatures and severe […]
Prominent Journalist’s Bail Denied in Congo
Prominent Journalist Denied Bail in Congo Introduction In a distressing turn of events, a court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has denied bail to prominent journalist Stanis Bujakera, who has been unjustly detained for over three weeks on questionable charges. This denial of bail not only goes against international […]
Germany’s Central Asia Talks: Advocating for Human Rights in the Region
Germany Should Keep Focus on Rights in Central Asia Talks Introduction On September 29, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to meet with the presidents of five Central Asian countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. While the meeting will primarily address regional tensions, particularly in the wake of Russia’s […]
Viet Nam’s Crackdown on Climate Activism: A Self-Inflicted Wound
Crackdown on Environmental Activists in Vietnam: A Setback for Climate Action The recent three-year jail sentence handed down to Vietnamese climate activist Hoang Thi Minh Hong on tax evasion charges has sparked international outrage and raised concerns about the Vietnamese government’s crackdown on environmental campaigners. Amnesty International and other human […]
EU Leads the Way: The AI Act’s Crucial Ban on Dangerous Technologies
Amnesty International Calls for the European Union to Ban Dangerous AI Technologies in the AI Act Amnesty International has urged the European Union (EU) to ban dangerous AI-powered technologies in the upcoming AI Act. The AI Act aims to establish the world’s first comprehensive rulebook for AI regulation. Amnesty International […]
Escalating Xenophobia: A Look at South Africa’s Disturbing Divide
Xenophobia Rears its Ugly Head in South Africa Introduction South Africa has long grappled with the issue of xenophobia, particularly directed towards foreign nationals from African and Asian countries. Recently, the rise of Operation Dudula, an anti-immigrant vigilante group, has shed light on the escalating discrimination and violence faced by […]
EU Commission Should Take Action to Address Tunisia’s Abuses Against Migrants
EU Commission Should Stop Ignoring Tunisia’s Abuses Against Migrants The Controversial Migration Control Deal On Friday, the European Union (EU) Commission announced its decision to move forward with a controversial deal on migration control, despite concerns about human rights violations. The deal, which was reached in July, involves providing financial […]
UN Rights Body Urged to Expand Ethiopia Probes
The Urgent Need for Extended Investigations into Rights Violations in Ethiopia Overview The recent report by the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) has shed light on the widespread atrocities and human rights violations that have taken place during the armed conflict in northern Ethiopia. The report […]