Amnesty International has released a report stating that Israel unlawfully destroyed Palestinian homes in the Gaza Strip in early May, often without military necessity, in what amounts to a form of collective punishment against the civilian population. This action follows a five-day offensive by Israeli forces, in which they killed […]
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.
AI Act in Jeopardy: European Parliament’s Approval of Abusive Technologies May Undermine Regulation.
Amnesty International Calls on European Parliament to Ban Racist AI Systems Human rights organization Amnesty International is urging the European Parliament to ban the use of mass surveillance technologies, including facial recognition, in the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act). The organization asserts that these technologies are in conflict […]
US Supreme Court Strikes Down Alabama’s Racially Biased Voting Map
Supreme Court Protects Black Residents’ Right to Vote Background On June 8, 2023, the United States Supreme Court made a significant ruling in a case that will have a profound impact on voting rights in the country. In a 5-4 decision, the Court declared that Alabama‘s congressional voting district map […]
The EU’s New Migration Deal: A Recipe for Border Suffering
New EU Migration Deal: More Harm than Good The recent agreement among European Union countries on asylum procedures and migration management has been considered a recipe for more abuse at EU borders. The European Union interior ministers meeting in Luxembourg adopted unfavorable policies that would entrench rights violations, including expedited […]
Senegal: Amnesty International demands independent enquiry into violent repression of protests.
Amnesty International calls for independent inquiry into violent protests in Senegal Amnesty International has urged the Senegalese government to immediately carry out an independent and transparent investigation into the violent demonstrations that occurred on 1 and 2 June 2023, leading to the deaths of at least 23 people, including three […]
The Power of Youth: How Creative Solutions are Transforming Attitudes towards Climate Change
The Creativity of Youth is Changing Mindsets on Climate Change Climate change and biodiversity crises are a global concern. Despite the daunting environmental challenges, young people today are not intimidated by them. Instead, they are moving with the times and using their creativity and modern technologies to tackle these problems. […]
Former Philippine Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s Bid for Bail Rejected
Former Philippine Senator Denied Bail in Politicized Case The Case of Leila de Lima Former Philippine Senator Leila de Lima remains in police detention, having been denied bail by a Philippine court on Wednesday, June 7th. De Lima has been subjected to politicized charges of drug-related offenses, with accusations leveled […]
Japan’s Slow Progress on LGBTI Rights: Fukuoka Ruling for Same-Sex Couples.
Japanese Court Upholds Ban on Same-Sex Marriage, but Opens Door for Legislative Change On September 29, 2023, the Fukuoka District Court rejected claims by three same-sex couples that Japan‘s ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. The court’s decision upheld the current interpretation of the Japanese Civil Code, which specifies that […]
“The Trial of Top Russian Human Rights Defender: Examining the State of Human Rights in the Country”
Russian Human Rights Defender Oleg Orlov on Trial for Speaking Out against War in Ukraine On June 8, the Golovinsky district court in Moscow will hold the first hearing in the criminal trial against Oleg Orlov, a top Russian human rights defender who is facing up to three years of […]
Lawyers in Myanmar Under Attack Amid Ongoing Political Crisis
Myanmar‘s Crackdown on Defense Counsel: A Threat to Justice System The military coup of February 1, 2021, in Myanmar has resulted in widespread human rights abuses by the military junta. Amongst the many victims, lawyers defending the anti-coup protesters and critics have faced unjust arrests, torture, and mistreatment. The situation […]