Dispatches: Donors in Brussels Should Act on Lebanon Education Crisis Action Critical to Avoid Another Lost Year of Education By | June 14, 2023 Brussels, Belgium – Many students in Lebanon risk losing another year of school unless foreign donors meeting in Brussels this week can come up with a […]
Year: 2023
Argentina’s Duty: Pursuing Justice for Crimes Against Humanity in Venezuela
Argentine Federal Courts to Investigate Crimes Against Humanity in Venezuela The filing of a criminal complaint by the relatives of victims of crimes against humanity and the Clooney Foundation for Justice in Argentine federal courts marks a significant step towards achieving truth, justice, and reparation for the victims of serious […]
EU Parliament Passes Ban on Facial Recognition Technology, Leaving Vulnerable Populations Exposed
European Parliament Votes to Ban Abusive Mass Surveillance Technologies Introduction The European Parliament’s recent decision to adopt a ban on abusive mass surveillance technologies in the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) is a significant step towards protecting human rights in the era of artificial intelligence. While this decision is commendable, […]
“The Urgency of Responsible AI Development: Time for Companies to Take Action”
Examining the Ironies and Risks of Artificial Intelligence The Paradox of AI Professionals Warning About AI Artificial intelligence (AI) professionals, including the CEOs of prominent companies like Google DeepMind and OpenAI, recently warned about the potential extinction risk posed by AI. This declaration of concern reveals a brutal double irony: […]
Examining the Escalating Violence Under President Tinubu’s Leadership: Over 120 Lives Lost in Nigeria
The Escalating Gun Violence in Nigeria: A Failure of Leadership and Impunity The Current Crisis Gun violence has surged in Nigeria in recent weeks, with at least 123 deaths reported in various communities across the country since President Bola Tinubu’s inauguration on May 29th. Rural areas, already accustomed to the […]
Justice in Uzbekistan: The Need for a Fair Appeal Process in Cases of ‘Extremism’
Uzbekistan: Fair Appeal in ‘Extremism’ Case The case of Jahongir Ulugmurodov, a 20-year-old Uzbek student who is studying economics in a Tashkent university, has recently been brought to light. Ulugmurodov has been sentenced to three years in prison for sharing a YouTube link to an Islamic devotional song with his […]
Rwanda’s Involvement in Mass Graves Unearthed in DR Congo
Mass Graves in DRC Tied to Rwanda-Backed M23: Evidence of Apparent War Crimes in Kishishe Should Be Preserved Human Rights Watch has urged the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to seek assistance from the United Nations, African Union, and partner governments to conduct proper exhumations, return remains, and hold accountable […]
The Consequences of India’s Internet Shutdowns on Marginalized Communities
Human Rights Watch Report on Arbitrary Internet Shutdowns in India Introduction A recent report released by the Human Rights Watch and the Internet Freedom Foundation highlights the consequences of the Indian government’s arbitrary internet shutdowns. The report provides evidence to suggest that the shutdowns disproportionately hurt vulnerable communities living in […]
India’s Internet Shutdowns Leave Vulnerable Communities Disconnected
India‘s Internet Shutdowns Hurt Vulnerable Communities Overview India‘s frequent internet shutdowns, which are used as a policing tool, disproportionately affect the country’s poorest and most vulnerable communities, according to a joint report by Human Rights Watch and the Internet Freedom Foundation. The report reveals that since 2018, India has shut […]
From Ignorance to Wonder: How Roger Payne Made the World Listen to Whales
Remembering Roger Payne: The Man Who Gave Whales A Voice The Legacy of Roger Payne Roger Payne, the pioneer of whale song recordings, changed the world’s outlook towards whales. In 1970, he released a landmark 35-minute album, “Songs of the Humpback Whale,” which captured and conveyed the sounds of the […]