New Privacy Policy Raises Concerns Introduction Reacting to the news that X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has introduced a new privacy policy allowing it to collect users’ biometric data and access encrypted messages, Amnesty International’s Michael Kleinman has raised concerns about the potential violation of users’ […]
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.
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa’s Failure to Break with the Past Deepens Cycle of Abuse and Impunity
Shrinking Civic Space and Human Rights Violations Continue in Zimbabwe The government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Zimbabwe has failed to live up to its promises for change and break with Robert Mugabe’s brutal human rights legacy, according to a briefing by Amnesty International. The briefing highlights the continued crackdown […]
“Charting a Course: Celebrating Progress in Ocean Conservation”
Charting a Course for Ocean Protection: A Happy First Step Last month, leaders from around the world gathered in New York City to witness a historic event – the signing of the Global Ocean Treaty. This treaty, which was adopted earlier this year, represents a triumph for multilateralism, people, and […]
Greenpeace Reacts to New Net Zero Report: A Critical Analysis
Greenpeace Reacts to Net Zero Report: Urgent Action Needed to End Fossil Fuel Use An Extraordinary Moment, Yet Cautious Optimism In response to the release of the International Energy Agency’s Net Zero Roadmap: A Global Pathway to keep the 1.5ºC Goal in Reach, Greenpeace International has issued a critical, yet […]
Thailand’s Verdict in ‘Billy’ Murder Case: Delivering Justice for the Indigenous Activist
Verdict Pending in Murder Case of Indigenous Activist Billy Rakchongcharoen Background Five years after the disappearance of Indigenous Karen human rights defender Pholachi ‘Billy’ Rakchongcharoen, the Thai judicial system is now set to deliver its long-awaited verdict on Thursday, September 28th, for the four individuals accused of his enforced disappearance […]
Brazil’s Disability Plan: A Call to End the Warehousing of Individuals
Disability Plan Should End Warehousing: Plan should focus on independence, not institutionalization Brasilia – Human Rights Watch has called on the Brazilian government to prioritize deinstitutionalization and promote independent living for people with disabilities in its upcoming disability plan. Currently, thousands of people with disabilities in Brazil live in institutions […]
Apocalyptic Waters: The Betrayal of Panama’s Rising Sea Levels
Rising Seas, Broken Promises in Panama: Plans to Relocate Indigenous Community from Flood-Prone Island Delayed The Situation Today, on September 25, 2023, the people of Gardi Sugdub, an island off the coast of Panama, were supposed to begin their long-awaited relocation to a safer mainland site. For over a decade, […]
A Closer Look: The Impact of IMF Austerity Loan Conditions on Human Rights
IMF: Austerity Loan Conditions Risk Undermining Rights Compound Problems of Rising Inequality, Flawed Mitigation Efforts September 25, 2023 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is facing criticism for its loan conditions, which are seen as undermining people’s economic, social, and cultural rights. In a report released by Human Rights Watch, it […]
South Korea’s ‘Anonymous Birthing’ Bill: A Failure for Women and Children
South Korea’s ‘Anonymous Birthing’ Bill Fails Women, Children An Ineffective Solution to a Complex Issue The recent rush by South Korea’s National Assembly to approve a bill that would allow women to give birth anonymously at medical facilities is a well-intentioned but ultimately flawed attempt to address the issue of […]
Crisis Brewing: Saudi Crown Prince’s Harsh Response to Tweets
Saudi Crown Prince Confirms Death Sentence for Tweets: Bad Laws Have Become Worse Under MBS Introduction In a recent interview with Fox News, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) confirmed the death sentence of retired teacher Muhammed al Ghamdi for his social media posts. While MBS acknowledged the […]