Protect Humanity from Killer Robots: UN Chief, International Red Cross President Urge Ban on Autonomous Weapons Systems Introduction United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and President of the International Committee of the Red Cross Mirjana Spoljaric have issued a joint appeal, calling on all UN member states to take immediate action […]
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How Can We Safeguard Humanity in an Era of Killer Robots?
Protect Humanity from Killer Robots: UN Chief, International Red Cross President Urge Ban on Autonomous Weapons Systems The Urgency of Human Control over the Use of Force United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and President of the International Committee of the Red Cross Mirjana Spoljaric are calling on governments to take […]
The Urgent Need to Banning Facial Recognition: Protecting Privacy and Freedom
Time to Ban Facial Recognition from Public Spaces and Borders Rights Groups Sound the Alarm on Mass Surveillance Technology In today’s digital age, the rapid development of facial recognition technology has raised significant concerns among human rights groups. Governments around the world are facing a critical decision on whether to […]
The Ethical Sting: Shipping Firms Reaping Rewards Amid Labor Exploitation in Bangladesh
Shipping Firms Profit from Labor Abuse in Bangladesh Introduction In a report released today, Human Rights Watch and the NGO Shipbreaking Platform have accused European shipping companies of knowingly sending their end-of-life ships for scrap in dangerous and polluting yards in Bangladesh. This practice allows the companies to profit at […]
Putting People’s Rights at the Forefront: A Call for Ethical Syrian Sanctions
Syria Sanctions Should Prioritize Human Rights and Aid Introduction In a recent report, Human Rights Watch has called for the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union to renew and amend the humanitarian exemptions in their Syria sanctions regimes. The report highlights the negative impact of broad sanctions […]