The Case Against Heavy Investment in the Oil Industry The Argument of Amnesty International In response to the comments made by Haitham Al-Ghais, the Secretary General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), urging for US$12 trillion of investment in the oil industry by 2045, Candy Ofime, Amnesty International’s […]
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.
Investigating the Inexcusable: Eswatini’s Urgent Call for Justice
Former MP Brutally Beaten in Eswatini Detention: The Urgent Need for Justice and Accountability Introduction Amidst reports of the brutal beating of former Member of Parliament (MP) Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza by correctional services officers in Eswatini, the international human rights organization Amnesty International has called for a prompt and impartial […]
September Surges: A Wrap-Up of Global Good News
Greenpeace Reports Notable Wins in the Climate and Environmental Justice Space Brazil’s Supreme Court Protects Indigenous Rights On September 21, Brazil’s Supreme Court made a significant decision by voting against the controversial Marco Temporal bill. This bill aimed to impose a cutoff date on Indigenous People’s claims to their ancestral […]
The Continued Assault on Civil Liberties: Turkey’s Devastating Verdict against Osman Kavala and the Gezi Defendants
Analysis: Türkiye’s Upholding of Life Sentence and Jail Sentences Draws Criticism The Controversial Decision In a recent decision, Türkiye’s highest court upheld a life sentence against Osman Kavala and 18-year jail sentences against Çiğdem Mater, Can Atalay, Mine Özerden, and Tayfun Kahraman. Amnesty International’s Campaigns Director for Europe, Ruth Tanner, […]
The Struggle for Reproductive Rights: Is Brazil Ready to Embrace Abortion Access?
The Green Wave: The Fight for Safe Abortion Access in Latin America Introduction On International Safe Abortion Day, Ana Piquer, Americas director at Amnesty International, highlighted the ongoing fight for abortion rights in Latin America. Despite significant progress made by the feminist and human rights movement known as the “green […]
Activists Fight Against Destructive Deep Sea Mining off Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Activists Protest Deep Sea Mining off Pacific Coast of Mexico Overview Greenpeace Mexico activists climbed aboard the deep sea mining ship Hidden Gem, anchored in Manzanillo Bay in the State of Colima, to protest against the destructive plans of Canadian miner The Metals Company. The company aims to mine the […]
Justice Denied: The Plight of a Wrongfully Imprisoned Lawyer in Uzbekistan
Authorities Keep Wrongfully Imprisoned Lawyer Isolated, Ensure Safety of Karakalpak Lawyer Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov in Prison Introduction In a disheartening turn of events, Uzbekistan authorities are not only wrongfully imprisoning lawyer Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov but also subjecting him to further isolation and punishment. Tazhimuratov, an outspoken blogger and lawyer, was sentenced to […]
Thailand’s Verdict on Murdered Indigenous Activist ‘Billy’: Seeking Justice for a Nation
The Case of Pholachi ‘Billy’ Rakchongcharoen: A Test for Justice in Thailand An Uphill Battle for Justice After years of heartbreak, obfuscation, and lies, the family of Indigenous Karen human rights defender Pholachi ‘Billy’ Rakchongcharoen awaits the long-overdue verdict on Thursday (28 September). Billy‘s enforced disappearance and brutal murder shocked […]
Youth Standing for Climate Justice: Landmark Case Heads to the European Court of Human Rights
Landmark Climate Change Case to be Heard by European Court of Human Rights Introduction Six young people from Portugal will present a landmark case before the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) on September 27, arguing that countries are breaching their human rights by failing to do enough to protect […]
Where Do We Draw the Line? Examining the Legal Dilemmas Surrounding Volunteer Aid for Migrants in Poland
Polish Volunteer Detained for Aiding Migrants: Stop Prosecuting Aid Workers, Impeding Civil Society September 25, 2023 | By A Troubling Affront to Civil Society In a distressing development, the Polish authorities have taken their assault on civil society to a new low by arresting and charging a 48-year-old humanitarian aid […]