FIFA Urged to Secure Binding Commitments to Improve Human Rights for World Cup Hosts FIFA‘s Lack of Competition Puts Human Rights at Risk The Sport & Rights Alliance, a coalition of human rights and anti-corruption organizations, trade unions, fan representatives, athlete survivors groups, and players’ unions, has called on FIFA […]
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Ghana’s Shift Towards Human Rights-Based Mental Healthcare
Ghana‘s Struggle to End Chaining for Mental Health Conditions Introduction In a recent report, Human Rights Watch (HRW) highlighted the ongoing practice of chaining people with mental health conditions in faith-based centers, also known as “prayer camps,” in Ghana. Despite a ban on shackling imposed by the government in 2017, […]
Why Upholding Human Rights is Crucial for Climate Action: Insights from COP28
COP28: Climate Action Requires Upholding Rights The Importance of Independent Voices in Climate Action The upcoming 28th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), set to take place in Dubai, presents a crucial opportunity for governments around the world to address the pressing issue of global warming and commit to […]
Mozambique’s Violent Crackdown: Revealing the Dark Side of Policing
Mozambique: Police Fire on Protesters, At Least 3 Killed in Post Municipal Election Demonstrations Background In the wake of the recent municipal elections in Mozambique, violent clashes have erupted between security forces and peaceful protesters. According to Human Rights Watch, Mozambican security forces have used excessive force, including live ammunition, […]
FIFA’s World Cup Hosting: A Broken Promise on Human Rights
FIFA Broke Own Human Rights Rules for World Cup Hosts Saudi Arabia Shouldn’t be Rewarded for Its Repression New York, October 27, 2023—Global soccer governing body FIFA has broken its own human rights rules in announcing a plan for hosting the next two men’s World Cups that effectively eliminates bidding […]
Punishing the Unnecessary Use of Force: Holding Accountable Those Responsible for the Crackdown in Guinea
Swift and Independent Investigation Urged in Guinea Protests Introduction Amnesty International has called on the Guinean authorities to conduct a swift and independent investigation into the violent repression of a peaceful rally on October 16th, which left three journalists injured. Thirteen journalists were also arbitrarily arrested during the event in […]
The Ripple Effect: How Israel-Palestine Hostilities Impact Rights Across Europe
Israel-Palestine Hostilities Affect Rights in Europe: Combat Antisemitism, Islamophobia; Protect Democratic Protest, Expression Introduction The ongoing hostilities between Israel and Palestinian armed groups in Gaza have had damaging effects on human rights in Europe, according to a recent report released by Human Rights Watch. The organization has raised concerns about […]
How are the Israel-Palestine hostilities impacting human rights in Europe?
Israel-Palestine Hostilities Affect Rights in Europe Combatting Antisemitism and Islamophobia In the wake of the hostilities between Israel and Palestinian armed groups in Gaza, concerns have been raised about the impact on human rights in Europe. Human Rights Watch has highlighted inadequate responses to growing reports of antisemitism and Islamophobia, […]
South Africa’s Urgent Need for Protections against Discrimination towards Persons with Albinism
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 […]
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 […]