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. […]
Month: October 2023
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 AssaultÂ
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 […]
Mexico’s Ayotzinapa Case: Authorities’ Obstacles to Truth and Justice
Setbacks in Ayotzinapa investigation threaten access to truth and justice, Amnesty International warns Nine years after the enforced disappearance of 43 Ayotzinapa students in Mexico, Amnesty International has expressed concern over recent setbacks in the investigation that could hinder access to truth, justice, and reparation for the victims and their […]
Investigating the Inexcusable: Eswatini’s Urgent Call for Justice
Former MP Brutally Beaten in Eswatini Detention: The Urgent Need for Justice and Accountability Introduction Amidst reports of the brutal beating of former Member of Parliament (MP) Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza by correctional services officers in Eswatini, the international human rights organization Amnesty International has called for a prompt and impartial […]
Greenpeace’s New International Executive Director: Charting a Sustainable Course for Change
Greenpeace: A New Era with Mads Christensen at the Helm A Message of Patience, Persistence, and Hope Greenpeace, the leading global environmental organization, has recently welcomed Mads Christensen as its new Executive Director. With a personal history rooted in activism, Christensen embodies the spirit and values of Greenpeace. In his […]
The Intertwined Existence: Rethinking the Urban-Nature Divide
Do Cities and Nature Exist at Odds? On the surface, it may appear that nature and cities are in opposition to each other. In our urban environments, we often feel the need to escape to connect with nature, seeking respite from the chaos and noise of metropolitan life. We view […]