Anti-LGBT Rhetoric Undermines Rights in Lebanon Introduction The recent anti-gay remarks made by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon have sparked panic and terror among the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Nasrallah described same-sex relations as a “sexual perversion” and warned that gay people’s existence is a “threat […]
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.
EU’s Stance on Hazardous Herbicide Use: Time to Enforce a Ban
The EU Should Ban the Use of Hazardous Herbicide Glyphosate July 31, 2023 | By Introduction The European Commission’s push for the reapproval of the herbicide glyphosate for use in the European Union has raised concerns about the adequacy of the reapproval process, particularly in assessing the health and environmental […]
Revamping the Economic System: Tackling Earth Overshoot Day with Innovative Solutions
Earth Overshoot Day: Addressing the Root Causes of Unsustainability Rethinking the Economic System for a Sustainable Future Earth Overshoot Day serves as a stark reminder that humanity is pushing the limits of our planet’s ability to support life. The Global Footprint Network’s analysis shows that we have exceeded Earth’s capacity […]
Panama’s Indigenous Community: A Call for Enhanced Relocation Support
Panama‘s Indigenous Community in Urgent Need of Support for Relocation Panama‘s Guna Indigenous people living on the island of Gardi Sugdub face imminent threats to their rights due to sea level rise and overcrowding. Despite planning their relocation to a safer mainland site for over a decade, the community has […]
Russia’s Suppression of Dissent: TV Rain Banned for Critical Reporting
Russia Bans ‘TV Rain’ for Critical Reporting Clampdown Shows Russians’ Need for Independent Broadcasting More than Ever Introduction In a concerning development for press freedom and free expression in Russia, authorities have recently banned TV Rain, a prominent independent online broadcaster. The ban is part of Russia‘s ongoing efforts to […]
The Untold Stories: Voices of Resilience and Healing in West Darfur
Dispatches: Survivors Speak Out on Sexual Violence in West Darfur Introduction In a recent report by Human Rights Watch, the survivors of sexual violence in West Darfur have bravely come forward to share their harrowing experiences. The report sheds light on the atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) […]
Istanbul Police Under Fire: Allegations of Mistreatment and Brutality Against Peaceful Protesters
Turkish Police Accused of Mistreatment and Abuse of Peaceful Protesters Background In a recent report, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the Istanbul police of wrongfully detaining and mistreating activists and their lawyers during a peaceful protest commemorating the 2015 Suruç bombing. The Suruç bombing, carried out by the Islamic […]
South Sudan: A Call for Revising the National Security Service Bill
South Sudan: Revise National Security Service Bill Introduction South Sudan’s parliament is being urged to revise the pending National Security Service Amendment Bill in order to address the agency’s arbitrary arrests and other abusive practices. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have jointly published a letter to parliament outlining the […]
Impending Human Rights Crisis: Evaluating the UN’s Priorities in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: UN Assessment Should Prioritize Rights July 26, 2023 | 1:00AM EDT Summary: Human Rights Watch has called for a United Nations Security Council-mandated independent assessment of the crisis in Afghanistan to prioritize human rights, particularly those of women and girls. The assessment, due by November 17, 2023, is meant […]
Building Economic Resilience: Why the Americas Desperately Needs a Fiscal Pact
Fostering Human Rights in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Call for Fiscal Reforms Introduction In an open letter addressed to ministers attending the Latin American and Caribbean Summit for an Inclusive, Sustainable, and Equitable Global Tax Order in Cartagena, Colombia, several prominent organizations, including Amnesty International, the global Debt […]