Bhutan: Urgent Action Needed to Address Dire Conditions for Political Prisoners Introduction In a troubling development, a recently released political prisoner from Bhutan has shed light on the severe conditions faced by those unjustly detained in the country for political offenses. Human Rights Watch has reported that at least 36 […]
Author: Patel Maya
Hi, I'm Maya Patel, a journalist who has covered a wide range of human rights issues, including gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights. I believe in the importance of telling the stories of those who are often marginalized and unheard.
Bulgarian Court’s Landmark Decision: Same-Sex Relationships Must Be Recognized
European Court Rules Bulgaria Must Recognize Same-Sex Relationships A Landmark Decision for LGBTQ+ Rights The European Court of Human Rights has issued a landmark ruling this week, declaring that the government of Bulgaria is in violation of European human rights law by refusing to legally recognize same-sex couples. The case […]
Greenpeace Urges Global Stocktake Against Paris Climate Agreement Goals
Concerns Raised by Greenpeace on the Global Stocktake of Progress Against Climate Goals Introduction In response to the recently released UN global stocktake on progress against the goals of the Paris Climate Change Agreement, environmental activist group Greenpeace International has expressed significant concerns. The report highlights a glaring shortfall in […]
In the Shadow of the Coup: Chile’s Imperative Journey Towards Historical Reconciliation
The Challenge of Historical Reconciliation in Chile An Ongoing Struggle Amnesty International has recently commemorated the 50th anniversary of the coup d’état in Chile, an event that marked the beginning of a dark period in the country’s history under the military regime of Augusto Pinochet. The regime, characterized by the […]
Failure to Protect: No US State Meets Child Rights Standards
US States Fall Short of Child Rights Standards, but Some Progress Made In a recent report by Human Rights Watch, it has been revealed that none of the United States (US) states meet international standards for protecting the rights of children. The US is also the only member state of […]
Russia’s Cluster Munition Denial: Unmasking the Truth
Russia Denies Its Widespread Use of Cluster Munitions: State-Controlled Media Outlets Reprise Role of Manipulating the Message The Tactics of Manipulation In a recent report by Human Rights Watch titled “Cluster Munition Monitor 2023,” the widespread use of cluster munitions by Russia in Ukraine has been documented. The report highlights […]
The changing tide: Mexico’s 12th state decriminalizes abortion
Mexican State Becomes 12th to Decriminalize Abortion: Supreme Court Ruling Affirms Rights to Health, Reproductive Autonomy September 6, 2023 By Introduction In a historic decision, Mexico‘s Supreme Court has decriminalized abortion in the state of Aguascalientes, making it the 12th Mexican state to remove criminal penalties for abortion. This ruling, […]
South Africa’s Fire Tragedy Exposes Deep-Seated Issues: A Call for Action.
Fire Tragedy a ‘Wake Up Call’ for South Africa Introduction On August 31, 2023, a devastating fire ripped through a neglected five-story building in Johannesburg’s central business district, resulting in the deaths of over 70 people. The building, known as an “informal settlement,” was primarily occupied by undocumented migrants who […]
The Global Cybercrime Treaty: A Contentious Quest for Consensus
No Consensus on Proposed Global Cybercrime Treaty September 6, 2023 Last week, governments concluded two weeks of meetings at the United Nations on a proposed global cybercrime treaty, but failed to reach a consensus on key issues. The treaty, which has been under development for nearly four years, aims to […]
Citizen Crusaders: Mobilizing the Masses to Combat Air Pollution
Champions of Clean Air: People Power in the Fight Against Air Pollution A Global Crisis Air pollution is a pressing global issue that poses a significant threat to human health. According to the latest report from the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI), air pollution is the greatest global threat to […]