Marking a Decade: UAE‘s Mass Trial and the Call for Prisoner Release Introduction As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) prepares to host the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Heba Morayef, […]
10 Uplifting Stories from Around the Globe that Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity
Good News Stories from Around the World South Korea/Brazil – Hyundai Construction Equipment commits to help stopping illegal mining in the Amazon In a significant development, Hyundai Construction Equipment has announced measures to prevent the use of its excavators in illegal mining in indigenous lands in the Amazon. This move […]
A Global Roundup of Positivity: The Good News Stories Shaping June
Greenpeace Good News Stories from Around the World – June In today’s edition of positive news, we highlight some notable wins in the climate and environmental justice space that inspire us to continue our fight for a better, greener, and fairer world. From South Korea and Brazil to Namibia, Southeast […]
“Erosion of Anti-Discrimination Laws: Examining the Impact of the US Supreme Court”
US Supreme Court Erodes Anti-Discrimination Laws: Ruling Opens the Door for Discrimination Against LGBT People and Others Introduction On the last day of its term, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling that significantly weakens laws protecting against discrimination. In the case of 303 Creative v. Elenis, the Court […]
Exploring the Bright Side: June’s Good News Stories from Across the Globe
Greenpeace Highlights Notable Wins in the Climate and Environmental Justice Space Greenpeace International has shared a collection of noteworthy victories in the fight for a better and greener world. These stories highlight positive developments across different regions, including South Korea/Brazil, Namibia, Southeast Asia, Senegal, the Netherlands, Thailand, New Zealand, and […]
Northeastern India: Unraveling the Ethnic Violence Crisis in Manipur
Dispatches: Ethnic Violence Spirals in India’s Northeastern Manipur State The State of Manipur in Turmoil Violence and bloodshed have ravaged Manipur, a state in northeastern India, as clashes between different ethnic communities have escalated. Social media platforms have been inundated with distressing images of people killed and injured in armed […]
Boycott Battles: Evaluating the UK Anti-Boycott Bill’s Controversial Stance
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The Future of Stability in Mali: Examining the Implications of Ending the UN Peacekeeping Mission
UN Peacekeeping Mission in Mali to End: MINUSMA Exit Raises Serious Concerns for Rights Monitoring, Accountability Introduction The United Nations Security Council’s recent decision to dissolve the Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) has raised significant concerns regarding the future of human rights monitoring and civilian protection in the […]
Abolishing Japan’s ‘Hostage Justice’: A Path to a Fairer Legal System
Dispatches: Ending Japan’s ‘Hostage Justice’ System Government Needs to Act Against Abuses in Pretrial Detention June 30, 2023 Today, Human Rights Watch and Innocence Project Japan launched a joint project aimed at putting an end to Japan‘s practice of “hostage justice“. This system has allowed severe abuses to occur in […]
The Scorching Reality: Inclusive Climate Action a Must in Face of Extreme Heat
Extreme Heat Signals Need for Inclusive Climate Action Rising Temperatures Take Disproportionate Toll on People with Disabilities, Older People As the Northern Hemisphere experiences another surge in extreme heat, questions arise regarding the impact of climate change on vulnerable populations. Recent investigations by Human Rights Watch have shed light on […]