Deep Sea Mining Industry Fails to Get Green Light but Remains a Threat Overview The deep sea mining industry has faced a setback as the International Seabed Authority (ISA) negotiations ended without granting immediate permission for companies to engage in underwater resource extraction. Over 20 governments have called for a […]
Year: 2023
The Future of Renewable Energy in Southeast Asia: An Interview with Jefferson Chua
Jefferson Chua: Advocating for Climate Action in the Philippines Introduction As extreme weather events become increasingly frequent and devastating, there is a growing urgency for individuals and communities to take action in the fight against climate change. One such individual is Jefferson Chua, a campaigner with Greenpeace Philippines. Chua has […]
Democracy Under Threat: Assessing Rights in Post-Coup Niger
Report: Niger‘s Rights at Risk Since Military Coup On July 26, 2023, a military coup took place in Niger, overthrowing the government of President Mohamed Bazoum. The self-proclaimed National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) announced the coup on national television, dissolving the constitution, suspending institutions, and closing […]
Istanbul Police Under Fire: Allegations of Mistreatment and Brutality Against Peaceful Protesters
Turkish Police Accused of Mistreatment and Abuse of Peaceful Protesters Background In a recent report, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the Istanbul police of wrongfully detaining and mistreating activists and their lawyers during a peaceful protest commemorating the 2015 Suruç bombing. The Suruç bombing, carried out by the Islamic […]
South Sudan: A Call for Revising the National Security Service Bill
South Sudan: Revise National Security Service Bill Introduction South Sudan’s parliament is being urged to revise the pending National Security Service Amendment Bill in order to address the agency’s arbitrary arrests and other abusive practices. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have jointly published a letter to parliament outlining the […]
South Sudan’s National Security Service Bill: Addressing Concerns and Ensuring Accountability
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have called on South Sudan’s parliament to revise the pending National Security Service Amendment Bill in order to address the agency’s abusive practices. In a joint letter, the organizations outlined problematic provisions in the bill and urged parliament to strengthen oversight and limit the […]
The Chilling Effect of Fossil Fuel Industry Lawsuits: Greenpeace Italy and ReCommon Targeted by ENI’s SLAPP Suit
Greenpeace and ReCommon Hit with ‘SLAPP’ Lawsuit by ENI Overview In a move to counter their joint legal campaign, The Just Cause, Italian fossil fuel company ENI has filed a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) against Greenpeace Italy and ReCommon. The organizations had recently launched a civil lawsuit against […]
Empowering the Silent: Urging Global Solidarity for Women and Girls in Iran
The Intensification of Oppression: Iran‘s Crackdown on Women and Girls A Disturbing Reality The Iranian authorities have once again heightened their oppressive tactics against Iranian women and girls who choose not to wear headscarves in public. Amnesty International’s latest analysis reveals a disturbing nationwide crackdown, with women and girls facing […]
Navigating Justice in Post-Conflict Yemen: A Proposed Framework
Yemen: Proposal for Post-Conflict Justice Declaration from Civil Society Groups Provides Accountability Roadmap July 26, 2023 12:00AM EDT BEIRUT – In an effort to bring justice and reconciliation to post-conflict Yemen, more than 40 organizations, including Human Rights Watch, have issued a declaration outlining a roadmap for accountability, reparations, and […]
Seeking Restitution: A Proposal for Post-Conflict Justice in Yemen
Yemen: Proposal for Post-Conflict Justice Declaration from Civil Society Groups Provides Accountability Roadmap Negotiations for Post-Conflict Justice in Yemen More than 40 organizations, including Human Rights Watch, have called for plans for post-conflict justice in Yemen to be inclusive and victim-centered. The Yemen Declaration for Justice and Reconciliation, issued by […]