UN Human Rights Council Should Move to Investigate Beirut Blast Last week, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called for an international investigation into the August 2020 blast that devastated Beirut, killing hundreds and injuring thousands. Türk denounced the lack of accountability for the tragedy and […]
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Landmark Legal Victory: Indigenous Peoples in Brazil Achieve a Historic Win
Major win for Indigenous Peoples in Brazil A victory for Indigenous rights In a significant development for Indigenous Peoples in Brazil, the Brazilian Supreme Court has ruled against a loophole known as Marco Temporal that threatened their land rights. This decision reaffirms that Indigenous Peoples have the rights to their […]
The Path to Stability: A Closer Look at Regularization and Protection of Venezuelan Nationals in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile
Venezuelan Migration: Challenges and Solutions Introduction Venezuelan migration has reached alarming levels, with over 7.71 million Venezuelans currently living outside their country. This constitutes more than a quarter of Venezuela’s population. The majority of these migrants have fled their homes since 2018, seeking safety and stability in Latin America and […]
“UN Ocean Treaty: A Critical Step Towards Protecting Our Blue Planet – Greenpeace Weighs In”
UN Ocean Treaty: A Symbolic Step Towards Ocean Protection The Signing of the Treaty In a show of global solidarity, dozens of governments are expected to sign the UN Ocean Treaty in New York City during the General Assembly this week. This marks an important milestone in the ongoing efforts […]
Greenpeace and Global Demonstrations: A Powerful Call to #EndFossilFuels
Greenpeace Joins Global Actions to #EndFossilFuels Greenpeace, alongside over 600,000 people in more than 60 countries, participated in a series of global actions to call for an end to the fossil fuel era. This mass mobilization comes as the world continues to face extreme heatwaves, wildfires, and toxic air pollution, […]
The Global Faces of State-Sanctioned Violence: An Interactive Map Unveiled
Authorities around the world unlawfully suppress protests, says Amnesty International Amnesty International has launched an interactive digital map that exposes the alarming increase in the repression of protests by states across the globe. The global map is part of Amnesty International’s flagship global campaign called “Protect the Protest” and documents […]
Ethiopia at a Crossroads: The Urgent Need to Renew the UN Human Rights Council’s Investigative Mandate
Ethiopia at a Dangerous Precipice: The Urgency of International Scrutiny Alarming Findings and Ongoing Human Rights Violations The International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) has released a report addressing the ongoing armed conflict in the Tigray region and its expansion into the Amhara and Afar regions. The […]
Exploring the Enigmatic Carpathians: A Grand Expedition into the Heart of the Mountains
Keeping up with the Carpathians – 40 day expedition into the Carpathian Mountains Published: September 18, 2023 Author: Kateryna Bystrytska Reading Time: 4 minutes In a recent 40-day expedition through the Carpathian Mountains, a team of volunteers, staff, and activists from Greenpeace Central & Eastern Europe embarked on a journey […]
EU’s Controversial Resolution on Prostitution: Unintended Consequences Await
EU: Harmful ‘Prostitution’ Resolution Passes, Most Parliament Members Reject or Abstain From EU-Wide Criminalization The Resolution and its Impact The European Parliament’s recent resolution against “prostitution” has raised significant controversy and debate. With a majority of parliament members rejecting or abstaining from an EU-wide criminalization approach, the resolution highlights the […]
“Upholding Justice: Advocating for the Release of Imprisoned Belarusian Human Rights Defenders”
Continuing the Fight for Jailed Rights Defenders in Belarus An Uphill Battle for Human Rights in Belarus Two years ago, a group of international and Belarusian human rights organizations came together to support their jailed colleagues from the prominent Belarusian rights group Viasna. At that time, seven Viasna members were […]