Addressing the Human Rights Crisis: Examining the Consequences of Roe v. Wade Reversal A Patchwork of Devastating Laws One year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the United States finds itself embroiled in an unprecedented human rights crisis. Tarah Demant, National Director of Programs at Amnesty International USA, […]
Year: 2023
Justice Denied: Unresolved Implications of Nizar Banat’s Killing in Palestine
Amnesty International Condemns Inadequate Investigation into Death of Palestinian Activist Nizar Banat Lack of Accountability and Impartiality Amnesty International has released a scathing report criticizing Palestinian authorities for their failure to effectively investigate the death of activist Nizar Banat. Banat, a prominent critic of the Palestinian authorities, died in custody […]
Frozen in Indecision: Antarctic Ocean Commission Continues to Fail on Ocean Protection Plan
Antarctic Ocean Commission Fails to Agree on Action Plan for Ocean Protection The Disappointing Stalemate The Antarctic Ocean Commission, tasked with protecting the waters of the Antarctic, has once again failed to find a way forward in its efforts. Meeting for a special intersessional gathering, only the third in its […]
Why NY Governor Must Take a Stand Against Tropical Deforestation
New York Should Lead the Way in Combating Tropical Deforestation and Human Rights Abuses Introduction The state of New York has taken a significant step towards combatting tropical deforestation and human rights abuses by passing the Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act. This legislation seeks to ensure that companies contracting with the […]
Creating a Body on Missing Syrians: UN’s Imperative Task for Accountability
UN: Create Body on Missing Syrians Groups Urge UN General Assembly to Establish New Unit June 23, 2023 – United Nations member countries are being urged to vote in favor of establishing a new humanitarian body that will focus on providing answers to the long-missing loved ones of Syrians. Human […]
“Analyzing the Implications and Controversies Surrounding the Pardoning of Nika Gvaramia”
Release of Nika Gvaramia Background Amnesty International has praised the release of Nika Gvaramia, the head of the Georgian pro-opposition TV channel Mtavari, after he was granted a pardon by President Salome Zourabichvili. Gvaramia’s arrest in the past had been criticized as baseless and politically motivated by Amnesty International. This […]
Greenpeace’s Take: Analyzing the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact
Greenpeace Responds to the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact Paris, France – The recent Summit for a New Global Financing Pact, led by President Macron, has left environmental activists at Greenpeace disappointed. Tracy Carty, a Climate Politics Expert at Greenpeace International, expressed concerns over the limited progress made […]
Eroding Equality: The Istanbul Pride Showdown and the Struggle for LGBTI Rights in Turkey
LGBTI Crackdown in Turkey Deepens Amid Pride Season Amnesty International Urges Authorities to Allow Pride Marches to Proceed Amnesty International has sounded the alarm over a brazen and escalating crackdown on LGBTI individuals in Turkey, particularly during the country’s Pride season. As Istanbul Pride and Izmir Pride marches are slated […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo Pushes for Greater Accountability from the ICC
Democratic Republic of Congo Wants More from ICC International Criminal Court Referral a Reminder that Court’s Work Isn’t Done June 23, 2023 The Democratic Republic of Congo has formally requested the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate the upsurge of violence and abuses in the embattled eastern province of North […]
Cuba’s Continuing Injustice: Demanding the Release of Wrongfully Convicted Prisoners of Conscience
The Continued Arbitrary Detention of Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara and Maykel “Osorbo” Castillo Pérez Amnesty International Calls for Immediate and Unconditional Release Amnesty International issued a statement today, demanding the immediate and unconditional release of artists Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara and Maykel “Osorbo” Castillo Pérez. The two artists have been […]