Italy’s Mounting Attack on Lesbian Parents: Mothers Removed from Their Children’s Birth Certificates In a troubling development, Italy‘s right-wing government has escalated its assault on the rights of same-sex couples. Following a directive in January ordering state agencies to cease the registration of children born to same-sex couples, a state […]
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Exploring the Struggle for LGBT Rights in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: LGBT People Face Bias Decriminalize Gay Sex; Pass Non-Discrimination Legislation July 20, 2023 5:00AM EDT In a recent report released by Human Rights Watch, it has been revealed that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are subjected to […]
Liberating Wheels: Advocating for Women’s Freedom of Movement in the Middle East and North Africa
Report: Middle East and North Africa: End Curbs on Women’s Mobility Introduction In many Middle East and North African countries, women continue to face restrictions on their freedom of movement, both within their own countries and abroad, unless they obtain permission from a male guardian. These male guardianship rules, which […]
Russia’s Adoption of Transphobic Legislation: A Harrowing Blow to Human Rights
The Implications of Russian Legislation on Transgender Rights A Violation of Human Rights The recent legislation passed by the Russian State Duma, imposing a blanket ban on “sex change” procedures, raises serious concerns regarding the human rights of transgender individuals in Russian society. Amnesty International’s Russia Director, Natalia Zviagina, rightly […]
Viet Nam’s Suppression of Dissent: Calls for the Immediate Release of Wrongfully Sentenced Activist
The Suppression of Dissent in Vietnam: A Violation of Human Rights Introduction The case of Truong Van Dung, a human rights defender who was convicted and sentenced to six years in prison in Vietnam for “propaganda against the government,” is yet another example of the Vietnamese authorities’ misuse of the […]
Protesting for Change: From the Arctic to the Amazon
Peaceful Protests in the Face of Suppression: The Story of the Arctic 30 and Global Climate Activism Nothing can truly prepare someone for the loss of freedom, as witnessed by friends and colleagues during their unjust imprisonment on charges of piracy and hooliganism. Their crime? Peacefully protesting against the use […]
The Persecution of Activism: Tatyana Kotlyar’s Conviction and Russia’s Crackdown on Migrants’ Rights
Violations of Migrants’ Rights Defender Highlight Ongoing Crackdown in Russia A Perpetuation of Marginalization and Injustice Amnesty International’s Russia Director, Natalia Zviagina, has denounced the recent conviction and fine imposed on Tatyana Kotlyar, a Russian migrants’ rights defender, as yet another blow to Russia‘s fragile civil society. Kotlyar, who has […]
Eswatini’s Uphill Battle: Seeking Justice for 2021 Violence
Eswatini: Still No Justice for 2021 Violence Ensure Accountability, Establish All-Inclusive National Dialogue JUNE 26, 2023 | Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, continues to grapple with a deepening crisis of governance, human rights abuses, and a lack of justice for the violence that occurred during pro-democracy protests in 2021. Human […]
USA: The Aftermath of Overturning Roe vs. Wade: A Deepening Human Rights Crisis
Addressing the Human Rights Crisis: Examining the Consequences of Roe v. Wade Reversal A Patchwork of Devastating Laws One year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the United States finds itself embroiled in an unprecedented human rights crisis. Tarah Demant, National Director of Programs at Amnesty International USA, […]
Why NY Governor Must Take a Stand Against Tropical Deforestation
New York Should Lead the Way in Combating Tropical Deforestation and Human Rights Abuses Introduction The state of New York has taken a significant step towards combatting tropical deforestation and human rights abuses by passing the Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act. This legislation seeks to ensure that companies contracting with the […]