Amnesty International Calls for Release of Terminally Ill Palestinian Prisoner Introduction Amnesty International has recently called on Israeli authorities to release Walid Daqqah, a 62-year-old terminally ill Palestinian prisoner, so he can access specialized medical care and spend his remaining time with his family. Daqqah suffers from chronic lung disease […]
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Activists’ Victory in US Climate Lawsuit Paves Way for Groundbreaking Human Rights Precedent
Court Ruling in Favor of Activists Highlights the Intersection of Climate Change and Human Rights Introduction In a landmark ruling, a court in the US state of Montana has sided with a group of young activists who accused state officials of violating their rights to a clean and healthful environment […]
Amnesty International’s Promotion of Human Rights Leadership: Americas Director Takes on New Global Role
Amnesty International Appoints Erika Guevara-Rosas as Head of Global Research, Advocacy, and Policy Leading the Fight for Human Rights in a Changing World In a move to bolster its human rights agenda around the world, Amnesty International has appointed Erika Guevara-Rosas as the new head of Global Research, Advocacy, and […]
Ecuador’s Pre-Electoral Violence: Safeguarding Human Rights Amidst Tumultuous Times
Ecuador Faces Escalating Violence and Human Rights Concerns A Crisis of Insecurity Over the past few months, Ecuador has been grappling with a severe crisis of insecurity, particularly in coastal areas near the cities of Guayaquil and Esmeraldas. The country has witnessed a sharp increase in its homicide rate and […]
Protecting Human Rights in Ecuador: Ensuring Safety in Times of Pre-Electoral Violence
Concerns over Political Violence and Human Rights Violations in Ecuador In response to the recent killing of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, there is growing concern over the state of violence in Ecuador and the potential for grave human rights violations. Amnesty International has called for swift action to investigate these […]
Unveiling the Pursuit of Justice: Hope and Accountability for Mayom Extrajudicial Killings
South Sudan Awaits Justice for Mayom Extrajudicial Killings A Call for Accountability On August 8, 2022, shocking videos and photographs circulated on social media that appeared to show South Sudan government forces executing captured fighters from an armed opposition group in Mayom county. These disturbing images of violence and brutality […]
“Surging Repression: Afghanistan’s Devastating Descent under Taliban Rule”
Afghanistan: Repression Worsens 2 Years into Taliban Rule Humanitarian Crisis, Severe Abuses Against Women Threaten Millions August 10, 2023 | New York The situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated significantly since the Taliban took control of the country on August 15, 2021. Human Rights Watch has recently released a report highlighting […]
Iraq’s Media Ban on “Homosexuality” and “Gender” Must Be Reversed Immediately
The Dire Consequences of Iraq‘s Media Ban on Homosexuality An Attack on Freedom of Expression and Human Rights Amnesty International has recently condemned the directive issued by the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission (CMC) which mandates that media outlets replace the term “homosexuality” with “sexual deviance” in their published and […]
Australia’s Human Rights Act: Protecting the Dignity of All
Introducing a Human Rights Act in Australia: A Necessary Step Towards Ensuring the Protection of Fundamental Rights Overview In a recent submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights, Human Rights Watch has called on the Australian government to introduce a national Human Rights Act. This act would serve […]
Brazil: A Call for an End to Deadly Police Operations and Swift Investigations
Lethal Brazilian Police Operations Raise Concerns About Human Rights Violations Overview Amnesty International has called on Brazilian authorities to immediately halt lethal police operations that have resulted in the deaths of 45 people in the states of Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. These operations are viewed as further […]