The EU Should Ban the Use of Hazardous Herbicide Glyphosate July 31, 2023 | By Introduction The European Commission’s push for the reapproval of the herbicide glyphosate for use in the European Union has raised concerns about the adequacy of the reapproval process, particularly in assessing the health and environmental […]
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Panama’s Indigenous Community: A Call for Enhanced Relocation Support
Panama‘s Indigenous Community in Urgent Need of Support for Relocation Panama‘s Guna Indigenous people living on the island of Gardi Sugdub face imminent threats to their rights due to sea level rise and overcrowding. Despite planning their relocation to a safer mainland site for over a decade, the community has […]
Repercussions of the EU’s Sanctions on Congo and Rwanda Army Officers
EU Sanctions Congo, Rwanda Army Officers to Address M23 Abuses, Sanctions on More Senior Officials Also Needed Background On Friday, the European Union (EU) imposed targeted financial and travel sanctions against several individuals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and Tanzania for their involvement in human rights violations […]
Forcible Eviction, Displacement, and Segregation: The Ongoing Struggle for Palestinians in Israel/OPT
Israeli Court Approves Forced Eviction of Palestinian Bedouins, Amplifying Discrimination The Plight of Ras Jrabah’s Residents An Israeli court has recently ruled in favor of the forced eviction of 500 Palestinian Bedouins in the Negev/Naqab region, sparking outrage and condemnation from international human rights organization Amnesty International. The court decision, […]
The Untold Stories: Voices of Resilience and Healing in West Darfur
Dispatches: Survivors Speak Out on Sexual Violence in West Darfur Introduction In a recent report by Human Rights Watch, the survivors of sexual violence in West Darfur have bravely come forward to share their harrowing experiences. The report sheds light on the atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) […]
The Disturbing Execution of Two Men in Bangladesh: A Grim Reflection of Human Rights Violations
Amnesty International Condemns Recent Executions in Bangladesh Continued Use of the Death Penalty Raises Concerns Amnesty International, a leading global human rights organization, has strongly condemned the recent executions of two men on death row in the Rajshahi Central Jail of Bangladesh. The death penalty expert at Amnesty International, Chiara […]
Kuwait’s Unsettling Execution Trend: Five Lives Lost in Continuing Spree
Kuwait‘s Recent Executions Raise Concerns and Spark International Outcry Amnesty International Criticizes Kuwaiti Government’s “Tough on Crime” Approach Amnesty International has strongly condemned the Kuwaiti authorities for the recent execution of five individuals, one of whom was convicted of a drug-related offense. Rawya Rageh, the Interim Deputy Director for the […]
The Ongoing Tragedy of Unjust Drug Executions in Singapore
Amnesty International Calls for Death Penalty Reform in Singapore A Tragic Spotlight on Singapore‘s Lack of Reform In response to the recent execution of a woman in Singapore, Amnesty International’s death penalty expert, Chiara Sangiorgio, has criticized the country’s lack of death penalty reform. Sangiorgio argues that the executions of […]
The Future of Renewable Energy in Southeast Asia: An Interview with Jefferson Chua
Jefferson Chua: Advocating for Climate Action in the Philippines Introduction As extreme weather events become increasingly frequent and devastating, there is a growing urgency for individuals and communities to take action in the fight against climate change. One such individual is Jefferson Chua, a campaigner with Greenpeace Philippines. Chua has […]
Democracy Under Threat: Assessing Rights in Post-Coup Niger
Report: Niger‘s Rights at Risk Since Military Coup On July 26, 2023, a military coup took place in Niger, overthrowing the government of President Mohamed Bazoum. The self-proclaimed National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) announced the coup on national television, dissolving the constitution, suspending institutions, and closing […]