US States Fall Short of Child Rights Standards, but Some Progress Made In a recent report by Human Rights Watch, it has been revealed that none of the United States (US) states meet international standards for protecting the rights of children. The US is also the only member state of […]
Year: 2023
Russia’s Cluster Munition Denial: Unmasking the Truth
Russia Denies Its Widespread Use of Cluster Munitions: State-Controlled Media Outlets Reprise Role of Manipulating the Message The Tactics of Manipulation In a recent report by Human Rights Watch titled “Cluster Munition Monitor 2023,” the widespread use of cluster munitions by Russia in Ukraine has been documented. The report highlights […]
Protecting Vulnerable Communities: Cyprus Authorities Must Take Action Against Racist Attacks
Violent Attacks on Racialized People in Cyprus: A Wake-Up Call for Action Rising Xenophobia and Racism in Cyprus In recent weeks, Cyprus has witnessed a disturbing wave of violence targeting racialized people, including migrants and refugees. Pogrom-like demonstrations, fueled by racist rhetoric and hate speech, have resulted in the destruction […]
Georgia Takes a Stand: A Landmark Win for Labor Rights and Transparency
In a Victory for Labor Rights and Transparency, Georgia Labor Inspectorate Reverses Decision to Conceal Employers’ Names Georgia‘s Labor Inspectorate has made a significant stride towards protecting workers’ rights by overturning its previous decision to conceal employers’ names from inspection reports. The reversal of this policy is a triumph for […]
New Labor Laws and Transparency Regulations Transform Georgia’s Workforce Landscape
A Victory for Labor Rights and Transparency in Georgia A Victory for Labor Rights and Transparency in Georgia By | September 6, 2023 11:27AM EDT In a positive step for workers’ rights, Georgia’s Labor Inspectorate has reversed its decision to conceal employers’ names from its inspection reports, which had effectively […]
Building a Better World: 9 Principles for an Alternative Future
9 Principles for an Alternative Future Introduction We find ourselves at a turning point in history where the climate crisis and socioeconomic breakdown have highlighted the fragility and interconnectedness of our world. In response to these challenges, Greenpeace’s Alternative Futures campaign has proposed nine principles for change that prioritize people […]
The changing tide: Mexico’s 12th state decriminalizes abortion
Mexican State Becomes 12th to Decriminalize Abortion: Supreme Court Ruling Affirms Rights to Health, Reproductive Autonomy September 6, 2023 By Introduction In a historic decision, Mexico‘s Supreme Court has decriminalized abortion in the state of Aguascalientes, making it the 12th Mexican state to remove criminal penalties for abortion. This ruling, […]
South Africa’s Fire Tragedy Exposes Deep-Seated Issues: A Call for Action.
Fire Tragedy a ‘Wake Up Call’ for South Africa Introduction On August 31, 2023, a devastating fire ripped through a neglected five-story building in Johannesburg’s central business district, resulting in the deaths of over 70 people. The building, known as an “informal settlement,” was primarily occupied by undocumented migrants who […]
The Global Cybercrime Treaty: A Contentious Quest for Consensus
No Consensus on Proposed Global Cybercrime Treaty September 6, 2023 Last week, governments concluded two weeks of meetings at the United Nations on a proposed global cybercrime treaty, but failed to reach a consensus on key issues. The treaty, which has been under development for nearly four years, aims to […]
The Deadly Duo: Heatwaves Intensify Air Pollution, Urgency for Fossil Fuel Elimination
## Rising Heatwaves and Decreasing Air Quality Threaten Human Rights The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released a report today that illustrates the alarming connection between the increased frequency and intensity of heatwaves and the decline in air quality worldwide. These changes not only jeopardize people’s health but also pose a […]