European Court Hears Climate Crisis Case Brought by Children On Wednesday, the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg heard a groundbreaking case brought by four Portuguese children and two young adults against European governments for their failure to take promised action to address the climate crisis. The young litigants […]
Author: Liu David
From the Air: Examining Spain’s Top 10 Environmental Challenges
10 Major Environmental Challenges in Spain: A Closer Look Introduction The world is facing a climate crisis, with the continued use of fossil fuels and destructive industrial farming practices exacerbating the situation. One country that is experiencing the direct impacts of these challenges is Spain. From extreme temperatures and severe […]
Prominent Journalist’s Bail Denied in Congo
Prominent Journalist Denied Bail in Congo Introduction In a distressing turn of events, a court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has denied bail to prominent journalist Stanis Bujakera, who has been unjustly detained for over three weeks on questionable charges. This denial of bail not only goes against international […]
Germany’s Central Asia Talks: Advocating for Human Rights in the Region
Germany Should Keep Focus on Rights in Central Asia Talks Introduction On September 29, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to meet with the presidents of five Central Asian countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. While the meeting will primarily address regional tensions, particularly in the wake of Russia’s […]
EU Leads the Way: The AI Act’s Crucial Ban on Dangerous Technologies
Amnesty International Calls for the European Union to Ban Dangerous AI Technologies in the AI Act Amnesty International has urged the European Union (EU) to ban dangerous AI-powered technologies in the upcoming AI Act. The AI Act aims to establish the world’s first comprehensive rulebook for AI regulation. Amnesty International […]
EU Commission Should Take Action to Address Tunisia’s Abuses Against Migrants
EU Commission Should Stop Ignoring Tunisia’s Abuses Against Migrants The Controversial Migration Control Deal On Friday, the European Union (EU) Commission announced its decision to move forward with a controversial deal on migration control, despite concerns about human rights violations. The deal, which was reached in July, involves providing financial […]
UN Rights Body Urged to Expand Ethiopia Probes
The Urgent Need for Extended Investigations into Rights Violations in Ethiopia Overview The recent report by the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) has shed light on the widespread atrocities and human rights violations that have taken place during the armed conflict in northern Ethiopia. The report […]
The Rise of Post-GDP Societies: Embracing Alternatives for a Sustainable Future
REPORT: Exploring Alternative Futures Beyond GDP A World Beyond Profit and GDP Greenpeace International, renowned for its environmental activism, has announced a new initiative called “Growing the Alternatives: Future Societies Beyond GDP”. This project aims to shift the focus away from traditional economic growth indicators such as Gross Domestic Product […]
Humanitarian Crisis in Haiti Calls for Suspension of Deportation Flights
Suspend Deportation Flights to Haiti Date: September 27, 2023 By Introduction In a letter addressed to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, 74 organizations, including Human Rights Watch, have called upon the United States government to suspend deportation flights to Haiti. These organizations have expressed serious concerns about the harm […]
The Environmental and Economic Risks of Norway’s Arctic Deep Sea Mining Plans
The Dangers of Deep Sea Mining in the Arctic Deep sea mining has emerged as a controversial issue, particularly in the Arctic region. The Norwegian government’s proposal to open up a large area in the Arctic for deep sea mining has sparked strong criticism from environmental activists, marine scientists, and […]