Punish the Victim, says Kazakhstan Parliamentarian: Legislative Proposal Highlights Need to Criminalize Domestic Violence Introduction In a shocking turn of events, a proposal by a Kazakhstan parliamentarian to punish women for provoking abuse by their husbands has alarmed human rights activists and shed light on the urgent need to combat […]
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.
How Can We Safeguard Humanity in an Era of Killer Robots?
Protect Humanity from Killer Robots: UN Chief, International Red Cross President Urge Ban on Autonomous Weapons Systems The Urgency of Human Control over the Use of Force United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and President of the International Committee of the Red Cross Mirjana Spoljaric are calling on governments to take […]
Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Human Rights Advocate Narges Mohammadi: An Urgent Call for Her Immediate and Unconditional Release
The Unjust Imprisonment of Narges Mohammadi and the Nobel Peace Prize Background Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian human rights defender, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize while unjustly imprisoned in Iran since 2021. Her remarkable work in bringing attention to the dire human rights situation in Iran is being recognized […]
Testing the Olympic Committee: Assessing Rights Commitments in India
Olympic Committee’s Rights Commitments Tested in India Introduction The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is facing a critical test of its human rights commitments as it prepares to hold its 140th annual session in Mumbai, India. The Indian government is expected to announce its bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympic […]
EU’s Inaction on Ethiopia’s Human Rights Crisis Fails Victims
The EU Fails Ethiopia‘s Victims: No Action Following Scathing UN Report October 4, 2023 European Union members have failed to renew international scrutiny of the human rights situation in Ethiopia, according to a report by Human Rights Watch. The report highlights the important prevention role that the United Nations Human […]
The Power of Social Movements: Unveiling Solutions for a World at a Crossroads
Reflections on the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights The Historical Context of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights The signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 marked a significant turning point in human history. The world was reeling from the atrocities committed during […]
“Silencing Justice: The Perilous Plight of a Human Rights Lawyer in China”
Detention of Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Lu Siwei Raises Concerns Background Chinese human rights lawyer Lu Siwei has been confirmed to be detained in China after being arrested in Laos in July. Lu’s detention has alarmed human rights organizations, who fear he is at risk of torture and other ill-treatment. […]
Broken Barriers: Confronting the Widespread Abuse Faced by Australians with Disabilities
Dispatches: Australians with Disabilities Face Pervasive Abuse Royal Commission Issues Highly Critical Report After 4-Year Inquiry By | October 4, 2023 After a four-and-a-half-year national investigation involving over 9,000 accounts and 32 public hearings, Australia’s Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has issued a […]
Lessons Learned from the Lampedusa Shipwreck: A Decade of Reflection and Progress.
Italy’s Tragic History of Shipwrecks Background and Context Italy has a long and tragic history of shipwrecks that have resulted in the loss of countless lives. In recent years, the focus has been on the perilous journeys undertaken by migrants and refugees crossing the Mediterranean Sea in search of safety […]
Unlocking the True Value of Economic Expansion
The Real Meaning of Growth Introduction The concept of economic growth, as measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP), has long been the primary indicator of a country’s economic health. However, this narrow focus on consumption, production, and profit has led society down a path of social, economic, and climate crises. […]