The Journey of Amina and the Fight for Abolishing Immigration Detention in Canada A Personal Story Just two years ago, I had the privilege of meeting Amina, a young Afghan refugee who had made her way to Canada with her family. Their journey, escaping war-torn Afghanistan and finding refuge in […]
Category: United Nations
Promoting Stability: Enshrining the Right to Return to Nagorno Karabakh
Guarantee Right to Return to Nagorno Karabakh After Traumatic Massive Exodus, Focus Talks with Azerbaijan on Rights Introduction The recent conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh has led to a massive exodus of ethnic Armenians from the region. More than 100,000 people, almost the entire population of Nagorno-Karabakh, have fled their homes in […]
EU’s Inaction on Ethiopia’s Human Rights Crisis Fails Victims
The EU Fails Ethiopia‘s Victims: No Action Following Scathing UN Report October 4, 2023 European Union members have failed to renew international scrutiny of the human rights situation in Ethiopia, according to a report by Human Rights Watch. The report highlights the important prevention role that the United Nations Human […]
Europe’s Lost Opportunity: EU’s Failure to Uphold Human Rights in Ethiopia
EU Fails Ethiopia‘s Victims: No Action Following Scathing Report Highlighting UN’s Prevention Role The European Union Backtracks on Support for Scrutiny in Ethiopia The European Union and its member states have failed to renew their support for continued international scrutiny of the human rights situation in Ethiopia at the United […]
Amnesty International Urges Niger to Release Detained Journalist Samira Sabou
Enforced Disappearance of Samira Sabou Highlights Press Freedom Issues in Niger Concerns Raised by Amnesty International Amnesty International has expressed deep concern over the enforced disappearance of journalist and blogger Samira Sabou in Niger. Sabou was taken from her home on September 30th by masked men claiming to be members […]
India’s Crackdown on Dissenting Media: Arrests and Raids at NewsClick Raise Concerns
Indian Government’s Crackdown on Independent Media Introduction The recent arrests of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakravarty, along with the raids on the homes and offices of journalists associated with digital news media, have drawn widespread criticism and raised concerns about press freedom in India. These arrests, […]
The EU’s Controversial Migration Agreement: A Risky and Excessive Approach
A Controversial Agreement: EU’s Risky and Excessive Approach to Migration Introduction In response to the recent news of EU leaders reaching an agreement on how to handle sudden increases in arrivals at Europe’s borders, as well as cases of so-called ‘instrumentalisation’ of migrants, Amnesty International has expressed deep concern regarding […]
Raising Alarm: Escalating Clashes in Lebanon Imperil Education of Countless Children
Clashes in Lebanon Risk Disrupting Education for Thousands of Children Introduction Violent clashes that erupted on July 31 in the Ain el-Helweh camp in Lebanon have reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 30 people, the injury of hundreds, and the displacement of thousands. These clashes have had severe […]
South Korea’s Controversial ‘Anonymous Birthing’ Bill: Rethinking the Implications
South Korea: Reconsider ‘Anonymous Birthing’ Bill Prioritize Safe Abortions, Comprehensive Sex Education, Support Services Introduction Human Rights Watch has called on the South Korean government to reconsider a new bill that promotes anonymous births and adoption or orphanage care as solutions to unregistered births and unwanted pregnancies. The bill, set […]
OPEC Chief’s Plea for Massive Oil Investment Spells Climate Catastrophe
The Case Against Heavy Investment in the Oil Industry The Argument of Amnesty International In response to the comments made by Haitham Al-Ghais, the Secretary General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), urging for US$12 trillion of investment in the oil industry by 2045, Candy Ofime, Amnesty International’s […]