Human Rights Watch Urges Fossil Fuel Phaseout at COP28 Climate Talks in Bonn The Human Rights Watch has called on governments and advocates attending the UN climate talks in Bonn from June 5 to 15, 2023, to demand ambitious and rights-respecting climate action. Bonn conference is a precursor to the […]
Category: Economic Justice and Rights
The Urgent Need for International Efforts to Tackle Pakistan’s Deadly Heatwaves
Amnesty International has released a new report titled ‘A Burning Emergency: Extreme heat and the right to health in Pakistan‘ that highlights the urgent need for global action to combat the impacts of extreme heat on people’s lives and rights. The report reveals the devastating consequences of extreme heat on […]
Renewing Commitment to Universal Housing in Kenya: Reflections on the Habitat Assembly
Amnesty International Calls for Renewed Commitment to Universal Housing Amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, conflicts, economic uncertainty, and climate change, the United Nations Habitat Assembly is set to take place in Nairobi, Kenya from June 5-9, 2023. The assembly focuses on issues of sustainable urban development, with housing taking center […]
“Uncovering the Buzz: 10 Fascinating Secrets about Bees”
The Fascinating Secrets of Bees: Uncovering Their Buzz Bees are more than just insects that produce honey. These small creatures play an essential role in the pollination of a vast range of crops and plants, including fruits, vegetables, and flowers. However, despite the importance of bees in our ecosystem, their […]
“Netherlands police criticized for violating rights of peaceful protesters”
Amnesty International Report Reveals Unlawful Surveillance of Peaceful Protesters in the Netherlands The right to protest is an essential aspect of a democratic society, and it is a fundamental human right. However, in the Netherlands, the right to privacy and freedom of peaceful assembly is under threat due to the […]
Fishing on the brink: How overfishing in The Gambia is destroying communities
Amnesty International report highlights the impact of overfishing on human rights in Gambia A new report by Amnesty International has called upon the Gambian government to urgently take all necessary steps to eliminate illegal, unregulated, and unreported fishing (IUUF), combat overfishing, and increase the transparency of fishing agreements to protect […]
“Join the Fight for the Deep Sea: Global Day of Action to Protect Our Oceans”
Greenpeace Calls for Global Day of Action to Protect Deep Sea Oceans Greenpeace, a global environmental organization, has called for a global day of action to protect the deep sea oceans on Saturday, 3 June. The day of action aims to raise awareness and demand the protection of the largest […]
Indigenous Land Rights in Brazil are Under Attack
Reject Harmful Bill on Indigenous Rights: Setback for Brazilian Indigenous Peoples’ Fight for Land Rights On May 24th, Brazil’s lower house approved Bill 490/2007, which proposes a cutoff date curtailing the right of Indigenous peoples to their traditional land. If approved, Indigenous communities would not be able to secure legal […]
Greenpeace Demands Climate Reparations as Typhoon Mawar Menaces the Philippines.
Greenpeace calls for climate reparations as Typhoon Mawar moves towards the Philippines Background Greenpeace Philippines has called on fossil fuel companies to pay reparations for climate impacts as the Philippines’ northern provinces brace for storm-force conditions brought on by Typhoon Mawar. The world’s strongest typhoon so far this year, rapidly […]
“The Art of Activism: Greenpeace Installs Monumental Piece to Promote Global Plastic Treaty”
Greenpeace Unveils Art Installation to Raise Awareness of Plastic Pollution Ahead of Global Plastic Treaty Talks Greenpeace International, in partnership with artist Benjamin Von Wong and actor Shailene Woodley, has revealed a five-metre tall art installation titled #PerpetualPlastic Machine on the banks of the Seine River in Paris. The installation […]