Australia Urged to Fulfill Human Rights Pledges Human Rights Watch has called on the Australian government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to fulfill its rights-related election pledges and to urgently address human rights issues related to climate, refugee policy, and First Nations justice. It has been a year since the […]
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Deported man’s safety and fair trial rights should be upheld by UAE authorities
Amnesty International Calls for Protection of Khalaf al-Rumaithi from Torture and Unfair Trial Amnesty International, the human rights organization based in the UK, has called for the Emirati authorities to ensure that the Turkish-Emirati citizen Khalaf al-Rumaithi is protected from torture and other ill-treatment. The authorities are also urged to […]
Mexico’s States Must Take Action to Ensure Equal Legal Capacity
Mexican States Must Act on Legal Capacity ‘Guardianship’ Provisions to Promote Equal Rights for Individuals with Disabilities and Older Adults Background On April 24, 2023, the Mexican Congress abolished guardianship at the national level through the national civil and family procedure code, allowing all individuals aged 18 or older to […]
Israel urged to release Palestinian aid worker, Mohammed al-Halabi, imprisoned for nearly five years without trial
Amnesty International Calls for the Release of Palestinian Aid Worker Jailed in Israel Amnesty International is calling on Israeli authorities to release Mohammed al-Halabi, a Palestinian aid worker who has been imprisoned in Israel for seven years. Al-Halabi is a humanitarian worker from Gaza who spent six years in detention […]
“Iran’s Appalling Execution Plans Require Urgent Action By International Community”
Iran Defies Fair Trials and Torture Concerns to Execute Protestors The Situation in Iran The imminent execution of three protesters in Iran has sparked concerns among human rights activists, with Amnesty International calling for urgent action from the international community to prevent their deaths. Majid Kazemi, Saleh Mirhashemi, and Saeed […]
Saudi Authorities Must Uphold Civil Society’s Vision for Respect and Rights
Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International recently issued a statement calling on Saudi Arabia to respect civil society organizations, activists, and dissidents who are advocating for human rights and demanding a future for their country that prioritizes those rights. The call comes in the wake of a public event organized […]
Angola’s Detention of Activist Sparks Outrage and Demands for Protest Rights
Amnesty International has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Tanaice Neutro, an Angolan activist who was arrested seven months ago for protesting against corruption, repression and poverty in the country. The organization has also launched the #ProtectTheProtest campaign in Angola to highlight the government’s efforts to repress the […]
Saudi Arabia Under Pressure to Respect Civil Society Vision
Human Rights Defenders in Saudi Arabia Call for Reform Civil Society’s Right to Voice Their Vision for Reform Saudi Arabian human rights defenders, activists, and dissidents have come together to create a roadmap titled “A People’s Vision for Reform in Saudi Arabia.” This vision outlines a future for the country […]
Slovakia’s proposed law against sex change violates human rights and should be nullified
Slovak Parliament proposes to remove the right of legal gender recognition The National Assembly of the Slovak Republic will soon vote on a bill that could negate the right to legal gender recognition of transgender individuals. The Birth Number Act or Bill No. 301/1995, which regulates the personal 10-digit identifiers […]
Sri Lanka’s War Anniversary Highlights Lack of Justice
Dispatches Still No Justice on Sri Lanka War Anniversary UN Pursues Accountability in Response to Government Inaction On May 18th, 2023, Tamils in Sri Lanka marked Mullivaikkal Memorial Day in remembrance of those who died during the final stages of the country’s brutal civil war that ended in 2009. Despite […]