Dispatches: Mozambique Police Crack Down on Opposition Before Election Results Authorities Need to Ensure Accountability, Protect Candidates’ and Voters’ Rights Tensions are mounting in Mozambique as the country waits for the results of the recent municipal elections. The lead-up to voting day was marked by increased security measures following violent […]
Category: United Nations
“The Fight for Justice: Tales of Activism Against Fluxys’ Harmful Gas Imports”
Activists Face Prosecution for Protest Against Destructive Gas Imports The Arrest and Detention On April 29 in Zeebrugge, Belgium, a group of 22 activists from Greenpeace staged a peaceful action against Fluxys, an LNG transport company, to denounce their increase in US liquefied gas imports into Europe. Four of these […]
The Power of Reliable and Efficient Public Transport: Showcasing Tokyo, Manila, and Tarragona
Stories of the Importance of Reliable and Efficient Public Transport Introduction Greenpeace has been advocating for affordable and accessible public transport as a fundamental need around the world. It is an issue that affects individuals, communities, and the global population as a whole. Reliable and efficient public transport can transform […]
Russian Justice System Under Fire: The Urgent Need to Halt Arbitrary Prosecution of Aleksei Navalny’s Defense Team
Arrest of Navalny’s Lawyers Highlights the Erosion of Rule of Law in Russia Attacks on Navalny’s Legal Defense The recent arrest of three lawyers representing Aleksei Navalny, the prominent Russian opposition leader, has raised concerns about the erosion of the rule of law in Russia. Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for […]
The Dehumanization of Immigrants: Examining the Extreme Anti-Immigrant Proposals in Texas
Extreme Anti-Immigrant Proposals in Texas Bills Would Imprison Young Texans, Give Law Enforcement Outsized Power Introduction In a move that has sparked widespread concern among human rights advocates, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called a special session of the Texas legislature to consider extreme anti-immigrant proposals. These proposals, if passed, […]
Türkiye: Osman Kavala’s Council of Europe Prize Reflects the Ongoing Fight for Justice
Injustice and the Ongoing Fight for Justice in Turkey A Heartbreaking Recognition from Afar The recent awarding of the 2023 Václav Havel Prize to Turkish prisoner of conscience, Osman Kavala, by the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly has ignited a bittersweet celebration of his accomplishments and a renewed call for […]
Turkey’s Top Court Reinforces Suppression of Human Rights Advocates
Turkey: Top Court Upholds Rights Defender’s Life Term Conviction of Osman Kavala and Four Others Needs Urgent International Response An urgent international response is needed in the case of Turkish rights defender and businessman Osman Kavala and four codefendants, whose life-term convictions have been upheld by Turkey‘s top appeals court. […]
The Republic of Rwanda: Unveiling the Disturbing Global Playbook of Suppression
Rwanda: Global Playbook of Abuse to Silence Critics A recent report by Human Rights Watch sheds light on the disturbing tactics employed by Rwandan authorities and their proxies to silence criticism from Rwandans living around the world. The report, titled “Join Us or Die”: Rwanda‘s Extraterritorial Repression, documents a range […]
Turkey’s Convictions of Osman Kavala & Four Others: A Call for Urgent International Action
Human Rights Defender Osman Kavala Faces Unfair Trial Introduction The prosecution and conviction of human rights defender Osman Kavala and his co-defendants in connection with the Gezi Park protests of 2013 have been widely condemned as unfair and politically motivated. Numerous non-governmental organizations, including Amnesty International, have called for Kavala’s […]
Op-Ed: It’s Time for NYC Mayor to Champion Human Rights and Reject Harmful Discourse
New York City Mayor Should Prioritize Human Rights over Harmful Discourse Understanding the Complexities of Migration New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently embarked on a four-day trip to Mexico, Ecuador, and Colombia to gain a better understanding of the challenges faced by migrants and refugees. While this trip presents […]