Turkey: Top Court Upholds Rights Defender’s Life Term Conviction of Osman Kavala and Four Others Needs Urgent International Response An Unfair Political Show Trial A group of nine non-governmental organizations, including Human Rights Watch, has criticized the conviction and life sentence of rights defender and businessman Osman Kavala and four […]
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.
Ending Cycles of Impunity: Positive Votes on Sudan and Russia Key for UN Human Rights Council
Evaluating the Human Rights Council’s Crucial Test Background The 54th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is set to conclude soon, and one of the key decisions on the table is whether to establish a human rights monitoring mechanism in Sudan and extend human rights reporting in […]
Frontex’s Controversial Libyan Cooperation: Shedding Light in Court
Frontex Faces Scrutiny Over Lack of Transparency in Maritime Interceptions Introduction The General Court of the European Union is set to hold a hearing to question Frontex, the EU border agency, regarding its lack of transparency in relation to its involvement in maritime interceptions and subsequent human rights abuses against […]
Mitigating the Humanitarian Crisis: Tunisia’s Response to Intercepting and Expelling African Migrants at Sea
Tunisia: African Migrants Intercepted at Sea, Expelled Apparent Policy Shift Endangers Migrants, Asylum Seekers, Children October 10, 2023 12:30AM EDT The Tunisian National Guard has collectively expelled over 100 migrants from multiple African countries to the border with Algeria, according to a recent report by Human Rights Watch. These migrants, […]
An Ode to Osman Kavala: Council of Europe Prize Shines Light on a Lingering Injustice
Political Persecution and Injustice: The Case of Osman Kavala Introduction The recent awarding of the 2023 Václav Havel Prize to Osman Kavala, a Turkish prisoner of conscience, by the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly highlights the ongoing travesty of justice and political persecution in Turkey. While this recognition is a […]
Revealing the Sinister Reach: ‘Predator Files’ Expose Brazen Spyware Targeting
Major Investigation Reveals Widespread Use of Spyware Targeting Civil Society A major investigation by Amnesty International has uncovered shocking spyware attacks targeting civil society, journalists, politicians, and academics in the European Union (EU), USA, and Asia. The investigation, part of the ‘Predator Files’ project, conducted in partnership with the European […]
The Role of the UN Rights Body in Addressing Impunity in Sudan
UN Rights Body Should Help Tackle Impunity in Sudan Introduction In recent years, Sudan has been plagued by violence and human rights abuses, with both the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) engaging in indiscriminate attacks, destroying infrastructure, and blocking humanitarian assistance. Moreover, the RSF and allied […]
World Court Takes Historic Step in Torture Case Against Syria
Syria: World Court Begins Watershed Torture Case Urgent Measures Sought to Stop Abuses October 9, 2023 1:00AM EDT The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to hold hearings on October 10 and 11, 2023, to address the issue of state-sponsored torture in Syria since 2011. This case, brought by […]
Introducing The Climate Justice Walk: Empowering People’s Journey for Climate Justice
Climate Justice Walk 2023: A People’s Journey for Climate Justice In a powerful demonstration of solidarity and a call to action, 12 core Climate Walkers and supporters have embarked on a month-long journey from Manila to Tacloban for the Climate Justice Walk 2023: A People’s Journey for Climate Justice. This […]
New York City Mayor: Championing Human Rights in the Face of Divisive Rhetoric
New York City Mayor Should Prioritize Human Rights over Harmful Discourse Understanding the Impact of Mayor Adams’ Rhetoric Last month, New York City Mayor Eric Adams made a damaging statement, claiming that the arrivals of migrants would “destroy New York City.” This rhetoric not only perpetuates harmful stereotypes but also […]