Companies must turn failure into effective action on the plastics crisis Introduction Greenpeace International has urged companies, including Unilever, Nestle, and Coca-Cola, to acknowledge that current strategies to tackle the plastics crisis are failing. In a response to the new Ellen MacArthur Report on the progress of the Global Commitment, […]
Author: Liu David
My name is David Liu, and I'm a journalist who specializes in investigative reporting on issues related to human rights. I'm dedicated to uncovering the truth and holding those in power accountable.
The Future of Urban Sustainability: Empowering Communities to Shape World Cities
World Cities Day 2023: Communities and Movements Shaping Sustainable Cities World Cities Day, celebrated annually on October 31st, brings attention to the importance of urban areas and their impact on our planet. With more than half of the global population residing in cities, the way we build and manage urban […]
Why Upholding Human Rights is Crucial for Climate Action: Insights from COP28
COP28: Climate Action Requires Upholding Rights The Importance of Independent Voices in Climate Action The upcoming 28th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), set to take place in Dubai, presents a crucial opportunity for governments around the world to address the pressing issue of global warming and commit to […]
FIFA’s World Cup Hosting: A Broken Promise on Human Rights
FIFA Broke Own Human Rights Rules for World Cup Hosts Saudi Arabia Shouldn’t be Rewarded for Its Repression New York, October 27, 2023—Global soccer governing body FIFA has broken its own human rights rules in announcing a plan for hosting the next two men’s World Cups that effectively eliminates bidding […]
Turkish Strikes in Northeast Syria: Threatening Basic Services
Turkish Strikes Exacerbate Humanitarian Crisis in Northeast Syria Overview In recent weeks, Turkish Armed Forces have conducted drone strikes on Kurdish-held areas of northeast Syria, resulting in significant damage to critical infrastructure and widespread disruptions to water and electricity supplies. These attacks have further compounded an already dire humanitarian crisis, […]
Niger’s Rights in Peril: Examining the Government’s Actions
Arbitrary Arrests and Crackdown on Media and Dissent in Niger The Current Situation Since the military coup on July 26, 2023, Nigerien authorities have engaged in a troubling pattern of arbitrary arrests, crackdowns on critical media, and suppression of peaceful dissent. According to reports by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty […]
Niger’s Authorities and the Threat to Human Rights
Niger Arrests Officials and Silences Dissent After Military Coup Introduction In the wake of the military coup that took place on July 26, 2023, Niger’s authorities have engaged in arbitrary arrests, crackdowns on critical media, and the suppression of peaceful dissent, according to reports from Human Rights Watch and Amnesty […]
The Release of Can Atalay: A Long Overdue Ruling by the Turkish Court
The Turkish Constitutional Court Rules in Favor of Can Atalay’s Release A Long-awaited Decision Upholding Justice The Turkish Constitutional Court has ruled today that the continued detention of Can Atalay, a member of the Turkish parliament, is a violation of his rights. In response to this ruling, Amnesty International’s Research […]
A Stride Towards Equality: Japan’s Landmark Win for Transgender Rights
Victory for Transgender Rights in Japan: Supreme Court Rules Compulsory Sterilization Unconstitutional Introduction In a landmark ruling, Japan‘s Supreme Court has declared the country’s law mandating sterilization surgery for transgender individuals as a prerequisite for legal gender recognition unconstitutional. This ruling comes after years of advocacy and litigation, signaling a […]
“Examining the Legal Implications: Israeli Army’s Warning to Northern Gaza Residents Raises Concerns of War Crimes”
Israeli Army Drops Leaflets Ordering Evacuation in Northern Gaza Concerns Over Violation of International Humanitarian Law The recent move by the Israeli army to drop leaflets ordering the evacuation of residents in northern Gaza has raised concerns over the potential violation of international humanitarian law. Amnesty International’s Senior Crisis Response […]