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 […]
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.
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 […]
“Charting a Course for Global Ocean Cooperation: UN Ocean Treaty Gains Momentum”
UN Ocean Treaty Formally Adopted, Race to Ratification Begins Introduction The UN Ocean Treaty, a historic agreement aimed at protecting the world’s oceans from destructive human activities, has been formally adopted in New York. The treaty, which allows for the creation of vast ocean sanctuaries, free from harmful practices on […]
A brewing conflict threatens a warming planet
Greenpeace: A heating world can’t afford a cold war The Global Nuclear Threat In a recent article published by Greenpeace, Mads Flarup Christensen, the Interim Executive Director of Greenpeace International, highlights the growing nuclear threat faced by the world today. With 3,844 nuclear warheads deployed worldwide, including 2,000 ready for […]
Greenpeace Takes a Stand: Blocking Equinor’s Illegal Toxic Waste Export
Greenpeace Blocks Equinor‘s Illegal Toxic Waste Export Introduction In a peaceful demonstration of protest against the Norwegian oil industry’s export of toxic wastewater to Denmark, four activists from Greenpeace Nordic took action to block a tanker carrying up to 9,000 tonnes of hazardous waste from Equinor‘s refinery at Mongstad. This […]
“Spyware Inquiry in EU: Towards Enhanced Regulation of Surveillance”
European Parliament Urges Tighter Regulation of Spyware A Strong Signal, but Action Needed Rebecca White, a campaigner at Amnesty Tech’s Disrupting Surveillance Team, has expressed cautious enthusiasm in response to the vote by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) urging the European Union (EU) to tighten regulations on the use, […]
“Unmasking the Brutality: Analyzing the Surge of Atrocities by Islamist Armed Groups in Burkina Faso”
Burkina Faso: Upsurge in Atrocities by Islamist Armed Groups Summary According to a report by Human Rights Watch, Islamist armed groups in Burkina Faso have been responsible for a surge in violence and atrocities, including summary killings, looting, and arson. These armed groups have also laid siege to several towns, […]
Donors in Brussels Urgently Needed to Address the Education Crisis in Lebanon
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]