UN Security Council Extends Arms Embargo on South Sudan for a Year The United Nations Security Council has extended the arms embargo on South Sudan for another year, in an effort to stem the flow of weapons that have been used for committing serious human rights violations, including rape and […]
“Why the Meat and Dairy Industry Claims You Need Their Products: An Investigative Analysis”
The Meat and Dairy Industry’s Claims of Nutritional Superiority A recent report from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) on the benefits and risks associated with the consumption of animal products has been used by the livestock industry to promote meat and dairy products. The report argues that the […]
“The Deadly Effects of Tear Gas: A Global Look at Its Misuse Against Protesters – Interactive Website”
Amnesty International’s Report on Global Tear Gas Misuse: The Need for Philanthropy and Regulation The year 2022 saw a significant number of global protests that were brutally suppressed, resulting in deaths and injuries due to the misuse of tear gas. Amnesty International, in its updated report, Tear Gas: An Investigation, […]
Uganda’s Anti-LGBTI Bill Approval: A Dangerous Attack on Human Rights.
Uganda‘s Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023: A Grave Assault on Human Rights The signing of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023 by Uganda‘s President, Yoweri Museveni, criminalizing same-sex sexual acts between consenting adults, marks a desperately dark day for LGBTI rights and for Uganda. The law is a grave assault on human rights as […]
“The Activism of James Wakibia: A Frontline Perspective on Kenya’s Environmental Movement” #CitizenClimate Series 05
Kenyan Environmental Activist James Wakibia: Leading the Fight Against Plastic Pollution James Wakibia, a Kenyan photojournalist and environmental activist, is a remarkable individual who has become a vocal proponent of the campaign against plastic pollution in his country. He actively educates people on the dangers of plastic and advocates for […]
Indigenous Land Rights in Brazil are Under Attack
Reject Harmful Bill on Indigenous Rights: Setback for Brazilian Indigenous Peoples’ Fight for Land Rights On May 24th, Brazil’s lower house approved Bill 490/2007, which proposes a cutoff date curtailing the right of Indigenous peoples to their traditional land. If approved, Indigenous communities would not be able to secure legal […]
Uncovering China’s Protest Movement: A Revealing Historical Account
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The Democratic Republic of Congo: Suppressing Dissent Through Brutal Force
Democratic Republic of Congo: Peaceful Protests Violently Repressed Introduction On May 20, 2023, police violently dispersed peaceful protesters in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), arresting dozens and seriously injuring at least 30. The government’s response to these events has been a cause for concern as […]
“Exploring the Urgent Need for a Global Ban on Cluster Munitions”
Global Ban on Cluster Munitions Urgently Needs Renewed Momentum Overview Fifteen years ago, the Convention on Cluster Munitions was adopted in Dublin, Ireland. This global treaty aimed to eradicate the harm caused by cluster munitions, which indiscriminately kill and wound civilians and leave unexploded duds like landmines. However, the ban […]
Greenpeace Demands Climate Reparations as Typhoon Mawar Menaces the Philippines.
Greenpeace calls for climate reparations as Typhoon Mawar moves towards the Philippines Background Greenpeace Philippines has called on fossil fuel companies to pay reparations for climate impacts as the Philippines’ northern provinces brace for storm-force conditions brought on by Typhoon Mawar. The world’s strongest typhoon so far this year, rapidly […]