The Dire Consequences of Iraq‘s Media Ban on Homosexuality An Attack on Freedom of Expression and Human Rights Amnesty International has recently condemned the directive issued by the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission (CMC) which mandates that media outlets replace the term “homosexuality” with “sexual deviance” in their published and […]
Venezuela’s Aid Agreement: An Imperative Leap Forward
Delays in Establishing UN-Administered Aid Fund in Venezuela Exacerbate Humanitarian Emergency The Urgency of Aid in Venezuela According to a statement released by Human Rights Watch, the delays in establishing a UN-administered aid fund for Venezuela are worsening the already dire humanitarian situation in the country. Despite an agreement signed […]
Australia’s Human Rights Act: Protecting the Dignity of All
Introducing a Human Rights Act in Australia: A Necessary Step Towards Ensuring the Protection of Fundamental Rights Overview In a recent submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights, Human Rights Watch has called on the Australian government to introduce a national Human Rights Act. This act would serve […]
Brazil: A Call for an End to Deadly Police Operations and Swift Investigations
Lethal Brazilian Police Operations Raise Concerns About Human Rights Violations Overview Amnesty International has called on Brazilian authorities to immediately halt lethal police operations that have resulted in the deaths of 45 people in the states of Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. These operations are viewed as further […]
The Ongoing Struggles: The Plight of People with Disabilities in Spain Heats up Once Again
Another Hot Summer for People with Disabilities in Spain August 8, 2023 11:07AM EDT | Dispatches Introduction As the summer heatwave continues to sweep across Spain, people with disabilities find themselves facing unique challenges and struggles. The extreme heat, exacerbated by the ongoing climate crisis, has a detrimental impact on […]
“Calling for Change: Reforming Lebanon’s Insult and Defamation Laws”
Amnesty International Launches Campaign Calling for Repeal of Lebanon‘s Insult and Defamation Laws Background In the midst of a potential constitutional crisis in Lebanon, Amnesty International has launched its #MyOpinionIsNotaCrime campaign. The organization is calling on the Lebanese Parliament to abolish all laws that criminalize insult and defamation. This move […]
Egypt’s Electricity Crisis: A Threat to Basic Rights
Egypt: Electricity Cutbacks Threaten Rights The Crisis at Hand The Egyptian government‘s recent decision to implement nationwide power cutbacks has put the economic and social rights of its citizens at risk, according to a report released by Human Rights Watch. The cuts, which have been in effect since July 22, […]
Why the IMF Should Play a Role in Expanding Nepal’s Child Grant Program
Nepal: IMF Should Help Expand Child Grant Program Affordable Government Policy Protects Children’s Rights but Not Reaching Most Families In a recent letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the organization to help expand social protection to all children in Nepal under its Child […]
Chaotic Social Security Reform in Sri Lanka: A Violation of People’s Rights
In Sri Lanka, Chaotic Social Security Reform Denies People’s Rights The Plight of Shanthi Last month, Shanti, a resident of a town near Colombo, saw her home’s electricity cut off by the Sri Lankan electricity company. Shanti had lost her job during the country’s severe economic crisis last year and […]
South Sudan Joins Global Efforts in Banning Cluster Munitions
South Sudan Accedes to Global Ban on Cluster Munitions: Strengthening International Peace and Security Background South Sudan became the 112th country to accede to the international Convention on Cluster Munitions on August 3, 2023. The convention comprehensively prohibits the use, production, stockpiling, and transfer of cluster munitions, and requires states […]