Greenpeace: Global Plastics Treaty Must Reduce Plastic Production to Succeed The second Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting of the Global Plastics Treaty (INC2) took place in Paris, France, from May 29 to June 2, 2023. Greenpeace USA’s Global Plastics Campaign Lead, Graham Forbes, said that oil producing countries and the fossil […]
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 Latest Attack on Trans Rights: Russia’s Proposed Ban on Trans Health Care
Russian Proposal to Ban Gender-Affirming Health Services for Transgender People A new proposal by elected officials in Russia seeks to prohibit transgender individuals from accessing gender-affirming health care services, including voluntary surgeries. The draft law would also allow doctors to carry out medically unnecessary operations on intersex children without their […]
Rwanda Continues the Pursuit of Justice: Genocide Mastermind Arrested
Alleged Genocide Mastermind Arrested in Rwanda: Pursuit of Justice Continues On May 24th, 2023, Fulgence Kayishema, a suspect in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, was arrested in South Africa after evading justice for over two decades. He is accused of being involved in the massacre of more than 2,000 men, women, […]
Win for Press Freedom as Australian Court Supports Reporting Military Atrocities in Afghanistan
Australia Court Backs Media Reporting on Soldier Killings in Afghanistan Background In a major victory for press freedom and public interest journalism, an Australian court has ruled in favor of three newspapers in a defamation suit brought by former Australian Special Forces soldier Ben Roberts-Smith. The case revolved around the […]
The Climate Crisis and LGBTQIA2S+ Communities: Exploring Disproportionate Impacts
Disproportionate Impacts of Climate Crisis on the LGBTQIA2S+ Community The climate crisis is affecting everyone on this planet, but marginalized groups, including LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, are experiencing disproportionate impacts. These groups are more likely to experience poverty, discrimination, and violence, which in turn limits their ability to access resources and adapt […]
The Scorching Reality: Migrant Workers in Gulf States Face Life-Threatening Heat
Migrant Workers in Gulf States Face Life-Threatening Conditions due to Inadequate Heat Protections A report published recently by Human Rights Watch reveals the alarming conditions that migrant workers face in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries due to the lack of proper safety and health guidelines for extreme summer heat exposure. […]
Vietnam Bans Jokes on Social Media in Crackdown on Online Speech
No Joking Allowed in Vietnam The Ministry of Public Security in Vietnam has shown that it has no sense of humor, as it continues to retaliate against individuals who make jokes or satirical comments about government officials. The latest victim of this crackdown is Bui Tuan Lam, a man who […]
Fishing on the brink: How overfishing in The Gambia is destroying communities
Amnesty International report highlights the impact of overfishing on human rights in Gambia A new report by Amnesty International has called upon the Gambian government to urgently take all necessary steps to eliminate illegal, unregulated, and unreported fishing (IUUF), combat overfishing, and increase the transparency of fishing agreements to protect […]
How Lula’s Failure in Venezuela Affects Human Rights
Brazil’s Lula Missed a Key Opportunity to Uphold Human Rights in Venezuela Background Brazilian President Lula and Venezuelan President Maduro met recently, and after the meeting, Lula praised Maduro’s government’s democracy and criticized the narrative that the democratic institutions in Venezuela were being undermined. It is evident that Maduro’s government […]
Police Bias Alleged in Manipur Violence: India Urged to Investigate
India: Investigate Alleged Police Bias in Manipur Violence Human Rights Watch has called on Indian authorities to immediately investigate and hold those responsible for the ongoing killings in Manipur state. Violent clashes between different ethnic groups and security forces have left at least 70 people dead, 35,000 displaced, and over […]