Indigenous Peoples Secure Decisive Victory in Brazil Supreme Court’s Crucial Decision Upholds Land Rights A Landmark Ruling On September 21, the Brazil Supreme Court made a historic decision by ruling in favor of Indigenous peoples’ rights to their traditional lands. The court rejected the so-called “cutoff date” argument, which claimed […]
Brazil’s Disability Plan: Towards an Inclusive Society for All
Disability Plan Should End Warehousing Plan Should Focus on Independence, not Institutionalization The Brazilian government is set to release its upcoming plan for people with disabilities in October 2023. However, Human Rights Watch is calling on the government to include concrete plans for deinstitutionalization in this plan. Currently, thousands of […]
Brazil’s Disability Plan: A Call to End the Warehousing of Individuals
Disability Plan Should End Warehousing: Plan should focus on independence, not institutionalization Brasilia – Human Rights Watch has called on the Brazilian government to prioritize deinstitutionalization and promote independent living for people with disabilities in its upcoming disability plan. Currently, thousands of people with disabilities in Brazil live in institutions […]
An Unusual Encounter: Norway’s Prime Minister Meets a Giant Octopus
Greenpeace Confronts Norway‘s Prime Minister with Giant Octopus Introduction In a stunning and visually striking protest, Greenpeace activists confronted Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and his Labour party colleagues with a massive purple octopus in the heart of Oslo. This unprecedented spectacle is part of a wider demonstration against […]
The Climate Secrets of Energy Giant ENI: Unveiling a Surprising 70s Revelation
ENI‘s Knowledge of Fossil Fuels’ Impacts on Climate Since the 70s Introduction A recent investigation conducted by Greenpeace Italy and ReCommon has revealed that Italian energy giant ENI knew about the potential destructive impacts of fossil fuels on the climate and the planet as early as the 1970s. This revelation […]
Exposing ENI’s Longstanding Knowledge of Fossil Fuels’ Climate Impact
Investigation Reveals ENI‘s Knowledge of Fossil Fuels’ Impact on Climate Introduction In a recent report titled “ENI Knew,” Greenpeace Italy and ReCommon have uncovered evidence that energy giant ENI, a state-owned company in the 70s and 80s, was aware of the potential destructive impacts of fossil fuels on the climate […]
Guinea Massacre Trial: A Landmark for Justice and Accountability
Significant Progress in 2009 Massacre Trial 14 Years On, Over 50 Victims Finally Heard; International Support Needed Introduction In a rare example of domestic accountability, Guinea’s 2009 stadium massacre trial is making significant progress, providing hope for justice for the victims and their families. Over the past year, more than […]
Apocalyptic Waters: The Betrayal of Panama’s Rising Sea Levels
Rising Seas, Broken Promises in Panama: Plans to Relocate Indigenous Community from Flood-Prone Island Delayed The Situation Today, on September 25, 2023, the people of Gardi Sugdub, an island off the coast of Panama, were supposed to begin their long-awaited relocation to a safer mainland site. For over a decade, […]
A Closer Look: The Impact of IMF Austerity Loan Conditions on Human Rights
IMF: Austerity Loan Conditions Risk Undermining Rights Compound Problems of Rising Inequality, Flawed Mitigation Efforts September 25, 2023 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is facing criticism for its loan conditions, which are seen as undermining people’s economic, social, and cultural rights. In a report released by Human Rights Watch, it […]
Iraq: Seeking Justice and Redress for Torture Survivors
Iraq: Torture Survivors Await US Redress, Accountability No Clear Path to Compensation for Iraqis Abused in Detention by US Forces The United States government has apparently failed to provide compensation or other redress to Iraqis who suffered torture and other abuse by US forces at Abu Ghraib and other US-run […]