Greenpeace Calls for Urgent Action in Response to IEA Energy Outlook Report A Global Agreement to End Fossil Fuel Use In response to the release of the International Energy Agency (IEA) World Energy Outlook report, Greenpeace International has called for urgent and decisive action from governments to address the climate […]
Author: Samantha Chen
Climate Change in Mexico: A Harbinger of Displacement for Many
The Impact of Climate Change on the El Bosque Community in Tabasco, Mexico The Radical Change Faced by the El Bosque Community The El Bosque community in Tabasco, Mexico is facing an uncertain future due to the devastating impact of climate change. Rising sea levels have resulted in the loss […]
“Mexico’s Climate Crisis: A Harbinger of Displacement for the Future”
Rising Sea Levels and the Uncertain Future of El Bosque Community in Tabasco, Mexico The Impact of Climate Change on El Bosque The El Bosque community in Tabasco, Mexico, is facing an uncertain future due to the devastating effects of climate change. Rising sea levels have led to the erosion […]
Global Outrage: UN Member Countries Unite in Condemnation of China’s Crimes Against Humanity
UN Member Countries Condemn China‘s Crimes Against Humanity Introduction In a significant move, more than 50 United Nations member countries have joined together to issue a joint declaration condemning China‘s crimes against humanity committed against the Uyghur and other Turkic Muslim communities in the Xinjiang region. The statement, presented by […]
Justice Denied: The Tragic Case of an Indigenous Teen’s Death in an Australian Adult Prison
Indigenous Teen Dies in Australian Adult Prison 16-Year-Old Boy’s Death Highlights Dangers of Solitary Confinement By | October 23, 2023 Last Thursday, a 16-year-old First Nations boy died after self-harming in pretrial detention in a West Australian prison. Even though he was under 18, the authorities held him at Unit […]
Investigating the Dark Side: Unraveling Police Violence in Mozambique
Unlawful Use of Force by Mozambique Police: A Disturbing Pattern Introduction In the aftermath of the municipal elections on October 11th, Mozambique has been facing a surge of protests and subsequent suppression by the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM). Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, […]
Nigeria’s Lingering Justice: The Fate of #EndSARS Protesters in Lagos
Arbitrary Detention and Suppression of Justice for #EndSARS Protesters in Nigeria Three years after the violent suppression of the nationwide #EndSARS protests against police brutality in Nigeria, the government continues to arbitrarily detain at least fifteen protesters, with the majority being held without trial in the Kirikiri Medium Correctional Centre […]
Adding Human Rights to Governor Newsom’s Climate Agenda in China
California’s Governor Should Raise Rights Along with Climate in China The Importance of Addressing Multiple Crises In an increasingly interconnected world, it is essential for leaders to recognize that addressing one crisis should not come at the expense of another. This is particularly true when it comes to issues as […]
Russia’s Crackdown on Press Freedom: Arbitrary Detention of RFE/RL Editor Reveals Chilling Censorship Tactics
Russian Crackdown on Journalism: Alarming Escalation in the Harassment of Media Professionals The Case of Alsu Kurmasheva: Another Blow to Press Freedom The recent arrest and arbitrary detention of Alsu Kurmasheva, an editor with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)’s Tatar-Bashkir Service, has once again exposed the relentless crackdown on journalism […]
Amnesty International Urges Dropping of Charges Against Journalists in Guinea’s Peaceful Rally
The Crackdown on Journalists and Freedom of Expression in Guinea Background Guinea, a country in West Africa, has been facing a concerning violation of the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression. In May 2022, the government made a decision to ban all rallies, which has since […]