Predator Files Investigation Reveals Global Surveillance Crisis and Ineffective Regulation A Shocking Truth Comes to Light A new investigation conducted by the European Investigative Collaborations (EIC) media network, with technical assistance from Amnesty International’s Security Lab, has brought to light the shocking truth about the extent of the global surveillance […]
Year: 2023
Russia and China Should Not Be Part of the UN’s Top Human Rights Body
United Nations Member Countries Should Reject Russia and China’s Bid for Human Rights Council Seats October 5, 2023 In an upcoming vote at the United Nations General Assembly on October 10, 2023, member countries have the opportunity to deny Russia and China seats on the UN Human Rights Council, according […]
Can Canada Lead the Way in Ending Immigration Detention?
The Journey of Amina and the Fight for Abolishing Immigration Detention in Canada A Personal Story Just two years ago, I had the privilege of meeting Amina, a young Afghan refugee who had made her way to Canada with her family. Their journey, escaping war-torn Afghanistan and finding refuge in […]
Testing the Olympic Committee: Assessing Rights Commitments in India
Olympic Committee’s Rights Commitments Tested in India Introduction The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is facing a critical test of its human rights commitments as it prepares to hold its 140th annual session in Mumbai, India. The Indian government is expected to announce its bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympic […]
Navigating Global Economic Challenges: The Urgency for Systemic Reforms
IMF / World Bank: Systemic Reforms Needed Flawed Approach on Rights Raises Concerns October 5, 2023 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank are facing increasing pressure to implement systemic reforms that align their policies with human rights. Human Rights Watch has released a video highlighting the negative […]
Promoting Stability: Enshrining the Right to Return to Nagorno Karabakh
Guarantee Right to Return to Nagorno Karabakh After Traumatic Massive Exodus, Focus Talks with Azerbaijan on Rights Introduction The recent conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh has led to a massive exodus of ethnic Armenians from the region. More than 100,000 people, almost the entire population of Nagorno-Karabakh, have fled their homes in […]
EU’s Inaction on Ethiopia’s Human Rights Crisis Fails Victims
The EU Fails Ethiopia‘s Victims: No Action Following Scathing UN Report October 4, 2023 European Union members have failed to renew international scrutiny of the human rights situation in Ethiopia, according to a report by Human Rights Watch. The report highlights the important prevention role that the United Nations Human […]
Europe’s Lost Opportunity: EU’s Failure to Uphold Human Rights in Ethiopia
EU Fails Ethiopia‘s Victims: No Action Following Scathing Report Highlighting UN’s Prevention Role The European Union Backtracks on Support for Scrutiny in Ethiopia The European Union and its member states have failed to renew their support for continued international scrutiny of the human rights situation in Ethiopia at the United […]
Amnesty International Urges Niger to Release Detained Journalist Samira Sabou
Enforced Disappearance of Samira Sabou Highlights Press Freedom Issues in Niger Concerns Raised by Amnesty International Amnesty International has expressed deep concern over the enforced disappearance of journalist and blogger Samira Sabou in Niger. Sabou was taken from her home on September 30th by masked men claiming to be members […]
“Balancing National Security and Humanitarianism: Pakistan’s Handling of Afghan Refugees”
Crackdown on Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Raises Concerns for Humanitarian Treatment Background Pakistan‘s recent announcement of a crackdown on “illegal immigrants,” including Afghan refugees, has raised concerns among human rights organizations. The Interior Minister’s order has put thousands of Afghan refugees at risk, as they now face the threat of […]