Marking a Decade: UAE‘s Mass Trial and the Call for Prisoner Release Introduction As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) prepares to host the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Heba Morayef, […]
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.
The Future of Stability in Mali: Examining the Implications of Ending the UN Peacekeeping Mission
UN Peacekeeping Mission in Mali to End: MINUSMA Exit Raises Serious Concerns for Rights Monitoring, Accountability Introduction The United Nations Security Council’s recent decision to dissolve the Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) has raised significant concerns regarding the future of human rights monitoring and civilian protection in the […]
Burkina Faso’s Army: A Dark Shadow of Unlawful Killings and Enforced Disappearances
Burkina Faso: Unlawful Killings, ‘Disappearances’ by the Army Introduction Human Rights Watch has released a report detailing unlawful killings and enforced disappearances by the Burkina Faso armed forces in their counterinsurgency operations against Islamist armed groups. These abuses have taken place in the Séno province since February 2023, sparking concerns […]
The Philippine Government Under Marcos: A Failing Stance on Human Rights
Philippine President Marcos Failing on Rights A Year On, Course Correction Needed June 28, 2023 9:30PM EDT According to a report by Human Rights Watch, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has failed to improve human rights protections in the Philippines during his first year in office. Taking over from Rodrigo Duterte, […]
Education for All: Over 70 Nations Unite for the Right to Learn
More than 70 Countries Pledge to Strengthen Right to Free Education Background At the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, over 70 countries recently expressed their support for efforts to strengthen the right to education. These countries, representing every region of the world, endorsed the explicit right to free […]
From Life Sentences to Life of Giving: The Inspiring Transformation of Californians
Californians Once Facing Life without Parole Give Back Landmark Decisions for Release Result in Stronger Communities Philosophical Discussion and Editorial California has experienced a significant transformation in its criminal justice system, moving away from the deeply entrenched practice of sentencing individuals to life without parole (LWOP). Recent changes in legislation […]
Assad’s Victory Lap Sends Syrians into Passport Limbo
Syrians in Passport Limbo During Assad’s Victory Lap The Plight of Syrians Since 2011, Syrians have faced immense challenges when trying to renew their passports. The process, marked by interruptions and exorbitant costs, has become increasingly difficult. While President Assad basks in the support of Arab capitals and renewed foreign […]
Ireland’s New Data Protection Law: A Threat to Transparency and Accountability
The Irish Data Protection Commission’s Proposed Confidentiality Label Raises Concerns Affront to Rights and Scrutiny Amnesty International has raised concerns over a proposed amendment to the Data Protection Act of 2018 in Ireland that would grant the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) the power to label all matters before it […]
Addressing Tunisia’s Rights Crisis: Urgent Call for Action by Human Rights Council
The Deterioration of Human Rights in Tunisia Requires Urgent Attention Introduction The human rights situation in Tunisia has significantly deteriorated in recent years, leading to concerns from international human rights organizations. Four prominent human rights organizations, including the International Commission of Jurists, International Service for Human Rights, Amnesty International, and […]
The Omission and Inclusion Conundrum: UN Chief’s Controversial ‘List of Shame’
UN Chief’s ‘List of Shame’ Adds Russia, Omits Israel: Mixed Message Sent About Abuses Against Children in Armed Conflict The UN’s Accountability Dilemma The recent addition of Russia to the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s annual “list of shame” for grave violations against children in armed conflict has sparked controversy. […]