States in the Americas Must Seize the Opportunity to Address the Situation of Migrants and Refugees: Responding with Human Rights Perspective Introduction Amnesty International has called upon states in the Americas to prioritize the protection of migrants and refugees during the upcoming summit in Chiapas, Mexico on October 22. In […]
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US Deportation Flights of Venezuelan Nationals: Examining Potential Violations of International Refugee Law
The US Must Uphold International Refugee and Human Rights Laws In response to the unlawful return of Venezuelan nationals from the United States to Venezuela, Amnesty International has called on the US government to immediately stop disregarding international refugee law and human rights law. The organization highlights that over 25% […]
The Struggle for Asylum: Tunisia’s Controversial Expulsion of African Migrants
Tunisia: African Migrants Intercepted at Sea, Expelled Apparent Policy Shift Endangers Migrants, Asylum Seekers, Children A Dangerous Shift in Tunisian Policy The recent expulsion of over 100 migrants from multiple African countries to the border with Algeria by the Tunisian National Guard has raised concerns about a dangerous shift in […]
Mitigating the Humanitarian Crisis: Tunisia’s Response to Intercepting and Expelling African Migrants at Sea
Tunisia: African Migrants Intercepted at Sea, Expelled Apparent Policy Shift Endangers Migrants, Asylum Seekers, Children October 10, 2023 12:30AM EDT The Tunisian National Guard has collectively expelled over 100 migrants from multiple African countries to the border with Algeria, according to a recent report by Human Rights Watch. These migrants, […]
Lessons Learned from the Lampedusa Shipwreck: A Decade of Reflection and Progress.
Italy’s Tragic History of Shipwrecks Background and Context Italy has a long and tragic history of shipwrecks that have resulted in the loss of countless lives. In recent years, the focus has been on the perilous journeys undertaken by migrants and refugees crossing the Mediterranean Sea in search of safety […]
Dominican Republic’s Racist Treatment: Upholding the Right to Nationality
Amnesty International Calls for an End to Structural Racism and Denationalization in the Dominican Republic Introduction Amnesty International has urged the Dominican Republic to address the issue of structural racism and denationalization that disproportionately affects tens of thousands of people of Haitian descent. As the tenth anniversary of the judgment […]
Trinidad and Tobago: A Call to Cease Deportation of Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Deportation of Venezuelan Nationals Raises Concerns over Human Rights Background Over the weekend, authorities in Trinidad and Tobago deported 98 Venezuelan nationals, prompting widespread condemnation from human rights organizations. Erika Guevara-Rosas, Americas director at Amnesty International, expressed alarm at these measures, highlighting the dire human rights crisis and complex humanitarian […]
Tunisia’s Treatment of Black African Migrants and Refugees: A Bleak Reality
Tunisia: No Safe Haven for Black African Migrants, Refugees Security Forces Abuse Migrants; EU Should Suspend Migration Control Support July 19, 2023 By The treatment of Black African migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Tunisia has come under scrutiny as reports emerge about serious abuses committed by Tunisian security forces. […]
Russia’s Trans Health Care and Families Bill: A Violation of Human Rights
Russia: Trans Health Care, Families Bill Violates Rights Intensifying Assault on LGBT Rights Introduction On July 14, 2023, Russia‘s lower house of parliament passed a bill that severely violates the rights of transgender people, according to Human Rights Watch. The bill, which is expected to be approved by the upper […]
Neglected Elders: South Africa’s Crisis in Providing Basic Care and Support
South Africa: Older People Lack Basic Care, Support Put Law Into Practice So All Can Live With Dignity The Crisis of Elderly Care in South Africa A recent report released by Human Rights Watch has highlighted the dire situation faced by hundreds of thousands of older people in South Africa […]