Crisis in Sudan: Urgent Call for Safe Passage and Protection Amnesty International has urged Sudan’s neighboring countries to immediately lift entry restrictions for individuals fleeing the conflict in Sudan and ensure access to protection and safety for the approximately half a million people who have already fled. The current stringent […]
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Paving the Way: Nepal’s Monumental Leap for Marriage Equality
Nepal’s Historic Achievement on Marriage Equality July 5, 2023 | A Landmark Ruling In a groundbreaking move, Nepal‘s Supreme Court ruled on June 28 that same-sex couples have the right to legally register their marriages, making Nepal the second country in Asia to achieve marriage equality. This historic decision comes […]
Why the UN Security Council Must Extend Cross-Border Aid in Syria for a Year
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Burundi Government’s Defiant Move: Walking Out on UN Review
Defiance: Burundi Government Walks Out on UN Review July 5, 2023, 4:55 AM EDT In a display of brazen contempt for human rights, the Burundian authorities walked out of the country’s review before the UN Human Rights Committee in Geneva this week. The government objected to the presence of members […]
Lebanon’s Controversial Approach to Syrian Deportations: Examining the Armed Forces’ Role
Lebanon‘s Armed Forces Accused of Summary Deportations of Syrians Summary The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) have been accused of summarily deporting thousands of Syrians, including unaccompanied children, back to Syria between April and May 2023, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch. The report states that deported Syrians […]
Assault on Journalist and Rights Lawyer in Chechnya: Examining the Dark Realities of Press Freedom and Human Rights
Dispatches Journalist, Rights Lawyer Brutally Attacked in Chechnya Prominent Journalist and Rights Lawyer Attacked On July 4, 2023, Elena Milashina, a prominent journalist, and Alexander Nemov, a human rights lawyer, were brutally attacked in Chechnya‘s capital, Grozny. Milashina, who has received an award for her extraordinary activism from Human Rights […]
The Netherlands Takes a Bold Stand: Sex without Consent is Rape
The Netherlands Takes a Historic Step in Addressing Sexual Violence A Milestone in Combatting Sexual Violence The passing of the amendment to the Sexual Offences Act by the Netherlands‘ House of Representatives is a significant milestone in the fight against sexual violence. By introducing a consent-based definition of rape, the […]
Cameroon’s Unchecked Atrocities in Anglophone Regions: Demanding an End and Accountability
Amnesty International Report Exposes Rampant Human Rights Violations in Cameroon‘s Anglophone Regions The Crisis in the Anglophone Regions Amnesty International has released a damning report detailing widespread human rights violations and other crimes committed by multiple actors in the Anglophone regions of Cameroon. The report, titled “With or against us: […]
Global Crackdown: Hong Kong Extradition Warrants Target Activists Beyond Borders
Hong Kong Activists Face Arrest Warrants and Bounties Background In a troubling development, Hong Kong authorities have issued arrest warrants and bounties for eight exiled democracy activists and former legislators. The warrants and bounties, amounting to HK$1 million (US$128,000) each, mark an escalation in China’s political intimidation campaign, extending it […]
Journalists in Iran Face New Charges: A Battle for Press Freedom
Iran: New Charges Against Journalists Reflect Relentless Crackdown on Media, Rights Defenders, and Civil Society July 3, 2023 Current Affairs Commentator Introduction The Iranian authorities have recently brought “propaganda” and “national security” charges against three journalists, further highlighting their relentless crackdown on media, rights defenders, and civil society. Saeideh Shafiei, Mehrnoush […]