Bangladesh: Quash Conviction and Release Rights Defenders Introduction In a concerning turn of events, human rights defenders Adilur Rahman Khan and ASM Nasiruddin Elan of the prominent Bangladesh human rights organization Odhikar have been convicted on trumped-up charges. The Cyber Tribunal of Dhaka sentenced Khan and Elan to two years […]
Month: September 2023
Rallying for Change: Global Climate Protests Demand a Fossil Fuel-Free Future
Global Protests Call for Halt to Fossil Fuels to Avert Climate Catastrophe Millions of people around the world are set to take part in protests and events calling for a halt to the use of fossil fuels, in an effort to prevent the escalating climate catastrophe. Amnesty International, a prominent […]
Why Affordable and Accessible Public Transport is Essential for Social and Climate Justice
5 reasons why affordable and accessible public transport is crucial for social and climate justice 1. Affordable public transport is life-changing and a powerful tool against the climate crisis Transportation is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for around 15% of total emissions worldwide. In the European […]
Cracking Down on Liberties: Algeria’s Alarming Assault on Fundamental Freedoms
Algeria: Halt Assault on Fundamental Freedoms UN Expert’s Visit Amid Unrelenting Crackdown on Dissent Summary A coalition of 15 human rights groups is calling on Algerian authorities to end their attacks on civic space and allow independent organizations to operate without unreasonable restrictions. The United Nations special rapporteur on the […]
Egypt’s Repression of Free Speech: The Urgent Call to Release Prominent Dissident on Trial
The Continued Repression of Free Speech in Egypt A Prominent Opposition Politician and Publisher Facing Arbitrary Detention Hisham Kassem, a prominent opposition politician and publisher in Egypt, has been arbitrarily detained since August 20th solely for exercising his right to freedom of expression. His case has drawn international attention and […]
Workers’ Rights in Bangladesh: Unveiling the Dark Side of Social Audits
Editorial: Social Audits in Bangladesh Fail to Protect Workers’ Rights Inadequacy of Social Audits The recent killing of Shahidul Islam, an independent labor union leader, sheds light on the failures of social audits and certifications in monitoring and responding to threats against workers trying to organize unions in Bangladesh. Human […]
UK’s Treatment of Asylum-Seeking Families and Children: A Disastrous Humanitarian Crisis
Children and Families Seeking Asylum Face Dire Conditions in the UK The Current Conditions A report released by Human Rights Watch and Just Fair shed light on the inadequate living conditions that children and their families face when seeking asylum in the United Kingdom. The report, titled “‘I Felt So […]
The Battle for Reproductive Rights in Poland: A Disturbing Witch Hunt Against Women and Doctors
Abortion Witch Hunt Targets Women, Doctors in Poland: Violation of Rights Introduction The Polish government’s intensified pursuit of alleged abortion-related activities has created a climate of fear and increased risks for women and girls in the country, according to a recent report from Human Rights Watch. The government’s actions, including […]
Kenya’s Urgent Need to Prohibit the Use of Highly Hazardous Pesticides
Kenya Urged to Ban Use of Highly Hazardous Pesticides September 13, 2023 In a recent study conducted in Kenya, it has been revealed that pesticides that are banned in the European Union due to their health and environmental risks continue to be sold by European and other international companies in […]
Hong Kong’s Controversial Legal Battle: Putting Children’s Sheep Fiction on Trial
Hong Kong Unleashes Courts against Children’s Sheep Fiction: A Disturbing Violation of Freedom of Expression A Loss of Freedoms in Hong Kong In the latest blow to freedom of expression in Hong Kong, the authorities have prosecuted a man for receiving a shipment of “seditious” books from the United Kingdom. […]