Belarus: Decree Puts Exiled Citizens at Risk Background On September 4, 2023, Belarusian President Aliaksander Lukashenka signed a decree that denies exiled citizens the ability to obtain or renew their passports or process essential documents at Belarusian consulates overseas. The decree abolishes the authority of consulates and diplomatic missions in […]
Taliban’s Gender Crimes in Afghanistan: A Violation of Humanity
Afghanistan: Taliban’s Gender Crimes Against Humanity Women, Girls Are Targets; ICC Mandated to Prosecute Gender-Based Cases September 8, 2023 In a report released on September 8, 2023, Human Rights Watch stated that Taliban authorities in Afghanistan are committing crimes against humanity through gender persecution against women and girls. Since taking […]
Education Under Siege: The Alarming Global Surge in Attacks on Learning Institutions
Alarming Increase in Attacks on Education Worldwide The Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA) has reported a significant rise in attacks on education worldwide, with more than 3,000 attacks identified in 2022, a 17 percent increase from the previous year. This data, released ahead of the fourth United […]
An Uphill Battle: Russia’s Veto Threatens Human Rights in Mali
Veto Puts Rights in Mali at Risk Russia‘s Veto and the Consequences Russia‘s recent veto of a United Nations Security Council resolution has dealt a severe blow to rights protections in Mali. The resolution aimed to extend sanctions against eight individuals suspected of sabotaging a peace deal and impeding the […]
US Imposes Sanctions on Sudan’s Abusive Commanders: A Step Towards Justice and Accountability
US Imposes Sanctions on Abusive Commanders in Sudan: Crucial Step Toward Accountability for Rapid Support Force Abuses Overview The United States government has taken a significant step towards accountability for human rights abuses and war crimes committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. The US Department of the […]
Bridging Freedom and Justice: The Urgent Call to Release Prominent Scholar Gubad Ibadoghlu
Unlawful Detention of Azerbaijani Scholar and Political Activist: A Chilling Example of Repression Introduction The case of Gubad Ibadoghlu, an Azerbaijani scholar and political activist, has brought to light yet another grim example of the Azerbaijani authorities’ misuse of the criminal justice system to stifle peaceful criticism and dissent. Ibadoghlu’s […]
“Towards a Plastic Revolution: The First Step Towards Reducing Production”
New Global Plastics Treaty Draft Takes First Step Towards Reducing Production The zero draft of the new global plastics treaty, published by the United Nations Environment Programme on September 4th, marks an important milestone in the fight against plastic pollution. The draft lays the foundation for a legally binding instrument […]
Egypt’s Crackdown on Dissent: Prosecuting Prominent Critics for Peaceful Speech
Egypt: Prominent Critic Prosecuted Over Peaceful Speech September 7, 2023 | By In a concerning turn of events, Egyptian authorities have recently detained and prosecuted a prominent critic and veteran news publisher, Hisham Kassem. The charges against Kassem appear to be based solely on his peaceful criticism of the government, […]
Global Consequences: The Looming Catastrophe of G20’s Inaction on Climate and Debt Crises
World Leaders Urged to Increase Assistance and Debt Relief to Address Climate Crisis Amnesty International calls on G20 leaders to fulfill climate finance pledges Amid the ongoing climate crisis and rising debt distress faced by climate-vulnerable states, Amnesty International has called on world leaders attending the G20 summit in New […]
Europe’s Sex Worker Rights: A Pivotal Moment of Recognition and Reform
European Court of Human Rights Takes on Sex Worker Rights: A Pivotal Moment for Empowerment and Recognition The Current Landscape The European Court of Human Rights has agreed to hear a case brought by sex workers against the criminalization of their work. This decision comes at a critical juncture for […]