South African Traditional Healer Faces Court Appearance over Albinism Misinformation Video Amnesty International and National Albinism Task Force Call for Protection of Persons with Albinism South African Traditional Healer Bongolethu “Dr Khehlelezi” Mzozo As the court appearance of South African traditional healer Bongolethu “Dr Khehlelezi” Mzozo approaches, Amnesty International and […]
Tag: Discrimination
South Korea’s Discriminatory Ruling against LGBTI Soldiers Sparks Concern for Human Rights
Constitutional Court of Korea Upholds Criminalization of Same-Sex Acts in the Military Background The Constitutional Court of Korea recently made the decision to uphold Article 92-6 of the Military Criminal Act, which criminalizes consensual same-sex sexual acts in the military. This is the fourth time the court has ruled in […]
The Witch Hunt Must Cease: Over 70 Arrested in Nigeria for Attending a “Gay Party”
Blatant Discrimination in Nigeria: LGBTQ+ Arrests and Misuse of Laws Background The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) recently arrested 59 men and 17 women in Gombe state, northern Nigeria, accusing them of attending a “gay party” and planning a “gay wedding.” These arrests come just a few months […]
Iranian Women and Girls: Stripped of Their Rights Through Forced Veiling
Editorial: The Ongoing Struggle for Women’s Rights in Iran A Persistent Battle Against Oppression Armita Garawand’s tragic hospitalization after an encounter with enforcers of Iran‘s compulsory veiling laws is a harsh reminder of the intensified oppression faced by women and girls in Iran. The Iranian authorities’ continued assault on women’s […]
French High Court Acknowledges Racial Profiling’s Existence, but Stops Short of Mandating State Action
High Court Recognizes Racial Profiling, But Fails to Order the State to Stop It A Historic Acknowledgement For the first time in France, the Council of State, the country’s highest administrative court, has recognized the existence of racial profiling by the police during identity checks. This is a historic decision […]
India’s Stance on Same-Sex Marriage: A Regressive Blow to Human Rights
Supreme Court of India Misses Historic Opportunity for Equal Rights of LGBTQ+ Community Background In a recent verdict, the Supreme Court of India refused to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriage in the country, leaving it up to the Parliament to formulate the necessary legislation. This decision is seen as […]
Indigenous Rights in Australia: A Struggle Upended by Setbacks
Setback for Indigenous Rights in Australia Government Should Look to First Nations Communities for Next Steps Daniela Gavshon Australia Director @dgavshon October 14, 2023 | Australia’s referendum to enshrine a First Nations voice in the country’s constitution was unsuccessful. But the spotlight remains on the Australian government to ensure First […]
A Battle Unwon: Indigenous Rights Face Setback in Australia
Setback for Indigenous Rights in Australia: Government Should Look to First Nations Communities for Next Steps A Failed Referendum On October 14, 2023, Australia held a referendum to enshrine a First Nations voice in the country’s constitution. Unfortunately, the referendum was unsuccessful, dealing a setback to the Indigenous rights movement […]
France’s Basketball Rules Targeting Muslim Women Players: A Discriminatory Decision
Amnesty International Calls for Inclusion of Muslim Women in French Basketball Federation Background Amnesty International is urging the French Basketball Federation (FFBB) and the French Ministry of Sport, Olympic and Paralympic Games to review their rules concerning the wearing of sports head coverings in competitions. The human rights organization argues […]
Exploiting the Vulnerable: The Dark Reality of Migrant Workers in Saudi Arabia
Amnesty International Report Reveals Appalling Conditions Faced by Contracted Workers in Amazon Warehouses in Saudi Arabia Amnesty International has released a new report exposing the abuse and exploitation of contracted workers in Amazon warehouses in Saudi Arabia. The report, titled “Don’t worry, it’s a branch of Amazon,” details how these […]