Brazil‘s Supreme Court A Step Closer to Decriminalizing Abortion: Chance to Finally Uphold Women’s and Pregnant People’s Rights The Background In a significant development, Brazil‘s Supreme Court is currently considering a case that could decriminalize abortion in the country up to 12 weeks of gestation. The case, which had been […]
Day: October 5, 2023
Mauritian Court Strikes Down Sodomy Law: A Landmark Ruling for Equality and Justice
Mauritian Court Declares Sodomy Law Unconstitutional A recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Mauritius has struck down a provision in the country’s Criminal Code that criminalized consensual sex between men. The court found the law to be unconstitutional and discriminatory, stating that it was an outdated colonial relic. The […]
Government Crackdown in Jujuy: Repression and Criminalization Mar Protests
New Amnesty International Report Exposes Repression and Human Rights Violations in Jujuy Province Summary A recent report by Amnesty International has shed light on the arbitrary detentions, illegal use of force, and other oppressive practices used by the Jujuy provincial police in response to protests over constitutional reforms in the […]
Activists on Trial: Fighting Against Fluxys’ Harmful Gas Imports
Activism Against Harmful Gas Imports: A Story of Prosecution and Solidarity Introduction In a recent peaceful action against LNG transport company Fluxys, 22 activists took a stand against the increase of US liquefied gas imports into Europe. Now, 14 of these activists face prosecution, and in this interview, four of […]
Unveiling the Dark Side of Surveillance: The Catastrophic Failure to Regulate the Global Trade
Predator Files Investigation Reveals Global Surveillance Crisis and Ineffective Regulation A Shocking Truth Comes to Light A new investigation conducted by the European Investigative Collaborations (EIC) media network, with technical assistance from Amnesty International’s Security Lab, has brought to light the shocking truth about the extent of the global surveillance […]
Russia and China Should Not Be Part of the UN’s Top Human Rights Body
United Nations Member Countries Should Reject Russia and China’s Bid for Human Rights Council Seats October 5, 2023 In an upcoming vote at the United Nations General Assembly on October 10, 2023, member countries have the opportunity to deny Russia and China seats on the UN Human Rights Council, according […]
Can Canada Lead the Way in Ending Immigration Detention?
The Journey of Amina and the Fight for Abolishing Immigration Detention in Canada A Personal Story Just two years ago, I had the privilege of meeting Amina, a young Afghan refugee who had made her way to Canada with her family. Their journey, escaping war-torn Afghanistan and finding refuge in […]
Testing the Olympic Committee: Assessing Rights Commitments in India
Olympic Committee’s Rights Commitments Tested in India Introduction The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is facing a critical test of its human rights commitments as it prepares to hold its 140th annual session in Mumbai, India. The Indian government is expected to announce its bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympic […]
Navigating Global Economic Challenges: The Urgency for Systemic Reforms
IMF / World Bank: Systemic Reforms Needed Flawed Approach on Rights Raises Concerns October 5, 2023 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank are facing increasing pressure to implement systemic reforms that align their policies with human rights. Human Rights Watch has released a video highlighting the negative […]
Promoting Stability: Enshrining the Right to Return to Nagorno Karabakh
Guarantee Right to Return to Nagorno Karabakh After Traumatic Massive Exodus, Focus Talks with Azerbaijan on Rights Introduction The recent conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh has led to a massive exodus of ethnic Armenians from the region. More than 100,000 people, almost the entire population of Nagorno-Karabakh, have fled their homes in […]