Suppression of Human Rights Advocacy in Bahrain: Maryam Al-Khawaja’s Struggle For Justice A Shameless Attempt to Silence Advocacy Today, the world witnessed yet another shameless attempt by the Bahraini authorities to silence human rights advocates and stifle any criticism of the country’s human rights violations. Maryam Al-Khawaja, a prominent activist […]
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.
Release or Revoke: The Urgent Call for Justice in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Quash Conviction and Release Rights Defenders Introduction In a concerning turn of events, human rights defenders Adilur Rahman Khan and ASM Nasiruddin Elan of the prominent Bangladesh human rights organization Odhikar have been convicted on trumped-up charges. The Cyber Tribunal of Dhaka sentenced Khan and Elan to two years […]
Rallying for Change: Global Climate Protests Demand a Fossil Fuel-Free Future
Global Protests Call for Halt to Fossil Fuels to Avert Climate Catastrophe Millions of people around the world are set to take part in protests and events calling for a halt to the use of fossil fuels, in an effort to prevent the escalating climate catastrophe. Amnesty International, a prominent […]
Hong Kong’s Controversial Legal Battle: Putting Children’s Sheep Fiction on Trial
Hong Kong Unleashes Courts against Children’s Sheep Fiction: A Disturbing Violation of Freedom of Expression A Loss of Freedoms in Hong Kong In the latest blow to freedom of expression in Hong Kong, the authorities have prosecuted a man for receiving a shipment of “seditious” books from the United Kingdom. […]
Solution or Stagnation: The Uncertainty Surrounding Lebanon’s New School Year
Lebanon: New School Year at Risk – Government, Foreign Donors Should Ensure Schools Open to All Students The Situation in Lebanon The Education Ministry of Lebanon and foreign donor officials are currently in discussions regarding the financing for the upcoming school year. However, there is still a lack of funding, […]
World Leaders Call for Urgent Action to Address Atrocities in Sudan
Sudan: Global Leaders Warn of Inaction in Face of Atrocities Joint Statement Urges More Aid, Solidarity, Attention to the Crisis September 12, 2023 8:42PM EDT In a powerful joint statement, leaders of over 50 international human rights and humanitarian organizations, along with Tirana Hassan, the executive director of Human Rights […]
Journalism Under Attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Free the Detained Journalist Now
The Arrest and Detention of Journalist Stanis Bujakera The recent arrest and detention of journalist Stanis Bujakera in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has ignited concerns over press freedom and human rights violations. Bujakera, the DRC correspondent for Thomson Reuters and Jeune Afrique, was apprehended by security agents on […]
Tajikistan’s Growing Repression: Calls for Release of Detained Political Activist
Tajikistan: Free Political Activist and Drop Charges against Nizomiddin Nasriddinov The Plight of Nizomiddin Nasriddinov Political activist Nizomiddin Nasriddinov finds himself at the center of a troubling case that exposes the authoritarian nature of the Tajikistan government and its disregard for human rights. Nasriddinov, a vocal advocate for democratic reforms […]
Chile’s 11 September Coup: A Personal Journey Through the Scars of the Past
Remembering the Past: A Personal Journey and the Scars That Remain Introduction: An Intimate Connection to History In the house of the author’s childhood, wooden sculptures crafted by their maternal grandfather served as reminders of a painful past. The story unfolds against the backdrop of Chile‘s coup d’état on September […]
Biden’s Hanoi Visit: Why Human Rights Should Be a Top Priority
Crackdown on Activists, Repressive Laws Pose Barriers to Better US Relations Biden Should Raise Rights on Hanoi Visit As President Joe Biden prepares for his visit to Hanoi on September 10, 2023, there is an urgent need for him to address the alarming human rights situation in Vietnam. Human Rights […]