International Afro-Latina, Afro-Caribbean and Diaspora Women‘s Day: Celebrating the Warriors for Justice Today, on July 25th, we commemorate International Afro-Latina, Afro-Caribbean and Diaspora Women‘s Day, a day dedicated to honoring the bravery and resilience of women who have devoted their lives to fighting for equality and justice. Amnesty International is […]
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.
Cambodia’s Controversial Election: Democracy Dimmed by Human Rights Crisis
Deterioration of Human Rights in Cambodia Ahead of National Election The Current Situation Amnesty International’s interim Deputy Regional Director for Research, Montse Ferrer, has expressed grave concern about the deteriorating human rights situation in Cambodia. With the country’s national election approaching this Sunday, Ferrer highlights the escalating crackdown on basic […]
Environmental Activism Recognized: Global Coalition Awarded UN Human Rights Prize
Global Coalition Wins UN Human Rights Prize for Advocacy of Right to a Healthy Environment The Global Coalition of Civil Society, Indigenous Peoples, Social Movements, and Local Communities for the Universal Recognition of the Human Right to a Clean, Healthy, and Sustainable Environment has been awarded the prestigious 2023 United […]
UN Launches Ambitious Operation to Secure Abandoned FSO SAFER in Red Sea
UN Operation Commences to Secure Abandoned FSO SAFER in the Red Sea A Critical Salvage Operation The United Nations-coordinated operation to remove over a million barrels of oil from the decaying FSO SAFER supertanker in the Red Sea has finally begun, marking a significant step towards averting a potential humanitarian, […]
Extreme Heat: A Silent Threat to Maternal Health and Reproductive Rights
Extreme Heat Is a Pregnancy Health and Reproductive Justice Problem The alarming rise in extreme heat around the world is not only a climate crisis but also a public health crisis. As temperatures soar, pregnant individuals are among the most vulnerable populations. The risks associated with exposure to high temperatures […]
Perils of Progress: Intolerance and Intimidation Force LGBT Conference in Indonesia to Suspend Operations
Harassment and Threats Force Cancellation of LGBT Conference in Indonesia Background Indonesia, the country with the world’s largest Muslim population, has been grappling with rising intolerance and discrimination against the LGBT community for years. This trend has been fueled, in part, by the government itself, which has implemented laws and […]
Amnesty International’s Involvement in Putin Arrest Warrant Case in South Africa
Amnesty International South Africa Granted Amicus Curiae Status in Application to Arrest Putin The Case and South Africa’s Obligations Amnesty International South Africa has been admitted as an amicus curiae, or friend of the court, in the application for a declaratory order that if Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the […]
The Urgent Imperative: UN General Assembly Must Support Cross-Border Humanitarian Aid Mechanism for North-West Syria
UN General Assembly Must Condemn Russia’s Abuse of Veto Power, Amnesty International Urges Background Amnesty International has called on UN member states to unequivocally condemn Russia’s abuse of its veto power and to affirm the legality, impartiality, neutrality, and independence of the cross-border aid mechanism for north-west Syria. This comes […]
Crackdown in Cambodia: Suppression of Opposition Activists Sparks Concerns
Harassment and Arrests of Opposition Activists in Cambodia Signal Intensifying Crackdown Introduction The Cambodian government has recently escalated its crackdown on members and activists of the opposition Candlelight Party (CLP) in the lead-up to the national elections scheduled for July 23, 2023. Human Rights Watch has reported that the authorities […]
“An Empowering Milestone: Japan’s Supreme Court Protects Transgender Rights in the Workplace”
Japan Supreme Court Ruling a Victory for Transgender Employees A recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Japan has been hailed as a landmark victory for transgender rights in the country. The court ruled that the trade ministry violated a public service law by banning a transgender woman from using […]