The Rabaa Massacre: A Decade of Impunity and Shame August 14, 2023 Amnesty International has released a detailed analysis on the 10-year anniversary of the Rabaa massacre, shedding light on the human rights issues that have plagued Egypt since that dark day in 2013. The report emphasizes the lack of […]
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.
Ecuador’s Pre-Electoral Violence: Safeguarding Human Rights Amidst Tumultuous Times
Ecuador Faces Escalating Violence and Human Rights Concerns A Crisis of Insecurity Over the past few months, Ecuador has been grappling with a severe crisis of insecurity, particularly in coastal areas near the cities of Guayaquil and Esmeraldas. The country has witnessed a sharp increase in its homicide rate and […]
Violence against Indigenous People Overshadows Amazon Summit: A Call for Action
Violence against Indigenous People Overshadows Amazon Summit August 10, 2023 5:16PM EDT | Dispatches Introduction The Amazon Summit, a high-level meeting of presidents of countries in the Amazon region aimed at improving protection of the Amazon rainforest, has been marred by violence against Indigenous people in Brazil. This troubling situation […]
Protecting Human Rights in Ecuador: Ensuring Safety in Times of Pre-Electoral Violence
Concerns over Political Violence and Human Rights Violations in Ecuador In response to the recent killing of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, there is growing concern over the state of violence in Ecuador and the potential for grave human rights violations. Amnesty International has called for swift action to investigate these […]
Unveiling the Pursuit of Justice: Hope and Accountability for Mayom Extrajudicial Killings
South Sudan Awaits Justice for Mayom Extrajudicial Killings A Call for Accountability On August 8, 2022, shocking videos and photographs circulated on social media that appeared to show South Sudan government forces executing captured fighters from an armed opposition group in Mayom county. These disturbing images of violence and brutality […]
Defending Papuan Forests: Standing with Indigenous Auyu in the Struggle for Environmental Justice
Standing with Indigenous Auyu to Defend Papuan Forests The Plight of the Auyu People Last June, I had the opportunity to visit the remote settlements of the Auyu People in the West Papua region, just across the border from Papua New Guinea. The village I visited, Yare, is located in […]
Senegal’s Escalating Restrictions on Personal Liberties
Senegal Faces Growing Restrictions on Civic Space and Human Rights Violations Background Senegal, a country known for its democratic values and respect for human rights, is facing mounting concerns over the increasing restrictions on civic space and the violation of personal liberties. Recent events have revealed the arbitrary arrests and […]
Combating Discrimination: Addressing the Spike in Religious Violence in India
Discriminatory Policies Trigger Religious Violence in India A Breakdown in Rule of Law The recent outbreak of religious violence in Haryana state, India, is a stark reminder of the breakdown in the rule of law and the dire consequences of discriminatory policies. What began as a planned parade by Hindu […]
The Rise of Eco-Friendly Toy Vehicles: Moving Beyond Barbie’s Electric Car and Ken’s SUV
Barbie’s electric car and Ken’s SUV – Is there a better option to the real world? The Climate Impact of Transport Barbie‘s iconic pink ride in the hugely successful Barbie movie may look stylish, but it raises an important question about the impact of transport on the global climate crisis. […]
Unearthing the Truth: Addressing Discrepancies in the Pylos Shipwreck Investigation
Stark Discrepancies in Pylos Shipwreck Accounts Call for Independent Investigation, Say Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch The Need for an Independent Investigation The recent Pylos shipwreck off the coast of Greece, which claimed the lives of hundreds of people, has raised concerns about the conflicting accounts of survivors and […]