Crackdown on Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Raises Concerns for Humanitarian Treatment Background Pakistan‘s recent announcement of a crackdown on “illegal immigrants,” including Afghan refugees, has raised concerns among human rights organizations. The Interior Minister’s order has put thousands of Afghan refugees at risk, as they now face the threat of […]
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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.
India’s Crackdown on Dissenting Media: Arrests and Raids at NewsClick Raise Concerns
Indian Government’s Crackdown on Independent Media Introduction The recent arrests of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakravarty, along with the raids on the homes and offices of journalists associated with digital news media, have drawn widespread criticism and raised concerns about press freedom in India. These arrests, […]
South Korea’s Controversial ‘Anonymous Birthing’ Bill: Rethinking the Implications
South Korea: Reconsider ‘Anonymous Birthing’ Bill Prioritize Safe Abortions, Comprehensive Sex Education, Support Services Introduction Human Rights Watch has called on the South Korean government to reconsider a new bill that promotes anonymous births and adoption or orphanage care as solutions to unregistered births and unwanted pregnancies. The bill, set […]
Lebanon’s Freedom March: Unmasking the Truth Behind the Assault
Investigation Urgently Needed into Violent Assault on Protesters in Lebanon Failure to Protect Protesters Amnesty International has called for an urgent investigation into a violent assault on protesters during a freedom march in Lebanon. The march, organized by over 24 civil society organizations, aimed to protest recent crackdowns on personal […]
Reforming Vietnam’s Human Rights: A Call for Urgency
Vietnam: Rights Reforms Urgently Needed Upcoming UN Review Offers Opportunities to Press for Change Human Rights Watch Calls For Close Scrutiny In a submission to the United Nations (UN), Human Rights Watch has called for close scrutiny of the Vietnamese government’s escalating crackdown on activists and its failure to implement […]
Greenpeace’s New International Executive Director: Charting a Sustainable Course for Change
Greenpeace: A New Era with Mads Christensen at the Helm A Message of Patience, Persistence, and Hope Greenpeace, the leading global environmental organization, has recently welcomed Mads Christensen as its new Executive Director. With a personal history rooted in activism, Christensen embodies the spirit and values of Greenpeace. In his […]
Lebanon’s Education Under Threat: Clashes Endangering Children’s Future
Clashes in Lebanon Risk Disrupting Education for Thousands of Children The Impact of Violence on Education The recent violent clashes in Ain el-Helweh, the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, have had a devastating impact on the education of thousands of children. Since armed factions occupied all eight schools in […]
The Case for Decriminalization: Enhancing the Rights of Sex Workers
Enhancing the Rights of Sex Workers: A Way Forward Recommendations by United Nations Experts The United Nations Working Group on Discrimination against Women and Girls recently released a position paper recommending the enhancement of rights for sex workers. The paper suggests that full decriminalization of adult voluntary sex work would […]
Upholding sentence against Osman Kavala and four other Gezi defendants: An alarming assault on justice and democracy in Turkey
Türkiye’s Highest Court Upholds Life Sentence Against Osman Kavala and 18-Year Jail Sentences: A Politically-Motivated Blow for Human Rights Introduction In a recent decision, Türkiye’s highest court has upheld a life sentence against prominent activist Osman Kavala and 18-year jail sentences against four others, Çiğdem Mater, Can Atalay, Mine Özerden, […]
Saudi Arabia’s Unresolved Injustice: The Ongoing Tragedy of Jamal Khashoggi’s State-Sanctioned Murder
Five Years Since the Grisly Murder of Jamal Khashoggi: Justice Denied The Cry for Justice As we approach the solemn five-year anniversary of the heinous murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the call for justice remains unanswered. Amnesty International’s Secretary General, Agnès Callamard, rightly points out that the path to […]