Dispatches: Australians with Disabilities Face Pervasive Abuse Royal Commission Issues Highly Critical Report After 4-Year Inquiry By | October 4, 2023 After a four-and-a-half-year national investigation involving over 9,000 accounts and 32 public hearings, Australia’s Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has issued a […]
Day: October 3, 2023
South Korea’s Controversial ‘Anonymous Birthing’ Bill: Rethinking the Implications
South Korea: Reconsider ‘Anonymous Birthing’ Bill Prioritize Safe Abortions, Comprehensive Sex Education, Support Services Introduction Human Rights Watch has called on the South Korean government to reconsider a new bill that promotes anonymous births and adoption or orphanage care as solutions to unregistered births and unwanted pregnancies. The bill, set […]
OPEC Chief’s Plea for Massive Oil Investment Spells Climate Catastrophe
The Case Against Heavy Investment in the Oil Industry The Argument of Amnesty International In response to the comments made by Haitham Al-Ghais, the Secretary General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), urging for US$12 trillion of investment in the oil industry by 2045, Candy Ofime, Amnesty International’s […]
Lessons Learned from the Lampedusa Shipwreck: A Decade of Reflection and Progress.
Italy’s Tragic History of Shipwrecks Background and Context Italy has a long and tragic history of shipwrecks that have resulted in the loss of countless lives. In recent years, the focus has been on the perilous journeys undertaken by migrants and refugees crossing the Mediterranean Sea in search of safety […]
Unlocking the True Value of Economic Expansion
The Real Meaning of Growth Introduction The concept of economic growth, as measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP), has long been the primary indicator of a country’s economic health. However, this narrow focus on consumption, production, and profit has led society down a path of social, economic, and climate crises. […]
Revolution Rising: Empowering the Global Youth Movement for Climate Justice
The Rise of the Global Youth Movement for Climate Justice In the face of an increasingly urgent climate crisis, a new generation is rising to the challenge, demanding action, and reshaping the narrative around climate change. The global youth movement for climate justice is not just a passing trend; it’s […]
Lebanon’s Freedom March: Unmasking the Truth Behind the Assault
Investigation Urgently Needed into Violent Assault on Protesters in Lebanon Failure to Protect Protesters Amnesty International has called for an urgent investigation into a violent assault on protesters during a freedom march in Lebanon. The march, organized by over 24 civil society organizations, aimed to protest recent crackdowns on personal […]
Reforming Vietnam’s Human Rights: A Call for Urgency
Vietnam: Rights Reforms Urgently Needed Upcoming UN Review Offers Opportunities to Press for Change Human Rights Watch Calls For Close Scrutiny In a submission to the United Nations (UN), Human Rights Watch has called for close scrutiny of the Vietnamese government’s escalating crackdown on activists and its failure to implement […]
Breaking Down Global Demand for Universal Social Security: Examining the Urgent Need for Comprehensive Social Protection Systems
Global Demand for Universal Social Security Groups Press Governments, IMF, World Bank for New Eco-Social Contract October 3, 2023 Governments and international financial institutions are being urged by 43 human rights and economic justice organizations to prioritize the creation of universal social security systems that ensure the rights and well-being […]