The Threat to Civil Society in Kyrgyzstan: Amendments Restricting Freedom of Association Introduction In a controversial move, the parliament of Kyrgyzstan is set to vote on amendments to its laws that further restrict freedom of association, particularly targeting the work of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). These amendments, if passed, will have […]
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Saudi Arabia’s Broken Promise: Imminent Execution of Juveniles Highlights Violation of Death Penalty Abolition
Saudi Arabia’s Record-Breaking Use of the Death Penalty on Children Introduction Amnesty International has recently raised concerns about the imminent execution of seven young men in Saudi Arabia who were all children at the time of their arrest. Despite the Saudi authorities’ commitment to end the use of the death […]
Rights First: Exploring the Importance of Human Rights in the Modi-Biden Summit
India/US: Put Rights at Center of Modi-Biden Summit Indian Premier’s Visit an Opportunity to Spotlight Worsening Trends June 22, 2023 | New York Times As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to visit Washington, DC, on June 22, 2023, human rights organizations are urging President Joe Biden and congressional leaders […]
Ukraine’s LGBT Center: Attacked and Defiant
## Attack on Ukrainian LGBT Center Highlights Urgent Need for LGBT Protection Legislation On June 13, 2023, the office of Insight, an LGBT organization in Lutsk, Ukraine, was broken into and vandalized. The incident not only underscores the ongoing vulnerability and harassment faced by Ukraine‘s LGBT community but also raises […]
Denied Justice: Migrant Workers as Qatar World Cup Security Guards
FIFA and Qatar Fail to Address Abuses Suffered by Migrant Workers at World Cup Introduction A recent investigation has uncovered serious labor abuses suffered by hundreds of migrant workers who were hired as security guards for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Despite being warned about the vulnerability of these […]
Rights First: What the US Should Prioritize in Its Top-Level Visit to China
China Visit: Highlighting Human Rights Concerns On June 18, 2023, United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit China, marking his first visit as secretary of state and the first by a US secretary of state since 2018. In light of this visit, human rights organizations, including […]
Rwanda’s Involvement in Mass Graves Unearthed in DR Congo
Mass Graves in DRC Tied to Rwanda-Backed M23: Evidence of Apparent War Crimes in Kishishe Should Be Preserved Human Rights Watch has urged the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to seek assistance from the United Nations, African Union, and partner governments to conduct proper exhumations, return remains, and hold accountable […]
Human rights activist in Belarus faces trial for helping protesters
Belarusian Human Rights Defender Anastasia Loika Faces Politically Motivated Trial Background Anastasia Loika, a prominent Belarusian human rights defender, is currently facing trial on politically motivated charges, which could lead to a prison sentence of up to 12 years. Her arrest and prosecution are a clear attempt by the Belarusian […]
UAE’s Human Rights Record Should Be Addressed at Bonn Climate Talks
Global Concerns over UAE’s Human Rights Record The detention of human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has raised concerns over the UAE’s human rights record. Mansoor has been held in arbitrary detention since March 2017, and his imprisonment has been an ominous message to civil […]
Why Poverty Targeting Algorithms in Jordan are Raising Concerns Over Human Rights
World Bank’s Poverty Targeting Algorithm in Jordan Undermines Rights The World Bank, in collaboration with the Jordanian government, has developed a cash transfer program called Takaful, which aims to provide financial support to impoverished families in Jordan. However, a newly-released report titled “Automated Neglect: How The World Bank’s Push to […]