UN Committee Finds Peru Violated Girl’s Human Rights, Urges Abortion Reform Introduction In a landmark decision, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) has found Peru responsible for violating the human rights of a young Indigenous girl, known as Camila, who was denied an abortion after becoming […]
Year: 2023
The Vital Significance of the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights in Safeguarding Women’s Rights
The Role of the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights in Protecting Women’s Rights The Importance of the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights The Inter-American Commission of Human Rights plays a crucial role in protecting human rights in the Americas, particularly in advancing the rights of women and girls. As the […]
“Why Tech Firms Must Take a Stand Against the Ban on Protest Songs in Hong Kong”
Tech Firms Should Oppose Protest Song Ban Background The Hong Kong government’s recent application to ban the broadcasting and distribution of the 2019 protest song, “Glory to Hong Kong,” has sparked concerns over freedom of expression and access to information. Human Rights Watch, along with more than 24 human rights […]
Ukraine’s Struggle to End Institutionalization of Children: Urgent Support Needed
Support Needed to End Institutionalization of Children in Ukraine The Situation in Ukraine The war between Ukraine and Russia has had a devastating impact on the country’s children, particularly those living in residential institutions. Before the full-scale invasion, Ukraine had one of the highest rates of child institutionalization in the […]
Biden and Modi Summit: Tackling the Urgent Human Rights Crisis
Amnesty International Urges Human Rights Discussion at Biden–Modi Summit Introduction Amidst the anticipation of the state visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States and his meeting with President Joe Biden, Amnesty International has called for a focused dialogue on the pressing human rights concerns in both […]
States Must Empower and Protect Haitian Asylum Seekers: Putting an End to Racist Treatment
The Urgent Need for Ending Anti-Black Discrimination Against Haitian Asylum Seekers in the Americas The Humanitarian and Human Rights Crisis Facing Haitian Asylum Seekers Amnesty International has called upon states across the Americas to immediately end the anti-Black discrimination experienced by Haitian people seeking safety and international protection. The organization […]
The Humanitarian Crisis in Myanmar: How the Junta is Sabotaging Aid Efforts
BLOCKADE OF LIFESAVING CYCLONE AID: A MAN-MADE CATASTROPHE IN MYANMAR The Junta‘s Obstruction of Humanitarian Aid In the aftermath of Cyclone Mocha, the Myanmar junta has increasingly impeded the delivery of lifesaving aid, putting thousands of lives at immediate risk and endangering millions of people. The junta‘s tactics have hindered […]
Pakistan’s Treatment of Afghan Refugees: Ending Harassment and Arbitrary Arrests
The Plight of Afghan Refugees in Pakistan: Arbitrary Arrests and Harassment A Crisis Unfolding On World Refugee Day, Amnesty International has called on the government of Pakistan to urgently address the concerning treatment of Afghan refugees and asylum seekers, who have fled persecution by the Taliban. These individuals, many of […]
Eswatini: Ending the Abuse of Courts to Suppress Union Leaders
Harassment and Intimidation in Eswatini: Criminalizing Peaceful Dissent Amnesty International’s Concerns Amnesty International’s Interim Deputy Director for Southern Africa, Vongai Chikwanda, recently expressed deep concern over the harassment and intimidation faced by Sticks Nkambule, Secretary General of the Swaziland Transport Communication and Allied Workers Union, and his union. Nkambule is […]
The Global Commitment to Safeguard Our Oceans: UN Ocean Treaty Formally Adopted
UN Ocean Treaty Formally Adopted A Powerful Legal Tool to Protect the Oceans In a historic move, the UN Ocean Treaty has been formally adopted in New York, marking a significant step towards safeguarding our oceans. The treaty, which aims to protect at least 30% of the world’s oceans by […]