Amnesty International Launches Campaign Calling for Repeal of Lebanon‘s Insult and Defamation Laws Background In the midst of a potential constitutional crisis in Lebanon, Amnesty International has launched its #MyOpinionIsNotaCrime campaign. The organization is calling on the Lebanese Parliament to abolish all laws that criminalize insult and defamation. This move […]
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Ending the Cycle of Unlawful Force: A Call to Action in Bangladesh
Amnesty International verifies evidence of excessive use of force against protesters Amnesty International has called on the Bangladeshi authorities to urgently end the use of excessive force against protesters, following reports of violent attacks on protesters and opposition party leaders during a recent sit-in protest. Eyewitnesses interviewed by Amnesty International […]
Paving the Way: Nepal’s Monumental Leap for Marriage Equality
Nepal’s Historic Achievement on Marriage Equality July 5, 2023 | A Landmark Ruling In a groundbreaking move, Nepal‘s Supreme Court ruled on June 28 that same-sex couples have the right to legally register their marriages, making Nepal the second country in Asia to achieve marriage equality. This historic decision comes […]
The Netherlands Takes a Bold Stand: Sex without Consent is Rape
The Netherlands Takes a Historic Step in Addressing Sexual Violence A Milestone in Combatting Sexual Violence The passing of the amendment to the Sexual Offences Act by the Netherlands‘ House of Representatives is a significant milestone in the fight against sexual violence. By introducing a consent-based definition of rape, the […]
“Torture Trial in US Exposes Legal Gray Areas and the Need for Reform”
A Private US Citizen Accused of Torture in Iraq The trial of a private United States citizen, Ross Roggio, accused of torture as part of an alleged unlawful firearms manufacturing scheme in Iraq opened in the state of Pennsylvania. As per the prosecutors, Roggio, 53, abducted and tortured a potential […]