## No, Syria Is Still Not Safe for Refugee Returns: A Dangerous and Unrealistic Suggestion by the Cypriot Leader #### By September 29, 2023 In a recent statement, Cyprus Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou argued that European Union member states should reconsider whether Syria is safe for refugee returns. Ioannou’s suggestion […]
Year: 2023
Children Take Climate Crisis to European Court: A Historic Case
European Court Hears Climate Crisis Case Brought by Children On Wednesday, the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg heard a groundbreaking case brought by four Portuguese children and two young adults against European governments for their failure to take promised action to address the climate crisis. The young litigants […]
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa’s Failure to Break with the Past Deepens Cycle of Abuse and Impunity
Shrinking Civic Space and Human Rights Violations Continue in Zimbabwe The government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Zimbabwe has failed to live up to its promises for change and break with Robert Mugabe’s brutal human rights legacy, according to a briefing by Amnesty International. The briefing highlights the continued crackdown […]
The Struggle for Reproductive Rights: Is Brazil Ready to Embrace Abortion Access?
The Green Wave: The Fight for Safe Abortion Access in Latin America Introduction On International Safe Abortion Day, Ana Piquer, Americas director at Amnesty International, highlighted the ongoing fight for abortion rights in Latin America. Despite significant progress made by the feminist and human rights movement known as the “green […]
Activists Fight Against Destructive Deep Sea Mining off Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Activists Protest Deep Sea Mining off Pacific Coast of Mexico Overview Greenpeace Mexico activists climbed aboard the deep sea mining ship Hidden Gem, anchored in Manzanillo Bay in the State of Colima, to protest against the destructive plans of Canadian miner The Metals Company. The company aims to mine the […]
From the Air: Examining Spain’s Top 10 Environmental Challenges
10 Major Environmental Challenges in Spain: A Closer Look Introduction The world is facing a climate crisis, with the continued use of fossil fuels and destructive industrial farming practices exacerbating the situation. One country that is experiencing the direct impacts of these challenges is Spain. From extreme temperatures and severe […]
Prominent Journalist’s Bail Denied in Congo
Prominent Journalist Denied Bail in Congo Introduction In a distressing turn of events, a court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has denied bail to prominent journalist Stanis Bujakera, who has been unjustly detained for over three weeks on questionable charges. This denial of bail not only goes against international […]
Germany’s Central Asia Talks: Advocating for Human Rights in the Region
Germany Should Keep Focus on Rights in Central Asia Talks Introduction On September 29, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to meet with the presidents of five Central Asian countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. While the meeting will primarily address regional tensions, particularly in the wake of Russia’s […]
Viet Nam’s Crackdown on Climate Activism: A Self-Inflicted Wound
Crackdown on Environmental Activists in Vietnam: A Setback for Climate Action The recent three-year jail sentence handed down to Vietnamese climate activist Hoang Thi Minh Hong on tax evasion charges has sparked international outrage and raised concerns about the Vietnamese government’s crackdown on environmental campaigners. Amnesty International and other human […]
EU Leads the Way: The AI Act’s Crucial Ban on Dangerous Technologies
Amnesty International Calls for the European Union to Ban Dangerous AI Technologies in the AI Act Amnesty International has urged the European Union (EU) to ban dangerous AI-powered technologies in the upcoming AI Act. The AI Act aims to establish the world’s first comprehensive rulebook for AI regulation. Amnesty International […]