Investigation Urgently Needed into Violent Assault on Protesters in Lebanon Failure to Protect Protesters Amnesty International has called for an urgent investigation into a violent assault on protesters during a freedom march in Lebanon. The march, organized by over 24 civil society organizations, aimed to protest recent crackdowns on personal […]
Category: United Nations
Reforming Vietnam’s Human Rights: A Call for Urgency
Vietnam: Rights Reforms Urgently Needed Upcoming UN Review Offers Opportunities to Press for Change Human Rights Watch Calls For Close Scrutiny In a submission to the United Nations (UN), Human Rights Watch has called for close scrutiny of the Vietnamese government’s escalating crackdown on activists and its failure to implement […]
Breaking Down Global Demand for Universal Social Security: Examining the Urgent Need for Comprehensive Social Protection Systems
Global Demand for Universal Social Security Groups Press Governments, IMF, World Bank for New Eco-Social Contract October 3, 2023 Governments and international financial institutions are being urged by 43 human rights and economic justice organizations to prioritize the creation of universal social security systems that ensure the rights and well-being […]
Mexico’s Ayotzinapa Case: Authorities’ Obstacles to Truth and Justice
Setbacks in Ayotzinapa investigation threaten access to truth and justice, Amnesty International warns Nine years after the enforced disappearance of 43 Ayotzinapa students in Mexico, Amnesty International has expressed concern over recent setbacks in the investigation that could hinder access to truth, justice, and reparation for the victims and their […]
Investigating the Inexcusable: Eswatini’s Urgent Call for Justice
Former MP Brutally Beaten in Eswatini Detention: The Urgent Need for Justice and Accountability Introduction Amidst reports of the brutal beating of former Member of Parliament (MP) Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza by correctional services officers in Eswatini, the international human rights organization Amnesty International has called for a prompt and impartial […]
Greenpeace’s New International Executive Director: Charting a Sustainable Course for Change
Greenpeace: A New Era with Mads Christensen at the Helm A Message of Patience, Persistence, and Hope Greenpeace, the leading global environmental organization, has recently welcomed Mads Christensen as its new Executive Director. With a personal history rooted in activism, Christensen embodies the spirit and values of Greenpeace. In his […]
The Failing Measures: Beijing’s Escalating Efforts to Silence UN Critique
Beijing‘s Increasingly Desperate Attempts to Squelch UN Criticism China’s relentless drive to suppress criticism of its human rights record has reached new levels of desperation. As the country seeks another term on the UN Human Rights Council, it is resorting to measures that include pressuring member states to boycott public […]
September Surges: A Wrap-Up of Global Good News
Greenpeace Reports Notable Wins in the Climate and Environmental Justice Space Brazil’s Supreme Court Protects Indigenous Rights On September 21, Brazil’s Supreme Court made a significant decision by voting against the controversial Marco Temporal bill. This bill aimed to impose a cutoff date on Indigenous People’s claims to their ancestral […]
The Dangerous Illusion of Safety: Why Syria is Still not a Viable Option for Refugee Returns
## No, Syria Is Still Not Safe for Refugee Returns: A Dangerous and Unrealistic Suggestion by the Cypriot Leader #### By September 29, 2023 In a recent statement, Cyprus Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou argued that European Union member states should reconsider whether Syria is safe for refugee returns. Ioannou’s suggestion […]
Activists Fight Against Destructive Deep Sea Mining off Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Activists Protest Deep Sea Mining off Pacific Coast of Mexico Overview Greenpeace Mexico activists climbed aboard the deep sea mining ship Hidden Gem, anchored in Manzanillo Bay in the State of Colima, to protest against the destructive plans of Canadian miner The Metals Company. The company aims to mine the […]