Disability Plan Should End Warehousing Plan Should Focus on Independence, not Institutionalization The Brazilian government is set to release its upcoming plan for people with disabilities in October 2023. However, Human Rights Watch is calling on the government to include concrete plans for deinstitutionalization in this plan. Currently, thousands of […]
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.
An Unusual Encounter: Norway’s Prime Minister Meets a Giant Octopus
Greenpeace Confronts Norway‘s Prime Minister with Giant Octopus Introduction In a stunning and visually striking protest, Greenpeace activists confronted Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and his Labour party colleagues with a massive purple octopus in the heart of Oslo. This unprecedented spectacle is part of a wider demonstration against […]
The Climate Secrets of Energy Giant ENI: Unveiling a Surprising 70s Revelation
ENI‘s Knowledge of Fossil Fuels’ Impacts on Climate Since the 70s Introduction A recent investigation conducted by Greenpeace Italy and ReCommon has revealed that Italian energy giant ENI knew about the potential destructive impacts of fossil fuels on the climate and the planet as early as the 1970s. This revelation […]
Exposing ENI’s Longstanding Knowledge of Fossil Fuels’ Climate Impact
Investigation Reveals ENI‘s Knowledge of Fossil Fuels’ Impact on Climate Introduction In a recent report titled “ENI Knew,” Greenpeace Italy and ReCommon have uncovered evidence that energy giant ENI, a state-owned company in the 70s and 80s, was aware of the potential destructive impacts of fossil fuels on the climate […]
Iraq: Seeking Justice and Redress for Torture Survivors
Iraq: Torture Survivors Await US Redress, Accountability No Clear Path to Compensation for Iraqis Abused in Detention by US Forces The United States government has apparently failed to provide compensation or other redress to Iraqis who suffered torture and other abuse by US forces at Abu Ghraib and other US-run […]
Ensuring Civilians’ Rights: A Call for Accountability in Azerbaijan’s Nagorno Karabakh Conflict
Ensuring Civilians’ Rights in the Nagorno Karabakh Humanitarian Crisis The Dire Humanitarian Situation Human Rights Watch has issued a call to action, urging Azerbaijan to address the dire humanitarian needs of Nagorno-Karabakh’s ethnic Armenian population. Following Azerbaijan‘s military operation to regain control over the region, thousands of civilians are facing […]
Inadequate Justice: Life Sentence for Uyghur Scholar Highlights Worsening Rights Situation in China
Chinese Court Imposes Life Sentence on Uyghur Scholar: Beijing Permanently Silences Another Intellectual from Xinjiang The Case of Rahile Dawut On September 22, 2023, it was confirmed by the human rights group Dui Hua Foundation that Chinese authorities have handed down a life sentence on internationally renowned Uyghur ethnographer Rahile […]
The Urgent Imperative: Taking Bold Action After the UN Climate Ambition Summit
Dispatches: Bold Action Needed Following UN Climate Ambition Summit Heed Call of Global Marches to ‘End Fossil Fuels’ September 22, 2023 On Wednesday, the United Nations held a Climate Ambition Summit in New York City, which coincided with the annual meeting of the General Assembly. The summit is noteworthy for […]
The Dark Side of Fast Fashion: Climate Change, Plastic Pollution, and Violence
Fast Fashion: A Catalyst for Climate Change, Plastic Pollution, and Human Misery The Impact of Fast Fashion on People and the Planet Fast fashion, characterized by the production of cheap and disposable clothing, has far-reaching consequences for both the environment and individuals involved in its production. Despite the public outcry […]
A Step Backwards: Iran’s Mandatory Veiling Law Hinders Women’s Rights Progress
The Violation of Women’s Rights in Iran: A Despicable Assault Introduction The news that Iran‘s parliament has passed a new bill imposing further penalties on women and girls and violating their rights is truly alarming. This bill, known as the “Bill to Support the Culture of Chastity and Hijab,” not […]