Rights at Core of Voice Referendum Q&A on Constitutional Vote Supporting a Voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People Introduction On October 14, 2023, Australia will hold a crucial referendum. This referendum presents an opportunity to enshrine a First Nations Voice in the country’s constitution, according to a joint […]
Category: United Nations
The Urgent Call for Action: Addressing Mass Forced Evictions Around Angkor Wat
The World Heritage Committee Must Address Forced Evictions at Angkor Wat, Amnesty International Urges Background The World Heritage Committee, responsible for determining the fate of heritage sites worldwide, is set to convene in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from September 10th to 25th. Among the issues on the agenda is the concerning […]
Mexico’s Landmark Ruling: Supreme Court Paves the Way for Nationwide Abortion Decriminalization
Mexico’s Supreme Court Orders Federal Decriminalization of Abortion On September 8, 2023, Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled that Congress must eliminate federal criminal penalties for abortion, marking a significant victory for human rights in the country. This ruling came after leading reproductive justice organization GIRE (Information Group on Reproductive Choice) filed […]
The Deadly Clash: Security Forces Crack Down on Kirkuk Protesters
Iraq: Security Forces Open Fire on Kirkuk Protesters Mounting Ethnic Tensions in Disputed Territory September 8, 2023 In a concerning development, Iraqi security forces have reportedly opened fire on demonstrators in Kirkuk, resulting in the death of at least 4 individuals and the injury of 16 others. The incident took […]
When Will Iraq’s Security Forces Prioritize Peaceful Protests?
Iraq: Security Forces Open Fire on Kirkuk Protesters Mounting Ethnic Tensions in Disputed Territory By | September 8, 2023 Introduction The city of Kirkuk in Iraq has once again become the site of violence as security forces opened fire on demonstrators on September 2, 2023, resulting in the deaths of […]
Iraq’s Desperate Plea for the Release of a Kidnapped Scholar
Latest Abduction in Pattern of Enforced Disappearances Amnesty International, along with three other human rights organizations, has called on the Iraqi government to ensure the immediate release of Elizabeth Tsurkov, a US-based scholar who was kidnapped in Iraq on March 21, 2023. Tsurkov, a dual Russian and Israeli citizen, was […]
Hope Blossoms as Central African Republic Experiences Rearrest of Key Figure
Hope Blossoms as Abdoulaye Hissène is Rearrested in Central African Republic An Overview of the Case The recent rearrest of Abdoulaye Hissène in the Central African Republic has sparked hope for justice and accountability in the war-torn nation. Hissène, a former leader of the Popular Front for the Rebirth of […]
Saudi Arabia’s Execution Surge: A Grim Reminder of Authoritarian Brutality
Alarming Rise in Executions in Saudi Arabia Raises Serious Human Rights Concerns Introduction The recent news that Saudi Arabia has already executed 100 people this year has caught the attention of the international community and human rights organizations. Amnesty International’s Middle East and North Africa Director, Heba Morayef, rightly points […]
Belarus: Dire Consequences of Decree Targeting Exiled Citizens
Belarus: Decree Puts Exiled Citizens at Risk Background On September 4, 2023, Belarusian President Aliaksander Lukashenka signed a decree that denies exiled citizens the ability to obtain or renew their passports or process essential documents at Belarusian consulates overseas. The decree abolishes the authority of consulates and diplomatic missions in […]
Education Under Siege: The Alarming Global Surge in Attacks on Learning Institutions
Alarming Increase in Attacks on Education Worldwide The Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA) has reported a significant rise in attacks on education worldwide, with more than 3,000 attacks identified in 2022, a 17 percent increase from the previous year. This data, released ahead of the fourth United […]