Dispatches UK’s Invite to Saudi Crown Prince Risks Rubber-Stamping Repression The Issue at Hand The United Kingdom is soon set to host Mohammed Bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, despite the country’s severe human rights abuses both domestically and internationally. The focus of the visit is expected to […]
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.
The Importance of Restraint: Balancing Authority and Accountability in Bangladesh’s Protests
Escalating tensions and crackdown on dissent in Bangladesh: Background: Protests have erupted across Bangladesh in recent weeks, with demands for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to step down and ensure fair and free national elections. Sadly, these demonstrations have turned deadly, resulting in the death of one activist and injuries to […]
Why Caster Semenya’s Legal Victory Falls Short in Her Fight to Compete
Dispatches: Caster Semenya Won Her Case, But Not the Right to Compete Court Ruling Is a Human Rights Victory Last week, Caster Semenya, the South African Olympic runner, celebrated a significant victory when she won her discrimination case in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). However, despite this legal […]
Liberating Wheels: Advocating for Women’s Freedom of Movement in the Middle East and North Africa
Report: Middle East and North Africa: End Curbs on Women’s Mobility Introduction In many Middle East and North African countries, women continue to face restrictions on their freedom of movement, both within their own countries and abroad, unless they obtain permission from a male guardian. These male guardianship rules, which […]
Norway’s Move Against Invasive Advertising: A Victory for Privacy Rights
The Ethical Concerns Surrounding Targeted Advertising and the Need for Data Protection Regulations The Norwegian Data Protection Commission’s Decision The recent decision by the Norwegian Data Protection Commission to ban Meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, from engaging in unlawful targeted advertising is a significant development in the ongoing debate […]
“Reconsidering the Consequences: Thailand’s Monarchy Charge Against Child Protester”
Thailand‘s Crackdown on Child Protesters: A Violation of Human Rights Introduction Thailand, a country known for its rich history and vibrant culture, has recently come under scrutiny for its crackdown on child protesters. The case of Noppasin ‘Sainam’ Treelayapewat, a young activist facing up to 15 years imprisonment for participating […]
Zimbabwe’s Patriotic Bill: Analyzing the President’s Attack on Civic Space
President Mnangagwa Signs “Patriotic Bill” Into Law: A Grave Attack on Freedom The Concerns Raised by Amnesty International Amnesty International’s Deputy Research Director for Southern Africa, Khanyo Farisè, has strongly criticized President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s recent signing of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Amendment Bill, 2022, commonly referred to as […]
Russia’s Adoption of Transphobic Legislation: A Harrowing Blow to Human Rights
The Implications of Russian Legislation on Transgender Rights A Violation of Human Rights The recent legislation passed by the Russian State Duma, imposing a blanket ban on “sex change” procedures, raises serious concerns regarding the human rights of transgender individuals in Russian society. Amnesty International’s Russia Director, Natalia Zviagina, rightly […]
“Mali’s Worsening Crisis: The Escalating Brutality of Islamist Armed Groups”
Mounting Islamist Armed Group Killings and Rape Complicates Efforts for Security in Mali The Situation Since January 2023, Islamist armed groups in northeast Mali have been carrying out widespread killings, rapes, and lootings of villages, forcing thousands of people to flee. The security situation has significantly deteriorated due to clashes […]
Japan’s Landmark LGBT Law: Promoting Equality and Inclusion
Japan Passes Law to ‘Promote Understanding’ of LGBT People On June 2023, the Japanese Diet passed its first-ever law on sexual orientation and gender identity. The law aims to “promote understanding” and prevent “unfair discrimination” against LGBT individuals. It emphasizes that all citizens, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity, […]