Honduras Must Take Strong Action Against Corruption: Urgent Measures Required In a briefing paper sent to President Xiomara Castro and the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, Human Rights Watch has called upon Honduras to take urgent measures to fight corruption, citing it as a structural problem that undermines human rights […]
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.
Why the Convicted Lawyer Should Be Released: Exploring the Case
The Unjust Imprisonment of Lawyer Daulet Tazhimuratov Must End On June 5, the Uzbekistan Supreme Court upheld the 16-year prison sentence of lawyer and blogger Daulet Tazhimuratov, while either reducing sentences or implementing non-custodial measures for the remaining 14 individuals involved in the “Nukus case”. The Nukus case refers to […]
Saudi Arabia’s Pro Golf Merger Is An Attempt to “Sportswash” Human Rights Abuses
Saudi Investment Fund Merges with Professional Golf Association: A Sportswashing Attempt The Announcement On June 6, 2023, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the Professional Golf Association (PGA) announced the merger of their golf-related commercial businesses and rights, including LIV Golf and the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, […]
“New report reveals how Taliban’s brutal offensive in Panjshir constitutes a war crime of collective punishment”
Amnesty International has released a new report documenting the war crimes committed by the Taliban in Afghanistan’s Panjshir province, including torture, extrajudicial executions, and mass arbitrary arrest and detention. After taking control of Afghanistan in August 2021, the Taliban retaliated against captured fighters by targeting the civilian population in Panjshir. […]
“Urgency Needed: Addressing Sexual Abuse Claims by Indian Athletes at Olympics”
Sport & Rights Alliance Demands Action on Sexual Abuse Complaints by Indian Athletes The Sport & Rights Alliance has called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to take action to ensure reports of alleged sexual abuse of athletes by the President of the Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan Sharan […]
The Devastating Impacts of Wildfire Smoke on Pregnancy Rights in North America.
Wildfire Smoke in North America Threatens Pregnancy Rights The Problem at Hand Wildfire smoke in North America is turning skies hazy and creating unhealthy air that poses a threat to pregnant people’s health. According to Skye Wheeler, senior researcher at the Women’s Rights Division of Human Rights Watch, wildfire smoke […]
Health Risks from Wildfire Smog in North America Highlight Climate Change Failures
Amnesty International Director Speaks out About Wildfire Risks Marta Schaaf, the Director of Climate, Economic and Social Justice, and Corporate Accountability Programme at Amnesty International, has voiced her concern over the risks posed by more than 400 wildfires that are currently burning across Canada. The smoke from these wildfires has […]
Palestinian Experts Warn of Dangers Posed by Autonomous Weapons
Palestinian Forum Highlights Threats of Autonomous Weapons A recent panel on the militarization of digital spaces held during this year’s Palestine Digital Activism Forum discussed the use of autonomous weapons systems by Israeli authorities and the urgent need for an international legal response. The forum, which had over 1,500 participants […]
Outcry for Iraq to reveal fate of 643 men and boys abducted by government-linked militias
Amnesty International Calls for Accountability in Iraq for Enforced Disappearances Amnesty International has called on Iraqi authorities to take concrete action regarding the fate and whereabouts of the 643 men and boys who were abducted by the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) in June 2016. The PMU is an established militia […]
Climate Emergency in Pictures: A Year’s Worth of Photos that Define the Crisis.
Climate Emergencies Across the Globe: A Reminder on World Environment Day June 5th is celebrated as World Environment Day. On this day, we acknowledge our responsibility to protect the Earth and its natural resources for future generations. However, the reality is that our planet is facing a severe crisis due […]