New Rape Statistics in Brazil Highlight Importance of Sexuality Education A Troubling Reality Brazil has recently released alarming statistics regarding rape cases, with a record-high of 74,930 registered cases in 2022, according to a report by the Brazilian Public Security Forum. What is particularly concerning is that over 60 percent […]
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Russian Parliament Passes Controversial Bill Restricting Collaborations with Foreign Organizations
Russia: Bill Bans Work with Most Foreign Groups Latest Measure to Repress Civil Society Introduction Russia’s lower house of parliament has recently adopted a bill that prohibits collaboration with unregistered foreign nongovernmental organizations, further restricting civic space in the country. The bill, if approved by the parliament’s upper house and […]
“Singapore’s Capital Punishment Crisis: Urgent Call to Halt Unlawful Executions”
Unconscionable Pursuit of Executions in Singapore A Cruel and Ineffective Approach Amnesty International’s death penalty expert, Chiara Sangiorgio, recently expressed deep concern and condemnation over Singapore‘s decision to proceed with two executions for drug-related offenses. Sangiorgio argues that the pursuit of these executions is not only unconscionable but also misguided […]
The Uphill Battle for LGBTQ+ Equality: Italy’s Attack on Lesbian Parents
Italy’s Mounting Attack on Lesbian Parents: Mothers Removed from Their Children’s Birth Certificates In a troubling development, Italy‘s right-wing government has escalated its assault on the rights of same-sex couples. Following a directive in January ordering state agencies to cease the registration of children born to same-sex couples, a state […]
Raging Violence: Assessing the Dangers of Militia Raids in DR Congo’s Ituri
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Cover-Up in Mali: The Hidden Brutality of the Malian Army and Alleged Involvement of Wagner Fighters
Mali: New Atrocities by Malian Army, Apparent Wagner Fighters AU, ECOWAS Should Press for End to Violations, Urge Accountability In recent months, the Malian armed forces, in collaboration with foreign fighters believed to be from the Russia-linked Wagner Group, have been accused of committing severe human rights abuses, including the […]
The Battle of Ideologies: Barbie vs. Oppenheimer and the Echoes of Existential Peril
Energy Barbie vs Oppenheimer: two diametrically opposed universes that remind us of two existential threats Introduction The simultaneous release of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer has sparked intense debate and discussion about the contrasting themes and issues presented in these two films. For many Greenpeace activists and supporters, […]
Texas Immigration Policies: Placing Migrants at Risk
Texas Officials Put Migrants in Danger Pushed Into Razor Wire, Dangerous Waters; Cut US Funds to Operation Lone Star Summary Texas officials have come under fire after reports emerged of migrants and asylum seekers being pushed back, stranded in dangerous conditions, and injured by razor wire under Operation Lone Star. […]
Corporate Responsibility: Nike Should Aid Cambodian Workers Affected by Factory Closure
Nike Should Help Cambodian Workers Hurt by Factory Closure Unauthorized Subcontracting Should Not Deprive Workers of Severance Owed In a recent development, more than a thousand Cambodian workers have been fighting for their full severance pay after the closure of an apparel factory. The factory in question was an unauthorized […]
Ugandan Court’s Ruling Sets Precedent for Torture Reparations
Court Orders Compensation to Torture Victim: A Step Towards Justice July 20, 2023 9:25AM EDT | Dispatches In a significant ruling, Uganda’s High Court has ordered compensation to Musa Nsereko, a victim of torture and illegal detention, by former director of the Internal Security Organization (ISO), Frank “Kaka” Bagyenda, and […]