Enforced Disappearances Still a Scourge in Philippines Acquittal of Ex-General, Recent Abductions Underscore Impunity for the Crime October 11, 2023 By The recent acquittal of a former Army general for the abduction and torture of two brothers in 2006 sheds light on the persistent problem of enforced disappearances in the […]
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Ending Cycles of Impunity: Positive Votes on Sudan and Russia Key for UN Human Rights Council
Evaluating the Human Rights Council’s Crucial Test Background The 54th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is set to conclude soon, and one of the key decisions on the table is whether to establish a human rights monitoring mechanism in Sudan and extend human rights reporting in […]
An Ode to Osman Kavala: Council of Europe Prize Shines Light on a Lingering Injustice
Political Persecution and Injustice: The Case of Osman Kavala Introduction The recent awarding of the 2023 Václav Havel Prize to Osman Kavala, a Turkish prisoner of conscience, by the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly highlights the ongoing travesty of justice and political persecution in Turkey. While this recognition is a […]
The Role of the UN Rights Body in Addressing Impunity in Sudan
UN Rights Body Should Help Tackle Impunity in Sudan Introduction In recent years, Sudan has been plagued by violence and human rights abuses, with both the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) engaging in indiscriminate attacks, destroying infrastructure, and blocking humanitarian assistance. Moreover, the RSF and allied […]
Syria Torture Case: An Urgent Test for International Justice
Syria: World Court Begins Watershed Torture Case Urgent Measures Sought to Stop Abuses The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to begin hearings on state-sponsored torture in Syria since 2011. This case, filed by the Netherlands and Canada, alleges that Syria is violating the international Convention Against Torture by […]
New York City: Striking the Balance Between Free Speech and Human Rights
NYC Mayor Should Prioritize Human Rights over Harmful Discourse Understanding the Context This week, New York City Mayor Eric Adams embarked on a trip to Mexico, Ecuador, and Colombia to visit the Darién Gap, a treacherous jungle along the Colombia-Panama border that thousands of migrants and refugees have crossed this […]
Prioritizing Human Rights: An Urgent Call for NYC Mayor to Tackle Harmful Discourse
NYC Mayor Should Prioritize Human Rights over Harmful Discourse Understanding the Rhetoric New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently made controversial statements regarding migrants and their impact on the city. He claimed that the influx of migrants will “destroy New York City,” a harmful statement that has ignited anti-migrant protests […]
“New York City’s Mayor: A Call to Uphold Human Rights and Tamp Down Harmful Rhetoric”
New York City Mayor Should Prioritize Human Rights over Harmful Discourse Understanding the Context New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently embarked on a trip to Mexico, Ecuador, and Colombia, with the intention of visiting the Darién Gap, a dangerous jungle in the Colombia-Panama border region that serves as a […]
Detaining Relatives of Exiled Activists: Tajikistan’s Crackdown on Dissent
Tajikistan: Exiled Activists’ Relatives Detained over Protest End Detention, Ill-Treatment of Family Members October 6, 2023, BERLIN — The Tajik authorities have come under scrutiny for their recent detention of relatives of opposition diaspora members who held protests during President Emomali Rakhmon’s visit to Germany. Human Rights Watch has condemned […]
Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Human Rights Advocate Narges Mohammadi: An Urgent Call for Her Immediate and Unconditional Release
The Unjust Imprisonment of Narges Mohammadi and the Nobel Peace Prize Background Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian human rights defender, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize while unjustly imprisoned in Iran since 2021. Her remarkable work in bringing attention to the dire human rights situation in Iran is being recognized […]