Ecuadorians Vote to “Keep the Oil in the Soil” in the Amazon A historic vote took place in Ecuador on Sunday, as the people voted to halt all current and future oil drilling in Yasuni National Park, located in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. This momentous decision comes after […]
Author: Samantha Chen
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.
Bangladesh: Urgent Release Demanded for Woman Arrested over Son’s Facebook Post
Analyzing the Arrest of Anisha Siddika: A New Low for Bangladesh Introduction The case of Anisha Siddika, a 58-year-old woman who was arrested in Bangladesh over her son’s Facebook post criticizing the government, highlights a disturbing trend of intolerance towards opposing views in both online and offline spaces. This arrest […]
Why Iraq Must Abandon the Discriminatory Anti-LGBT Bill
Iraq: Scrap Anti-LGBT Bill Death Penalty for Same-Sex Conduct; Imprisonment for Transgender Expression Introduction The Iraqi government is currently considering a proposed law that would impose the death penalty for same-sex conduct and imprisonment for transgender expression. Human Rights Watch has called for the immediate withdrawal of the bill, stating […]
The Deadly Toll: Unraveling the Mass Killings of Migrants at Saudi Arabia’s Yemen Border
Saudi Arabia: Mass Killings of Migrants at Yemen Border Systematic Abuses of Ethiopians May Amount to Crimes Against Humanity August 21, 2023 | By Recently, Human Rights Watch released a report detailing the horrifying mass killings of Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers at the Yemen-Saudi border. The report paints a […]
Escalating Challenges: The Uncertain Fate of the Rohingya in Bangladesh and Myanmar
Future Bleak for Rohingya in Bangladesh, Myanmar: No Justice, Freedom Since 2017 Atrocities The Plight of the Rohingya The Rohingya, a Muslim minority group in Myanmar, have long faced systematic discrimination and oppression. Since August 25, 2017, when the Myanmar military launched a campaign of mass atrocities in the Rakhine […]
“Australia’s Moral Imperative: Prioritizing Humanitarian Visas for Afghan Refugees”
Dispatches Australia Should Prioritize Humanitarian Visas for Afghans Moral Imperative and Humanitarian Crisis This week marks the two-year anniversary since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan, and it is a moment for reflection on Australia‘s humanitarian visa program and its support for those trying to flee the country. Afghanistan […]
Kuwait’s Bidun Children: Overcoming Discrimination for Educational Equality
Amnesty International: Kuwait Discriminating Against Native But Stateless Bidun Children in Education The Kuwaiti government is facing accusations of discrimination by Amnesty International for failing to provide equal and free education to native but stateless Bidun children in the country. In a new report titled “I Don’t Have a Future”: […]
African Feminist Academy: Empowering Women in the Fight for Climate Justice
Uniting Feminists for a Sustainable Future: The African Feminist Academy for Climate Justice By August 16, 2023 Climate change is not just an issue of environmental concern; it is deeply intertwined with power structures, social and economic systems, and the fight for gender equality. In recognition of this, the African […]
Release Walid Daqqah: A Call for Justice in Israel/OPT
Amnesty International Calls for Release of Terminally Ill Palestinian Prisoner Introduction Amnesty International has recently called on Israeli authorities to release Walid Daqqah, a 62-year-old terminally ill Palestinian prisoner, so he can access specialized medical care and spend his remaining time with his family. Daqqah suffers from chronic lung disease […]
Release Detained Critics: Tanzania’s Violation of Basic Rights and Democracy
Tanzanian Authorities Arrest Critics of Port Deal, Amnesty International Calls for Their Immediate Release Growing Intolerance for Dissent Amnesty International has called on the Tanzanian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release three activists who were arrested for criticizing a port deal between Tanzania and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The […]