Niger Arrests Officials and Silences Dissent After Military Coup Introduction In the wake of the military coup that took place on July 26, 2023, Niger’s authorities have engaged in arbitrary arrests, crackdowns on critical media, and the suppression of peaceful dissent, according to reports from Human Rights Watch and Amnesty […]
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New York City Mayor: Championing Human Rights in the Face of Divisive Rhetoric
New York City Mayor Should Prioritize Human Rights over Harmful Discourse Understanding the Impact of Mayor Adams’ Rhetoric Last month, New York City Mayor Eric Adams made a damaging statement, claiming that the arrivals of migrants would “destroy New York City.” This rhetoric not only perpetuates harmful stereotypes but also […]
Protecting the Ogiek: Preserving the Rights of Kenya’s Indigenous Community
Kenya‘s Violation of Indigenous Rights: The Ogiek Case Background The Ogiek people, a hunter-gatherer community in Kenya, have long relied on the Mau Forest for their residence and sustenance. However, in October 2009, the Kenya Forestry Service ordered the eviction of the Ogiek community from the Mau Forest within 30 […]
Indigenous Land Rights in Brazil are Under Attack
Reject Harmful Bill on Indigenous Rights: Setback for Brazilian Indigenous Peoples’ Fight for Land Rights On May 24th, Brazil’s lower house approved Bill 490/2007, which proposes a cutoff date curtailing the right of Indigenous peoples to their traditional land. If approved, Indigenous communities would not be able to secure legal […]