Deepening Crisis in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region Introduction Ethiopia‘s Amhara region has been grappling with a deepening crisis, marked by violent unrest, armed conflict, and widespread abuses. In recent weeks, the conflict has escalated, leading to an increase in civilian casualties. This situation raises concerns about the protection of human rights, […]
Category: United Nations
Venezuela’s Aid Agreement: An Imperative Leap Forward
Delays in Establishing UN-Administered Aid Fund in Venezuela Exacerbate Humanitarian Emergency The Urgency of Aid in Venezuela According to a statement released by Human Rights Watch, the delays in establishing a UN-administered aid fund for Venezuela are worsening the already dire humanitarian situation in the country. Despite an agreement signed […]
Australia’s Human Rights Act: Protecting the Dignity of All
Introducing a Human Rights Act in Australia: A Necessary Step Towards Ensuring the Protection of Fundamental Rights Overview In a recent submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights, Human Rights Watch has called on the Australian government to introduce a national Human Rights Act. This act would serve […]
Brazil: A Call for an End to Deadly Police Operations and Swift Investigations
Lethal Brazilian Police Operations Raise Concerns About Human Rights Violations Overview Amnesty International has called on Brazilian authorities to immediately halt lethal police operations that have resulted in the deaths of 45 people in the states of Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. These operations are viewed as further […]
Egypt’s Electricity Crisis: A Threat to Basic Rights
Egypt: Electricity Cutbacks Threaten Rights The Crisis at Hand The Egyptian government‘s recent decision to implement nationwide power cutbacks has put the economic and social rights of its citizens at risk, according to a report released by Human Rights Watch. The cuts, which have been in effect since July 22, […]
Why the IMF Should Play a Role in Expanding Nepal’s Child Grant Program
Nepal: IMF Should Help Expand Child Grant Program Affordable Government Policy Protects Children’s Rights but Not Reaching Most Families In a recent letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the organization to help expand social protection to all children in Nepal under its Child […]
Chaotic Social Security Reform in Sri Lanka: A Violation of People’s Rights
In Sri Lanka, Chaotic Social Security Reform Denies People’s Rights The Plight of Shanthi Last month, Shanti, a resident of a town near Colombo, saw her home’s electricity cut off by the Sri Lankan electricity company. Shanti had lost her job during the country’s severe economic crisis last year and […]
Unmasking Grave Police Abuses: Angola’s Brutal Crackdown on Activists
Angola: Grave Police Abuses Against Activists Angolan security forces have been responsible for numerous unlawful killings and other serious abuses against political activists and peaceful protesters since the beginning of 2023, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch. The report highlights the need for urgent and impartial investigations […]
Tanzania: Silencing Dissent – Arrests of Port Deal Critics Raise Concerns
Tanzania: Critics of Port Deal Arrested Respect Freedom of Expression, Right to Protest In recent months, Tanzania has seen a concerning crackdown on critics of a port agreement that would give a logistics company controlled by the Emirate of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates control of major Tanzanian ports. […]
The Crackdown Continues: Alexey Navalny Receives Harsh Sentence in Russia
Russia: Grim New Sentence for Alexey Navalny Opposition Politician and Associate Convicted on Outlandish Extremism Charges An Apparent Attempt to Silence Dissent August 4, 2023 In a concerning turn of events, a Moscow court has handed down a new sentence intended to ensure that Russian opposition activist Alexey Navalny remains […]