Greenpeace calls for climate reparations as Typhoon Mawar moves towards the Philippines Background Greenpeace Philippines has called on fossil fuel companies to pay reparations for climate impacts as the Philippines’ northern provinces brace for storm-force conditions brought on by Typhoon Mawar. The world’s strongest typhoon so far this year, rapidly […]
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.
Why Meta Shareholders Must Prioritize Rohingya Reparations and Human Rights on the Global Agenda
Meta Urged to Fulfill Responsibility and Provide Reparations to Rohingya Community The upcoming annual shareholder meeting for Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is drawing intense scrutiny from human rights activists and organizations. Pat de Brún, who is the Head of Big Tech Accountability and Deputy Director of Amnesty Tech, […]
Landmark Treaty to Deliver Justice to Victims of Atrocities Agreed by Global States
Amnesty International Welcomes New Convention on International Cooperation for Prosecuting International Crimes Amnesty International, a global human rights organization, has welcomed the adoption of the Ljubljana-Hague Convention on International Cooperation in the Investigation and Prosecution of Genocide, Crimes against Humanity, War Crimes, and Other International Crimes. This new convention sets […]
The Elusive Justice for Hissène Habré’s Victims in Chad
African Union and Chad Fail to Provide Reparations for Hissène Habré’s Victims Seven years after late Chadian President Hissène Habré’s conviction, Chad and the African Union (AU) have failed to provide court-ordered reparations to his victims. On May 15, 2023, two of the most active leaders of the Association of […]
Investigating Peru’s senior officials for lethal attacks by security forces: An imperative step towards justice
Amnesty International Calls for Investigation into Lethal Force Used by Security Forces in Peru Amnesty International has released a report calling for a thorough investigation into the use of lethal force by security forces against protesters in Peru. The report reveals that at least 49 people were killed during protests […]
The Use of Pegasus Spyware in the Armenian-Azerbaijani Conflict.
Twelve individuals, including journalists and human rights defenders, were targeted with Pegasus spyware during the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, according to a joint investigation by The Pegasus Project, Amnesty International’s Security Lab, Access Now, the Citizen Lab, CyberHUB-AM, and mobile security researcher Ruben Muradyan. The investigation suggests that the conflict may […]
Japan’s “Hostage Justice” System: A Violation of Human Rights.
Human Rights Watch report highlights Japan‘s ‘Hostage Justice’ System Overview Japan‘s legal system is under scrutiny again as Human Rights Watch releases a report accusing it of denying criminal suspects their fundamental rights. The 101-page report exhaustively documents the abusive treatment of criminal suspects in pretrial detention, revealing that Japan’s […]
The EU Should Move Beyond Audits to Ensure Sustainable Raw Materials
EU‘s Flawed Reliance on Audits and Certifications for Raw Materials Rules: Human Rights Watch Warns of Insufficient Protection The European Union (EU) may be relying too heavily on voluntary audit and certification initiatives to protect human rights in minerals supply chains, according to a recent inquiry by Human Rights Watch. […]
Threatening Press Freedom: The Peril of Indonesia’s Student Media
Student Media at Risk in Indonesia: A Call for Action On May 22, 2023, more than 150 college journalists will gather in Solo, Central Java, to discuss the intimidation, attacks, and forced closures of university media outlets in Indonesia. The situation is dire, and the need for government action is […]
Amnesty International-led delegation presents report on state repression in Peru
Amnesty International presents findings on repression of protests in Peru Amnesty International’s Secretary-General, Agnès Callamard, led a delegation that arrived in Peru to present the complete findings of an investigation into the repression of widespread protests that began last December in the context of a political crisis. The organization has […]