Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Banned in France: A Disproportionate Attack on the Right to Protest The Context In the wake of ongoing conflicts between Israel and Hamas, tensions have spilled over into countries across the globe. France, with its significant Muslim population and historical connections to North Africa and the Middle East, […]
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EU Leads the Way: The AI Act’s Crucial Ban on Dangerous Technologies
Amnesty International Calls for the European Union to Ban Dangerous AI Technologies in the AI Act Amnesty International has urged the European Union (EU) to ban dangerous AI-powered technologies in the upcoming AI Act. The AI Act aims to establish the world’s first comprehensive rulebook for AI regulation. Amnesty International […]
EU’s Stance on Hazardous Herbicide Use: Time to Enforce a Ban
The EU Should Ban the Use of Hazardous Herbicide Glyphosate July 31, 2023 | By Introduction The European Commission’s push for the reapproval of the herbicide glyphosate for use in the European Union has raised concerns about the adequacy of the reapproval process, particularly in assessing the health and environmental […]
“Why Tech Firms Must Take a Stand Against the Ban on Protest Songs in Hong Kong”
Tech Firms Should Oppose Protest Song Ban Background The Hong Kong government’s recent application to ban the broadcasting and distribution of the 2019 protest song, “Glory to Hong Kong,” has sparked concerns over freedom of expression and access to information. Human Rights Watch, along with more than 24 human rights […]
EU Parliament Passes Ban on Facial Recognition Technology, Leaving Vulnerable Populations Exposed
European Parliament Votes to Ban Abusive Mass Surveillance Technologies Introduction The European Parliament’s recent decision to adopt a ban on abusive mass surveillance technologies in the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) is a significant step towards protecting human rights in the era of artificial intelligence. While this decision is commendable, […]
Hong Kong’s Attempt to Ban Protest Song Displays Clear Violation of International Law, a Critical Exploration.
Hong Kong Government Seeks to Ban “Glory to Hong Kong” The Hong Kong government is seeking a court order to ban people from singing, broadcasting, or distributing the protest song “Glory to Hong Kong.” This move has drawn criticism from Amnesty International, with the Head of its China Team, Sarah […]
Costa Rica’s Urgent Need to Ban Invasive Spyware
The Urgency of a Global Ban on Highly Invasive Spyware The world is at a crossroads as the spyware crisis continues to pose a fundamental threat to the privacy and security of individuals, especially human rights defenders, journalists, and civil society. Ahead of the RightsCon summit on human rights in […]
The Latest Attack on Trans Rights: Russia’s Proposed Ban on Trans Health Care
Russian Proposal to Ban Gender-Affirming Health Services for Transgender People A new proposal by elected officials in Russia seeks to prohibit transgender individuals from accessing gender-affirming health care services, including voluntary surgeries. The draft law would also allow doctors to carry out medically unnecessary operations on intersex children without their […]
Vietnam Bans Jokes on Social Media in Crackdown on Online Speech
No Joking Allowed in Vietnam The Ministry of Public Security in Vietnam has shown that it has no sense of humor, as it continues to retaliate against individuals who make jokes or satirical comments about government officials. The latest victim of this crackdown is Bui Tuan Lam, a man who […]
EU: Proposal to Ban High-Risk AI Applications Advances
European Parliament Votes to Ban Several AI-Based Practices Incompatible with Human Rights The European Parliament has sent a strong signal that human rights must be at the forefront of the landmark legislation regarding the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems under the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act). The Parliament […]