Amnesty International Condemns Inadequate Investigation into Death of Palestinian Activist Nizar Banat Lack of Accountability and Impartiality Amnesty International has released a scathing report criticizing Palestinian authorities for their failure to effectively investigate the death of activist Nizar Banat. Banat, a prominent critic of the Palestinian authorities, died in custody […]
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.
Greenpeace’s Take: Analyzing the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact
Greenpeace Responds to the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact Paris, France – The recent Summit for a New Global Financing Pact, led by President Macron, has left environmental activists at Greenpeace disappointed. Tracy Carty, a Climate Politics Expert at Greenpeace International, expressed concerns over the limited progress made […]
Eroding Equality: The Istanbul Pride Showdown and the Struggle for LGBTI Rights in Turkey
LGBTI Crackdown in Turkey Deepens Amid Pride Season Amnesty International Urges Authorities to Allow Pride Marches to Proceed Amnesty International has sounded the alarm over a brazen and escalating crackdown on LGBTI individuals in Turkey, particularly during the country’s Pride season. As Istanbul Pride and Izmir Pride marches are slated […]
Cuba’s Continuing Injustice: Demanding the Release of Wrongfully Convicted Prisoners of Conscience
The Continued Arbitrary Detention of Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara and Maykel “Osorbo” Castillo Pérez Amnesty International Calls for Immediate and Unconditional Release Amnesty International issued a statement today, demanding the immediate and unconditional release of artists Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara and Maykel “Osorbo” Castillo Pérez. The two artists have been […]
Hidden Tragedy: The Ongoing Agony of Missing and Dead in Melilla-Morocco Cover-up
Trapped in Limbo: Families Seek Justice and Truth in the Aftermath of Tragedy at the Melilla Border An Apparent Cover-Up On the eve of the first anniversary of the deadly events that took place on the border of Spain’s Melilla enclave, Amnesty International has revealed that the families of the […]
COVID-19 Crisis Tests the Resilience of UN Public Service Day
UN Public Service Day: Highlighting the Need for Universal Quality Public Services June 23, 2023 Today marks the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Public Service Day, an occasion that recognizes the invaluable role of the public sector and public services in global development. However, as we reflect on two […]
Amnesty International Calls for Urgent Cease to State Repression in Jujuy, Argentina
Government of Jujuy Province in Argentina Accused of Excessive Use of Force Against Protesters The government of Jujuy Province in Argentina has come under severe criticism from Amnesty International for its excessive use of force against individuals exercising their right to peaceful protest. The response from the provincial police, which […]
The Resilient Spirit: Unearthing the Life of Habibatou, the Gardener
Gardening as a Path to Resilience, Personal Growth, and Inspiration Introduction Gardening has long been regarded as more than just a hobby or a means to grow one’s own food. It has the power to connect us with nature, promote resilience, inspire personal growth, and serve as a powerful metaphor […]
Hungary’s Standoff: European Courts Challenge Unlawful Asylum Policies and Transgender Rights Violations
European Courts Find Hungary Violated Transgender and Asylum Seeker Rights Government Violations of Human Rights The European Court of Human Rights and the EU Court of Justice have both delivered rulings that condemn Hungary for its violations of transgender people’s rights and its unlawful treatment of asylum seekers. These decisions […]
Global Finance Summit: Mobilizing Immediate Aid for Debt-Ridden States and Climate Crisis Struggles
Amnesty International Calls for Comprehensive Debt Relief and Increased International Assistance Introduction Amnesty International, a renowned human rights organization, has urged world leaders attending the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact (PACT) in Paris to commit to comprehensive debt relief for lower-income nations. The organization emphasizes the importance of […]