Hamas-Led Attack in Southern Israel Kills Hundreds Introduction In a tragic turn of events, armed groups from Gaza, mainly the military wing of Hamas, launched a deadly attack in southern Israel early Saturday morning. The assailants managed to overcome Israeli soldiers at the border and proceeded to carry out massacres, […]
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.
The Lingering Scourge of Enforced Disappearances in the Philippines
Enforced Disappearances Still a Scourge in Philippines Acquittal of Ex-General, Recent Abductions Underscore Impunity for the Crime October 11, 2023 By The recent acquittal of a former Army general for the abduction and torture of two brothers in 2006 sheds light on the persistent problem of enforced disappearances in the […]
Nepal’s Legal Limitations on Same-Sex Marriages: A Setback for Equality
Nepal Courts Refuse to Register Same-Sex Marriages: Implications and Challenges Background In a disappointing and concerning development, two lower courts in Nepal have refused to recognize the marriage of a same-sex couple, in direct contradiction to the Supreme Court’s recent interim order to register such marriages while awaiting legislative change. […]
Crisis in Tunisia: Challenging the Fabricated Charges Against Political Dissidents
Arbitrary Detention of Political Opposition Figures in Tunisia Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Release Amnesty International has urged the Tunisian authorities to release six political opposition figures who have been arbitrarily detained for nearly eight months. The individuals, including activists, politicians, and lawyers, have been held on unfounded accusations of […]
Greenpeace Urges Governments to Drastically Reduce Plastic Production by 75% by 2040
Greenpeace Calls for 75% Reduction in Plastic Production by 2040: A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity to Protect People and the Planet In a recent statement, Greenpeace, the global environmental organization, called on governments to take immediate action to cut plastic production by at least 75% by 2040. Greenpeace argues that the uncontrolled […]
Saudi Arabia’s Dark Connection: The Deception and Exploitation of Migrant Workers in Amazon Warehouses
Amnesty International Report Reveals Shocking Abuse of Contracted Workers in Amazon Warehouses in Saudi Arabia Introduction Contracted workers in Amazon warehouses in Saudi Arabia were subjected to deception, exploitation, and appalling living conditions, according to a new report from Amnesty International. The report, titled “Don’t worry, it’s a branch of […]
The Neglected Suffering: Breaking the Chains of Disability Discrimination
Dispatches: Chained, Locked Up, and Abused … Because of a Disability October 9, 2023 By Inhumane Treatment: The Reality of Shackling The practice of shackling individuals with psychosocial disabilities is a grave violation of human rights that continues to persist in over 60 countries. The stories are horrifying – individuals […]
Bracing for Aftermath: The Urgency of Aid in Post-Earthquake Afghanistan
Catastrophic Earthquake in Afghanistan: Urgent Aid Needed Offering Condolences and a Call to Action Amnesty International has expressed its deepest condolences to the families affected by the devastating earthquake that struck the western province of Herat in Afghanistan over the weekend. With reports of over 2,400 people killed and thousands […]
Greenpeace Survey Reveals Alarming Lack of Safety from Extreme Weather Events in Global South Cities
Less than half of people in Global South cities feel safe from extreme weather events, but hope remains – Greenpeace Introduction A recent opinion poll commissioned by Greenpeace International in seven major cities across the Global South reveals that less than half of the respondents feel safe from extreme weather […]
The Escalating Conflict in Israel and Palestine: A Grave Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds
Israel/Palestine: Devastating Civilian Toll as Parties Flout Legal Obligations Introduction The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine has once again resulted in a devastating civilian toll. Human Rights Watch has reported that Palestinian armed groups launched a deadly assault that killed several hundred Israeli civilians on October 7, 2023. In […]