Indonesian Schoolgirls Testify on Mandatory Hijab and Bullying The National Commission Holds First Hearing on Abusive Rules On Monday, Indonesia’s National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) held its first-ever hearing on the country’s mandatory hijab regulations. The commission invited two schoolgirls, six mothers, and two fathers to testify […]
Trinidad and Tobago: A Call to Cease Deportation of Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Deportation of Venezuelan Nationals Raises Concerns over Human Rights Background Over the weekend, authorities in Trinidad and Tobago deported 98 Venezuelan nationals, prompting widespread condemnation from human rights organizations. Erika Guevara-Rosas, Americas director at Amnesty International, expressed alarm at these measures, highlighting the dire human rights crisis and complex humanitarian […]
Kuwait’s Bidun Children: Overcoming Discrimination for Educational Equality
Amnesty International: Kuwait Discriminating Against Native But Stateless Bidun Children in Education The Kuwaiti government is facing accusations of discrimination by Amnesty International for failing to provide equal and free education to native but stateless Bidun children in the country. In a new report titled “I Don’t Have a Future”: […]
The Unchecked Brutality: Systematic Rape in Darfur by Rapid Support Forces and Allied Militias
Darfur: Rapid Support Forces, Allied Militias Rape Dozens The Situation in West Darfur In recent weeks, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), an independent military force, and allied militias in Sudan have committed multiple acts of sexual violence, including rape, against women and girls in West Darfur‘s capital, El Geneina, as […]
Ensuring the Safety and Security of Pakistan’s Christian Minority: A Call to Action
Violence Against Religious Minorities in Pakistan Must Be Addressed Urgently Background In the town of Jaranwala in Pakistan, at least five churches and numerous Christian homes were recently attacked and set on fire. This wave of violence, perpetrated against the Christian minority, highlights the urgent need for the Pakistani authorities […]
African Feminist Academy: Empowering Women in the Fight for Climate Justice
Uniting Feminists for a Sustainable Future: The African Feminist Academy for Climate Justice By August 16, 2023 Climate change is not just an issue of environmental concern; it is deeply intertwined with power structures, social and economic systems, and the fight for gender equality. In recognition of this, the African […]
Release Walid Daqqah: A Call for Justice in Israel/OPT
Amnesty International Calls for Release of Terminally Ill Palestinian Prisoner Introduction Amnesty International has recently called on Israeli authorities to release Walid Daqqah, a 62-year-old terminally ill Palestinian prisoner, so he can access specialized medical care and spend his remaining time with his family. Daqqah suffers from chronic lung disease […]
China’s Battle Against Anti-Black Racism in the Cyberspace
Chinese Government Urged to Combat Anti-Black Racism on Social Media Introduction Human Rights Watch has called on the Chinese government to acknowledge and condemn the prevalent issue of anti-Black racism on Chinese social media platforms. The organization argues that Chinese authorities and platforms have a responsibility to address online hate […]
Activists’ Victory in US Climate Lawsuit Paves Way for Groundbreaking Human Rights Precedent
Court Ruling in Favor of Activists Highlights the Intersection of Climate Change and Human Rights Introduction In a landmark ruling, a court in the US state of Montana has sided with a group of young activists who accused state officials of violating their rights to a clean and healthful environment […]
Refocusing Pakistan’s Priorities: Addressing Inequality for a Better Future
An Opportunity to Remedy Inequality in Pakistan: Land Reform Needed to Bring Equality for Rural Women, People in Poverty August 15, 2023 12:24PM EDT | Dispatches Rural women and people living in poverty in Pakistan have long faced significant barriers to land ownership, perpetuating social inequality and economic disparities. However, […]