Myanmar Releases Prisoners Convicted Under Oppressive Laws, But the Junta’s Policies Remain Unchanged The announcement by Myanmar’s military junta on Wednesday, May 4 of the release of 2,153 prisoners was met with a sense of relief by the families of the released prisoners. However, the oppressive polices of the junta, […]
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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.
Examining the Vital Role of Journalism in Upholding Human Rights: A Look at the 2023 Human Rights Press Award Winners
2023 Human Rights Press Awards honor journalists for shedding light on some of the Asia region’s most pressing human rights issues. Human Rights Watch, in partnership with the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University, administered the awards, recognizing outstanding reporting in 16 categories covering […]
Polish Court Victory for Advocates of LGBT Rights
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Iraq’s compensation for victims of ISIS too little, too late for justice
Iraqi Authorities Fail to Compensate Sinjaris for Property Damage in Battle Against ISIS, Human Rights Watch Says The Iraqi government has failed to compensate thousands of Yazidis and others from the Sinjar district for the destruction and damage of their property resulting from the battle against ISIS, a report by […]
Russia Introduces Law to Limit International Criminal Court’s Reach
Russia’s adoption of a law on April 28, 2023, criminalizing assistance to foreign and international bodies has raised concerns among human rights advocates, as the law limits cooperation with bodies such as the International Criminal Court (ICC). The new law stipulates that cooperation with such entities, “to which Russia is […]
“Freedom in Peril: Greece Earns Last Place Among EU Countries for Press Freedom”
Greece Last in 2023 World Press Freedom Index: A Threat to Democracy For the second year in a row, Greece has ranked last among European Union countries in the World Press Freedom Index, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The Index highlights problems such as government interference in media, ongoing […]
Targeted Violence on the Rise in Laos: Another Activist Killed in Vientiane
# Fatal Shooting of Lao Political Activist Anousa “Jack” Luangsuphom in Vientiane Sends a Chilling Message About Free Speech On April 29, 2023, Anousa “Jack” Luangsuphom, a prominent political activist in Laos, was fatally shot while sitting in a coffee shop in Vientiane‘s Chanthabouly district. The gunman shot him twice, […]
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