Greenpeace Declared “Undesirable” in Russia, Bans All Activities The recent decision of the Office of the Russian Federation Prosecutor General to declare Greenpeace International “undesirable” on the grounds of posing a threat to the constitutional order and security of the state, has effectively put an end to the organization’s 30 […]
“Iran’s Executions of Tortured Protesters Demand a Forceful Response from the Global Community”
Three Executed Protesters in Iran: A Flagrant Disregard for Human Rights The Gruesome Execution The horrifying execution of three Iranian protesters, Majid Kazemi, Saleh Mirhashemi, and Saeed Yaghoubi, has yet again brought to the fore the Iranian government’s blatant disregard for human rights, particularly the right to a fair trial […]
Stop the revocation of rights for transgender and gender-diverse people in Pakistan
Transgender Rights in Pakistan Struck Down by Federal Shariat Court The Federal Shariat Court in Pakistan has recently delivered a reserved verdict striking down sections of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2018. The decision of the court has cast doubts on the legal protections obtained by transgender and […]
Why regulating Big Tech is crucial for protecting human rights in the US
US Supreme Court’s Judgments on Big Tech Regulation Recently, the US Supreme Court handed down 通過 o judgments that focused on holding social media platforms liable for third-party content and decided not to review the internet law Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. While some welcomed the decisions, Pat […]
Kakuma refugee camp complex in Kenya remains unsafe for LGBTI refugees: Editorial Exploration
Violence, Discrimination and Human Rights Abuses Against LGBTI Asylum Seekers in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya A joint report by the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC) and Amnesty International reveals the suffering of Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) asylum seekers and refugees living in Kakuma, one […]
“Humanitarian Crisis Looms as Cyclone Mocha Wreaks Havoc on Myanmar’s Rohingya”
Cyclone Mocha Devastates Myanmar’s Rohingya ‘Apartheid’ Camps Cyclone Mocha hit Myanmar‘s Rakhine State with winds of 250 kilometers per hour, leaving a trail of destruction in its path. The United Nations reported that tens of thousands of Rohingya Muslims remain trapped and exposed without food, shelter, and medical care following […]
Australia’s Human Rights Obligations: Time to Act
Australia Urged to Fulfill Human Rights Pledges Human Rights Watch has called on the Australian government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to fulfill its rights-related election pledges and to urgently address human rights issues related to climate, refugee policy, and First Nations justice. It has been a year since the […]
The Complexities and Implications of the UAE’s Invitation to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for COP28
UAE Invites Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to COP28 The announcement that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been invited to attend the United Nations climate conference, COP28, by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has sparked controversy. This controversial move, if it happens, would be a first since the Syrian war started […]
Deported man’s safety and fair trial rights should be upheld by UAE authorities
Amnesty International Calls for Protection of Khalaf al-Rumaithi from Torture and Unfair Trial Amnesty International, the human rights organization based in the UK, has called for the Emirati authorities to ensure that the Turkish-Emirati citizen Khalaf al-Rumaithi is protected from torture and other ill-treatment. The authorities are also urged to […]
Why Competitive Elections for the UN are Beneficial: An Editorial Exploration
In Praise of Competitive UN Elections Elections at the United Nations The elections for United Nations Security Council are around the corner, and it is the time to reflect on the importance of competition in UN elections. The elections for important UN bodies, such as the Security Council and Human […]