Nepal Courts Refuse to Register Same-Sex Marriages Background Two lower courts in Nepal have recently denied a couple the recognition of their marriage, defying the Supreme Court‘s recent interim order to register same-sex marriages while legislative change is pending. This raises concerns over the protection of LGBTQ+ rights and the […]
Month: October 2023
“The Fight for Justice: Tales of Activism Against Fluxys’ Harmful Gas Imports”
Activists Face Prosecution for Protest Against Destructive Gas Imports The Arrest and Detention On April 29 in Zeebrugge, Belgium, a group of 22 activists from Greenpeace staged a peaceful action against Fluxys, an LNG transport company, to denounce their increase in US liquefied gas imports into Europe. Four of these […]
The Power of Reliable and Efficient Public Transport: Showcasing Tokyo, Manila, and Tarragona
Stories of the Importance of Reliable and Efficient Public Transport Introduction Greenpeace has been advocating for affordable and accessible public transport as a fundamental need around the world. It is an issue that affects individuals, communities, and the global population as a whole. Reliable and efficient public transport can transform […]
Russian Justice System Under Fire: The Urgent Need to Halt Arbitrary Prosecution of Aleksei Navalny’s Defense Team
Arrest of Navalny’s Lawyers Highlights the Erosion of Rule of Law in Russia Attacks on Navalny’s Legal Defense The recent arrest of three lawyers representing Aleksei Navalny, the prominent Russian opposition leader, has raised concerns about the erosion of the rule of law in Russia. Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for […]
Russian Human Rights Defender Convicted for “Discrediting” the Armed Forces: A Blow to Freedom of Expression and Civil Liberties
Top Russian Human Rights Defender Convicted for “Discrediting” the Armed Forces The Verdict A Moscow court has found Oleg Orlov, a prominent Russian human rights defender, guilty of “discrediting” the military and sentenced him to a fine of 150,000 rubles (approximately $1,500). This verdict is a clear violation of the […]
The Dehumanization of Immigrants: Examining the Extreme Anti-Immigrant Proposals in Texas
Extreme Anti-Immigrant Proposals in Texas Bills Would Imprison Young Texans, Give Law Enforcement Outsized Power Introduction In a move that has sparked widespread concern among human rights advocates, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called a special session of the Texas legislature to consider extreme anti-immigrant proposals. These proposals, if passed, […]
Cameroon’s Bloody Divide: Armed Separatists Caught on Camera
Cameroon: Video Shows Killing by Armed Separatists Separatist Leaders Should Rein in Fighters; Cameroon’s Partners Should Impose Sanctions Cameroon’s ongoing conflict between armed separatist groups and the government has taken a disturbing turn with the release of a video showing the public execution of two unarmed men by separatist fighters. […]
Türkiye: Osman Kavala’s Council of Europe Prize Reflects the Ongoing Fight for Justice
Injustice and the Ongoing Fight for Justice in Turkey A Heartbreaking Recognition from Afar The recent awarding of the 2023 Václav Havel Prize to Turkish prisoner of conscience, Osman Kavala, by the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly has ignited a bittersweet celebration of his accomplishments and a renewed call for […]
Greenpeace’s Urgent Plea: Governments Must Slash Plastic Production by 75% by 2040
Greenpeace‘s Urgent Plea for Governments to Cut Plastic Production A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity to Protect People and the Planet Global plastic production has reached alarming levels, with a doubling from 2000 to 2019 and projections showing a potential tripling by 2050. This uncontrolled production of plastics is contributing to the triple […]
Turkey’s Top Court Reinforces Suppression of Human Rights Advocates
Turkey: Top Court Upholds Rights Defender’s Life Term Conviction of Osman Kavala and Four Others Needs Urgent International Response An urgent international response is needed in the case of Turkish rights defender and businessman Osman Kavala and four codefendants, whose life-term convictions have been upheld by Turkey‘s top appeals court. […]