Japanese High Court Finds North Korea Liable for Human Rights Violations In a landmark ruling on Monday, a Japanese high court found the North Korean government liable for human rights violations against Koreans and Japanese citizens it had enticed to relocate to North Korea through its “Paradise on Earth” campaign. […]
Category: United Nations
“Pakistan’s Detainment of Afghans: Examining the Implications of Deportation”
Pakistan‘s Coercion and Abuse of Afghan Refugees: A Violation of Human Rights The Plight of Afghan Refugees The Pakistani government’s use of threats, abuse, and detention to coerce Afghan asylum seekers without legal status to return to Afghanistan or face deportation is a severe violation of human rights, according to […]
Bangladesh’s Ongoing Cycle of Protests: A Call to End Deaths, Arrests, and Repression
Violence and Repression in Bangladesh Ahead of General Elections: A Deeply Chilling Cycle Introduction The recent wave of violent clashes between protesters and police officers, resulting in deaths and numerous arrests, has raised concerns about the state of human rights and democratic freedoms in Bangladesh. As the country approaches the […]
Ghana’s Shift Towards Human Rights-Based Mental Healthcare
Ghana‘s Struggle to End Chaining for Mental Health Conditions Introduction In a recent report, Human Rights Watch (HRW) highlighted the ongoing practice of chaining people with mental health conditions in faith-based centers, also known as “prayer camps,” in Ghana. Despite a ban on shackling imposed by the government in 2017, […]
Crisis in the Middle East: Escalating Violence Threatens Innocent Lives
Israel/Palestine: Grave Concerns for Civilians in Ground Offensive Laws of War Protect Those Who Can’t, Don’t Flee Introduction In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, grave concerns have arisen for the safety and well-being of civilians as Israel began major ground operations in the Gaza Strip on October 28, […]
Rising Incidents of Attacks on Students and Schools: Evaluating the Efficacy of the UN Resolution
Millions of Children in Conflict Zones Denied Education Despite UN Resolution Evaluating the Efficacy of the UN Resolution Two years ago, the United Nations Security Council adopted a groundbreaking resolution aimed at safeguarding education during wartime. The resolution called on governments to prevent and address attacks on schools and other […]
FIFA’s World Cup Hosting: A Broken Promise on Human Rights
FIFA Broke Own Human Rights Rules for World Cup Hosts Saudi Arabia Shouldn’t be Rewarded for Its Repression New York, October 27, 2023—Global soccer governing body FIFA has broken its own human rights rules in announcing a plan for hosting the next two men’s World Cups that effectively eliminates bidding […]
Rising Humanitarian Crisis: Israel’s Communication Black-out Threatens Lives in Gaza
Palestinian civilians trapped in complete communications blackout in Gaza Strip The Plight of Palestinian Civilians The occupied Gaza Strip is currently experiencing a total communications blackout, leaving Palestinian civilians trapped without access to the internet and telecommunications networks. This blackout comes as reports of air and ground strikes intensify, particularly […]
The Urgent Need for Social Media Companies to Address the Escalation of Online Hate and Censorship in Israel-Palestine
Social Media Companies Must Take Urgent Action to Address Online Hate and Racism Amid Israel-Palestine Conflict The Escalating Crisis Amnesty International has called on major social media companies to address the rising tide of online hate and racism targeting Palestinian and Jewish communities in light of the escalating conflict in […]
Punishing the Unnecessary Use of Force: Holding Accountable Those Responsible for the Crackdown in Guinea
Swift and Independent Investigation Urged in Guinea Protests Introduction Amnesty International has called on the Guinean authorities to conduct a swift and independent investigation into the violent repression of a peaceful rally on October 16th, which left three journalists injured. Thirteen journalists were also arbitrarily arrested during the event in […]