Amid Escalating Violence, Amnesty International Calls for Protection of Civilians in Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories A Mounting Civilian Death Toll Amid the escalating violence between Israeli security forces and Palestinian armed groups, Amnesty International has called on both sides to make every effort to protect the lives of civilians. […]
Month: October 2023
New York City Mayor: Championing Human Rights in the Face of Divisive Rhetoric
New York City Mayor Should Prioritize Human Rights over Harmful Discourse Understanding the Impact of Mayor Adams’ Rhetoric Last month, New York City Mayor Eric Adams made a damaging statement, claiming that the arrivals of migrants would “destroy New York City.” This rhetoric not only perpetuates harmful stereotypes but also […]
New York City: Striking the Balance Between Free Speech and Human Rights
NYC Mayor Should Prioritize Human Rights over Harmful Discourse Understanding the Context This week, New York City Mayor Eric Adams embarked on a trip to Mexico, Ecuador, and Colombia to visit the Darién Gap, a treacherous jungle along the Colombia-Panama border that thousands of migrants and refugees have crossed this […]
Prioritizing Human Rights: An Urgent Call for NYC Mayor to Tackle Harmful Discourse
NYC Mayor Should Prioritize Human Rights over Harmful Discourse Understanding the Rhetoric New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently made controversial statements regarding migrants and their impact on the city. He claimed that the influx of migrants will “destroy New York City,” a harmful statement that has ignited anti-migrant protests […]
The Battle Over Immigration: Examining the Extremes in Texas
Extreme Anti-Immigrant Proposals in Texas Bills Would Imprison Young Texans, Give Law Enforcement Outsized Power Texas Governor Calls Special Session to Consider Controversial Proposals Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has called a special session of the Texas legislature to consider proposals that have raised concerns among human rights advocates. The […]
“New York City’s Mayor: A Call to Uphold Human Rights and Tamp Down Harmful Rhetoric”
New York City Mayor Should Prioritize Human Rights over Harmful Discourse Understanding the Context New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently embarked on a trip to Mexico, Ecuador, and Colombia, with the intention of visiting the Darién Gap, a dangerous jungle in the Colombia-Panama border region that serves as a […]
How Can We Safeguard Humanity in an Era of Killer Robots?
Protect Humanity from Killer Robots: UN Chief, International Red Cross President Urge Ban on Autonomous Weapons Systems The Urgency of Human Control over the Use of Force United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and President of the International Committee of the Red Cross Mirjana Spoljaric are calling on governments to take […]
Unmasking the Truth: Demanding an Independent Investigation into the Schoolgirl’s Critical Injuries in Iran
The Urgent Call for Independent Investigation into Armita Garawand’s Case Introduction Amid mounting evidence of a cover-up by Iranian authorities, Amnesty International is calling on the international community to demand an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the hospitalization of 16-year-old Armita Garawand. Reports indicate that Garawand fell unconscious on […]
Detaining Relatives of Exiled Activists: Tajikistan’s Crackdown on Dissent
Tajikistan: Exiled Activists’ Relatives Detained over Protest End Detention, Ill-Treatment of Family Members October 6, 2023, BERLIN — The Tajik authorities have come under scrutiny for their recent detention of relatives of opposition diaspora members who held protests during President Emomali Rakhmon’s visit to Germany. Human Rights Watch has condemned […]
Cameroon’s Separatist Violence: Demanding Justice for Unlawful Killings
Unlawful Killings in Cameroon Highlight Daily Horror in Anglophone Regions On October 4th, the town of Guzang in the North-West region of Cameroon was struck by a heinous crime. Two people were unlawfully killed by armed separatists, further intensifying the daily horror experienced by the inhabitants of the towns and […]