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 […]
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Iran’s Mandatory Hijab Law: A Flagrant Attack on Women’s Rights and Freedom
Iran‘s Draconian Veiling Laws: A Despicable Assault on Women’s Rights An Ongoing Struggle for Women’s Equality The recent passage of Iran‘s “Bill to Support the Culture of Chastity and Hijab” by its parliament represents a dangerous escalation in the Iranian authorities’ efforts to suppress women’s rights and control their lives. […]
Cracking Down on Freedom: Algeria’s Assault on Association and Assembly
Algeria: Freedom of Association, Assembly Under Attack September 18, 2023 8:00AM EDT In a recent submission to the United Nations special rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Algerian authorities of systematically curbing civic space and hindering political pluralism over […]
Bridging Freedom and Justice: The Urgent Call to Release Prominent Scholar Gubad Ibadoghlu
Unlawful Detention of Azerbaijani Scholar and Political Activist: A Chilling Example of Repression Introduction The case of Gubad Ibadoghlu, an Azerbaijani scholar and political activist, has brought to light yet another grim example of the Azerbaijani authorities’ misuse of the criminal justice system to stifle peaceful criticism and dissent. Ibadoghlu’s […]
Lebanon’s Growing Threat to LGBTI Rights: An Assault on Freedom and Equality
Lebanon: Attack on Freedoms Targets LGBTI People Repressive Legislation; Unlawful Crackdown In a devastating blow to human rights, Lebanese authorities are engaging in a systematic campaign against the basic freedoms of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals, according to a coalition of fifteen Lebanese and international organizations known […]
Risking Freedom: The Dangers of Afghanistan’s Total Surveillance State
The Taliban’s Mass Surveillance Plan: A Violation of Rights and a Threat to Freedom The Challenge of Mass Surveillance in Afghanistan The recent announcement by the Taliban regarding their plan to install 62,000 security cameras across Kabul and other areas has raised serious concerns about the implications of such mass […]
Senegal’s Escalating Restrictions on Personal Liberties
Senegal Faces Growing Restrictions on Civic Space and Human Rights Violations Background Senegal, a country known for its democratic values and respect for human rights, is facing mounting concerns over the increasing restrictions on civic space and the violation of personal liberties. Recent events have revealed the arbitrary arrests and […]