Climate Justice Walk 2023: A People’s Journey for Climate Justice In a powerful demonstration of solidarity and a call to action, 12 core Climate Walkers and supporters have embarked on a month-long journey from Manila to Tacloban for the Climate Justice Walk 2023: A People’s Journey for Climate Justice. This […]
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Social Movements in the Americas: Paving the Path Forward
The Continuing Relevance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights A Historical Context This year marks the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a landmark document that aimed to establish a series of basic agreements to guarantee freedom, equality, and dignity for everyone. At […]
Broken Barriers: Confronting the Widespread Abuse Faced by Australians with Disabilities
Dispatches: Australians with Disabilities Face Pervasive Abuse Royal Commission Issues Highly Critical Report After 4-Year Inquiry By | October 4, 2023 After a four-and-a-half-year national investigation involving over 9,000 accounts and 32 public hearings, Australia’s Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has issued a […]
Investigating the Inexcusable: Eswatini’s Urgent Call for Justice
Former MP Brutally Beaten in Eswatini Detention: The Urgent Need for Justice and Accountability Introduction Amidst reports of the brutal beating of former Member of Parliament (MP) Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza by correctional services officers in Eswatini, the international human rights organization Amnesty International has called for a prompt and impartial […]
The Case for Decriminalization: Enhancing the Rights of Sex Workers
Enhancing the Rights of Sex Workers: A Way Forward Recommendations by United Nations Experts The United Nations Working Group on Discrimination against Women and Girls recently released a position paper recommending the enhancement of rights for sex workers. The paper suggests that full decriminalization of adult voluntary sex work would […]
Iran’s Mandatory Hijab Law: A Flagrant Attack on Women’s Rights and Freedom
Iran‘s Draconian Veiling Laws: A Despicable Assault on Women’s Rights An Ongoing Struggle for Women’s Equality The recent passage of Iran‘s “Bill to Support the Culture of Chastity and Hijab” by its parliament represents a dangerous escalation in the Iranian authorities’ efforts to suppress women’s rights and control their lives. […]
Embracing a Human Rights Economy: Seizing an Unprecedented Opportunity
An Opportunity to Embrace a Human Rights Economy A Critical Juncture for Sustainable Development Goals Next week, world leaders will gather for a high-level summit under the United Nations General Assembly to discuss the progress made towards achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. As we reach the […]
Why Affordable and Accessible Public Transport is Essential for Social and Climate Justice
5 reasons why affordable and accessible public transport is crucial for social and climate justice 1. Affordable public transport is life-changing and a powerful tool against the climate crisis Transportation is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for around 15% of total emissions worldwide. In the European […]
The Criminalization of Environmental Defenders in Mexico: Suppressing the Right to Protest
New Report Highlights Disproportionate Use of Criminal Law Against Environmental Defenders in Mexico The Threat to Peaceful Protests and Advocacy for Land, Territory, and Environment Amnesty International recently published a report titled “Mexico: Land and Freedom? Criminalizing defenders of land, territory and environment,” revealing the alarming trend of the disproportionate […]
Setting the Truth Free: Exposing the Reality of Chechnya’s Anti-Gay Purge
European Court Ruling Exposes Chechnya‘s Anti-Gay Purge A Victory for Justice Today, the European Court of Human Rights delivered a significant ruling in the case of Maxim Lapunov, the sole survivor of Chechnya‘s horrific 2017 anti-gay purge who had the courage to seek justice for the torture he endured at […]