NYC Mayor Should Prioritize Human Rights over Harmful Discourse Understanding the Context This week, New York City Mayor Eric Adams embarked on a trip to Mexico, Ecuador, and Colombia to visit the Darién Gap, a treacherous jungle along the Colombia-Panama border that thousands of migrants and refugees have crossed this […]
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 Deteriorating Health of a Prominent Chinese Activist
Dispatches Prominent Chinese Activist Seriously Ill in Prison Persecution of Guo Feixiong Epitomizes China’s Rights Crisis By Maya Wang, Associate Director October 6, 2023 10:04AM EDT The prominent Chinese lawyer and writer Yang Maodong, better known as Guo Feixiong, is facing a critical state of health while serving an eight-year […]
The Rising Tide of Xenophobia: Polish Government’s Pre-Election Anti-Migrant Stand
Polish Government Ups Anti-Migrant Rhetoric Ahead of Elections Raising Concerns about Xenophobic Referendum and Threats to Common Values As Poland prepares for national elections on October 15, the ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) is utilizing a national referendum to legitimize its anti-migrant agenda. The Polish government passed a law […]
Mauritian Court Strikes Down Sodomy Law: A Landmark Ruling for Equality and Justice
Mauritian Court Declares Sodomy Law Unconstitutional A recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Mauritius has struck down a provision in the country’s Criminal Code that criminalized consensual sex between men. The court found the law to be unconstitutional and discriminatory, stating that it was an outdated colonial relic. The […]
Unveiling the Dark Side of Surveillance: The Catastrophic Failure to Regulate the Global Trade
Predator Files Investigation Reveals Global Surveillance Crisis and Ineffective Regulation A Shocking Truth Comes to Light A new investigation conducted by the European Investigative Collaborations (EIC) media network, with technical assistance from Amnesty International’s Security Lab, has brought to light the shocking truth about the extent of the global surveillance […]
Russia and China Should Not Be Part of the UN’s Top Human Rights Body
United Nations Member Countries Should Reject Russia and China’s Bid for Human Rights Council Seats October 5, 2023 In an upcoming vote at the United Nations General Assembly on October 10, 2023, member countries have the opportunity to deny Russia and China seats on the UN Human Rights Council, according […]
Europe’s Lost Opportunity: EU’s Failure to Uphold Human Rights in Ethiopia
EU Fails Ethiopia‘s Victims: No Action Following Scathing Report Highlighting UN’s Prevention Role The European Union Backtracks on Support for Scrutiny in Ethiopia The European Union and its member states have failed to renew their support for continued international scrutiny of the human rights situation in Ethiopia at the United […]
Revolution Rising: Empowering the Global Youth Movement for Climate Justice
The Rise of the Global Youth Movement for Climate Justice In the face of an increasingly urgent climate crisis, a new generation is rising to the challenge, demanding action, and reshaping the narrative around climate change. The global youth movement for climate justice is not just a passing trend; it’s […]
Breaking Down Global Demand for Universal Social Security: Examining the Urgent Need for Comprehensive Social Protection Systems
Global Demand for Universal Social Security Groups Press Governments, IMF, World Bank for New Eco-Social Contract October 3, 2023 Governments and international financial institutions are being urged by 43 human rights and economic justice organizations to prioritize the creation of universal social security systems that ensure the rights and well-being […]
Journalistic Detentions in Yemen: Repression of Protesters by Huthi Authorities
Amnesty International Condemns Huthi Authorities for Crackdown on Demonstrators Wave of Arrests Sparks Concerns Over Freedom of Assembly Amnesty International has recently raised alarm over the actions of the Huthi de facto authorities in Yemen, who have carried out a targeted wave of arrests against largely peaceful demonstrators. The arrests […]