Japanese High Court Finds North Korea Liable for Human Rights Violations In a landmark ruling on Monday, a Japanese high court found the North Korean government liable for human rights violations against Koreans and Japanese citizens it had enticed to relocate to North Korea through its “Paradise on Earth” campaign. […]
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Hi, I'm Samantha Chen, a journalist who is passionate about human rights and social justice. I believe in the power of journalism to shine a light on the injustices in our society and inspire positive change.
Crisis in the Middle East: Escalating Violence Threatens Innocent Lives
Israel/Palestine: Grave Concerns for Civilians in Ground Offensive Laws of War Protect Those Who Can’t, Don’t Flee Introduction In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, grave concerns have arisen for the safety and well-being of civilians as Israel began major ground operations in the Gaza Strip on October 28, […]
Punishing the Unnecessary Use of Force: Holding Accountable Those Responsible for the Crackdown in Guinea
Swift and Independent Investigation Urged in Guinea Protests Introduction Amnesty International has called on the Guinean authorities to conduct a swift and independent investigation into the violent repression of a peaceful rally on October 16th, which left three journalists injured. Thirteen journalists were also arbitrarily arrested during the event in […]
How are the Israel-Palestine hostilities impacting human rights in Europe?
Israel-Palestine Hostilities Affect Rights in Europe Combatting Antisemitism and Islamophobia In the wake of the hostilities between Israel and Palestinian armed groups in Gaza, concerns have been raised about the impact on human rights in Europe. Human Rights Watch has highlighted inadequate responses to growing reports of antisemitism and Islamophobia, […]
Ceasefire Urgency: A Call to End Unprecedented Civilian Suffering in Israel/OPT
Amnesty International Urges Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza Strip and Israel Unprecedented Humanitarian Catastrophe Amnesty International has issued an urgent call for an immediate ceasefire by all parties in the occupied Gaza Strip and Israel. The organization highlights the need to prevent further loss of civilian lives and ensure access to […]
South Africa’s Urgent Need for Protections against Discrimination towards Persons with Albinism
South African Traditional Healer Faces Court Appearance over Albinism Misinformation Video Amnesty International and National Albinism Task Force Call for Protection of Persons with Albinism South African Traditional Healer Bongolethu “Dr Khehlelezi” Mzozo As the court appearance of South African traditional healer Bongolethu “Dr Khehlelezi” Mzozo approaches, Amnesty International and […]
Kyrgyzstan’s Proposed NGO Law: A Menace to Civil Society
Kyrgyzstani Parliament Adopts Restrictive Amendments to NGO Law Introduction In a concerning move, the Kyrgyzstani parliament has adopted amendments to a law that would severely restrict freedom of association and hinder the work of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the country. Amnesty International’s Central Asia Researcher, Maisy Weicherding, has expressed disappointment […]
Injustice Unveiled: A Human Rights Lawyer’s Six-Year Battle Ends with a Sentencing
Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Li Yuhan Sentenced to Six-and-a-Half Years Background Li Yuhan, a prominent Chinese human rights lawyer in her seventies, has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison on charges of “picking quarrels and provoking troubles” and fraud. Li, who has represented fellow human rights […]
Iranian Women and Girls: Stripped of Their Rights Through Forced Veiling
Editorial: The Ongoing Struggle for Women’s Rights in Iran A Persistent Battle Against Oppression Armita Garawand’s tragic hospitalization after an encounter with enforcers of Iran‘s compulsory veiling laws is a harsh reminder of the intensified oppression faced by women and girls in Iran. The Iranian authorities’ continued assault on women’s […]
“The Inextinguishable Flame: UN Expert Exposes Myanmar’s Brutal Atrocities”
UN Expert Reports on Myanmar’s ‘Raging Fire of Brutality’ An independent United Nations expert on Myanmar has described the situation in the country as a “raging fire of brutality”. Since the military coup in 2021, more than 4,000 civilians have been killed by military forces. In a UN General Assembly […]