The Unjust Imprisonment of Narges Mohammadi and the Nobel Peace Prize Background Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian human rights defender, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize while unjustly imprisoned in Iran since 2021. Her remarkable work in bringing attention to the dire human rights situation in Iran is being recognized […]
Month: October 2023
The Deteriorating Health of a Prominent Chinese Activist
Dispatches Prominent Chinese Activist Seriously Ill in Prison Persecution of Guo Feixiong Epitomizes China’s Rights Crisis By Maya Wang, Associate Director October 6, 2023 10:04AM EDT The prominent Chinese lawyer and writer Yang Maodong, better known as Guo Feixiong, is facing a critical state of health while serving an eight-year […]
The Future of Reproductive Rights in Brazil: Examining the Supreme Court’s Push for Abortion Decriminalization
Brazil‘s Supreme Court A Step Closer to Decriminalizing Abortion: Chance to Finally Uphold Women’s and Pregnant People’s Rights Background Brazil‘s Supreme Court is currently considering a case that could lead to the decriminalization of abortion in the country up to 12 weeks of gestation. This case, which had been on […]
The Vitality of Efficient Public Transport: Tales from Tokyo, Manila, and Tarragona
Stories from Tokyo, Manila, and Tarragona: Highlighting the Importance of Reliable and Efficient Public Transport Greenpeace has been advocating for affordable and accessible public transport around the world, emphasizing its significance in transforming both urban and rural communities. Whether it’s for commuting to work, school, healthcare facilities, or visiting loved […]
The Rising Tide of Xenophobia: Polish Government’s Pre-Election Anti-Migrant Stand
Polish Government Ups Anti-Migrant Rhetoric Ahead of Elections Raising Concerns about Xenophobic Referendum and Threats to Common Values As Poland prepares for national elections on October 15, the ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) is utilizing a national referendum to legitimize its anti-migrant agenda. The Polish government passed a law […]
Religious Oppression Continues: Arrest of Philippine Drag Artist Raises Concerns
Philippine Drag Artist Arrested for ‘Offending Religion’ Charges Violate Free Expression Rights and Should Be Dropped The arrest of popular drag performer Pura Luka Vega in the Philippines has sparked concerns over freedom of expression and the misuse of religious beliefs to suppress dissenting viewpoints. Vega was charged under article […]
Brazil’s Supreme Court on the Verge of Decriminalizing Abortion: A Game-Changer for Women’s Rights
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 […]
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 […]