FIFA Urged to Secure Binding Commitments to Improve Human Rights for World Cup Hosts FIFA‘s Lack of Competition Puts Human Rights at Risk The Sport & Rights Alliance, a coalition of human rights and anti-corruption organizations, trade unions, fan representatives, athlete survivors groups, and players’ unions, has called on FIFA […]
Author: Lee Olivia
Hi, I'm Olivia Lee, a journalist who has covered a wide range of issues related to civil rights and political freedoms. I believe that democracy is a fundamental right, and I'm dedicated to reporting on stories that promote transparency, accountability, and good governance.
Breaking Barriers: Embracing Inclusion for Psychosocial Disabilities in Ghana
A Path to Belonging for People with Psychosocial Disabilities in Ghana: More Support Options Needed Introduction In Ghana, the situation for individuals with psychosocial disabilities is dire. Many are locked up in prayer camps, deprived of basic human rights, and live in inhumane conditions. This issue came to light during […]
“Pakistan’s Detainment of Afghans: Examining the Implications of Deportation”
Pakistan‘s Coercion and Abuse of Afghan Refugees: A Violation of Human Rights The Plight of Afghan Refugees The Pakistani government’s use of threats, abuse, and detention to coerce Afghan asylum seekers without legal status to return to Afghanistan or face deportation is a severe violation of human rights, according to […]
The Unaccounted Failures: A Closer Look at Meta’s Role in the Tigray Conflict
Meta, Facebook, and Human Rights Abuses in Ethiopia On [date], Amnesty International released a report titled “A death sentence for my father: Meta‘s contribution to human rights abuses in northern Ethiopia,” in which they accuse Meta, the parent company of Facebook, of contributing to serious human rights abuses against Ethiopia’s […]
South Korean Court Upholds Controversial Military ‘Sodomy’ Law: A Step Backward for LGBTQ+ Rights?
South Korean Court Upholds Military ‘Sodomy’ Law October 30, 2023 Introduction In a disappointing setback for LGBTQ+ rights in South Korea, the Constitutional Court has upheld a provision in the country’s Military Criminal Act that prohibits same-sex activity between soldiers. This provision allows for punishments of up to two years […]
Bangladesh’s Ongoing Cycle of Protests: A Call to End Deaths, Arrests, and Repression
Violence and Repression in Bangladesh Ahead of General Elections: A Deeply Chilling Cycle Introduction The recent wave of violent clashes between protesters and police officers, resulting in deaths and numerous arrests, has raised concerns about the state of human rights and democratic freedoms in Bangladesh. As the country approaches the […]
Rising Incidents of Attacks on Students and Schools: Evaluating the Efficacy of the UN Resolution
Millions of Children in Conflict Zones Denied Education Despite UN Resolution Evaluating the Efficacy of the UN Resolution Two years ago, the United Nations Security Council adopted a groundbreaking resolution aimed at safeguarding education during wartime. The resolution called on governments to prevent and address attacks on schools and other […]
Mozambique’s Violent Crackdown: Revealing the Dark Side of Policing
Mozambique: Police Fire on Protesters, At Least 3 Killed in Post Municipal Election Demonstrations Background In the wake of the recent municipal elections in Mozambique, violent clashes have erupted between security forces and peaceful protesters. According to Human Rights Watch, Mozambican security forces have used excessive force, including live ammunition, […]
Mokom Case: A Failed Pursuit in the Central African Republic
Mokom Case Falls Flat in Central African Republic After ICC Release, Anti-Balaka Leader Faces Uncertain Future A Disappointment for Victims Last week, anti-balaka militia leader Maxim Mokom was released by the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the court’s prosecutor withdrew charges, citing a lack of evidence and witnesses. Mokom’s case […]
South Korea’s Discriminatory Ruling against LGBTI Soldiers Sparks Concern for Human Rights
Constitutional Court of Korea Upholds Criminalization of Same-Sex Acts in the Military Background The Constitutional Court of Korea recently made the decision to uphold Article 92-6 of the Military Criminal Act, which criminalizes consensual same-sex sexual acts in the military. This is the fourth time the court has ruled in […]