Japan Court Rules Against Mandatory Transgender Sterilization Surgery Requirement Held to be Unconstitutional By October 16, 2023 4:56PM EDT Introduction A Japanese family court has made a landmark ruling declaring that the requirement for transgender individuals to undergo sterilization surgery in order to legally change their gender is unconstitutional. The […]
Year: 2023
Mauritania’s Enforced Disappearance: Amnesty International’s Condemnation of Youba Siby’s Rights Violations
Amnesty International Condemns Enforced Disappearance and Violation of Rights in the Case of Youba Siby The Arrest and Enforced Disappearance of Youba Siby Amnesty International, a global human rights organization, has called attention to the arrest of Youba Siby, an activist, in Senegal on September 14, 2023. According to Firmin […]
UN Chief’s Moral Dilemma: Condemning China’s Crimes Against Humanity
China: UN Chief Should Denounce Crimes against Humanity Secretary-General Guterres to Attend Belt and Road Forum in Beijing October 16, 2023 8:00AM EDT Human Rights Watch has called upon United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to use his upcoming visit to China to press President Xi Jinping to end the Chinese […]
France’s Ban on Pro-Palestinian Protests: A Disproportionate Attack on the Right to Protest
Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Banned in France: A Disproportionate Attack on the Right to Protest The Context In the wake of ongoing conflicts between Israel and Hamas, tensions have spilled over into countries across the globe. France, with its significant Muslim population and historical connections to North Africa and the Middle East, […]
The Urgent Need for an Overhaul: Protecting Water from Industrial Farming
Radical changes needed to protect water from industrial farming By Introduction In commemoration of World Food Day, it is crucial to recognize the dire situation facing our global food system and the urgent need for change. As climate change intensifies and water resources become increasingly scarce, industrial farming practices are […]
Under Duterte’s Rule: The Impunity Continues for Unionist Killings in the Philippines
Crisis of Impunity: Killings of Unionists Go Unchecked in the Philippines Introduction The recent killing of labor leader Jude Thaddeus Fernandez in Rizal province has once again brought attention to the alarming pattern of violence and harassment faced by unionists in the Philippines. Fernandez’s death, which occurred during a police […]
The Hidden Triggers: Unraveling the Escalating Conflict in Gaza and Israel
Israel Must Lift Illegal and Inhumane Blockade on Gaza as Power Plant Runs Out of Fuel The Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza The Israeli blockade on the Gaza Strip has once again come under scrutiny as the main power plant in this impoverished region runs out of fuel. This latest development […]
Indigenous Rights in Australia: A Struggle Upended by Setbacks
Setback for Indigenous Rights in Australia Government Should Look to First Nations Communities for Next Steps Daniela Gavshon Australia Director @dgavshon October 14, 2023 | Australia’s referendum to enshrine a First Nations voice in the country’s constitution was unsuccessful. But the spotlight remains on the Australian government to ensure First […]
In the Midst of Tragedy: The Prolonged Suffering of Sudan’s Civilians
Escalation in Sudanese Conflict: Justice, Accountability, and Humanitarian Support Needed Introduction The conflict between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) has reached a harrowing milestone, as it enters its sixth month today. With the death toll of at least 5,000 civilians, over 12,000 injured, and more […]
A Battle Unwon: Indigenous Rights Face Setback in Australia
Setback for Indigenous Rights in Australia: Government Should Look to First Nations Communities for Next Steps A Failed Referendum On October 14, 2023, Australia held a referendum to enshrine a First Nations voice in the country’s constitution. Unfortunately, the referendum was unsuccessful, dealing a setback to the Indigenous rights movement […]