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 […]
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Why Affordable and Accessible Public Transport is Essential for Social and Climate Justice
5 reasons why affordable and accessible public transport is crucial for social and climate justice 1. Affordable public transport is life-changing and a powerful tool against the climate crisis Transportation is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for around 15% of total emissions worldwide. In the European […]
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, […]
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 […]
Greenpeace Accuses G20 Leaders of Inexcusable Inaction on Climate Crisis
Greenpeace Calls Out G20 Leaders‘ Incomprehensible Failure to Act in the Face of Global Climate Chaos Introduction Greenpeace International has criticized the outcome of the recent G20 Summit, labeling it an “incomprehensible failure to act” on climate change. Despite the escalating climate chaos witnessed worldwide, G20 leaders have failed to […]
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 […]
In the Shadow of the Coup: Chile’s Imperative Journey Towards Historical Reconciliation
The Challenge of Historical Reconciliation in Chile An Ongoing Struggle Amnesty International has recently commemorated the 50th anniversary of the coup d’état in Chile, an event that marked the beginning of a dark period in the country’s history under the military regime of Augusto Pinochet. The regime, characterized by the […]
Taliban’s Gender Crimes in Afghanistan: A Violation of Humanity
Afghanistan: Taliban’s Gender Crimes Against Humanity Women, Girls Are Targets; ICC Mandated to Prosecute Gender-Based Cases September 8, 2023 In a report released on September 8, 2023, Human Rights Watch stated that Taliban authorities in Afghanistan are committing crimes against humanity through gender persecution against women and girls. Since taking […]
Egypt’s Crackdown on Dissent: Prosecuting Prominent Critics for Peaceful Speech
Egypt: Prominent Critic Prosecuted Over Peaceful Speech September 7, 2023 | By In a concerning turn of events, Egyptian authorities have recently detained and prosecuted a prominent critic and veteran news publisher, Hisham Kassem. The charges against Kassem appear to be based solely on his peaceful criticism of the government, […]
The changing tide: Mexico’s 12th state decriminalizes abortion
Mexican State Becomes 12th to Decriminalize Abortion: Supreme Court Ruling Affirms Rights to Health, Reproductive Autonomy September 6, 2023 By Introduction In a historic decision, Mexico‘s Supreme Court has decriminalized abortion in the state of Aguascalientes, making it the 12th Mexican state to remove criminal penalties for abortion. This ruling, […]